Q-Genz

Q-Genz
Also known as Cute Princess
Genres Chinese New Year songs, Folk songs, Children's music, Mandopop
Occupation(s) Singers
Years active 2005-present
Labels Wayang Tinggi Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (2005-2008)
Starmedia Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (2008-present)
zh:環宇姨樂（馬）有限公司
Members Miko
Joanne
Ivian
Past members Veron
Cecilia
Alicia
Viki

Q-Genz 巧千金 (formerly known as 小千金 Cute Princesses) is a 4-member girl group formed in 2005 by a Malaysian company called Wayang Tinggi (威揚). Their ages ranged from 4–5 years at debut. Their first public appearance was in Four Golden Princess's 11th Year Concert. They released their first album 送你一個大年糕 (English Translation:Give You A Big New Year Cake) under the group name 小千金. A fortune teller recommended their record company to change the group's name to 巧千金 for better luck and success. The group celebrate their 10th year as a group and was later renamed Q-Genz in 2015.[1]

Career

2005-2011

Their English name was tentatively called "Little Princess" or "Qiao Qian Jin" by fans until their company officially published their English group name as "Cute Princess" in their album.2 CNY songs '甜甜蜜蜜大團圓'(Nov 2008) & '恭喜發財'(Nov 2009) were filmed in Malaysia

2011-2013

In 2011 there were a change in members. Cecilia and Alicia were replaced with Joanne and Miko. Their 2012 Chinese New Year album 新年樂满貫(English Translation:New Year Music Slam) was released. The music videos were shot in China and only 2 music videos were shot in Malaysia. Their 2013 Chinese New Year album called Lion Dance Asking To Say Hello was released on 12 December 2012.

2013-2015

Another album in production by Cute Princesses was announced on June 24 by their official company Star Media. This album titled Beautiful Day (清新美麗) was later released On November 28, their New 2014 Chinese New Year Album was released for pre-order. This album is titled Zhao Cai Jin Bao (招財进寳) and marks the first time only three members participate in a Chinese New Year Album, with Viki not participating in this album, instead Angel Bei Bei makes another guest appearance. The Pre-Release consists of the DVD+CD, signed poster, horse bookmark and horse red packet.[2] The group announced their upcoming Chinese New Year album to be released for the 2015 Chinese New Year titled 新春十分嘉年華 (Perfect New Years Arrival). They celebrated their 10th year as a group.[3] With the release of this album, they also changed their English group name to Q-Genz.

2016-2017

At the start of 2016 it was announced that Q-Genz would be releasing a single 迎新送舊 (Welcome To Send Old) as they were busy with exams, they did not have time to film a full Chinese New Year album, but were able to release a single for their fans. On 11 July it was announced on their company Facebook page Starmedia that they were in the process of recording a new album, with the addition of a new member.[4] It was announced through a video on their YouTube channel that the new member is Ivian Wong. Ivian joined in for their 2017 CNY album 春風得意[5]

2017-present

It was announced on their official Facebook page that Veron would not be participating it this coming CNY album 满满丰盛 to prepare for her exams. The remaining 3 members will instead perform as a trio for their new album.

Members

Current members

Stage name Chinese nameBorn
Miko區銖晉10 November 1999
Joanne符涵芊18 April 2001
Ivian黃雪兒7 August 2000

Miko Oh

(Stage name: Miko Oh, Chinese name: 區銖晉，born 10 November 1999), she joined the group during their 2011 CNY album promotion, replacing Cecilia, but made her official album debut with the group in their 2012 Chinese New Year album 新年樂满貫 (New Year Music Slam).

Joanne Fu

(Stage name: Joanne Fu, Chinese name: 符涵芊，born 18 April 2001), she joined the group in late 2011 before the release of their 2012 CNY album.

Ivian Wong

(Stage name: Ivian Wong, Chinese name: 黃雪兒，born 7 August 2000), she joined the group in their 2017 CNY album.

Past members

Stage name Chinese nameBorn
Veron練倩妏20 February 2000
Cecilia李潔瑜4 November 1999
Alicia劉馨蔚16 April 2000
Viki葉慧琪11 November 1999

Veron Lin

(Stage name: Veron Lin, Chinese name: 練倩妏，born 20 February 2000), she was an original member who left the group after their 2017 CNY album.

Cecilia Lee

(Stage name: Cecilia Lee, Chinese name: 李潔瑜，born 4 November 1999), she was an original member who left the group after their 2011 CNY album.

Alicia Low

(Stage name: Alicia Low, Chinese name: 劉馨蔚，born 16 April 2000), she was an original member who left the group after their 2011 CNY album.

Viki Yap

(Stage name: Viki Yap, Chinese name: 葉慧琪，born 11 November 1999), she was an original member who left the group after their 2013 CNY album.

Member Timeline

Albums

  • (2006) 小宝贝 (Available in CD & VCD)
  • (2007) 小木偶的日记 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • (2009) 小小美人鱼 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • (2010) 爱の森林 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • (2011) 小蜗牛 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • (2012) 那些年，我們一起唱的童謠 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • (2013) 清新美丽 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)

Chinese New Year Albums

  • 2006.送你一個大年糕 (Available in CD & VCD)
  • 2007.財神娃娃 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • 2008.福娃娃 靈鼠Happy年 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • 2009.小金牛賀年 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • 2010.小福星 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • 2011.福到人間 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • 2012.新年樂满貫 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • 2013.醒狮來問好 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • 2014.招財进寳 (Available in CD, VCD & DVD)
  • 2015.新春十分嘉年華 (Available in CD & DVD)
  • 2016.迎新送舊 (Available in CD only)
  • 2017.春風得意 (Available in CD & DVD)
  • 2018.满满丰盛 (Available in CD & DVD)

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucf1wl8WzPU
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucf1wl8WzPU
  4. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/StarmediaDistribution/photos/a.238498087178.138903.214402502178/10154308338102179/?type=3&theater
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeqpF49EXRU
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