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Japanese singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actress renowned for her distinctive voice, acoustic guitar-driven pop-rock sound, and heartfelt lyrics. YUI rose to prominence in the mid-2000s with hits like "Feel My Soul," "Tokyo," and "CHE. R. RY." Known for her earnest songwriting and guitar skills, she achieved massive success with singles and albums topping the Oricon charts. She took a hiatus from her solo career in 2010, briefly performing as a member of the duo YUI + YUIGOTO before formally returning to solo work in 2012 under the name YUI. She continues to release music and perform.

• YUI's career began after she was discovered while performing as a street musician in her hometown of Fukuoka. She won an audition held by Sony Music Japan.
• Her song "Good-bye Days" served as the theme song for the hit movie "Taiyou no Uta" (Midnight Sun), in which she also played the lead role, catapulting her to nationwide fame.
• In a surprising move at the height of her popularity in 2010, YUI announced an indefinite hiatus to study music abroad and experience life outside the spotlight. She cited a desire to grow as an artist and a person.
• After her hiatus, she returned not as a solo artist initially, but as the frontwoman of the short-lived band "YUI + YUIGOTO" before resuming her solo career under the name YUI.
• In 2017, she announced her marriage and the birth of twins. She later announced the birth of her third child in 2020. She has managed to balance her music career with motherhood.