Faky

Faky (フェイキー, Feikī) (stylized as FAKY) is a five-person Japanese girl group that debuted in 2013 under Avex's Rhythm Zone record label.[1] The band name was created by combining the two words "fantastic" and "tokyo", and also stands for Five Ass Kicking Youngsters. The band name was originally derived from the word "fake" to challenge themselves to bring something new and real to the Japanese music scene.[2] As of December 2018, the group currently consists of Lil' Fang, Mikako, Akina, Taki, and Hina. The group tends to take musical inspiration from cultures outside of Japan while incorporating Japanese culture and fashion.[3]

Faky
OriginJapan
GenresJ-pop
Years active2013–present
LabelsAvex
Associated acts
Websitefaky.jp
MembersLil' Fang
Mikako
Akina
Hina
Taki
Past membersDiane
Tina
Anna

History

The group's name and concept was first revealed on a teaser site in March 2013, before the original lineup of members -- Anna, Diane, Tina, Mikako, Lil'Fang[4] -- was officially revealed on the 22nd of the same month. Their first music video, "Better Without You", was released on March 29, 2013.[5][6] Their first album was released through iTunes on May 28, 2014.[7]

In October 2015, the group returned from being on hiatus for more than a year. During this time, Akina joined the group while Diane and Tina left.[3] In 2016, the group then released three singles and the EP Candy.

In 2016, Faky, musical duo FEMM, and singer and songwriter Yup'in formed the supergroup Famm’in and released a self-titled EP.

The group made their major label debut with the EP Unwrapped on June 14, 2017.

On November 16, 2018, member Anna announced on Instagram that she would be departing from the group to pursue an acting career. She performed as a member for the last time at Faky's headline tour, fo(u)r, on December 20.[8] After Anna officially departed from the group, Faky announced on Instagram that they added two new members, Taki and Hina, and would continue as a five-member group.[9]

Members

Current
Name Date of birth Place of birth Nationality Role Status
Lil' Fang (リル・ファング) November 29, 1993[3] Tokyo, Japan Japanese Main Vocalist Current member (2013–present)
Mikako (ミカコ) June 7, 1994[3] Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan Japanese Vocalist Current member (2013–present)
Hina (ヒナ) February 19, 1997 Kyoto Prefecture, Japan Japanese Lead Vocalist Current member (2019–present)
Akina (アキナ) November 23, 1999[3] California, United States of America American, Japanese Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer Current member (2015–present)
Taki (タキ) April 21, 2000 Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Filipino, Japanese Vocalist, Lead Dancer Current member (2019–present)

Former
Name Date of birth Place of birth Nationality Role Status
Diane (ダイアン) January 28, 1996[3] Okinawa Prefecture, Japan American, Japanese Vocalist, Visual Former member (2013–2015)
Tina (ティナ) December 18, 1996[3] Atlanta, United States of America American, Japanese Lead Vocalist Former member (2013–2015)
Anna (アンナ) June 11, 1992[3] New Zealand Kiwi, Japanese Leader, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer Former member (2013–2019)

Timeline

Discography

EPs
Title Release Peak Oricon chart position[10] Sales Notes
The One
Track listing
  1. P.O.V.
  2. Better Without You
  3. Girl Digger
  4. Get Up
  5. What R You Waiting For
  6. The One
  7. P.O.V. (Fedde Le Grand Remix)
  8. Better Without You – English Ver. (iTunes only)
  9. Better Without You – English Ver. (Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado Remix) (iTunes only)
 — —
Candy
Track listing
  1. Pretty
  2. Afterglow
  3. Are You OK?
  4. You
  5. Candy
  6. Better Without You -Retake Version- (iTunes only)
 — —
Unwrapped
  • June 14, 2017
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download
Track listing
  1. Keep Out
  2. Candy
  3. Are You OK?
  4. Surrender
  5. Bad Things
  6. Someday We'll Know

Bonus Tracks (CD only)

  1. Keep Out (Remute Club Mix)
  2. Candy (Yamata Remix)

Bonus Tracks (Digital only)

  1. Keep Out (Remute Club Mix)
  2. Candy (Maria Helena Remix)

Limited CD

  1. Candy
  2. Bad Things
  3. Surrender
  4. Someday We'll Know

DVD Tracklist

  1. Candy Music Video
  2. Are You OK? Music Video
  3. Surrender Music Video
  4. Someday We'll Know Music Video
 75 800
RE:wrapped
  • July 25, 2020
  • Label: Rhythm Zone
  • Formats: digital download
Track listing
  1. Re:Candy
  2. Re:Surrender
  3. Re:LAST PETAL
  4. Re:Chase Me
  5. Re:Bad Things
  6. Re:Someday We'll Know
  7. Re:Who we are
 — —

Live Albums
Title Release Peak Oricon chart position[10] Sales Notes
FAKY FIRST LIVE -Unwrapped-
Track listing
  1. Surrender (FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
  2. Bad Things (FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
  3. Chase Me (FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
  4. Someday We'll Know(FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
  5. Are You OK?(FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
  6. Candy (FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
  7. Who We Are (FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
  8. Better Without You (FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
  9. SUGA SWEET (FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
  10. You (FAKY FIRST LIVE "Unwrapped" at shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (2017.10.13) -Live Version-)
 — —

Singles
Title Release Peak Oricon chart position[10] Sales Notes
"When You Wish Upon a Star"
  • December 18, 2013
  • Format: Digital download
 — — Cover of the song from Disney's Pinocchio
"Better Without You"
  • January 15, 2014
  • Format: Digital download
Track listing
  1. Better Without You
  2. Better Without You English Ver. (REMO-CON Remix)
  3. Better Without You English Ver. (Dave Aude Remix)
  4. Better Without You (REMO-CON Remix)
  5. Better Without You (Dj Yummy Remix)
  6. Better Without You (ASY Remix)
 — —
"Girl Digger"
  • January 22, 2014
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"The One"
  • January 29, 2014
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Afterglow"
  • October 21, 2015
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"You" — —
"Candy" — —
"Surrender"
  • March 1, 2017
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Suga Sweet"
  • August 30, 2017
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Chase Me"
  • October 25, 2017
  • Format: Digital download
 — — Ending theme of Gundam Build Fighters Battlogue
"Someday We'll Know (English Version)"
  • December 15, 2017
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Candy (English Version)"
  • February 16, 2018
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Who We Are"
  • April 11, 2018
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Four"
  • July 11, 2018
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. four
  2. four -instrumental-
  3. four covered by KAHONO (CD only)
 — — 4th ending theme of Black Clover anime
"Feelin' Good ~It's PARADISE~"
  • August 15, 2018
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Bad Things (English Version)"
  • August 29, 2018
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Last Petal"
  • November 11, 2018
  • Format: Digital download
 — — Opening theme of "Anataniwa Watasanai" drama[11]
"GIRLS GOTTA LIVE"
  • August 23, 2019
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"ANTIDOTE"
  • October 18, 2019
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"NEW AGE"
  • November 22, 2019
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"half-moon"
  • February 26, 2020
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Re:Candy"
  • May 27, 2020
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Re:Surrender"
  • June 10, 2020
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"half-moon (feat. Novel Core)"
  • July 07, 2020
  • Format: Digital download
 — — To "Tsuki to ōkami-chan ni wa damasarenai". Written by Lil' Fang and Novel Core.
"Darling (Prod. GeG)"
(ダーリン (Prod. GeG))
  • August 26, 2020
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"little more"
  • November 04, 2020
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"The Light"
  • January 27, 2021
  • Format: Digital download
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Remix Singles
Title Release Peak Oricon chart position[10] Sales Notes
"Better Without You - Remixes"
  • December 13, 2013
  • Format: Digital download
Track listing
  1. Better Without You English Ver. (Dave Aude Remix)
  2. Better Without You English Ver. (REMO-CON Remix)
  3. Better Without You REMO-CON Remix
  4. Better Without You Dj Yummy Remix
 — —
"Candy (Yamato Remix)"
  • August 10, 2016
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Suga Sweet (GUMMYB3ARS Remix)"
  • May 9, 2018
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"Suga Sweet (REMO-CON Remix)"
  • May 9, 2018
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"GIRLS GOTTA LIVE (ANGERMANS Remix)"
  • September 11, 2019
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"ANTIDOTE (DISK NAGATAKI Remix)"
  • November 8, 2019
  • Format: Digital download
 — —
"NEW AGE (BUNNY Remix)"
  • January 1, 2020
  • Format: Digital download
 — —

Collaborations
Title Member Other Artist(s) Album Release date
"wimp ft. Lil' Fang (from Faky)" Lil' Fang BACK-ON Reload October 1, 2014
"No Boyfriend No Problem" Faky FEMM, Sak Noel, Kuba & Neitan and Mayra Verónica N/A April 27, 2016
"Circle" Faky FEMM, Yup'in (as Famm'in) Famm'in
"Animus" Faky FEMM, Yup'in (as Famm'in) N/A March 15, 2017
"Shining feat. Anna & Akina (from Faky)" Anna, Akina Yamato N/A April 26, 2017
"Japanicano (feat. Faky)" Faky CRAZYBOY NEOTOKYO FOREVER July 4, 2018

Other appearances
Title Album Release date Note
"Feelin' Good -It's Paradise-" 90s & New Revival August 15, 2018 Cover of the 1997 Da Pump song
"Girls Be Ambitious" Girls Mode 4 スター☆スタイリスト ボーカルコレクション December 20, 2017 Anna from Faky
"CAN'T STOP THIS!" avex revival trax May 13, 2020 Beverly, FAKY, FEMM, lol, Yup'in and Kalen Anzai. Remake of 1995 MAXIMIZOR song 「CAN'T UNDO THIS!!」
"Feelin' Good -It's PARADISE- (Retake Version) " Cover of the 1997 Da Pump song
"Deatta Koro no Yō ni" Hina from Faky, cover of Every Little Thing

Music videos

As lead artist
Title Year Notes
"Better Without You" 2013 [12]
"Girl Digger" [13]
"Afterglow" 2015 [14]
"You" 2016 [15]
"Candy" [16]
"Surrender" 2017 [17]
"Someday We'll Know" [18]
"Suga Sweet" [19]
"Who We Are" 2018 [20]
"Bad Things" (English Version) [21]
"GIRLS GOTTA LIVE" 2019 [22]
"ANTIDOTE" [23]
"NEW AGE" [24]
"half-moon" 2020 [25]
"half-moon Spain document ver." [26]
"half-moon feat. Novel Core" [27]
"Darling (Prod. GeG)" [28]
"little more" [29]
"The Light" 2021 [30]

As part of Famm'in
Title Year Notes
"circle" 2016
"circle (Radical Hardcore Remix)"
"animus" 2017
Title Year Member(s) Other artist(s) Notes
"wimp" 2014 Lil' Fang BACK-ON
"Katy" 2015 Anna Elliott Yamin
"Luxury" 2016 Lil' Fang Yup'in, Liz Co-written and co-performed[31]

Filmography

Movies
Title Year Members / Roles Notes
L 2016 Mikako as Mary Movie based on Acid Black Cherry album[32]

Television
Title Year Members / Roles Notes
Hakata Stay Hungry 2014 Mikako as host TNC program[33]
Are You OK? 2016 Faky Interactive web drama[34]
colors 2018 Anna FOD original drama[35]
Tsuki to ōkami-chan ni wa damasarenai
(月とオオカミちゃんには騙されない)		 2020 Hina AbemaSPECIAL romantic reality show[36]
M Aisubeki Hito ga Ite (M　愛すべき人がいて) Hina as member of "OTF" AbemaTV drama [37]
Aenai Koi no Sodate-kata (会えない恋の育て方) Hina AbemaSPECIAL romantic reality show[38]
Itte Yatta Sukatto (言ってやったスカッと) Hina Fuji TV short drama, inside "Tsūkai TV Sukatto Japan"[39]
Koi to ōkami ni wa damasarenai
(恋とオオカミには騙されない)		 2021 Taki AbemaSPECIAL romantic reality show[40]

Video games
Title Year Members / Roles Notes
Girls Mode 4: Star Stylist 2017 Anna as Black Swan Nintendo 3DS video game[41]
Style Savvy: Styling Star 2017 Anna as Angélique Noir
Akina as Yolanda Artemisia		 Western version of Nintendo 3DS video game[42]

Awards and nominations
Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2016 MTV Video Music Awards Japan BEST New Artist Video -Japan- "CANDY" Nominated[43]

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