Q-Genz


Q-Genz :zh:巧千金|巧千金 is a 4-member girl group formed in 2005 by a Malaysian company called Wayang Tinggi. 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 送你一个大年糕 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.

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. In 2008 the company Wayang Tinggi Corporation was reestablished to a new name Starmedia Entertainment Sdn. Bhd. before they release the 2009 CNY album "Little Golden Cow".

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 "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 Starmedia. This album titled "Beautiful Day" was later released On November 28, their New 2014 Chinese New Year Album was released for pre-order. This album is titled "Lucky Fortune" 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.
The group announced their upcoming Chinese New Year album to be released for the 2015 Chinese New Year titled "Perfect New Year Arrival". They celebrated their 10th year as a group. 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 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. 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 "Spring Breeze". During that time the company had difficulties in money management, Starmedia was officially acquired by PMP Entertainment. After the merger, it was retained as an independent brand. (referred to it as Starmedia/PMP.

2017-2018

It was announced on Starmedia official Facebook page that Veron would not be participating in this coming CNY album "Full of Heart" to prepare for her exams and also to participate in My Astro 2018 CNY album. The remaining 3 members will instead perform as a trio for their new album.

2019-present

At August 2018 there were no updates from Starmedia to announce Q-Genz 2019 CNY album instead Miko guest-starred in M-girls Angeline 阿妮 CNY album "Congratulations Lucky Money Coming". Veron also guest-starred in M-girls Queenzy 莊群施 CNY EP album "Spring Wishes".
Starmedia still hasn't updated Q-Genz news on their official Facebook and YouTube. However, two members of Q-Genz, Joanne and Miko, guest-starred in Nick and Stella Chung CNY album "The Son of Heaven". Joanne also participated in Astro's 2020 CNY album "Good Luck for You". Veron also guest-starred in M-girls Queenzy 莊群施 CNY EP album for the second time called "Spring Breeze Smile". Miko also guest-starred in M-girls Angeline 阿妮 CNY album for the second time called "New Year Reunion". Despite this, there had not been any updates whether Q-Genz had renewed the contract or had been dissolved.

Members

Current members

Miko Oh

, 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 "New Year Music Slam".

Joanne Fu

, she joined the group in late 2011 before the release of their 2012 CNY album "New Year Music Slam".

Ivian Wong

, she joined the group in their 2017 CNY album "Spring Breeze".

Past members

Veron Lin

, she was an original member who left the group after their 2017 CNY album.

Cecilia Lee

, she was an original member who left the group after their 2011 CNY album.

Alicia Low

, she was an original member who left the group after their 2011 CNY album.

Viki Yap

, she was an original member who left the group after their 2013 CNY album.

Member Timeline


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Albums