Just one year into their career, cosmosy is already reaching for something bigger: becoming a one-of-a-kind global girl group. The four-member act—amei, kamión, himesha, and de_hana—brings together Japanese roots and an international sound, singing in English, Korean, and Japanese while drawing inspiration from the K-pop industry market. Formed under NTT Docomo Studio & Live and Sony Music Entertainment Korea, cosmosy takes its name from the “infinity of cosmos” and the “possibilities of youth”—a fitting reflection of a group readiness to explore what comes next. Ahead of their set at 82WORLD: LA, the group sat down with Music Connection to discuss their music, pre-show routines and the difficulties of singing in three languages.
To start off, can each one of you do a quick introduction for our readers?
de_hana: Hi, I'm de_hana. I have a deep voice, and I can match my voice to any concept.
kamión: Hi, I'm cosmosy's sweet kitten, kamión. I have a playful personality, and I have a lot of energy.
himesha: Hi, I'm himesha. Nice to meet you.
a'mei: Hi, I'm a'mei, I’m the youngest.
Which artist inspires you?
de_hana: I like Justin Bieber.
kamión: I love Ariana Grande, she inspires me a lot.
himesha: I've been listening to Tyla. I really love her.
a'mei: I love Doechii and Jhené Aiko.
Since we're at a music festival, what can fans expect from cosmosy on stage?
a'mei: Fans can enjoy our performance and music.
himesha: You can expect lots of energy and powerful dancing from us. Each song has its own unique charm, so I hope you enjoy every moment with us.
kamión: Sound and dancing that catch the audience's eye.
de_hana: Fans can enjoy a lot of kinds of concepts and have fun with us.
Is there a song you guys like to perform?
de_hana: For me, it's "Give Me Love." When I perform it, I get so hyped.
kamión: For this time, we will show a cover song by BLACKPINK, so I'm so excited to perform it.
himesha: I choose "Paradise ~ I need you ~." When I perform the song, I can really enjoy the stage.
a'mei: I love "Princess=Kiss" because I love the song's vibe and choreography.
Do you guys have any routines or rituals before going on stage?
a'mei: I stretch and drink water.
kamión: I listen to our music over and over. It makes me feel like the show has already started.
himesha: It's time to warm up for me. I'll do lip drills, matching the pitch.
de_hana: I warm up my voice, and I picture myself on the stage while I practice my facial expressions.
You guys are always on the go. How do you make sure your voice and your body is 100%?
de_hana: I eat healthy, work out, and drink plenty of water to take care of my voice.
kamión: I drink water—two liters in a day. That makes my body healthier, and also my throat is not dry.
himesha: I always carry throat lozenges, like drop candy. I eat them every day.
a'mei: I stretch, do muscle training, and take a lot of walks.
When you guys are performing, who remembers the choreography the quickest?
cosmosy [in unison]: himesha
If you could select one song to introduce someone to your music, which one would it be?
himesha: I'd choose "Princess=Kiss." The song has such a refreshing, summery feel, and it is so fun and easy to listen to.
a'mei: I chose "zigy=zigy" because it's our pre-debut song, and it features Korean, Japanese and English. Plus, the choreography is cute.
kamión: I'd pick "Lucky=One." It's our debut song, so it holds a special place in our hearts. And also, it has a lot of energy and an attractive sound.
de_hana: I would choose "HIGH=LOVE." It's the perfect song for someone discovering cosmosy for the first time. And you can enjoy both the fantasy elements and the unique Eastern-inspired sounds of our song.
All your music is super catchy. And what's so interesting is that you sing in Japanese, you sing in Korean and English. What's it like bringing all those cultures together?
himesha: Korean was hard for me at first. My vocal coach helped me understand the lyrics, and I also practiced English sounds like the R, L, and V sounds.
kamión: It was difficult for me to pronounce certain English words, especially because of the rhythm and stress. It was really challenging!
de_hana: For me, Korean pronunciation is really difficult, especially O. It has two sounds, but Japanese doesn't have two O sounds, so it's different and difficult for me.
Is there another language you guys would love to sing in?
kamión: Another language? a'mei can speak Thai!
a'mei: Just a quick introduction... sa-wat-dee khâ, name is a'mei ka... sa-wat-dee khâ!
As a group, how do you guys encourage each other during busy schedules or moments when things are challenging?
a'mei: We talk about our worries and reassure each other that everything is going to be okay. We also share funny stories and laugh a lot!
himesha: I try to listen whenever the members are having a hard time, and we also have lots of fun laughing together about silly things.
kamión: I try to make the members laugh with my silly face.
de_hana: We talk about funny stories or food—especially dessert. It always feels better.
Looking back at your time so far as a group, what is the coolest thing you've gotten to do or accomplish?
de_hana: For me, it's Anime Expo in LA. The crowd was so loud and energetic. After the show we did a meet-and-greet, and people told us we did a great job. That made me so happy!
kamión: We got the Global New Wave Award in Seoul. Since it was our first award, I was so surprised. It's a great memory for me.
himesha: Anime Expo in LA. Fans were everywhere, even behind us! So it was so fun and a good memory for me.
a'mei: Similar to kamión—winning the Global New Wave Award. It was our first award since debut, so I was so happy.
Since you guys were at Anime Expo, do you have a favorite anime?
a'mei: Hell's Paradise (Jigokuraku).
himesha: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
kamión: Attack on Titan.
de_hana: Spy × Family and Oshi no Ko
When you guys aren't working, do you have any activities or hobbies you like to do?
de_hana: Recently, I'm into fashion. I try a lot of different styles, and go to a cafe or a beautiful park to take pictures. It's my new hobby.
kamión: Recently, I've been really into running. I run 10K in a day! Last week, I did that twice, so I ran 20K in total.
himesha: I've been reading about human brains recently. I'm really interested in how our brains work and how we feel emotions.
a'mei: I like going for walks and visiting animal cafes—like cat cafes, dog cafes.
What sound or concept would you love to try for your next comeback?
a'mei: Girl crush concept! Actually, we prepared something new, so please look forward to it.
himesha: I love reggaeton music, so I want to try it. For visuals, I want to try a Western cowgirl concept.
kamión: I'd love to try an angel concept. We tried a fairy concept right before, and I think it suited us well. So for our next comeback and concept, I want to add more beautiful wings and glitter makeup.
de_hana: I want to try a Japanese-inspired concept—wearing kimono and kanzashi hairpins. But the sound would be a really hip-hop and rapping style. It would be so cool.
