DIOR (singer)


DIOR, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter, record producer and content creator. She first rose to prominence in 2020 with her viral single, Ai Zi Ji Geng Shen , which launched her professional music career.Since then, she has released a number of original and collaborative tracks, and later established her own music studio, LostControl, to support her music production and creative work.
DIOR has remained active primarily in Malaysia, with her music widely circulated across digital platforms. Notable tracks such as Divorce in Ghana and Ru Guo Na Tong Dian Hua You Jie Tong gained widespread popularity in China and were featured on major streaming platforms, also receiving recognition from music awards.
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Early life

DIOR was raised in a family engaged in the audio equipment business. Influenced by her parents’ passion for singing, she developed a keen interest in music from an early age.
She made her first stage appearance in 2011, competing in the Hokkien singing competition Astro Hua Hee Karaoke. In 2016, she joined the national singing competition "绝对星光飙唱赛" organized by Easynote Studio and began posting cover songs online. After finishing high school that year, she joined a band and started performing as a bar singer, later signing with a seaside resort in Port Dickson.
In December 2019, she appeared on the Malaysian web reality show Produce KOL Trainee Musical, where she advanced to the finals.
On January 3, 2020, DIOR won the TikTok Song Cover Challenge at the AIM Chinese Music Awards with her cover of Yi Ran Shi Peng You , and was invited to open the ceremony.

Career

2020–2022: online debut and career beginnings

On January 13, 2020, DIOR officially debuted with Ai Zi Ji Geng Shen . Upon its release on Douyin and YouTube, the single quickly surpassed ten thousand streams within a day, capturing widespread online and media attention.
Through a recommendation by Malaysian singer-songwriter, she was invited to Yi Ge Ren , the theme song for the Chinese film . With live shows halted during the COVID-19 pandemic, she shifted to online content, releasing the original single How to Forgive and several cover tracks.

2023–present: breakthrough and own-label launch

Following the pandemic, DIOR resumed live performances, which during this period were primarily held as small-scale solo showcases. On February 26, 2023, her 24th birthday, she headlined her first solo show, "I Want to Earn 1Million!" in Johor Bahru, where she surprised the audience by offering a full ticket refund.
On August 14, 2023, DIOR released her first collaborative single, Divorce in Ghana featuring Firdhaus Farmizi. The track immediately topped multiple major Chinese streaming-platform charts and became one of the breakthrough Mandarin singles of the year. Her first self-composed original song, I’ve Been Better , was released on December 12, 2023, in remembrance of her mother, who died in a car accident.
In May 2024, DIOR released Ru Guo Na Tong Dian Hua You Jie Tong , an original song honoring her late mother. Inspired by DIOR’s real past experience, the music video captures both the immediate trauma and its lingering echo. The lyrics progress from regret and guilt through fond memories of her time with her mother, ending with acceptance and a final blessing. The song was later covered by Chinese singer Zhang Xincheng on the popular music variety show . On December 4, Divorce in Ghana ranked as the second most-streamed Mandarin-language song on Spotify for the year. It was later also named one of the Top Ten Golden Songs at the 2024 Soda Music & Douyin Music Awards, while Ru Guo Na Tong Dian Hua You Jie Tong was included in the Trending Pop Playlist.
Intending to further support her music production and creative projects, DIOR announced the establishment of her personal studio, LostControl, on December 31, 2024. Following this, her original releases have primarily been issued under the studio’s copyright. She has also been active as a travel content creator.
In 2025, DIOR maintained an active schedule in live performances and related industry activities, appearing on multiple regional stages. On January 27, during Chinese New Year celebrations in Batu Pahat, DIOR staged a mini showcase titled Messing With 80 Cents: Personal Spring Festival Gala . In June, DIOR was selected as a Spotify EQUAL Asia ambassador for the month, with her profile featured on Spotify playlists in Singapore and Malaysia and on digital billboards in New York Times Square. In the same month, she traveled to London for a one-month professional training, during which she planned and held a free-entry solo showcase.
On July 4, DIOR made her debut performance of original works in Singapore at the Sundown Festival as the only invited Malaysian singer. On August 8, 8TV Starfluence Award 2025 she received four awards, which are Top 30 Starfluence; Top 10 Chinese New Year Song: Le You You ; and Top 10 Chinese Song: Ru Guo Na Tong Dian Hua You Jie Tong 、You Tian Hui Zai Xiang Jian ''. By winning four awards, she became one of the biggest winners of the night. She also held her first unannounced solo showcase in Taiwan as a small-scale live performance on November 17. On December 13 of the same year, DIOR held her first solo concert since her debut, Kampung Girl, at the Arena of Stars. On December 16, her cover single LostControl'' was officially released.

Tours

DateNameVenueNote
January 4, 20202020 AIM Chinese Music AwardsKuala LumpurOpening act
February 26, 2023I Want to Earn 1 Million!Johor Bahru
August 30, 2023Our's Orikami Concert Live in MalaysiaPetaling JayaWith Yise Loo, Aki Huang and Bell Yu Tian
October 19, 2024MY FM Big Show 2024Arena of Stars, Genting HighlandsGuest performer
December 20, 2024Priscilla Abby's TelepathyKuala LumpurGuest performer
January 27, 2025Messing With 80 Cents: Personal Spring Festival Gala Batu Pahat
March 29, 2025Yu Chang Chin & Eve Ai's Powerhouse Live Concert - 2人世界 2.0Genting HighlandsSpecial guest
May 31, 2025LostControl Live ShowBatu Pahat
June 21, 2025Next Time Me is Not【NOW ME】London
July 4, 2025Sundown Festival 2025Singapore
August 10, 2025Majulah Nusantara 2025Singapore
September 19, 2025Music Fiesta 6.0Kuala Lumpur
September 28, 2025Yes 933 Hits Fest 2025SingaporeGuest performer
November 17, 2025LostControl Live ShowcaseTaipei
December 13, 2025Kampung GirlArena of Stars, Genting HighlandsFirst solo concert