DIOR (singer)

DIOR
Born
Tan Jia Ying

(1999-02-26) February 26, 1999[1]
OriginMalaysia
GenresMandopop
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • record producer
  • content creator
Years active2020–present
LabelsLostControl Sdn. Bhd. (2024–present)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese大穎
Simplified Chinese大颖
Hanyu PinyinDàyǐng
Birth name
Traditional Chinese陳佳瑩
Simplified Chinese陈佳莹
Hanyu PinyinChén Jiāyǐng

DIOR (Chinese: DIOR大颖, born Tan Jia Ying on February 26, 1999), 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 (爱自己更深, Love Myself More), which launched her professional music career.[3]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 (在加纳共和国离婚) and Ru Guo Na Tong Dian Hua You Jie Tong (如果那通电话有接通, If That Call Had Been Answered) gained widespread popularity in China and were featured on major streaming platforms, also receiving recognition from music awards.

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.[4]

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.[4] 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.[5]

In December 2019, she appeared on the Malaysian web reality show Produce KOL Trainee Musical, where she advanced to the finals.[3]

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 (依然是朋友, Still Friends), and was invited to open the ceremony.[6]

Career

2020–2022: online debut and career beginnings

On January 13, 2020, DIOR officially debuted with Ai Zi Ji Geng Shen (爱自己更深, Love Myself More). Upon its release on Douyin and YouTube, the single quickly surpassed ten thousand streams within a day, capturing widespread online and media attention.[7]

Through a recommendation by Malaysian singer-songwriter KC PNG, she was invited to Yi Ge Ren (一个人, Alone), the theme song for the Chinese film Ladies in Beijing 4.[7] With live shows halted during the COVID-19 pandemic, she shifted to online content, releasing the original single How to Forgive (该怎么原谅) and several cover tracks.[4]

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.[8]

On August 14, 2023, DIOR released her first collaborative single, Divorce in Ghana (在加纳共和国离婚) featuring Firdhaus Farmizi. The track immediately topped multiple major Chinese streaming-platform charts and became one of the breakthrough Mandarin singles of the year.[9] Her first self-composed original song, I’ve Been Better (你最近过得好吗?), 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 (如果那通电话有接通, If That Call Had Been Answered), 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.[10] The song was later covered by Chinese singer Zhang Xincheng on the popular music variety show Singing with Legends Season 6.[11] On December 4, Divorce in Ghana ranked as the second most-streamed Mandarin-language song on Spotify for the year.[12] 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.[13]

Intending to further support her music production and creative projects, DIOR announced the establishment of her personal studio, LostControl, on December 31, 2024.[14] 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 (8毛钱皮在痒个人春晚大会).[15] 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. [16] 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.[17]

On July 4, DIOR made her debut performance of original works in Singapore at the Sundown Festival as the only invited Malaysian singer.[18] She also held her first unannounced solo showcase in Taiwan as a small-scale live performance on November 17.[19] On December 13 of the same year, DIOR held her first solo concert since her debut, Kampung Girl, at the Arena of Stars. [20]On December 16, her cover single LostControl was officially released.[21]

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with details and selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions Note
MLY Chin.
[22]
SGP Reg.
[23]
Ai Zi Ji Geng Shen (爱自己更深, Love Myself More)
  • Released: January 13, 2020
  • Label: Ufeel Creative
Gai Zen Me Yuan Liang (该怎么原谅, How To Forgive)
  • Released: June 10, 2020
More Love This New Year (新的一年更有爱)
  • Released: January 1, 2022
  • Label: Muar Yuen Chen Siang
Sponsored Chinese New Year single
Divorce in Ghana (在加纳共和国离婚)
(with Firdhaus Farmizi)
  • Released: August 14, 2023
  • Label: Loolala Music
1 3
I've Been Better (你最近过得好吗?)
  • Released: December 12, 2023
Happy Go Lucky
(ft. GoHell Holiday)
  • Released: January 1, 2024
Ru Guo Na Tong Dian Hua You Jie Tong (如果那通电话有接通, If That Call Had Been Answered)
  • Released: May 12, 2024
  • Label: Loolala Music
See You (有天会再相见)
  • Released: September 2, 2024
  • Label: Loolala Music
Go Slow To Go Fast (花期不同)
  • Released: October 10, 2024
  • Label: Loolala Music
Telepathy
(with Priscilla Abby)
A Few Days (过了几天)
(with Trever Kuo)
  • Released: December 22, 2024
  • Label: JSJ International Entertainment
5
Yi Qi Le Tuan Yuan (一七乐团圆, Seventeen Reunion)
(ft. GoHell Holiday)
  • Released: January 1, 2025
  • Label: LostControl Studio
Chinese New Year single
Le You You (乐油油)
(ft. DIOR's family)
  • Released: January 10, 2025
  • Label: LostControl Studio
Anchor-sponsored Chinese New Year single
See Kin Nah (阿呆)
  • Released: February 26, 2025
  • Label: LostControl Studio
YOLO (人醒着不过一万多天)
  • Released: March 31, 2025
  • Label: LostControl Studio
Pre-released at the March 29 concert[24]
Save Some (节约用爱)
  • Released: June 3, 2025
  • Label: Sony Music Taiwan
Proud Of Myself
  • Released: August 9, 2025
  • Label: LostControl Studio
Louise
(with Louise)
  • Released: September 9, 2025
  • Label: LostControl Studio
John's Bar
(with Elliot Cox)
  • Released: October 20, 2025
  • Label: LostControl Studio
Gei Wo De Crush (给我的CRUSH, Dear My Crush)
  • Released: November 14, 2025
  • Label: LostControl Studio
Kampung Girl (普通人)
  • Released: December 1, 2025
  • Label: LostControl Studio
Theme song of DIOR's first solo concert

Soundtrack appearances

List of singles, with year released and name of the album
Title Year Album
Yi Ge Ren (一个人, Alone) 2020 Ladies in Beijing 4 OST
Zhi Hu Die (纸蝴蝶, Paper Butterfly) 2024 In Between (2023 web series) OST

Filmography

Variety shows

List of variety shows, with year aired, character played and channel
Year Variety show Role Channel Ref.
2019 Produce KOL Trainee Musical Contestant Stardust Online TV, JOOX Malaysia [25]
2021 Yeah Pay! S2 Contestant Astro AEC、Xuan [26]
2024 The Greatest of Us S2 Special guest 8TV [27]
Family Singing Show S5 Contestant 8TV [28]
The Music Journey EP4 Guest star Astro AEC, Astro GO, Sooka [29]
Let's Go, Big Shots! Headlining singer Astro AEC, Astro GO, Sooka [30]

Film

List of films, with year aired and character played
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2025 Money Games Live Streaming Influencer Cameo appearance [31]

Tours

Tour Solo concert Special mini lives Joint concert Music festival Guest performance
Date Name Venue Note
January 4, 2020 2020 AIM Chinese Music Awards[6] Kuala Lumpur Opening act
February 26, 2023 I Want to Earn 1 Million![8] Johor Bahru
August 30, 2023 Our's Orikami Concert Live in Malaysia[32] Petaling Jaya With Yise Loo, Aki Huang and Bell Yu Tian
October 19, 2024 MY FM Big Show 2024[33] Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands Guest performer
December 20, 2024 Priscilla Abby's Telepathy[34] Kuala Lumpur Guest performer
January 27, 2025 Messing With 80 Cents: Personal Spring Festival Gala (8毛钱皮在痒个人春晚大会)[15] Batu Pahat
March 29, 2025 Yu Chang Chin & Eve Ai's Powerhouse Live Concert - 2人世界 2.0[35] Genting Highlands Special guest
May 31, 2025 LostControl Live Show[36] Batu Pahat
June 21, 2025 Next Time Me is Not【NOW ME】[37][17] London
July 4, 2025 Sundown Festival 2025[18] Singapore
August 10, 2025 Majulah Nusantara 2025[38] Singapore
September 19, 2025 Music Fiesta 6.0[39] Kuala Lumpur
September 28, 2025 Yes 933 Hits Fest 2025[40] Singapore Guest performer
November 17, 2025 LostControl Live Showcase[19] Taipei
December 13, 2025 Kampung Girl[41] Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands First solo concert

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