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Lee Jung-hyun, known by her stage name Ava, is a pioneering South Korean electronic music artist credited with introducing techno to Korea in the late 1990s. Earning the title “Techno Queen,” she became a trailblazer in bringing cutting-edge electronic sounds to the Korean music scene at a time when the genre was virtually unknown domestically. Her bold approach to techno production and performance helped establish electronic dance music as a legitimate force in Korean pop culture.

Throughout her career, Lee has been recognized for her innovative approach to production and her willingness to reinvent her sonic identity across releases—a practice that earned her the moniker “Queen of Transformation.” Her work spans techno, house, and dance-pop, blending Western electronic influences with distinctly Korean sensibilities. As one of the first Korean artists to achieve significant crossover success in China, Lee Jung-hyun played a crucial role in expanding the reach of Korean electronic music internationally and remains an influential figure in East Asian dance music history.