History of HOYO-MiX in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 29, 2024

"HOYO-MiX is a music group and production studio owned by miHoYo. They are known for creating the soundtracks and songs featured in miHoYo's popular games, such as Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd, and Tears of Themis. The studio's director is Cai Jinhan, who is also miHoYo's music director."

2011: Hatsune Squadron Forms and Joins miHoYo

In 2011, the Vocaloid music group "Hatsune Squadron," composed of Cai Jinhan, Zheng Xiaoyu, and Xia Yihan, created the theme song "Gradually Collapsing Hatsune Miku" for the manga "Gradually Collapsing World." miHoYo acquired the song's copyright, leading to the trio joining miHoYo to establish the "HOYO-MiX" studio. Cai Jinhan became the leader and music director of HOYO-MiX, and the studio started creating soundtracks for miHoYo's games.

November 11, 2014: Release of Honkai World Diva - Guns Girl Z OST

On November 11, 2014, HOYO-MiX released their first OST album, "Honkai World Diva - Guns Girl Z OST." This marked the beginning of their prolific output, which includes over 20 albums for Genshin Impact alone, featuring a wide range of musical styles and themes.

2017: Collaboration with Mika Kobayashi and Chart Success

HOYO-MiX collaborated with Japanese artist Mika Kobayashi in 2017, releasing singles like "Girl Inside" and "Honkai World Diva." These tracks achieved chart success on NetEase Cloud Music, with a remixed version of "Honkai World Diva" reaching the top 10. This year marked the start of HOYO-MiX's collaborations with various renowned singers.

June 2020: Chen Yupeng Joins HOYO-MiX

Chen Yupeng joined HOYO-MiX in June 2020 as the music producer for Genshin Impact, having been invited by Cai Jinhan. He played a significant role in shaping the game's early soundscape.

2020: Collaborations with World-Renowned Orchestras Begin

Starting in 2020, HOYO-MiX collaborated with orchestras such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra to create music for Genshin Impact, resulting in the release of multiple original soundtracks.

April 2021: Chen Yupeng Announces Plans for Offline Music Events

In April 2021, Chen Yupeng shared his vision of organizing offline music activities, including concerts. This announcement paved the way for HOYO-MiX to launch a series of annual concerts, broadening the reach of their music performances internationally.

October 3, 2021: GENSHIN CONCERT 2021 'Melodies of an Endless Journey

HOYO-MiX hosted their first Genshin Impact symphony concert, "GENSHIN CONCERT 2021 'Melodies of an Endless Journey,'" on October 3, 2021. The concert featured the renowned Belgian conductor Dirk Brossé leading the Flanders Symphony Orchestra, along with musicians from various countries including the United States and South Korea.

October 5, 2021: Honkai Impact 3rd "Starfire Sonorant" Commemorative Performance

On October 5, 2021, HOYO-MiX hosted the Honkai Impact 3rd "Starfire Sonorant" commemorative performance, featuring a lineup of vocalists including Chalili, Shang Wenjie, Tanya Chua, Tia Ray, Mika Kobayashi, Hanser, and TetraCalyx.

December 12, 2021: 2021 Shanghai Conservatory of Music International Digital Music Festival

On December 12, 2021, miHoYo's HOYO-MiX and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music jointly hosted the 2021 Shanghai Conservatory of Music International Digital Music Festival. This event included a summit forum on game music creation, the finals of a game music competition, and led to establishing the "Digital Music Professional Alliance." Notably, Professor An Dong, the artistic director of the festival and a well-known composer, became the director of the alliance, while Cai Jinhan, miHoYo's music director, served as the deputy director and deputy secretary-general.

2021: Best Game Music of 2021

In 2021, the Honkai Impact 3rd impression song "Rubia," sung by Zhou Shen and composed by HOYO-MiX, won the Best Game Music of 2021 at the Weibo Game Awards.

February 4, 2022: Genshin Impact "Reflections of Spring" Symphony Concert

HOYO-MiX held the Genshin Impact "Reflections of Spring" symphony concert on February 4, 2022. The concert featured a performance by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and a guest appearance by Yang Yang from the Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

August 27, 2022: Honkai Impact 3rd "Dreamy Euphony" Online Concert

On August 27, 2022, HOYO-MiX presented the Honkai Impact 3rd "Dreamy Euphony" online concert. The performance involved the Xi'an Symphony Orchestra and featured singers such as Huang Ling, Huang Xiaoyun, Hanser, Mika Kobayashi, MARiA (GARNiDELiA), and Ding Shuang.

October 2, 2022: GENSHIN CONCERT 2022 'Melodies of an Endless Journey

HOYO-MiX organized the online concert "GENSHIN CONCERT 2022 'Melodies of an Endless Journey'" on October 2, 2022. The concert featured the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, with Shiro Sagisu as the music director and Eimear Noone conducting the performance.

December 3, 2022: "Genshin Symphony" Concert in Tokyo

From late 2022 to mid-2023, HOYO-MiX, in collaboration with Sony Music Solutions, held a series of "Genshin Symphony" concerts across Japan, showcasing orchestral arrangements of music from the Genshin Impact video game. The first of these concerts took place in Tokyo on December 3, 2022, featuring the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Ryo Nishiya, with Sachiko Miyano as music director.

2022: Genshin Impact online concert "Melodies of an Endless Journey"

In 2022, HOYO-MiX's works consistently ranked high on ACG charts across platforms like NetEase Cloud Music. The Genshin Impact online concert "Melodies of an Endless Journey" garnered over 3 million views on bilibili and over 4 million views on YouTube. Furthermore, several Genshin Impact songs, such as "Liyue", "Contemplation in Snow", and "Rapid as Wildfires", were included in the music library of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

January 29, 2023: "Genshin Symphony" Concert in Osaka

On January 29, 2023, the "Genshin Symphony" concert series continued in Osaka, featuring the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra, also conducted by Ryo Nishiya, with Sachiko Miyano as music director.

February 11, 2023: "Genshin Symphony" Concert in Yokohama

The "Genshin Symphony" concert series continued with a performance in Yokohama on February 11, 2023, featuring the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Kurita Hirofumi, with Sachiko Miyano remaining as the music director.

March 2023: Second Shanghai Conservatory of Music International Digital Music Festival

In March 2023, HOYO-MiX again hosted the Shanghai Conservatory of Music International Digital Music Festival. At this second festival, the "Digital Music Professional Alliance" was upgraded to the "Digital Music Audio Professional Committee."

April 30, 2023: Honkai: Star Rail Departure Festival

HOYO-MiX hosted the "Honkai: Star Rail Departure Festival" on April 30, 2023. The event included symphonic performances of various tracks from the Honkai: Star Rail video game.

June 3, 2023: "Genshin Symphony" Concert in Nagoya

The final "Genshin Symphony" concert took place in Nagoya on June 3, 2023, with the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra performing under the direction of Kurita Hirofumi, and Sachiko Miyano continuing her role as music director.

July 29, 2023: Honkai Impact 3rd "Forest Capriccio" Online Concert

On July 29, 2023, HOYO-MiX presented the Honkai Impact 3rd "Forest Capriccio" online concert, notable for its use of virtual production and extended reality technologies. The concert featured guest artists like Mika Kobayashi, Hanser, Huang Ling, Sa Dingding, Axis Neptune, and the Chongqing Grand Theatre Philharmonic Children's Choir. Additionally, it marked the first time a HOYO-MiX concert was screened in physical theaters, taking place at the "Guangdian Huashan Cinema" in Taipei and the "K11 Musea" in Hong Kong.

September 12, 2023: Chen Yupeng Departs HOYO-MiX

Chen Yupeng announced his departure from miHoYo and HOYO-MiX on September 12, 2023, to pursue his musical aspirations. Yuan Dimeng, who also originated from Chen's studio, succeeded him as music producer.

September 29, 2023: GENSHIN CONCERT TOUR 'Melodies of an Endless Journey' Begins in Shanghai

HOYO-MiX embarked on a global symphony concert tour titled "GENSHIN CONCERT TOUR 'Melodies of an Endless Journey'" in late 2023, spanning numerous cities worldwide. The tour commenced on September 29, 2023, at the Mercedes-Benz Cultural Center in Shanghai. The concerts featured performances by various orchestras, including the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, the Shanghai Opera House Chorus, and the newly formed Genshin Concert Orchestra, a collaboration between miHoYo, Sony Music Solutions, and AWR Music Productions.

December 22, 2023: GENSHIN CONCERT 2023 'Melodies of an Endless Journey' – Scenic Vistas

HOYO-MiX organized the online concert "GENSHIN CONCERT 2023 'Melodies of an Endless Journey' – Scenic Vistas" on December 22, 2023. This concert featured the London Philharmonic Orchestra, with renowned composer and arranger Yasunori Nishiki serving as the music director and conductor Robert Ziegler leading the performance. Guest performers included singers Yang Yang and Paolo Andrea Di Pietro.

January 20, 2024: GENSHIN CONCERT TOUR 'Melodies of an Endless Journey' Concludes in Düsseldorf

The "GENSHIN CONCERT TOUR 'Melodies of an Endless Journey'" concluded on January 20, 2024, with a final performance at the Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany. The tour featured a variety of orchestras in different cities, showcasing the music of Genshin Impact to a global audience.

May 1, 2024: Star Rail LIVE 2024

On May 1, 2024, HOYO-MiX hosted the "Star Rail LIVE 2024" concert at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. The concert featured songs and symphonic music performances of several tracks from Honkai: Star Rail. It was also livestreamed globally.