Career
At that time, she was nicknamed "Lum-chan" in Japan, though now that nickname can be confused with that of the fictional character Lum Invader from Urusei Yatsura. Lum was the inspiration for the name of this character as she was well-known at the time the manga was first released (1977). In order to avoid confusion with Agnes Chan, another popular idol at the time, "Lum-chan" was used, though many fans called both "Agnes".
Lum has appeared in numerous calendars, on posters, and magazine spreads, and these items regularly fetch high prices in the collectors market.
During high school, Lum worked as a model and became well known in Hawaii. Lum became an overnight success in Japan after becoming the first Clarion Girl in 1975, hired to promote Clarion products in a television and print advertising campaign.
In 1976, she released her first single, titled Downtown After the Rain. That same year, she made her debut appearance on Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai"s Kōhaku Uta Gassen variety show.
The 12.20.2011 "Super Lucky" edition of Weekly Playboy features Lum.
She has appeared on the cover of the publication six times.
