Yo Hitoto's mother was Japanese, and her father was a Taiwanese businessman Gan Hui Bin [zh] (顏惠民).
[citation needed] Hitoto's debut single "Morai naki" propelled her to stardom, and her songs enjoy wide popularity.
On March 11, 2022, Hitoto participated in the Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami tribute concert "One Last Live", performing "Fever" and "Hana Mizuki".
She also joined Mie in performing the Pink Lady hit single "Pepper Keibu".
[3] In 2003 Hitoto debuted in her first film Café Lumière, as the lead character Yoko.