The band was signed under to major label Modern Sky in 2002, and released their first English-language album that year, titled A Wishful Way.
The album was influenced by trip hop and indie rock, and well received by some critics and general public in China due to its fresh sound.
Tian Yuan's singing career paused temporarily when a contract dispute occurred between her and Modern Sky.
In 2002, Tian released her English-language novel, Zebra Woods, which received some international acclaim, and wrote a collection of short stories while touring for A Wishful Way, which was later published in China.
Tian's acting debut was in the 2004 Hong Kong film Butterfly, which she starred as a lesbian singer, alongside Josie Ho.