08.10.2025 09:05
Irem Derici was detained by gendarmerie teams at her home in Fulya as part of an investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding "encouraging drug use." Derici's lawyer, Ayşegül Mermer, stated that the process is being carried out solely for the purpose of taking a statement and that no official information regarding the content of the case has been provided yet.
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In the investigation initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 38-year-old artist İrem Derici was detained by gendarmerie teams at her home in Fulya on charges of promoting drug use. Derici's lawyer, Ayşegül Mermer, stated that the process is being conducted for the purpose of taking statements and that no official information regarding the content of the case has been provided yet.
SHE HAD RECEIVED A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL
İrem Derici continues to be in the magazine agenda with her songs and love life. İrem Derici, who is in a relationship with Melih Kunukcu, stated that she did not expect a marriage proposal, saying, "I am not expecting a proposal, but if it happens, I will accept it," hinting at the possibility of getting married. Derici also mentioned, "I am dreaming of having a child for the first time."
WHO IS İREM DERİCİ?
İrem Derici was born on March 21, 1987, in Istanbul. Her mother's name is Jale Ediz, and her father's name, who works in advertising, is Hulusi Derici. She started playing the organ at the age of 4. Her parents divorced when she was 5 years old. While attending primary school, she began her education in the Piano department of the State Conservatory of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and continued until she graduated from high school. She graduated from Işık High School. Derici, who completed her Sociology degree at Istanbul Bilgi University, continued with a Master's program in Marketing Communication. Since the age of 16, she has been singing with her group 'Monopop' in clubs in Beyoğlu.
SHE PARTICIPATED IN "THE VOICE OF TURKEY" COMPETITION
After graduating from university, she worked for 8 months at an advertising agency alongside her father. To escape from advertising and pursue singing, she saw participating in 'The Voice of Turkey' as a solution. In 2011, she participated in the competition hosted by Acun Ilıcalı, where Mustafa Sandal, Hadise Açıkgöz, Hülya Avşar, and Murat Boz were jury members. She was eliminated in the semi-finals.
ENTERED THE MUSIC WORLD WITH THE SONG "BENSİZ YAPAMAZSIN"
She made a rapid entry into the music world with the never-before-heard last composition of Melih Kibar, "Bensiz Yapamazsın." In May 2013, she created a storm in Turkey with her single "Düşler Ülkesinin Gelgit Akıllısı." The song, with lyrics and music by Sezen Aksu, reached 24 million views on the Müyap channel, setting a record. In early 2014, she released a single by covering the song "Neredesin Sen," originally by Neşet Ertaş.
İrem Derici made her real breakthrough with the song "Kalbimin Tek Sahibine" on April 15, 2014. From the moment it was released, the song entered the "most listened to" list on digital platforms and achieved the success of being the most downloaded and listened to song on the internet. Her last single 'Kalbimin Tek Sahibine' on April 15, 2014, became the official song of wedding organizations. In 2014, she won the Best New Artist award at the Golden Butterfly Awards. İrem Derici married radio host and arranger Rıza Esendemir on September 13, 2014. They divorced on March 21, 2016.
Albums:
2012 - Bensiz Yapamazsın (Single)
2013 - Düşler Ülkesinin Gelgit Akıllısı (Single)
2013 - İki (Maxi Single)
2014 - Neredesin Sen (Single)
2014 - Kalbimin Tek Sahibine (Single)
2014 - Üç (Maxi Single)
2015 - Değmezsin ağlamaya (Single)
2015 - Aşk eşittir biz (Single)
2016 - Dantel
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