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This is a Chinese name; the family name is Yee (易).

Jackson Yee

Native name 易烊千璽 (traditional)

易烊千玺 (simplified)
Yì Yángqiānxǐ (Pinyin)

Born November 28, 2000 (age 18)

Huaihua, Hunan, China

Education The Central Academy Of Drama -

Acting Department (2018–present)
Meixihu High School Attached to
Hunan Normal University (2015–
2018)

Alma mater Central Academy of Drama[1]

 Singer
Occupation
 Actor
 Dancer

Years active 2005–present

Musical career

Labels Time Fengjun Entertainment (2013–)

Jackson Yee Studio (2017–)
Beijing Jiumude Culture Media
Center(2018–)

Associated TFBoys, Fashion Youngster (2009–

acts 2011)

Website Jackson Yee on Sinaweibo

 Jackson Yee (Chinese: 易烊千玺; pinyin: Yì Yángqiānxǐ, born 28 November 2000) is a Chinese singer, dancer
and actor. After a talent manager discovered him at a children talent competition, where he performed a hip-hop
dance, and signed to TF Entertainment, Jackson became the youngest member of the Chinese boy
band TFBoys in 2013.[2]
Jackson is also active as a solo artist and singer. His single in 2017, "Li Sao (The Lament)" was named
"Mandarin Song of the Year" by Billboard Radio China. Jackson also has upcoming starring roles in Yan Shi
Fan: New Youth and The Longest Day in Chang'an both set to be released in 2018.

Contents

 1Career
o 1.12005–2012: Career beginnings, Fashion Youngster
o 1.22013–2016: TFBoys and solo activities
o 1.32017–present: Mainstream popularity
 2Ambassador roles
 3Discography
o 3.1Singles
 4Filmography
o 4.1Film
o 4.2Television series
o 4.3Web series
o 4.4Variety show
o 4.5Music video appearances
 5Awards and nominations
 6References
 7External links

Career[edit]
2005–2012: Career beginnings, Fashion Youngster[edit]
Jackson debuted as a child star, appearing in several variety programs from 2005 to 2008.[3][4]
In 2009, Jackson became a member of former Chinese idol group Fashion Youngsters. He left the group in
2011.[4]
In 2010, Jackson made his acting debut in the television series Iron Pear.[4]
In March 2012, Jackson participated in Hunan TV's reality talent show Up Young and entered the top 100.
Despite being eliminated, he attracted the attention of TF Entertainment and was invited to audition with the
company. Prior to debuting with TFBoys, Jackson released his first solo single "Dream Skyscraper".[5] He also
acted in several short films[6][7] and appeared in Voice of China contestant, Chang Hohsuan's music video for his
self-composed single "Father".
2013–2016: TFBoys and solo activities[edit]
Jackson officially debuted as a member of TFBoys in 2013.[8] In 2015, he voiced the main character for the
Chinese dub of the animated movie The Little Prince.[9]
In July 2016, he starred in the Xianxia television series, Noble Aspirations, playing a fox demon.[10] In
November, he released his second solo single "You Say". The single was produced by music producer Lee Wei
Song and written by Leehom Wang.[11] The same month, he joined the cast of the variety show Baby Let Me
Go.[12]
2017–present: Mainstream popularity[edit]
In January 2017, Jackson joined the voice cast of the animated movie GG Bond: Guarding, playing the
character of a mysterious man.[13] Jackson starred as the young version of the male protagonist in historical
drama Song of Phoenix.[14] He also released his own rendition of Li Sao for the soundtrack of the drama.[15]
In September, it was announced that Jackson has set up his own independent studio for his solo activities.[16] In
October, he was cast in upcoming action dramas Yan Shi Fan: New Youth[17] and The Longest Day in
Chang'an.[18] In November, Jackson released his first English language single, titled "Nothing to Lose",
produced by Harvey Mason Jr. while Jackson participated in the lyrics writing.[19] Five days later, he released
another single titled "Unpredictable", produced by David Gamson and lyrics written by Dave Gibson.[20] Both
songs ranked number two and one respectively on the FreshAsia Music Chart.[citation needed]
In 2018, Jackson was confirmed to join the dance-oriented variety show, Street Dance of China as a
mentor.[21] Jackson was invited to attend the 60th Grammy Award Ceremony on 28 January 2018, held in New
York as a China Music Vision guest.[22] The same year, it was announced that he will star in the fantasy
animated film L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2.[23]
In 2019, Jackson is set to star in the youth romance film Better Days, based on the Chinese novel, In his youth,
in her beauty.[24]

Ambassador roles[edit]
In June 2017, Jackson was chosen as one of the China Tobacco Control Advocates by the World Health
Organization.[25][26]
In November 2017, Jackson was invited by the World Health Organization to Geneva as one of the four youth
leaders from China, to give a speech a calling for the elimination of AIDS discrimination. Shortly after, he was
awarded the title of WHO China's special envoys for health.[26] The same month, he collaborated with 16 other
celebrities on the song "Embracing You", which serves as the theme song for 30th World AIDS Day.[27]
On his birthday concert held on 28 November 2017, Jackson announced the establishment of the Jackson Yee
Fund. Its first phase will help raise 1.5 million yuan ($227,000) to support a charity program for the China
Foundation for Poverty Alleviation to help more than 2,000 rural, "left-behind" children, whose parents have
moved to urban areas to earn a living with temporary jobs.[28]
In December 2017, Jackson was announced as the first-ever International Youth Creative Ambassador
for Adidas Neo.[29]
Jackson was named as one of the top 10 influential charity stars by Sina in January 2018.[30]

Discography[edit]
To see his band's discography, please link to TFBOYS
Singles[edit]

Peak chart positions

Title Year Album

CHN CHN
Baidu Billboard
Chart V Chart

"Dream Skyscraper" (夢想摩天樓) 2013 — — N/A

"You Say" (你说) 2016 — — N/A

Song of
"The Lament" (离骚) — 1[31]
Phoenix OST

"Embracing You" (拥抱你) — — N/A

2017

"Nothing to Lose" — — N/A

"Unpredictable" — — N/A

"丹青千里"[32] — — N/A

"Overrun" (災)[33] N/A

2018
"精彩才刚刚开始"[34] — — N/A

"Darling, There's No One Here" (亲爱的，这里没有一个人) — — N/A

 "Warm Blooded" (恒温动物) — — N/A

Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Ref.

Keep Up 追上去 Hsiao-chieh

2013 Short film
Snail 蜗牛 Changshu

[35]
Pound of Flesh 致命追击
Cameo
[36]
2015 Mr. Six 老炮儿

The Little Prince 小王子 Little Prince

Mandarin dubbed
猪猪侠之英雄猪 Mysterious
2017 GG Bond: Guarding
少年 man

L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging

爵跡2：冷血狂宴 Supporting role
Dynasties 2
2019

Better Days 少年的你 Bei Ye Lead role

Television series[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Ref.

2010 Iron Pear 铁梨花 Zhang Jian (young)

2011 Super Equipment Kids 超装备小子 Hsiang-Tzu

[37]
Love for Separation 小别离 Song Yunzhe
2016
Noble Aspirations 青云志 Xiao Qi Cameo

Song of Phoenix 思美人 Qu Yuan (young)

2017
[38]
Boy Hood 我们的少年时代 Yin Ke
Lead role
2019 Yan Shi Fan: New Youth 艳势番之新青年 Ah'yi
 Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Ref.

The Longest Day in Chang'An 长安十二时辰 Li Bi

Web series[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Ref.

The Legend of Yunchu [39]

2013 云居寺传奇 Fugui
Temple

Lee Kenan's younger

Hi-Tech Belle 高科技少女喵 [40]
brother
2014 Cameo
万万没想到第二 [41]
Surprise
季

Lead [42]
2016 Finding Soul 超少年密码 Chen Haoxuan
role

Variety show[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes

2017 Let Go of My Baby 放开我北鼻 Cast member Season 2

2018 Street Dance of China 这！就是街舞 Captain

Music video appearances[edit]

Year Title Singer Notes

[43]
2013 "Dad" (爸爸) Chang Hohsuan

[44]
2017 "Almost Famous" (成名在望) Mayday

Awards and nominations[edit]

To see his band's awards, please link to TFBOYS

Nominated
Year Award Category Results Ref.
work

Most Popular Idol N/A Won

16th Top Chinese Music [45]

2016 Most Popular Newcomer N/A Won
Awards

Most Popular Variety Idol N/A Won

 Nominated
Year Award Category Results Ref.
work

"You Say" Won

[46]
Fresh Asia Chart Festival Top Ten Songs
Won

"The Lament"
Mandarin Song of the [47]
Billboard Radio China 2017 Won
Year

2017
[48]
10th Elle Style Awards Popular Idol of the Year N/A Won

Bazaar 2017 Men of the Year Attractive Celebrity of the [49]

N/A Won
Awards Year

GQ Men of the Year Awards [50]

Popular Idol of the Year N/A Won
2017

[51]
2018 7th iQiyi All-Star Carnival Male Singer of the Year N/A Won

References[edit]

1. ^ "中戏艺考成绩公布，易烊千玺夺话剧影视表演专业第一". ifeng (in Chinese). 12 April 2018.

2. ^ "环球星访谈·易烊千玺：心理年龄39岁的腹黑高冷总裁-国际在线". China Radio International.
Retrieved 2018-01-25.
3. ^ "[娱乐广角镜] 第64期 TFBOYS比肩小虎队". Youth.cn (in Chinese). 25 January 2016.
4. ^ Jump up to:a b c "TFBOYS偶像手记精彩片段回顾". People's Daily (in Chinese). 15 November 2014.
5. ^ "超期待！TFboys易烊千玺将直播16岁生日会". Sina (in Chinese). 25 November 2016.
6. ^ "时代星光学员易烊千玺演绎励志微电影《追上去》". Sohu (in Chinese). 18 March 2012.
7. ^ "烊千玺荣获亚洲演员第十 百炼成钢演技获赞". China Daily (in Chinese). 5 May 2016.
8. ^ "How a Chinese boy band has become an international hit". The Global Times. 5 April 2016.
9. ^ "《小王子》暖心首映 易烊千玺自信是小王子". Sina (in Chinese). 14 October 2015.
10. ^ "TFBOYS加盟诛仙《青云志》助力顶级仙侠IP". Tencent (in Chinese). 24 September 2015.
11. ^ "易烊千玺发布单曲《你说》 由王力宏作曲张学友制作人打造". Youth.cn (in Chinese). 25
November 2016.
12. ^ "易烊千玺确认加盟《放开我北鼻》第二季 看炫弟狂魔如何征服萌娃". Chinaxiaokang (in
Chinese). 4 November 2017.
13. ^ "《猪猪侠4》海报预告齐发 易烊千玺角色曝光". Youth.cn (in Chinese). 15 December 2016.
14. ^ "《思美人》开播 易烊千玺出演少年屈原". People's Daily (in Chinese). 27 April 2017.
15. ^ "《思美人》曝易烊千玺《离骚》MV 书楚梦华章". Tencent (in Chinese). 28 April 2017.
16. ^ "TFBOYS成立个人工作室 注重个人发展不解散". Tencent (in Chinese). 16 September 2017.
17. ^ "《艳势番之新青年》曝海报 易烊千玺军姿飒爽". Tencent (in Chinese). 5 October 2017.
18. ^ "《长安十二时辰》官宣易烊千玺加盟 将演盛唐刺客". Sina (in Chinese). 25 October 2017.
19. ^ "易烊千玺首支英文单曲《Nothing to Lose》上线". China Radio International (in Chinese). 23
November 2017.
20. ^ "易烊千玺生日发歌 《Unpredictable》酷狗首发". China.com (in Chinese). 28 November 2017.
 21. ^ ""舞台王者"易烊千玺压轴《这！就是街舞》". ifeng (in Chinese). 28 December 2017.
22. ^ "可塑性受肯定 易烊千玺受邀前往格莱美颁奖盛典网". Sina (in Chinese). 10 January 2018.
23. ^ "郭敬明《爵迹2》定档7.6曝预告". Mtime (in Chinese). 21 May 2018.
24. ^ ""七月与安生"团队集结打造《少年的你》周冬雨&易烊千玺主演 曾国祥执导明年上映
". Mtime (in Chinese). 23 July 2018.
25. ^ "世界卫生组织授易烊千玺关晓彤王嘉控烟倡导者". Sina (in Chinese). 2 June 2017.
26. ^ Jump up to:a b "Young celebrity to lend a hand to those in need". China Daily. 13 December 2017.
27. ^ "吴牧野携手易烊千玺王嘉关晓彤演绎《拥抱你》". Sina (in Chinese). 16 November 2017.
28. ^ "易烊千玺17岁生日会启动"中国扶贫基金会易烊千玺爱心基金"". Sina (in Chinese). 1 December
2017.
29. ^ "adidas neo announces World-First Interactive Campaign with new brand hero Jackson Yi". PR
Newswire. 18 December 2017.
30. ^ "携手2018—新浪微公益颁奖典礼顺利落幕". Sina (in Chinese). 10 January 2018.
31. ^ "China V Chart top 30". YYT. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
32. ^ "Art of making music". China Daily. 4 August 2018.
33. ^ "易烊千玺的新歌《灾》上线了！". Sohu (in Chinese). 21 August 2018.
34. ^ "易烊千玺《精彩才刚刚开始》上线 歌声倾诉十年成长". Sohu (in Chinese). 16 October 2018.
35. ^ "TFBOYS刚出道就客串《致命追击》，还在里面扮演很神秘的角色". ifeng (in Chinese). 27
October 2018.
36. ^ "TFBOYS客串《老炮儿》仅两秒 小鲜肉号召力能产出多少票房(组图)". Netease (in Chinese). 16
December 2015.
37. ^ "TFBOYS合体出演《小别离》 导演评价"很灵"". Netease (in Chinese). 20 October 2015.
38. ^ "《我们的少年时代》7月9日湖南卫视首播 TFBOYS获奖薛之谦李小璐花式互怼". China
Daily (in Chinese). 5 July 2018.
39. ^ "30集文化系列微電影《雲居寺傳奇》正式上線". Sina (in Chinese). 5 September 2013.
40. ^ "易烊千玺客串《高科技少女喵》 子墨"教坏"正太". Netease (in Chinese). 13 June 2014.
41. ^ "《万万2》戏仿《热血高校》易烊千玺展学霸本色". China Daily (in Chinese). 4 July 2017.
42. ^ "TFBoys合体主演网剧《超少年密码》". Tencent (in Chinese). 11 July 2016.
43. ^ "时代星光学员易烊千玺出演张赫宣新歌《爸爸》MV拍摄". Sina (in Chinese). 14 June 2013.
44. ^ "五月天《成名在望》MV首播 主角易烊千玺被赞好演技". 21cn.com (in Chinese). 2 September
2017.
45. ^ 董文 (11 April 2016). "第16届音乐风云榜年度盛典落幕 韩庚成奖项大赢家". Sina (in Chinese).
46. ^ "Fresh Asia Music Chart Winners". Sina (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 October 2017.
47. ^ "BILLBOARD RADIO CHINA公布2017年度华语十大金曲". Billboard Radio China. 11 December
2017.
48. ^ "易烊千玺荣获ELLE风尚大典年度人气偶像". Sohu (in Chinese). 15 October 2017.
49. ^ "吴秀波王凯黄轩易烊千玺等齐聚芭莎男士盛典(图)". Sina (in Chinese). 9 December 2017.
50. ^ "时尚杂志推出年度人物盛典 易烊千玺获人气偶像". December 21, 2017 (in Chinese).
51. ^ "爱奇艺"尖叫之夜"，易烊千玺获年度男歌手". Sina (in Chinese). December 1, 2018.

External links[edit]

 (in Chinese) Jackson Yee Studio Official website

 (in Chinese) Jackson Yee on Sina Weibo (in Chinese) (registration required)
 Jackson Yee on Instagram
 Jackson Yee on IMDb
 TFBoys Members Profile: TFBoys Facts

TFBoys (加油 少年) or The Fighting Boys is a three member Chinese group under TF Entertainment. The
Trio consists of Karry, Roy, and Jackson. They debuted August 6, 2013

TFBoys Fandom Name: Clovers

TFBoys Official Fan Color: Orange

TFBoys Official:
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TFBoys Official QQ
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TFBoys Official Instagram

TFBoys Members Profile:

Karry
 Stage Name: Karry
Birth Name: Wang Jun kai (王俊凯)
English Name: Karry Wang
Korean Name: Wang Jun-Kae (왕준개)
Position: Leader, Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: September 21, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 175 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 51 kg (116 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: karrywang921kw
Weibo:TFBOYS-wangjunkai

Karry Fun Facts:

-He was born in Chongqing, China
-He can speak a version of Sichuanese, Mandarin, and English
-Karry’s favorite anime are Naruto, One Piece, and Prince of Tennis
-His favorite color is blue
-Karry’s Fan Club name is Little Crabs
-He has a huge crush on Yang Mi
-He doesn’t like sweet food
-He likes his things to be neat and tidy
 -He’s proud he was born before the 2000s
-His idol is Jay Chou
-Types of girls he doesn’t like are loud, impulsive, and wild
-He can play the piano and the guitar
-He’s starred in Six dramas such as Boy Hood (2017), Legend of Chusen (2016), A Love of Seperation (2016),
Legend of Chusen 2 (2016), Finding Soul (2016), Eagle and Youngster (2018)
-He sang Memory in Ferris Wheel in Finding Soul
-Karry starred in Four films such as Mr.Six (2015), The Great Wall (2016), Miracles of the Namiya General
Store (2017), Pound of Flesh (2015)
–Karry’s ideal type: Smart in school, doesn’t do things slowly, has to be shorter than him, and quiet

Roy

Stage Name: Roy

Birth Name: Wang Yuan (王 源)
English Name: Roy Wang
Korean Name: Wang Won (왕원)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 8, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 170 (5’5″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: Unknown
Instagram: @roy_____wang
Weibo: TFBOYS-wangyuan

Roy Fun Facts:

-He was born in Chongqing, China
-He’s in only child
-Roy went to Nankai Middle School
-He can speak Chinese, English, Japanese, and a version of Sichuanese
-His specialty is Piano, basketball, guitar, Karaoke dance
-Roy’s Fan Club name is Little Dumpling
-His favorite color is green
-He is the shortest among the group
-Roy’s favorite season is spring
-He has a habit of sticking out his tongue
-He is a good student who gets good grades
-He has a dog named Dubu
-Hates Math
-Roy’s good with children
-He is a joker but is honest, fun, and direct
-He can play the piano
-His Idol is JJ Lin
-As of 2019 he has been in a six dramas Boy Hood (2017), Legend of Chusen (2016), Legend of Chusen 2
(2016), A Love for Separation (2016), Finding Soul (2015), The Great lord (2019)
-He has been in two films Lord (2016), Mr.Six (2015)

Jackson

Stage Name: Jackson

Birth Name: Yiyang QianXi (易 烊 千 玺)
English Name: Jackson Yee
Korean Name: Yi Yang-Cheonsae (이양천새)
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Youngest
Birthday: November 28, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 174 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Blood Type: Unknown
Instagram: __4444x__
Weibo:TFBOYS_yiyangqianxi

Jackson Fun Facts:

-He was born in Hunan, China
-He’s has a little brother named Nan Nan
-Jackson’s a really good dancer
 -His favorite color is red
-Jackson’s Fan Club name is Thousand Origami Cranes
-He’s a massive fanboy of GDragon and BigBang
-He can play the drums
-He can also Beat Box
-He’s really good at calligraphy.
-HHe can play the piano and the guitar
-He’s been in seven dramas Boy Hood (2017), Song Of Phoenix (2017), Legend of Chusen (2016), Legend of
Chusen 2 (2016), A Love for Separation (2016), Finding Soul (2015), and Iron Pear (2010)
– As of 2018 he has been in 2 films Mr.Six (2015), and We have 800 people (2018)

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Roy Wang
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wang.

Roy Wang

Native name 王源 (traditional)

王源 (simplified)
Wáng Yuán (Pinyin)

Born November 8, 2000 (age 18)

Chongqing, China

Education Chongqing Nankai Middle School (

重庆南开中学)

 Singer
Occupation
 Songwriter
 Actor
 Television presenter
 Columnist

Years active 2013–present

Musical career

Genres Mandopop
 Instruments Vocals
 Piano

Labels TF Entertainment (2013–)

Roy Wang Studio (2017–)

Associated TFBoys
acts

Website Roy Wang on SinaweiboRoy Wang

on Instagram

Roy Wang, also known as Wang Yuan (Chinese: 王源; pinyin: Wáng Yuán; born November 8, 2000) is a
Chinese singer-songwriter, television host and actor. He was named by Time as one of the 30 Most Influential
Teens of 2017.[1] Wang has served as UNICEF's Special Advocate for Education since June
2017.[2] Subsequently on November 17, 2018, Wang was appointed as UNICEF Ambassador.[3] On October 27,
2017, Wang announced that he has set up his own charity foundation "Yuan Foundation".

Contents

 1Early life and education

 2Career
o 2.12016
o 2.22017
o 2.32018
 3Social activities
o 3.1Charity foundation
 4Endorsements and Ambassadorship
 5Discography
o 5.1EP Albums
o 5.2Singles
 6Filmography
o 6.1Film
o 6.2Television series
o 6.3Television shows
 7Accolades
o 7.1Awards
 8References
 9External links

Early life and education[edit]

Roy Wang is currently a high school year 2 student (2019 batch) at the prestigious Chongqing Nankai
Secondary School, one of the top high schools in China. During the high school entrance exams, Wang came in
first in the art talent students auditions and was eventually admitted to Nankai.[4] Wang grew up in a middle-
class family, with his parents running a small motor vehicles business. As his father was busy with work, his
mother was his primary caretaker.[5]

Career[edit]
Wang officially debut as a member of TFBOYS on August 6, 2013 at the age of 12.[6]
2016[edit]
At Wang's 15th birthday concert, Wang performed his first solo single "Cause of You", which was both written
and composed by himself for his fans. The song was officially released in January 2016. Wang's post of this
song on Weibo has been re-posted for more than 471 million times.[7] This song was also awarded Top 10
golden songs of Fresh Asia Charts,[8]and Wang won the "Most Popular New Talent" award at the 9th CSC
Music Awards for the song.[9]
Wang became the youngest person to appear on the cover of COSMOPOLITAN China, when he was featured in
the June 2016 edition together with his L.O.R.D co-stars.[10]
In July 2016, Wang had a guest role in the xianxia drama, Noble Aspirations where he played the younger
counterpart of the protagonist.[11]
He released his second single which is written and composed by himself in October 2016, titled "The Best
Time", as a gift to his alma mater for the school's 80th Anniversary.[12] In November, he released his third single
"Grown Up", produced by JJ Lin.[13]
The same year, Wang had a supporting role in Guo Jingming's fantasy epic L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging
Dynasties.[14] He was awarded the Popular Star award at the Weibo Movie Awards Ceremony.[15]
2017[edit]
In January 2017, Wang became an emcee for the second season of Zhejiang TV's prime time variety show, Ace
vs Ace season 2.[16] The show topped the TV ratings in China for the first quarter of the year and was viewed
more than 5 billion times online.[17]
On April 20, Wang shoot the cover for the June issue of "Bazaar Men China". 10,000 issues were sold out in 1
second and 38,000 issues in 16 seconds, which broke the magazine sales record.
In July 2017, Wang released his first single of the year, titled "Sunshine Will Never Fade Away". Wang
participated in writing the lyrics and designing the album cover. The song serves as the soundtrack of Boy
Hood, a youth sports drama which Wang stars in.[18]
In September 2017, Wang joined the cast of Dragon TV's variety show, Youth Inn.[19]
On September 25, the October issue of "Madame Figaro China" featuring Wang as cover star, set a sales record
for this magazine by selling out 20,000 issues within 1 second.
In October 2017, Wang joined the indie film, Forever and Ever, directed by the leading Chinese auteur Wang
Xiaoshuai.[20]
On October 24, Wang’s self-written and composed single "Seventeen" was released for his 17th birthday.[21] He
released his first English single, titled "Sleep" on November 6.[22] On November 20, Wang released another
single titled "Pride", which is dedicated to his mother.[23]
2018[edit]
In 2018, Wang was cast as the male lead in the xianxia drama The Great Ruler. The drama is set to air in
2019.[24]
Wang's first digital album titled Song For You was released on January 22. The proceeds from the sale of the
album go to Wang's charity foundation, "Yuan Foundation".[25]
In February 2018, Wang returned to host Ace vs Ace season 3.[26]
The same month, Wang became a columnist for Global People magazine, contributing to every alternate issue
of the bimonthly magazine. His royalties per article of CNY 1,000 was donated to his charity foundation "Yuan
Foundation".
In March, Wang was invited to attend Givenchy 2018 FW fashion show during Paris Fashion Week.
In April, Wang was invited by Chopard to attend Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Fair.[27]
In May, Wang was invited to attend The Cannes film festival as the ambassador of two famous brand L'Oreal
Paris and Chopard. He was the youngest Chinese artist to make an appearance at the Cannes.[28]
In June, Wang became a LINE FRIENDS Global Artist to create his own series of characters "ROY6".[29][30]
On August 30, it was announced that Wang will join Vin Diesel in the latest movie installation of the xXx
series, marking his first foray into Hollywood. The movie is set to begin filming in January 2019.[31]
On September 28, 2018, Wang threw the ceremonial first pitch of a game between the New York Mets and
the Miami Marlins at Citi Field, becoming the first Mainland Chinese to do so in Major League Baseball.[32]
Wang released 4 singles consecutively in November 2018 - "The Same", "My Childhood", "Determined Man"
and "The Cherished". He wrote or co-wrote the lyrics for all 4 songs. "The Cherished" was dedicated to his fans
and has a hidden message of "Wang Yuan loves you" in the lyrics.

Social activities[edit]
On May 18, 2016, Wang was appointed as "Chongqing Civilized Tourism Public Welfare Ambassador".[33]
In December 2016, Wang worked with the UN China Youth group to promote the "Imagine 2030" campaign,
which aims at encouraging the young generation in China.[34] He was recognized for his contributions at the
closing ceremony by receiving a special award.[35]
Wang was one of the delegates representing China at the 6th United Nations Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC) youth forum, held in January 2017. He spoke at the event as the representative of the United
Nations Imagine 2030 Campaign, calling for equal access to quality education worldwide.[36][37][38]
In April 2017, Wang collaborated with Sun Nan and released the song, "Dear Child". The song serves as the
theme song for Sun Nan's charity foundation, "Sunnan Special Fund for Reshaping the Future".[39]
Wang was one of the recipients of the "May 4th Medal", awarded by the Chinese Communist Youth League
(CCYL) to outstanding youths who have made remarkable achievements in agriculture, hi-tech research, news
coverage, politics and law, army and police.[40][41]
On June 28, 2017, Wang was appointed as UNICEF's Special Advocate for Education.[42] During the
announcement ceremony held by UN China, Wang remarked that "Education is a right; we should never allow
it to be a privilege. Let's work hard to make education even better in the future."[43] Wang attended the ‘2017
Forum on Rural Headmasters’ hosted by Jack Ma Foundation and made a speech to raise awareness on rural
education.[44] He also paid a site visit on September 4, 2017 to the Love School Project jointly organized by
UNICEF and local government of Guangxi Province.[45][46]
On October 24, 2017, with other 16 China celebrities, Wang released "Sing for 2030" to show his support for
SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) through SDGs Vocalization powered by UNDP China.[47]
Wang was named as one of the top 10 influential charity stars by Sina in January 2018.[48]
For a consecutive second year, Wang represented China at the United Nations ECOSOC youth forum held in
New York UN headquarters, in his role as UNICEF Special Advocate for Education.[49]
While Wang has served as UNICEF Special Advocate for Education since June 2017, on November 17, 2018,
UNICEF Representative to China, Rana Flowers, announced at his 18th birthday concert that he is now
UNICEF Ambassador, continuing their partnership to help children.[3]
Charity foundation[edit]
On October 27, 2017, Wang announced that he has set up his own charity foundation called "Yuan Foundation"
and that the first initiative has been carried out to help elderly with cataract regain their sight.[50] The second
initiative was to raise funds for children with Neuroblastoma.[51]

Endorsements and Ambassadorship[edit]

Started Time Brand Title

February 27, 2018 L'Oreal Paris Brand Ambassador

March 11, 2018 Oreo Brand Ambassador

March 13, 2018 H&M Brand Endorser

April 23, 2018 BOOK QQ Brand Endorser

May 5, 2018 六个核桃 Brand Endorser

May 8, 2018 HP Brand Endorser

May 14, 2018 Chopard Brand Ambassador

May 30, 2018 QQ SVIP Brand Endorser

June 11, 2018 FILA Brand Endorser

June 19, 2018 Line Friends FRIENDS CREATORS[52]

July 27, 2018 KFC Brand Endorser

Discography[edit]
EP Albums[edit]
 Sales
Title Album details
(DL)


Released: January 22, 2018
 Label: Roy Wang Studio
Song For You (宝贝）  Formats: Digital Download CHN: 3,157,940+
show
Track listing
Singles[edit]

Title Year

Cause of You (因为遇见你)

The Best Time (最美的时光) 2016

Grown Up (长大以后的世界)

Sunshine Will Never Fade Away (阳光不锈)

Seventeen (十七)
2017
Sleep

Pride (骄傲)

Cause of You 2018 ver. (因为遇见你2018版)

Be Myself (做我自己)

The Wrong Things

Will You

The Same (一样) 2018

My Childhood (我的童年)

Determined Man (孤注)

The Cherished (天使)

I Don't Know (我不知道)

Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes

2015 Pound of Flesh Singer cameo

2016 L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties Silver Priest

So Long, My Son Liu Xing

2019
L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2 Silver Priest

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes

Noble Young Zhang

2016
Aspirations Xiaofan

2016 Finding Soul 002 & Sui Yu Dual roles

2017 Boy Hood Ban Xiaosong

The Great
2019 Mu Chen protagonist
Ruler

Television shows[edit]

Year Title Role Notes

Ace vs Ace Season Rated Top 1 of Chinese Seasonal TV Shows & 5.3 billion online
2 views[53]
2017

Youth Inn Emcee 1 billion online views[54]

Ace vs Ace Season

2018 Rated Top 1 of Chinese Seasonal TV Shows & 2.3 billion online views
3

Accolades[edit]
Awards[edit]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.

[8]
Fresh Asia Charts Top 10 Golden Songs Won

2016 "Cause of You"

Most Popular New [9]
9th CSC Music Awards Won
Talent
 Weibo Movie Awards L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging [15]
Popular Star award Won
Ceremony Dynasties
2017
Tencent Entertainment White Influential Star of the [55]
N/A Won
Paper Year

Best Singer-
N/A Won
Songwriter
CCTV Global Chinese Music [56]
2018
Awards
Best Chinese Song of
"Seventeen" Won
2017

Wang Junkai
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This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wang.

Wang Junkai

Wang in 2015

Native name 王俊凱 (traditional)

王俊凯 (simplified)
Wáng Jùnkǎi (Pinyin)

Born 21 September 1999 (age 19)

Chongqing, China

Education Chongqing No.8 Secondary School

(重庆市第八中学）

Alma mater Beijing Film Academy

 Singer
Occupation
 Actor
 Years active 2013–present

Musical career

Also known Karry Wang

as

Genres  Mandopop
 Dance

Instruments Vocals
 Guitar
 Piano

Labels Time Fengjun Entertainment (2010–

)
Karry Wang Studio (2017–)
The H Collective (2018–)
Shanghai Wang Junkai Film Studio
(2018–)

Associated TFBoys
acts

Website Karry Wang on Sinaweibo

Wang Junkai (simplified Chinese: 王俊凯; traditional Chinese: 王俊凱; pinyin: Wáng Jùnkǎi, born 21
September 1999), also known as Karry Wang, is a Chinese singer and actor. He was a trainee of TF Family
since 2010 and debuted as the leader of TFBoys in 2013.[1]He is one of China’s wealthiest people born after
1990, with a personal net worth of 248 million yuan (US$36 million) as of December 2016.[2]

Contents

 1Early life and education

 2Career
 3Other activities
o 3.1Social activities
 4Discography
o 4.1Collaborations
 5Filmography
o 5.1Film
o 5.2Television series
o 5.3Variety show
 6Awards and nominations
 7References
 8External links

Early life and education[edit]

Wang was born in Chongqing, China. Wang grew up mostly under his grandparents' care due to his parents'
busy work schedules. His father works as a taxi driver while his mother works as a hairdresser. In late 2010, he
became one of the trainees under the TF Entertainment, and becoming the only trainee later then.[3] Prior to his
debut, Wang participated in TF Family's mini album I Don't Want to Change. He has released several cover
songs online, and participated in audition programs. In particular, his cover of "Onion" (originally by Aska
Yang) received attention and was covered by several news outlets. He officially debuted as a member of
TFBoys on August 6, 2013, at the age of 13 alongside Roy Wang and Jackson Yee.[4]
In 2017, he was enrolled into the Beijing Film Academy after having passed the college entrance examination;
which received much media fanfare.[5]

Career[edit]
In 2016, Wang released his first solo single "Ode to A Tree", which he took part in composing.[6] In July, Wang
released his second solo single, "Memory in Ferris Wheel" as part of the soundtrack of web series Finding
Soul.[7] The OST reached number 1 on the Billboard China V Chart for 3 consecutive weeks.[8] The same year,
Wang had a supporting role in Zhang Yimou's film The Great Wall.[9]
He released his third single "Homeward" in January 2017, produced by Li Ronghao.[10] "Homeward" was
named as one of the Top 10 Songs at the Fresh Asia Chart Festival 2017. In April, he joined the cast of variety
program Give Me Five.[11] The same year, Wang was named as the Chinese promotional ambassador for the
film Kingsman: The Golden Circle and released the theme song "Become a Gentleman".[12] In September,
Wang released a single titled "Karry On" as part of as eighteenth birthday celebration.[13] He then starred in the
Chinese film adaptation of popular Japanese novel Miracles of the Namiya General Store, which premiered in
December 2017.[14] He sang the theme song of the film, titled "Train in the Mist" with Li Jian.[15]
In 2018, Wang starred in the youth adventure drama Eagles and Youngster.[16][17] The same year, it was
announced that he will star in the fantasy animated film L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2.[18]
In August 2018, Wang released his first autobiography titled "19 Year Old Time Difference".

Other activities[edit]
Wang held the Guinness World Record Holder for having "the most reposted Weibo post" in 2015.[19]
In March 2017, Wang was invited by Nike to take part in the design process of the new Air Max sneakers.[20] In
June, Wang made his walkway debut for fashion house Dolce & Gabbana during the Men's Spring/Summer
2018 fashion shows in Milan.[21] The same year, Wang became the youngest male celebrity to grace the front
cover of Harper's Bazaarand L'Officiel Hommes.[22]
In December 2017, Wang was announced as the global brand ambassador for Swatch.[23] In the same month, it
was announced that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will work with Visa China and
Wang, to bring to the public tailor-made “Galaxy·Karry Wang" credit card.[24]
On 21 November 2018, Wang severed his ties with Dolce & Gabbana, ultimately ending his role as the
ambassador for the brand after the Shanghai event controversy.[25]
Social activities[edit]
In March 2017, Wang was appointed as one of the "Special Envoy of Youth Action" for "World Life Day", a
joint campaign by the United Nations Environment Programme, International Fund for Animal Welfare and The
Nature Conservancy.[26]
On his 18th birthday, Wang announced the set up his own charity foundation - "Kindle Blue Fund". Its first
project is to build a library for children who lived in the mountain area.[27]
In April 2018, Wang was appointed by United Nations Environment Programme as the UN Environment
National Goodwill Ambassador.[28]

Discography[edit]

Peak chart
positions

Title Year Album

CHN CHN
Baidu Billboard
Chart V Chart

"样(Young)" — —

Finding Soul
"Memory in Ferris Wheel" (摩天轮的思念) 2016 — —
OST

"Ode to A Tree" (树读) — — N/A

"Homeward" (小棉袄) — — N/A

2017
Imperfect Child (不完美小孩) — — N/A
 "Karry On" (焕蓝·未来) — — N/A

Promotional
song
"Become a Gentleman" (冷暖) — — for Kingsman:
The Golden
Circle

"Train in the Mist" (雾中列车) — — Namiya OST

Theme song
"At The Free-Flowing Stream in Zhu Xian" (我在诛仙逍遥涧 of mobile
)[29] game Zhu
Xian

"Fulfill Our Generation's Dream" (圓夢一代)[30] 2018 N/A

"You're Mine" (我的)[31] TBA

"Awake" (醒着)[32] TBA

Collaborations[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Album Notes

"Proud Youth" 骄傲的少年 Give Me Five theme song with cast members[33]
2017
"China's Dream" 中国梦 N/A with various artists[34]

Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Ref.

Pound of Flesh 致命追击 [35]

2015
Mr. Six 老炮儿 Cameo [36]

2016 The Great Wall 长城 Emperor

2017 Namiya 解忧杂货店 Xiao Bo Lead role

L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2 爵跡2：冷血狂宴 Frost Supporting role

2019
Bureau 749 749局 In production
Television series[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Ref.

Noble Aspirations 青云志 teenage Lin Jingyu [37]

Cameo
2016 Love for Separation 小别离 Li Xiang [38]

Finding Soul 超少年密码 Xia Chang'an / 001 [39]

2017 Boy Hood 我们的少年时代 Wu Tong Lead role [40]

2018 Eagles and Youngster 天坑鹰猎 Zhang Baoqing

Variety show[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes

2017 Give Me Five 高能少年团

[41]
Give Me Five Season 2 高能少年团2 Cast member
2018
[42]
Chinese Restaurant Season 2 中餐厅2

Awards and nominations[edit]

To see his band's awards, please link to TFBOYS

Nominated
Year Award Category Results Ref.
work

Most popular male

2014 Star Power List N/A Won
singer

Popularity award N/A Won

Cross-Strait Men's List
Perfect Men N/A Won
2015

Most forwarded [43]

Guinness World Record Won
Weibo post

China's Top Ten Influential People

N/A Won
born in the 90s

[44]
2016 "Young" Won
Fresh Asia Chart Festival Top Ten Songs
[45]
2017 "Imperfect Child" Won
 Nominated
Year Award Category Results Ref.
work

Won
"Homeward"