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Xu Jiaqi
Xu Jiaqi (; born August 27, 1995) is a Chinese singer, rapper, dancer, songwriter, and actress. She was a member of Team SII of the female idol group SNH48 as well as its sub-units Style-7 and 7Senses, and she was also a member of the temporary girl group, The9. In 2020, she participated in '' Youth with You 2'' and got 3rd place, securing her place in The9. She is also known for her role in the television series '' Legend of Yunxi'' (2018) as well as her leading role in '' The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion'' (2020) as Fu Xuan. Early life Xu was born on August 27, 1995, in Linhai, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China. She graduated from Shanghai Film Art Academy and Shanghai Normal University. Career 2012–2020: SNH48 and acting debut On 14 October 2012, during an SNH48 press conference, Xu was announced as one of the first-generation members of SNH48. On 25 May 2013, Xu performed at the "Blooming For You" Concert. On 11 November, she was promoted to SNH48 Team SII, and on 12 December, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xu (surname 許)
Xu () is a Chinese surname. In the Wade-Giles system of Romanization of Chinese, romanization, it is romanized as Hsu, which is commonly used in Taiwan. Variations Sinitic languages * Cantonese: Heoi (Jyutping), Héui (Yale romanization of Cantonese, Yale Romanization), Hui, Hoi, Hooi. * Hokkien: Khó͘ (Pe̍h-ōe-jī), Khóo (Tâi-lô). * Teochew Min, Teochew: Kóu, Kho, Koh, Khoh, Khor, Khaw, Ko. * Fuzhou dialect, Fuzhou: Hii, Hee, Hoo. * Hakka Chinese, Hakka: Koo. Other languages In Japanese language, Japanese, is transliterated as Yurusu, Bakari, or Moto and in Sino-Japanese vocabulary, Sino-Japanese as Kyo or Ko. In the Yale romanization of Korean, is Heo (). In Vietnamese language, Vietnamese, the character is converted to Hứa. The Hoa people overseas Chinese of Vietnam with the surname may have it spelled as Hái or Hy when immigrating to the English-speaking World, particularly the United States. Other spellings include Hee and Hu. In Cebuano language, Cebuano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ju Jingyi
Ju Jingyi (; born 18 June 1994) is a Chinese singer, dancer, and actress. She is best known as a former member of the Chinese idol girl group SNH48. As a member of SNH48, during the annual General Elections, she was elected as No.4 (2014), No.2 (2015), No.1 (2016), and No.1 (2017) among over 100 members. As an actress, she is known for her roles in television dramas ''Legend of Yunxi'' (2018), ''The Legend of White Snake (2019 web series), The Legend of White Snake'' (2019), ''Beauty of Resilience'' (2023), ''Sword and Fairy 4'' (2024), and ''In Blossom'' (2024). Early life Ju Jingyi was born in Suining, Sichuan. She studied at The Attached Middle School of Sichuan Conservatory of Music, majoring in violin, but dropped out to audition for SNH48. Career 2014–2017: SNH48 and acting debut On 18 August 2013, Ju Jingyi took part in the audition for second-generation members of SNH48 and was one of the 34 girls who qualified, becoming one of the 31 official second-generation memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exo (group)
Exo (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin and Japanese. The group debuted with twelve members separated into Exo-K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun) and Exo-M (Xiumin, Lay, Chen, Kris, Luhan and Tao). Members Kris, Luhan, and Tao departed the group individually amid legal battles with SM Entertainment in 2014 and 2015. Exo-K and Exo-M performed music in Korean and Mandarin, respectively, until the release of their third EP ''Overdose'' in 2014. Since then, Exo have exclusively performed as one group, although their music continues to feature multiple languages. Members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin debuted in the sub-unit Exo-CBX in 2016. Members Sehun and Chanyeol began promo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yumiko Cheng
Yumiko Cheng (born 6 September 1981) is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. Cheng was given the Japanese nickname "Yumiko" by her friends in secondary school, and upon signing with EEG, adopted it as her official stagename.Tran, JennyYumiko Cheng Q&A. 5 February 2007. Retrieved 22 July 2007. Career Cheng was originally marketed as a member of the group ''3T'' (along with Mandy Chiang and Maggie Lau), which released an EP in 2002. She was the sole member of the group who went on to release a solo EP later that year. This was followed by a second EP, ''DanceDanceDance'' () and her first full-length album ''One2Three'', in 2003. In 2004, she released the album, ''Perfect Date'', though made a decreasing number of media appearances due to health problems and an overall strategy re-evaluation within her company. 2005 saw a return with the lead single 'Arabian Market' (), complemented by a novel image that featured her in traditional Arabic dress. She would continue covering M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silence Wang
Silence Wang ( zh, s=汪苏泷, t=汪蘇瀧, p=Wāng Sūlóng; born 17 September 1989) is a Chinese singer-songwriter and record producer. He made his debut with the album ''Dreams Come True'' () on 19 November 2010, and has now released 11 albums. He is a prolific songwriter with varied musical styles, ranging from hip hop and rap to classical and contemporary pop. He is one of the top Mandopop artists from mainland China streamed on Spotify. Early life and education Silence Wang was born on 17 September 1989, into an art family in Shenyang, Liaoning. He is an ethnic Manchu. Silence Wang had a strong interest in music since his childhood. He began to learn classical music in junior high school and was admitted to the Middle School of Shenyang Conservatory of Music in high school. He graduated from the Undergraduate Music Department of Shenyang Conservatory of Music, majoring in classical music composition. Career 2010–2013: Debut and rise to fame During his time in Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chen Linong
Chen Linong (, born October 3, 2000) is a Taiwanese singer and actor. He is best known for being a member of the Chinese boy group Nine Percent after ranking 2nd place in the Chinese survival show Idol producer. He debuted as a soloist following the release of his first single "我是你的 (I'm Yours)" in 2018. His solo album ''Unbelonging'' was released on May 29, 2020. Personal life Chen was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan where he was scouted by A Legend Star Entertainment Corp. and trained for a period of 6 months before travelling to mainland China. Career 2018-2019: ''Idol Producer'', Nine Percent, and solo debut In 2018, Chen represented A Legend Star Entertainment Corp on the reality survival show ''Idol Producer'' for a chance to debut in a boy group. Chen finished 2nd overall and debuted on April 6, 2018 as a member of Nine Percent with their first extended play, To the Nines'''. After the program came to an end, Chen made his solo debut following the release of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tian Liang
Tian Liang ( zh, c=田亮, p=Tián Liàng; born August 27, 1979) is a Chinese actor and former diving (sport), diver. Diving career Tian won gold in the 10 m platform event in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In the Summer Olympics 2004, he won the bronze medal in the 10 m platform event and a gold medal in the synchronised platform event. Since then, he and another gold medal winner, the Chinese female diver Guo Jingjing, often appeared together in public activities. They were better known together as Liang Jingjing (亮晶晶, Tian and Guo's combined given names, synonymous with the word for 'sparkling'). After winning his multiple Olympic medals, Tian received numerous invitations to lend his name and face to corporate promotions. His involvement in commercial activities, and perhaps other disputes with the national team, have led the national team to fire him after repeated warnings. In spite of this, Tian continued to practice diving with a provincial team. He maintained his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liu Xiang (hurdler)
Liu Xiang ( zh, s= 刘 翔, t=劉 翔, p=Liú Xiáng; born July 13, 1983) is a Chinese former 110 meter hurdler. Liu is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion. His 2004 Olympic gold medal was China's first Olympic gold medal in athletics. Liu is one of China's most successful athletes and has emerged as a cultural icon. On top of being the only male athlete in history to be the 110-metre hurdles world record holder, world champion, and Olympic champion, Liu remains the Olympic record holder for the men's 110-metre hurdles with a time of 12.91 seconds he set at the 2004 Athens Olympics. He was the favorite to win another gold in the 110 metre hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but had to withdraw from competition at the last moment after a false start and aggravation to a previously unrevealed injury. Again a gold medal favourite in the 110 metre hurdles at the 2012 London Olympics, he pulled his Achilles tendon while attempting to clear the first hurdle in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhao Jiamin
Zhao Jiamin (; born July 22, 1998, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China) is a Chinese idol singer and actress. She is a former member of the female idol group SNH48, and came in first during SNH48's second general election. Career On 14 October 2012, Zhao Jiamin became one of the 26 shortlisted candidates during the recruitment of SNH48 first-generation members. On 23 December, SNH48 was invited to the inauguration ceremony of the Fudan University Student Union, and she made her first performance as an SNH48 member. On 12 January 2013, Zhao performed on SNH48 Research Students 1st Stage, "Give Me Power!", as a Research Student, and became an official member on 17 April. On 25 May, she performed on the "Blooming For You Concert" with other first-generation members, but due to an injury at the waist, she was unable to perform on most of the songs. On 28 May, she starred in SNH48's first web drama, ''Mengxiang Yubei Sheng''. She made her first public performance as a first-generation memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu Zhehan
Wu may refer to: Places * Wu (region) (), a region roughly corresponding to the territory of Wuyue ** Wu Chinese (), a subgroup of Chinese languages now spoken in the Wu region ** Wuyue culture (), a regional Chinese culture in the Wu region *Wu (state) (; ), a kingdom during the Spring and Autumn period 771–476 BCE ** Suzhou or Wu (), its eponymous capital ** Wu County (), a former county in Suzhou * Eastern Wu () or Sun Wu (), one of the Three Kingdoms in 184/220–280 CE * Li Zitong (, died 622), who declared a brief Wu dynasty during the Sui–Tang interregnum in 619–620 CE * Wu (Ten Kingdoms) (), one of the ten kingdoms during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period 907–960 CE * Wuyue (), another of the ten kingdoms during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period 907–960 CE * Wu River (other), various rivers in China Language * Wu Chinese, a group of Sinitic languages that includes Shanghaiese People * Wu (surname) (or Woo) (吳), several different Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KKBox
KKBox, stylized as KKBOX is a music streaming service developed in 2005 by KKBox Inc., a software company in Taipei, Taiwan. It is a part of Japanese Telecom Group, KDDI. The service mainly targets the music markets of East and Southeast Asia, focusing on regions including: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan and Singapore. Working on a freemium basis, both paid and free members can listen to over 20 million tunes on smartphones, TVs, media centers and computers. As a Taiwan-based music streaming software, KKBOX caters mainly to Mandarin-speaking users by collaborating with record companies in the Taiwanese music industry. KKBOX also has close links with Taiwanese artists, and mainstream Mandopop artists like Jay Chou, Eric Chou and Bii. Development After launching KKBOX in Taiwan, the company expanded the music streaming service to Hong Kong and Macau in 2009, Japan in 2011, Malaysia, and Singapore in 2013. Starting from 2011, KKBOX received investment from KDDI Corporation, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard China
''Billboard'' China () was a Chinese online music magazine founded by Vision Media Group on September 5, 2016. It served as the Chinese version of ''Billboard'', also featuring independent coverage of both Chinese and international music content. Background On May 28, 2015, ''Billboard'' launched ''Billboard'' Radio China, marking the debut of Asia’s first internet radio station under the ''Billboard'' brand. After entering the Philippines and Thailand markets, ''Billboard'' formed another partnership with Chinese media company Vision Media Group in September 2016. The partnership resulted in several music content channels across platforms, including print, online, and mobile. Co-president of ''Billboard'' John Amato described: "This expansion into China is a milestone for ''Billboard''." On December 29, 2016, ''Billboard'' China's website was officially launched. On August 8, 2022, ''Billboard'' announced their return to Chinese music market, by relaunching their music ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
