BOBO is a Chinese

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composed of two members,

Jing Boran Jing Boran (; born 19 April 1989) or Bobo Jing, is a Chinese actor and singer who achieved popularity after becoming the champion at the 2007 talent contest ''My Hero''. Along with the third-place winner Fu Xinbo, he formed a boy band called BoBo ...

() and Fu Xinbo (). The two became famous after competing in the 2007 ''My Hero'' () competition, with

winning first and Fu Xinbo third. In 2008, the two released their own EP, '' Glory'' (), and then the album, ''The Big World'' (). Since their debut, they have won multiple new artists awards. In 2008, they performed during the pre-ceremony performance of the 2008 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony. China Daily
BoBo group performs at the Paralympics Opening Ceremony, director gives approval
Sep 08, 2008. Retrieved October 3, 2008. The two also began their acting career in 2008, with Fu Xinbo playing in ''I am Veeker'' () I am Veeker websit
I am Veeker Official Site
Nov 03, 2008 Retrieved December 3, 2008. and

in ''A Tribute to Stephen Chow'' (). Cri Onlin
A tribute to Stephen Chow missing lead female, Jing Boran acts by himself
Nov 11, 2008. Retrieved December 3, 2008.

Origin of the name

Both members of the group have a "bo" sound in their names. When combined, Jing Boran's Bo () and Fu Xinbo's Bo (), form the name BOBO.

Fanclubs

's fanclub is known as BBF, standing for BaBy Face because during the ''My Hero'' competition, one judge called Jing Boran Baby Face. Fu Xinbo's fanclub is known as BBT, standing for Bong Bang Tang, another term for lollipop. He was also nicknamed “Little Meat Bun" for his puffy cheeks. Fans of BoBo as a whole are called BBS, or BOBO'S fans.

Discography

Awards

2007 My Hero National Competition * First Place - Jing Boran * Most Popular - Jing Boran * Third Place - Fu Xinbo * Most Photogenic - Fu Xinbo 2007 BQ * Most Popular New Artist First Place - Fu Xinbo * Most Popular New Artist Second Place - Jing Boran * Best Idol of the Year 2007 FM 917 Vacation Awards Ceremony * Most Popular Group * Golden Melody - Glory (EP) 2007 QQ Starlight Ceremony * Group With the Most Potential 2007 Sina Internet Awards * Most Popular Group 2007 Music Radio Top Chinese Charts * Most Popular Group in Mainland * Golden Melody - Glory (EP) 2008 University Students Music Festival * Most Popular New Artists

Origin of the name

Fanclubs

Discography

Awards

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