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Wu Chun

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Wu.
Wu Chun
吳尊
Wu Chun in 2008
Born
Goh Kiat Chun (吳吉尊)

(1979-10-10) 10 October 1979 (age 45)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
EducationChung Hwa Middle School
Alma materRMIT University
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, model, philanthropist, entrepreneur
Years active2005–present
Spouse
Lin Liying
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(m. 2004)​
Children
  • Max (son)
  • Neinei (daughter)
RelativesGoh King Chin (uncle)
Musical career
GenresMandopop
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Labels
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese吳尊
Simplified Chinese吴尊
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWú Zūn
Birth name
Traditional Chinese吳吉尊
Simplified Chinese吴吉尊
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWú Jízūn
Southern Min
Hokkien POJGô͘ Kiat-chun
Websitewww.chunzone.com

Wu Chun (Chinese: 吳尊; born Goh Kiat Chun, on 10 October 1979) is a Bruneian singer, actor, and entrepreneur. He was a member of Fahrenheit,[1] a Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band, from its debut in 2005 to June 2011. Wu Chun has appeared in several Taiwanese television series, such as Tokyo Juliet (2006), Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (2006), Romantic Princess (2007), Hot Shot (2008), Sunshine Angel (2011), and Kindaichi Case Files (2012–2013). His film appearances include The Butterfly Lovers (2008), Lady of the Dynasty (2014). Wu Chun is one of the most followed celebrity on Sina Weibo and currently has more than 11 million followers.

In 2014, he appeared in the reality television program, Dad is Back with his daughter, Nei Nei. In 2018, he was cast in the Chinese drama, Martial Universe. In 2018, Wu Chun appeared with his father, Wu Jingtian, in a reality TV show called Best Time. In early 2020, a reality TV show called Before Wedding with his wife in his home country Brunei and was a great success and well received all over China hitting 1.5 billion viewers. He was also honored in Madame Tussauds, a wax figure exhibit launch in Shanghai China after being on an almost year hiatus in showbiz. From 2019 to present, he is one the brand ambassadors of the luxury fashion house Hugo Boss Asia that is headquartered in Metzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

In 2020, he took part in a marine life protection campaign and was appointed as an ocean protection ambassador of Merlin Entertainments Group China, specifically advocating for the preservation of Beluga whales. He became the Pangolins Protection Ambassador for The World Wildlife Fund. In 2022, he did a commercial advertisement campaigns for multinational luxury fashion house Dior and cosmetics brand La Mer which is owned by US-based The Estée Lauder Companies. In 2023, he became the representative of IQIYI, a China-based online video platform for the 2023 Australian Open.

In Brunei, he was appointed as the Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre Goodwill Ambassador and Messenger of Cancer Awareness.[2]

In February 2023, Wu Chun has been appointed by the Union for International Cancer Control as the World Cancer Day ambassador.

He currently serves as ambassador of Bloodline, an NGO dedicated to the cause of blood donations, with a presence in 14 cities – including Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Dalian and Guangzhou in China.

Early life and education

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Wu Chun was born into a wealthy family of Chinese descent with ancestry from Lieyu, Kinmen, Fujian. Wu's father, Goh Kim Tian, is a real estate investor, and his family also owns a car agency and maintains close ties to the royal family.[3][4] He studied in Chung Hwa Middle School in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. He attended the Foundation Studies program at Trinity College (University of Melbourne), Australia, in 1997, before continuing his studies at RMIT University in Melbourne, from which he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with Distinction. He played for Brunei's National Basketball Team. Prior to joining Fahrenheit, Chun worked as a model for Yilin in Taiwan and Diva Models in Singapore. He is the managing director of Fitness Zone, a family-owned health club in Brunei. His venture for his business dreams made it to USA, China and other nearby Asian countries.

Career

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As a model, Wu has appeared in magazines' cover page, such as Esquire, Elle for Men, Men's Health Magazine, Harper's BAZAAR Magazine, GQ, and Reader's Digest.

Wu is a business owner in the Brunei fitness and health industry. His businesses include Bake Culture (Taiwan based artisan bakery), The Energy Kitchen (Brunei's First Healthy Restaurant, operated from 2014 - 2018), Fitness Zone (largest health club in Brunei since 2003),[5] and WoMen Hair Salon (team of professionals for international celebrities). In China, he is the director of TV commercial advertisements for InterContinental Hotel. Wu has a number of commercial and charitable endorsements.[6]

Wu has received an Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) Young Entrepreneur of The Year (2008), CQE Geneva QC Total Quality Management Model Award (2012), APEA Corporate Social Responsibility Award (2013). In 2015, Hassanal Bolkiah, the King of Brunei, presented to Wu an Excellent Youth Award.[7]

Wu was chosen to be an ambassador for Brunei Anti Narcotic Drug Association in 2012. In 2014 he became the international brand ambassador of Royal Brunei Airlines[8][9][10] and as a Taiwan tourism ambassador.[11] On 24 June 2016, Wu became an ambassador of goodwill for a charity concert dedicated for children and athletes with special needs.

In 2018, he became the Goodwill Ambassador for Dementia Brunei, the biggest advocate unit for Dementia early on set detection and prevention through healthy lifestyle. He initiated for Fitness Zone be an advocate as well, to conduct monthly talks for the public. This was also the year that he became the Ambassador of Disney China and Legoland, and he noted that this has been one of the most memorable accomplishments for him as growing he is a big fan of Disney and their remarkable works. 2018 is a high time for endorsements for Wu as he endorsed Lab Series, Land Rover, Head and Shoulders, Safeguard and Nutrilon.

In 2019, He won the Shanghai Television Festival as Best Breakthrough Artist for his first villain role in Martial Universe. In the same year of 2019, Wu became Hugo Boss' Asian Brand Ambassador for Spring/Summer 2019 Eyewear campaign.

Personal life

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Wu Chun and his family live in Brunei.[12][13][14] Wu is the nephew of the Legislative Council of Brunei's MP Goh King Chin.[15] In March 2019, it was revealed that Wu has been married to his wife, Lin Liying, since 2004, instead of 2009 when he disclosed the fact in 2013.[16] Wu and Lin have two children.[16] They held a long delayed wedding ceremony as part of a Chinese variety show, Before Wedding, which first telecast in March 2020 on Mango TV.[17][18]

Wu's mother passed away from cancer in 2002.[2]

Philanthropy

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In Brunei, Wu supports blood donation campaigns twice a year, environmental campaigns, and the disadvantaged. In May 2015 and 2016, he organized an inaugural and second female run in Brunei, "She Runs". All proceeds were donated to Yayasan Kanser Kanak Kanak (YASKA) or the Children's Cancer Foundation. Wu made a 10-hour road trip from Qinghai to small villages in China to bestow and pledge medical supplies and sports equipment.[19] His efforts helped raised $68,000 for its beneficiaries, Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam.[20]

In September 2016, Wu was the goodwill ambassador of the Roots and Wings Charity Concert in Brunei. The concert raised about 43,000 BND for the Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam and La vida Bhd.

Discography

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Main article: Fahrenheit discography

As a member of Fahrenheit, Wu Chun released four studio Mandarin albums and three Japanese singles.

Filmography

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See also: Fahrenheit filmography

Films

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Year English title Original title Role Notes
2008 The Butterfly Lovers 武俠梁祝 Liang Zhongshan
2010 14 Blades 錦衣衛 Judge of the Sands
2011 My Kingdom 大武生 Yilong
Magic to Win 開心魔法 Ling Fung / Earth Magician
2012 Saving General Yang 忠烈楊家將 Yang Liulang
2014 Lady of the Dynasty 王朝的女人·楊貴妃
2018 Guardians of the Tomb 謎巢 Luke A Chinese-Australian co-production
My Other Home 纽约人在北京

Television

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Year English title Original title Role Notes
2005 It Started with a Kiss 惡作劇之吻 Himself

(Guest appearance)

2005 KO One 終極一班 Tian Hong Guang / Wu Shizun Cameo
2006 Tokyo Juliet 東方茱麗葉 Ji Fengliang
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe 花樣少年少女 Zuo Yiquan
2007 Romantic Princess 公主小妹 Nanfeng Jin
The X-Family 終極一家 Fire Ambassador Cameo
2008 Hot Shot 籃球火 Wuji Zun
2011 Sunshine Angel 陽光天使 Di Yaxin
2013 Kindaichi Case Files 金田一 Li Byron
Happy 300 Days 遇見幸福300天 Idol Cameo
2014 Kindaichi Case Files Pt. 2 金田一少年之事件簿 Li Byron
2018 Martial Universe 武动乾坤 Lin Langtian [21]

Variety show

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Year English title Original title Notes Ref
2014 Dad is Back 爸爸回来了 Cast member alongside daughter Nei Nei
2017 Daddy Where Are You Going Season 5 爸爸去哪儿 第5季 Cast member alongside daughter Nei Nei and son Max
2017 This is Fighting Robots 这就是铁甲 Team Captain for Blue Team
2018 The Best Time 最美的时光 Cast member alongside his father
2020 Before Wedding 婚前21天 Cast member alongside his wife, Lin Liying [16]
2021 Ice on Fire 冰雪正当燃
2022 Ambassadors Kitchen 大使的厨房
Champion VS Champion 冠军对冠军

Awards and nominations

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Filmography

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Year Award Result
2006 TVB8 Awards: Bronze: Best Group Won
HK Metro Hits Awards: Best Foreign Newcomer Won
AF Golden Globes 2006: Taiwan's Most Improved Actor Won
2007 Top Song, TVB8 Awards: "Really Like You" 超喜歡你 Won
Sprite Awards: Most Popular Idol Group (Taiwan) Won
Sprite Awards: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺 Favourite Duet Song Won
Sprite Awards: Best Group (Taiwan & Hong Kong) Won
13th Chinese Music Awards: Best New Group Won
KKBOX Music Charts: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺: Top 20 Songs of the Year Won
KKBOX Music Charts: "Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Original Soundtrack" 花樣少年少女: Best Drama Soundtrack Won
HITO Music Awards 2007: Best Male Group Won
2019 Shanghai Television Festival : Best Breakthrough Performance Artist Won

Personal

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  • Youth Outstanding Award (2015)[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Singer-actor Wu Chun says boyband Fahrenheit could return". Star 2. 18 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Wu Chun appointed UICC World Cancer Day Ambassador » Borneo Bulletin Online". Wu Chun appointed UICC World Cancer Day Ambassador. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  3. ^ "5 things to know about entrepreneur Wu Chun from Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit". South China Morning Post. 10 October 2018. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021.
  4. ^ Wu Chun could have been the real prince of Brunei
  5. ^ "Home". FitnessZone.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  6. ^ "Where Are We Going, Dad? | SBS On Demand". www.sbs.com.au. Archived from the original on 28 July 2016.
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  9. ^ "INSIDE RB". Muhibah.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  10. ^ "BRAND Brunei". Muhibah.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
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  12. ^ "'Wu Chun: I'm a dad'". asianpopnews. 1 October 2013.
  13. ^ "Wu Chun to become father again". Channel NewsAsia. 2 October 2013.
  14. ^ "Wu Chun and his wife's extremely privileged backgrounds revealed". Asiaone news. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  15. ^ Justin (24 October 2017). "Fahrenheit's Wu Chun Could Have Been The Prince Of Brunei". Hype Malaysia. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  16. ^ a b c hermesauto (9 March 2020). "Singer-actor Wu Chun apologises after old photo of him and his wife sparks criticism, allegations". The Straits Times. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  17. ^ "After 16 years, Wu Chun finally holds wedding ceremony with his wife and cries at her dress". AsiaOne. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  18. ^ "Wu Chun's Brunei home revealed - netizens gush because it looks just like the mansions in idol dramas". AsiaOne. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  19. ^ "sheruns2016". SheRuns.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  20. ^ "Special Olympics: Special Olympics AP Brunei Darussalam". SpecialOlympics.org. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  21. ^ "《武动乾坤》曝新版海报 吴尊版林琅天霸气外露" (in Chinese). Sina Corp. 15 May 2017.
  22. ^ "HARIBELIA - penerima-anugerah". www.hbk.gov.bn. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
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