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'''Wang Linkai''' ({{zh|s=王琳凯}}; born 20 May 1999), commonly known by his stage name '''Xiao Gui''' ({{zh|c=小鬼|p=Xiǎo Guǐ}}; '''Lil Ghost''' in English) is a Chinese rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. He was a member of the Chinese boy group [[Nine Percent]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/this-is-nine-percent-china-s-newest-biggest-and-most-popular-10129034|title=This Is Nine Percent, China's Newest, Biggest And Most Popular Boyband|website=8 Days|access-date=4 June 2018}}</ref> from the 2018 Chinese survival talent show ''[[Idol Producer]]''.<ref name="IdolProducer">{{Cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/tv/zy/2018-04-06/doc-ifysuuyc3557310.shtml|title=偶练九人团出道！蔡徐坤范丞丞无悬念 林彦俊爆冷|date=6 April 2018|publisher=Sina Corp|access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref> On 29 August 2018, he won the "Best New Musician" award at the 2018 Chinese Music Festival held at [[Beijing National Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.chinadaily.com.cn/2018-08/30/content_36846321.htm|title=华语乐坛最高水准的舞台 2018华人歌曲音乐盛典创造经典|date=30 August 2018|website=China Daily|access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref>
'''Wang Linkai''' ({{zh|s=王琳凯}}; born 20 May 1999), commonly known by his stage name '''Xiao Gui''' ({{zh|c=小鬼|p=Xiǎo Guǐ}}; '''Lil Ghost''' in English) is a Chinese rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. In 2017, participated in the iQIYI Hip-Hop music audition show "[[The Rap of China|THE RAP OF CHINA]]", won the top 70 in the country, and officially entered the entertainment industry. He was a member of the Chinese boy group [[Nine Percent]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/this-is-nine-percent-china-s-newest-biggest-and-most-popular-10129034|title=This Is Nine Percent, China's Newest, Biggest And Most Popular Boyband|website=8 Days|access-date=4 June 2018}}</ref> from the 2018 Chinese survival talent show ''[[Idol Producer]]''.<ref name="IdolProducer">{{Cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/tv/zy/2018-04-06/doc-ifysuuyc3557310.shtml|title=偶练九人团出道！蔡徐坤范丞丞无悬念 林彦俊爆冷|date=6 April 2018|publisher=Sina Corp|access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref> On 29 August 2018, he won the "Best New Musician" award at the 2018 Chinese Music Festival held at [[Beijing National Stadium]].and the song "Good Night" won the Golden Melody of the Year Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.chinadaily.com.cn/2018-08/30/content_36846321.htm|title=华语乐坛最高水准的舞台 2018华人歌曲音乐盛典创造经典|date=30 August 2018|website=China Daily|access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref>On November 20, 2018, the group’s first music album "TO THE NINES" was released with [[Nine Percent|NINE PERCENT]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-07|title=Major Boy Band Nine Percent is No More, and Fans are Crying "Like Rainfall"|url=https://radiichina.com/major-boy-band-nine-percent-is-no-more-and-fans-are-crying-like-rainfall/|access-date=2021-04-26|website=RADII {{!}} Stories from the center of China’s youth culture|language=en-US}}</ref>On October 6, 2019, NINE PERCENT officially graduated<ref>{{Cite web|author=即时娱乐|date=2019-10-06|title=《偶像練習生》限定團NINE PERCENT正式解散　微博道別粉絲勁不捨|url=https://www.hk01.com/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82/382896/%E5%81%B6%E5%83%8F%E7%B7%B4%E7%BF%92%E7%94%9F-%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E5%9C%98nine-percent%E6%AD%A3%E5%BC%8F%E8%A7%A3%E6%95%A3-%E5%BE%AE%E5%8D%9A%E9%81%93%E5%88%A5%E7%B2%89%E7%B5%B2%E5%8B%81%E4%B8%8D%E6%8D%A8|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125045339/https://www.hk01.com/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82/382896/%E5%81%B6%E5%83%8F%E7%B7%B4%E7%BF%92%E7%94%9F-%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E5%9C%98nine-percent%E6%AD%A3%E5%BC%8F%E8%A7%A3%E6%95%A3-%E5%BE%AE%E5%8D%9A%E9%81%93%E5%88%A5%E7%B2%89%E7%B5%B2%E5%8B%81%E4%B8%8D%E6%8D%A8|archive-date=2020-01-25|accessdate=|dead-url=no}}</ref>Unlock the identity of the producer in 2020 and join the [[Mango TV]] Rap music variety show "Listen Up"<ref>{{Cite web|author=千龙网|date=2020-05-16|title=《《说唱听我的》Cypher超燃！ 阵容官宣小鬼艾热法老强势来袭|url=http://china.qianlong.com/2020/0516/4144325.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810075606/http://china.qianlong.com/2020/0516/4144325.shtml|archive-date=2020-08-10|accessdate=|dead-url=no}}</ref>His music takes the rap as the main form of expression. He is good at describing life and has strong synesthesia.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Wang was born on 20 May 1999 in [[Xiamen]], [[Fujian]], [[China]]. He studied at Beijing Contemporary Music Academy.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.chinesepress.com/Variety/92689.html|title=偶像练习生小鬼是谁 王琳凯资料背景介绍(2)|date=29 March 2018|website=Chinese Press|access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref>
Wang Linkai was born in Haiyang City, [[Yantai]] City, [[Shandong]] Province on May 20, 1999, and grew up in [[Xiamen]] City, [[Fujian]] Province<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.chinesepress.com/Variety/92689.html|title=偶像练习生小鬼是谁 王琳凯资料背景介绍(2)|date=29 March 2018|website=Chinese Press|access-date=14 March 2019}}</ref>Currently studying at Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. Chinese new-generation growth idol and singer-songwriter.

His father was a soldier in the army, and his mother was a member of the art corps of the army, so Wang Linkai grew up in the army when she was young. I became interested in hip-hop at the age of 12 or 13, and later went to school in Beijing. Because of her passion for dance, Wang Linkai once went over the wall to learn dancing at 12 o'clock in the morning.

In 2017, Wang Linkai participated in [[IQIYI|iQiyi]]’s self-made hip-hop reality show "[[The Rap of China|THE RAP OF CHINA]]". In the same year, signing a contract with iQiyi's brokerage company was Guoran Sky. In January 2018, he participated in the reality show "[[Idol Producer]]" on iQiyi development, and debuted as a member of [[Nine Percent|NINE PERCENT]] in the eighth place. On August 29, 2019, he won the Newcomer of the Year Award at the Chinese Songs And Music Festival, and his original song "Good Night" won the 2018 Golden Melody Award.<ref name="Good Night">{{Cite web|author=凤凰网娱乐|date=2018-08-30|title=2018年华人音乐盛典举行 众星云集呈现最佳现场|url=https://ent.ifeng.com/c/7fmzEgJe35E|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614013715/https://ent.ifeng.com/c/7fmzEgJe35E|archive-date=2020-06-14|6=|accessdate=|dead-url=no}}</ref>The fan's name is "Darling". The cheerful color is lemon yellow.<ref>{{Cite web|author=小鬼-王琳凯全国后援会微博|date=2018-03-13|title=💛［小鬼-王琳凯应援色公布］💛|url=https://www.weibo.com/5538405430/G7bnVx8uy?from=page_1006065538405430_profile&wvr=6&mod=weibotime|accessdate=}}</ref>(Pantone 109C，#ffd200，R255 G210 B0，C4 M22 Y9 K0）。


==Career==
==Career==
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Xiao Gui released his first personal EP "Lil Ghost 2.0" on May 20.
Xiao Gui released his first personal EP "Lil Ghost 2.0" on May 20.
On October 6, [[Nine Percent]] officially disbanded.
On October 6, [[Nine Percent]] officially disbanded.
Xiao Gui performed alongside Nine Percent in [[Guangzhou]] for Nine Percent's final concert on October 12.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}
Xiao Gui performed alongside Nine Percent in [[Guangzhou]] for Nine Percent's final concert on October 12.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}Since then, personal forms have appeared in the entertainment circle.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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== Public welfare ==
On April 28, 2018, NINE PERCENT directed a donation of RMB 2 million to "BEIJING HANHONG LOVE CHARITY FOUNDATION"<ref>{{Cite web|author=中国发展网|date=2018-09-07|title=NINEPERCENT助力公益，榜样力量引领正能量|url=http://power.chinadevelopment.com.cn/idol/2018/09/1348174.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220111022/http://power.chinadevelopment.com.cn/idol/2018/09/1348174.shtml|archive-date=2020-02-20|accessdate=|dead-url=no}}</ref>

On February 9, 2020, during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Wang Linkai directed a donation of RMB 200,000 to Xianfeng County People’s Hospital and Badong County People’s Hospital<ref>{{Cite web|author=看点快报|date=2020-02-14|title=点赞！小鬼王琳凯给咸丰战“疫”捐款10万元|url=https://kuaibao.qq.com/s/20200214A0FQPN00?refer=spider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217080011/https://kuaibao.qq.com/s/20200214A0FQPN00%3Frefer%3Dspider|archive-date=2020-02-17|accessdate=|dead-url=no}}</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 10:03, 26 April 2021

In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
Wang Linkai
Wang Linkai in 2019
Born (1999-05-20) 20 May 1999 (age 24)
Xiamen, Fujian, China
Other names
  • Xiao Gui
  • Lil Ghost
  • Imp
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • rapper
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsGramarie Entertainment
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese王琳凯

Wang Linkai (Chinese: 王琳凯; born 20 May 1999), commonly known by his stage name Xiao Gui (Chinese: 小鬼; pinyin: Xiǎo Guǐ; Lil Ghost in English) is a Chinese rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. In 2017, participated in the iQIYI Hip-Hop music audition show "THE RAP OF CHINA", won the top 70 in the country, and officially entered the entertainment industry. He was a member of the Chinese boy group Nine Percent[1] from the 2018 Chinese survival talent show Idol Producer.[2] On 29 August 2018, he won the "Best New Musician" award at the 2018 Chinese Music Festival held at Beijing National Stadium.and the song "Good Night" won the Golden Melody of the Year Award.[3]On November 20, 2018, the group’s first music album "TO THE NINES" was released with NINE PERCENT[4]On October 6, 2019, NINE PERCENT officially graduated[5]Unlock the identity of the producer in 2020 and join the Mango TV Rap music variety show "Listen Up"[6]His music takes the rap as the main form of expression. He is good at describing life and has strong synesthesia.

Personal life

Wang Linkai was born in Haiyang City, Yantai City, Shandong Province on May 20, 1999, and grew up in Xiamen City, Fujian Province[7]Currently studying at Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. Chinese new-generation growth idol and singer-songwriter.

His father was a soldier in the army, and his mother was a member of the art corps of the army, so Wang Linkai grew up in the army when she was young. I became interested in hip-hop at the age of 12 or 13, and later went to school in Beijing. Because of her passion for dance, Wang Linkai once went over the wall to learn dancing at 12 o'clock in the morning.

In 2017, Wang Linkai participated in iQiyi’s self-made hip-hop reality show "THE RAP OF CHINA". In the same year, signing a contract with iQiyi's brokerage company was Guoran Sky. In January 2018, he participated in the reality show "Idol Producer" on iQiyi development, and debuted as a member of NINE PERCENT in the eighth place. On August 29, 2019, he won the Newcomer of the Year Award at the Chinese Songs And Music Festival, and his original song "Good Night" won the 2018 Golden Melody Award.[8]The fan's name is "Darling". The cheerful color is lemon yellow.[9](Pantone 109C，#ffd200，R255 G210 B0，C4 M22 Y9 K0）。

Career

2016–2017: Rap of China and first single

Wang signed with Gramarie Entertainment as a trainee.[7] He started his career by joining The Rap of China in 2016. In 2017, he starred in a music video of Will Pan, a judge on the show. Wang released his first single with Zhu Xingjie (朱星傑) titled "Bingo!Ca$h".[7]

2018: Idol Producer and debut with Nine Percent

He rose to fame after joining the reality survival show Idol Producer, finished 8th place on the show with a total of 7,856,601 votes and debuted as a member of Chinese boy band Nine Percent.[2]

2019: Solo Career

Xiao Gui participated as a regular cast on an iQiyi RV reality show, "青春的花路". On May 11, he attended The Music Pioneer Chart's 30th Year Three Class Grand Award Ceremony, where he won the Best Newcomer Artist of 2018 as well as the Most Popular Artist of 2018. Xiao Gui released his first personal EP "Lil Ghost 2.0" on May 20. On October 6, Nine Percent officially disbanded. Xiao Gui performed alongside Nine Percent in Guangzhou for Nine Percent's final concert on October 12.[citation needed]Since then, personal forms have appeared in the entertainment circle.

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Chinese Title Network Role Ref
2019 The First Light 晨阳 iQiyi Himself

Television shows

Year Title Chinese Title Network Notes
2017 The Rap of China 中国有嘻哈 iQiyi Contestant
2018 Idol Producer 偶像练习生 Contestant
Finished 8th
Fantasy restaurant 奇妙的食光 Cast member
Sister's Flower Shop 小姐姐的花店
Brave World 勇敢的世界 Hunan TV
2019 Beautiful Youth 青春的花路 iQiyi
Our Song 我们的歌
2020 我要这样生活
Rap Star 说唱听我的 Mango TV Judge
Crossover Singer 跨界歌王 Beijing TV Host
Go Newbies 新手驾到 Hunan TV Cast member
Dimension Nova 跨次元新星 iQiyi

Discography

Main article: Nine Percent § Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Sales
Lil Ghost 2.0
  • Released: May 20, 2019
  • Language: Mandarin
  • Label: Gramarie Entertainment
Track listing
  1. "别叫我达芬奇"
  2. "原来"
  3. "Come Back" (救赎)
  4. "Tiger"
 —
From M to W
  • Released: April 8, 2020
  • Language: Mandarin
  • Label: Gramarie Entertainment
Track listing
  1. "How Should It Be" (到底要怎么样)
  2. "If I Can"
  3. "最后的外卖" (Unplugged version)
  4. "The Last Takeout" (最瘦的外卖)
  5. "How Have You Been Recently" (你最近好吗)

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CHN[A]
"Good Night" 2018 — Non-album single
"Unicorn"
"Confused" (扑朔迷离 (跑得快))
"I.W.A.B.N"
"Up" (上) 2019
"Black" (黑白)
"Don’t Call Me Da Vinci" (别叫我达芬奇)
"Favor" (偏愛)
"If I can" 2020 — From M to W
"Pinky Murder" — —

Collaborations

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CHN
""Bingo! Ca$h""
(with Zhu Xingjie) 		2017 — [a] Non-album single
"Friendly Years" (友情岁月 (概念版))"
(with Francis Ng) 		2019
"爆运Disco"
(with Naomi Wang) 		2020 —

Public welfare

On April 28, 2018, NINE PERCENT directed a donation of RMB 2 million to "BEIJING HANHONG LOVE CHARITY FOUNDATION"[10]

On February 9, 2020, during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Wang Linkai directed a donation of RMB 200,000 to Xianfeng County People’s Hospital and Badong County People’s Hospital[11]

Notes

  1. ^ The Billboard China Top 100 was launched in January 2019 by Billboard China but hasn't been updated since September 6, 2019. QQ Music has been used to list charted songs after September
  1. ^ Billboard China Top 100 hasn't been updated since September 2019

References

  1. ^ "This Is Nine Percent, China's Newest, Biggest And Most Popular Boyband". 8 Days. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  2. ^ a b "偶练九人团出道！蔡徐坤范丞丞无悬念 林彦俊爆冷". Sina Corp. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  3. ^ "华语乐坛最高水准的舞台 2018华人歌曲音乐盛典创造经典". China Daily. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Major Boy Band Nine Percent is No More, and Fans are Crying "Like Rainfall"". RADII | Stories from the center of China’s youth culture. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  5. ^ 即时娱乐 (6 October 2019). "《偶像練習生》限定團NINE PERCENT正式解散　微博道別粉絲勁不捨". Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ 千龙网 (16 May 2020). "《《说唱听我的》Cypher超燃！ 阵容官宣小鬼艾热法老强势来袭". Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ a b c "偶像练习生小鬼是谁 王琳凯资料背景介绍(2)". Chinese Press. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  8. ^ 凤凰网娱乐 (30 August 2018). "2018年华人音乐盛典举行 众星云集呈现最佳现场". Archived from the original on 14 June 2020. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |6= (help); Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ 小鬼-王琳凯全国后援会微博 (13 March 2018). "💛［小鬼-王琳凯应援色公布］💛".
  10. ^ 中国发展网 (7 September 2018). "NINEPERCENT助力公益，榜样力量引领正能量". Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ 看点快报 (14 February 2020). "点赞！小鬼王琳凯给咸丰战"疫"捐款10万元". Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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