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Zhou Mi
Zhou Mi in 2014
Born (1986-04-19) April 19, 1986 (age 38)
Wuhan, Hubei, China
Alma materBeijing Normal University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • entertainer
Years active2008–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelsSM
Label SJ
Zhou Mi Studio
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJo Mi
McCune–ReischauerCho Mi
Websitezhoumi.smtown.com

Zhou Mi (Chinese name: 周覓, born (1986-04-19)April 19, 1986)[1] is a Chinese singer, actor, songwriter, presenter, MC, and radio DJ based in South Korea and China. He is a member of the Boy band Super Junior's sub-unit Super Junior-M and SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad. In 2014, he made his solo debut with his first mini album Rewind. Aside from group activities, he also participates in various television variety shows, radio shows, and dramas.

Early life

Zhou Mi was born in Wuhan, China, and studied Broadcasting at Beijing Normal University Zhuhai Campus.[2] In high school, Zhou Mi entered national singing and entertainment competitions, winning many of them.[3]

Zhou Mi made a name for himself in the Chinese entertainment scene by competing in competitions.[4] While in contention for the final round of CCTV's Challenging the Host, a televised national competition for aspiring MCs from all over China, he received an offer from SM Entertainment and decided to go to Korea, in late 2006.[5] Zhou Mi won the grand prize at the SM UCC Star Audition,[6] through an online audition, and joined Super Junior-M, Super Junior's third official sub-unit.

Career

2008–13: Super Junior-M and Solo activities

Main article: Super Junior-M
Zhou Mi in Bangkok.

Zhou Mi debuted as the main vocalist of Super Junior-M in 2008.[7][8]

In February 2011, Zhou Mi acted in a supporting role in the Chinese drama Youth Melody, which become his debut in that indistry.[9] He also participated in the OST's on the ending theme song "Youth Melody" and featured other cast sang "Dandelion".

He also joined Super Junior-M with Henry Lau for the single "Santa U Are The One" released in December 2011.[10]

Zhou Mi participated in the OST for Taiwanese drama series Skip Beat! on the track "Goodbye (不留紀念)" on 2012.[11]

In 2012 Zhou Mi was cast as the main role in the idol drama When Love Walked In.[12]

Super Junior-M's second studio album, Break Down, was released on January 7, 2013, along with a lead single of the same name.[13] The album includes three songs were written by himself with titled "Go", "It's You" and "Tunnel".[14] The music for songs were compossed by fellow Super Junior-M member Henry Lau and his team Noize Bank.[15] Their Korean version of Break Down was released on January 31.[16][17] On January 31, they made their official debut in Korea on Mnet's M! Countdown.[16][17]

In March 2013, Zhou Mi released a travel scrapbook titled Thai Perfect which included his travel experience in Thailand.[18]

2014–present: SM the Ballad and solo debut

Main article: SM The Ballad

In February 2014, Zhou Mi became a new member of the ballad group SM The Ballad, initially formed by SM Entertainment in 2010. Zhou Mi participated in the group's 2nd album, Breath, performing the Chinese version of "Blind".[19][20]

In 2014, Zhou Mi was chosen to host the Korean-Chinese Variety Show titled Strongest Group.[21]

On October 22, 2014, Zhou Mi became an MC for season 4 of the SBS MTV's music program The Show with Park Ji-yeon (T-ara) and Hongbin (VIXX).[22]

On October 27, 2014 it was announced that Zhou Mi would make his solo debut.[23] His first solo EP Rewind was released on October 31, 2014.[24] The Chinese version of the Rewind featured Tao and The Korean version was featured Chanyeol.[25] All the tracklist in this album was written by himself.

Zhou Mi appeared as the 'Talk MC' on the new season of fashion survival show "Fashion King - Secret Box", which premiered April 25, 2015, a survival show starring top Korean and Chinese celebrities. The stars teamed with fashion designers and complete missions, competing with other celebrity-designer teams.[26]

In 2015, Zhou Mi was cast in the drama "Best Couple" as the male lead character 'Hee Sung'. "Best Couple" is set in the modern day Korean entertainment industry. It is the first TV production project from China's e-commerce company Alibaba.[27]

In early 2016, it was confirmed that Zhou Mi will be continuing to host the 5th season of SBS MTV The Show with new co-MC, GFriend's Yerin.[28] He stepped down from his MC position on August 2 of that year, having hosted The Show for almost two years.

In 2016, Zhou Mi established a personal agency for his activities in China.

Zhou Mi's second EP What's Your Number? was released on July 19. He was wrote the chinese lyrics for a lead single "What's Your Number" and "Empty Room".[29] In April 2018, Zhou Mi released a digital single titled "I Don't Care".[30]

On December 26, 2018, Zhou Mi released a single "The Lonely Flame" the track was written and composed by himself. The music video was directed by Shindong. [31]

In 2020 Zhou Mi collaborated with two member of WayV Kun and Xiaojun on the single "I'll be There", realesed on February 28, 2020. It was a tribute song for the frontliners and those who are affected by COVID-19 especially to his hometown Wuhan, China.[32][33][34]

Discography

Main article: Zhou Mi discography
For his work with Super Junior-M, see Super Junior-M § Discography.

Filmography

Main article: Zhou Mi filmography

Bibliography

Year Name Language Publisher ISBN
2013 Travel Book Thai Perfect Chinese China Field Publishing 978-98-68-58286-5

Achievements

Competitions

Year TV Network Competition Awards Won Notes Ref
2002 MTV MTV-Pantene New Voices Competition Best Male Singer (National) Pre-Debut [35]
2003 HBS: HNTV Happy Camp: Wenquxing Crazy for the Stars Star Ambassador Selection Competition Energetic Star
Shanghai Asia Music Festival Newcomer Competition First place (Beijing area)
Newcomer Award (National)
2005 MTV MTV Music Nation Idol Competition First place (National)
Third place (Guangdong)
The 3rd MTV-Samsung School Campus: Breath of Fresh Air Singing Competition University Idol Singer Award (National) [36][37]
Converse School Campus Music Festival First place (National) [38]
Warner Music Singing Competition First place (National) [39]
CETV China Mobile Moves the Land "Emotional New Voices" Competition First place (China) [40]
2005 Newcomer Award (China)
MTV MTV-Olay New Talent Competition First place (Guangdong) [41]
2006 CCTV: CCTV-1 CCTV Hosting Competition: Challenging the Host Final 16 (National)
Note: Dropped out of competition to go to Korea.		 [4]
2007 S.M. UCC CONTEST Celebrity Challenge "Explosive! category" First place ("Most Strongly Recommended" category)

Awards and nominations

Year Category Nominated work Result Ref
9th Chinese Music Awards
2013 Best Chinese Song (Mainland) Distant Embrace (距離的擁抱) Won [42]
Internet Popularity Award Himself Won
SBS PopAsia Awards
2014 Best Solo Artist Himself Nominated [43]
Apollo Music Oscar Awards
2014 Music Video Rewind Nominated
2016 Mobile Video Festival
2016 Star of The Year Himself Won
Silk Road Cohesion Awards
2018 Sing of The Year Himself Won

References

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