Wang Junkai
Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor Wang Junkai (simplified Chinese: 王俊凯; traditional Chinese: 王俊凱; pinyin: Wáng Jùnkǎi, born 21 September 1999), also known as Karry Wang, is a Chinese singer and actor. He was a trainee of TF Family since 2010, and debuted as the leader of TFBoys in 2013.[1] He is one of China’s wealthiest people born after 1990, with a personal net worth of 248 million yuan (US$36 million).[2]
Early life and education
In late 2010, Karry became a trainee under TF Entertainment, becoming the only trainee then.[3] Prior to his debut, Wang participated in TF Family's mini album I Don't Want to Change. He has released several cover songs online, and participated in audition programs. In particular, his cover of "Onion" (originally by May Day) received attention and was covered by several news outlets. He officially debut as a member of TFBOYS on August 6, 2013 at the age of 13 alongside Roy Wang and Jackson Yi.[4]
In 2017, he was enrolled into the Beijing Film Academy after having passed the college entrance examination; which received much media fanfare.[5]
Career
In 2016, Wang released his first solo single "Read Tree", which he took part in composing.[6] In July, Wang released his second solo single, "Memory in Ferris Wheel" as part of the soundtrack of web series Finding Soul. The same year, Wang had a supporting role in Zhang Yimou's film The Great Wall.[7]
He released his third single "Little Jacket" in January 2017.[8] "Little Jacket" was named as one of the Top 10 Songs at the Fresh Asia Chart Festival 2017. In April, he joined the cast of variety program Give Me Five. The same year, Wang was named as the Chinese promotional ambassador for the film Kingsman: The Golden Circle and released the theme song "Become a Gentleman".[9] In August, Wang released a live album titled Karry On as part of as eighteenth birthday celebration. He then starred in the Chinese film adaptation of popular Japanese novel Miracles of the Namiya General Store, which premiered in December 2017.[10]
In 2018, Wang will star in the youth adventure drama Eagles and Youngster.[11]
Other activities
Wang held the Guinness World Record Holder for having "the most reposted Weibo post" in 2015.[12]
In March 2017, Wang was invited by Nike to take part in the design process of the new Air Max sneakers.[13] In June, Wang made his walkway debut for fashion house Dolce & Gabbana during the Men's Spring/Summer 2018 fashion shows in Milan.[14] Wang became the youngest male celebrity to grace the front cover of Harper's Bazaar.[15]
Social activities
Wang was jointly named as a "Special Envoy of Youth Action" by The United Nations Environment Programme, International Fund for Animal Welfare and The Nature Conservancy.[16]
In 2014, Karry ranked #1 at promoting a Weibo public welfare funding project (益起来) on Weibo.[17] On September 9, 2017, Karry attended the 2017 Harpers Bazaar Star Charity Night and donated 2 ambulance fleets, worthing 1.4 million yuan.[18]
Discography
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHN Baidu Chart |
CHN Billboard V Chart | |||
| "Memory in Ferris Wheel" (摩天轮的思念) | 2016 | — | — | Finding Soul OST |
| "Reading Tree" (树读) | — | — | — | |
| "Little Jacket" (小棉袄) | 2017 | — | — | — |
| "Become a Gentleman" (冷暖) | — | — | Promotional song for Kingsman: The Golden Circle | |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pound of Flesh | Cameo | |
| Mr. Six | |||
| 2016 | The Great Wall | young Emperor | Supporting role |
| 2017 | Namiya | Xiao Bo | Lead role |
Televison series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Noble Aspirations | teenage Lin Jingyu | Special appearance |
| Love for Separation | Li Xiang | ||
| Finding Soul | Xia Chang'an | Lead role | |
| 2017 | Boy Hood | Wu Tong | |
| 2018 | Eagles and Youngster | Zhang Baoqing |
Variety show
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Give Me Five | Cast member |
References
- ^ "TFBOYS王俊凯幼年经历曝光 组合走红最大功臣" (in Chinese). September 15, 2015.
- ^ "TFBOYS: THE BOYBAND BRINGING CHINA'S DREAMS OF SOFT POWER TO LIFE". South China Morning Post. March 19, 2017.
- ^ "TFBOYS王俊凯幼年经历曝光 组合走红最大功臣". Guiyang Weekly (in Chinese). September 14, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "TF家族最年少偶像团体TF BOYS九月正式出道". NetEase (in Chinese). May 11, 2016.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Teen idol joins millions taking China's grueling gaokao exam". CNN. June 7, 2017.
- ^ "王俊凯首支原创单曲《树读》独家首发". Sina (in Chinese). August 12, 2016.
- ^ "Wang Junkai and 'TFBoys' grab global spotlight". China Daily. October 14, 2016.
- ^ "王俊凯发新歌《小棉袄》 李荣浩作词作曲" (in Chinese). January 18, 2017.
- ^ "王俊凯任《王牌特工2》推广大使 献声主题曲《冷暖》". Tencent (in Chinese).
- ^ "Keigo Higashino's 'Namiya' adapted into Chinese film". China.org.cn. October 30, 2017.
- ^ "王俊凯主演《天坑鹰猎》 获天下霸唱力挺". Sina (in Chinese). December 6, 2017.
- ^ "TFBoys star Wang Junkai sets social media record as millions repost Weibo update". Guinness World Records. June 22, 2015.
- ^ "China state TV consumer-protection show deflates Nike's 'Air' sole claims". Huffington Post. March 20, 2017.
- ^ "All the Scions at Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2018 Men's Show". W Magazine. June 17, 2017.
- ^ "王俊凯登《时尚芭莎》封面 9秒卖300万创纪录". China Radio International (in Chinese). August 23, 2017.
- ^ "国际组织联合授予王嘉王俊凯关晓彤青年先锋". Tencent (in Chinese). March 3, 2017.
- ^ "微公益明星榜单TOP 10". Weibo (in Chinese). September 25, 2014.
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External links
- Wang Junkai at IMDb
- 1999 births
- Living people
- Chinese idols
- Chinese child singers
- Chinese male child actors
- Chinese male singers
- Chinese male film actors
- Chinese male television actors
- Chinese Mandopop singers
- 21st-century Chinese male actors
- Chinese singer-songwriters
- 21st-century Chinese singers
- Singers from Chongqing
- Male actors from Chongqing