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In this Chinese name, the family name is Liu.
Liu Yu
刘宇
Liu Yu at the Produce Camp 2021（创造营2021）Final
Born
Liu Yu

(2000-08-24) August 24, 2000 (age 24)
Jing County, Anhui, China
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
GenresC-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
  • BiuBiu Culture
  • Wajijiwa
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Liu Yu (Chinese: 刘宇; born August 24, 2000) is a Chinese singer, dancer and model. He is best known as placing first on the final episode of Produce Camp 2021 and becoming a member of the Chinese project boy group INTO1. He made his solo debut on November 22, 2020, with the single "Docked".

Early life and education

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Liu Yu was born on August 24, 2000, in Jing County, Anhui. He studied traditional Chinese dance for sixteen years, beginning at age four. His parents divorced when he was young and he grew up under the care of his father.

He studied dance and was admitted as 26th in the country at the Beijing Academy of Dance, however, he had to withdraw as he suffered injuries that prevented him from attending. He also thought about attending the Communication University of China but he did not.[1]

Career

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2018–2020: career beginnings, The Chinese Youth, and solo debut

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In October 2018, Liu Yu appeared as a guest on the Chinese variety talent show Happy Camp, performing a Chinese traditional dance. After he appeared on the show, he gained a large following on Douyin.

In November 2018, he participated as a contestant on the Chinese reality show The Chinese Youth, a show focusing around Chinese culture. He entered the finals and ranked second place.

In June 2019, he appeared on the Chinese poetry culture show The Neighbourhood Poetry, performing a traditional Chinese dance.[2] In August 2019, he released a collaborative single 垃圾分類等你來 (Garbage Sorting Song) alongside Shuangsheng, Qiran, and Shi Kai.

In November 2019, he made his solo debut with the single "靠岸" ("Docked").[3] On December 19, He released his second single "千歲" ("A Thousand Years"). On December 20, he won the Best Dancer Award at the Sino-Italian Cultural Festival of "World Dreams Come True"[4]

On April 19, 2020, He released the single "星河入夢"("Galaxy Dream"). On August 10, He made his acting debut in the Chinese television series Dear Herbal Lord playing the role of 'Chu Qi Xian'.[5] On September 25, he released the single 得自在 (Be At Ease). On November 30, he released the single "幼年時常哼的歌" ("A song that I used to hum when I was young").

2021–present: Produce Camp 2021, Debut with Into1 And Ten Directions

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On January 5, 2021, Liu Yu participated in the 'Light of Hanfu Lights China' at the "Southern Hanfu Festival"[6]

Liu Yu on April 24, 2021

In February 2021, He participated in the Chinese reality survival show Produce Camp 2021. In March 2021, He became the center of the theme song for the show.[7] He consistently ranked in the high ranks throughout the show, and on the final episode he placed first with over 25 million votes, becoming the center of INTO1. Later, he was voted to be leader of the group by the members.

On February 1, 2022, he performed his single "星河入夢" ("Galaxy Dream") at the Spring Festival Gala to welcome the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.[8]

On April 12, 2022 he released his first EP album 柳叶刀(Willow-leaf Saber).[9]

On 2023, He Release His Single 'AYO', He Released His New Solo Album 'Ten Directions' Including Focus As 'Lead Single'

On August 7, 2023 he release his special dance video for ''Firework''.

On December 8, 2023 There is Only Trainee Performed His Singles 'Focus+Firework We're Released On 2nd Episode Of PRODUCE 48 (2023).

Ambassadorships and endorsements

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Alongside Liu Yu's activities with INTO1, he has become the brand ambassador and spokesperson for various brands such as L'Oréal, NET-A-PORTER, L'OCCITANE and more. As well as this, he has appeared as a model for multiple magazines such as Rolling Stone, Ruili, Fashion Health, OK! Wonderful.[10][11][12][13]

Year Role Brand Ref.
2021 Spokesperson Breeze Tissues
Perfect Diary
Brand Youth Ambassador Skin Ceutical [14]
Spokesperson Mistine [15]
Miss Berry's [16]
Brand Ambassador Caltraste's [17]
L'Oreal Paris Skin Care [18]
Chief Brand Officer Biotherm [19]
Brand Ambassador L'OCCITANE [20]
NET-A-PORTER [21]
Joy Wash [22]
Blue Waves [23]
Abyb Charming [24]
Spokesperson Taobao [25]
2022 OBAGI [26]
Brand Ambassador COSMEPORT [25]
Swarovski [27]
Daniel Wellington [28]
Elemis [29]
Beauty Ambassador Cosmopolitan
2023 Brand Ambassador Eucerin [30]
Spokesperson CARSLAN [31]
Semir [32]
Melaleuca [33]
Brand Friend FRED [34]
  • Love Ambassador for China Children's Mercy Association Love Health Special Fund (2022)

Discography

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See also: Into1 § Discography

Single albums

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List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions
(TME Uni Chart) 		Sales

(TME Uni Chart)
文刀刘
Track listing
  1. "INTRO: LIU刘"
  2. "白话文"
  3. "柳叶刀"
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  • CHN: —
流域
Track listing
  1. "春晖"
  2. "时光会记得"
  3. "Ayo"
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  • CHN: —
十方艺念
Track listing
  1. "Focus"
  2. "Firework"
  3. "潮生"
  4. "只听晚风"
  5. "酌"
  6. "漠"
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  • CHN: —

Singles

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Title Year Peak
(TME Uni Chart) 		Ref.
CHN Score
Docked
靠岸 		2019 — — [3]
Sleepless Flight
失眠飞行 		— —
Thousand Years Old
千歲 		— — [35]
Galaxy Dream
星河入夢 		— — [36]
Be at Ease
得自在 		2020 — — [37]
Sunny and You
天晴和你 		— —
A song that I used to hum when I was young
幼年時常哼的歌 		— — [38]
Willow-Leaf Saber
柳葉刀 		2022 1 97.90 [39][40]
Vernacular
白话文 		2 97.52 [41]
CHUNHUI
春晖 		2023 1 96.10 [42]
Focus — —

Collaborative Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions
CHN
Garbage Sorting Song
垃圾分類等你來 		2019 —

Soundtrack Appearances

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Title Year Peak chart positions Notes
CHN
Summer is Here
盛夏已至 		2022 4 [43]
Youth is Worth It
青春挺值得 		—

Other Songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Ref.
CHN
Summer Wind
夏天的风 		2022 2 [44]

Composition Credits

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Year Artist Song Lyrics Music Notes
2022 INTO1 一杯火焰
Together Somewhere 		Yes No Chinese version

Filmography

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See also: Into1 § Filmography

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Original
2020 Dear Herbal Lord 亲爱的药王大人 Chu Qi Xian Supporting Role [5]

Television shows

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Year Title Notes Ref.
English Original
2018 Happy Camp 快乐大本营 Guest Performer [45]
The Chinese Youth 国风美少年 Contestant
Placed 2nd 		[45]
2021 Produce Camp 2021 创造营2021 Survival Show determining Into1 Members
Placed 1st 		[46]
2022 It's a Familiar Flavor 是很熟的味道呀 Cast Member
Masked Dancing King: Season 3 蒙面舞王第三季 Contestant

Hosting

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2021 Sina Fashion Awards 2021 MC [47][48]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Awards Result Ref
2019 Sino-Italian Cultural Promotion Ceremony of World Dreams Come True Best Dancer Won [4]
2022 CCTV Dream Chinese Music Singing Center Versatile Singer Won
Best Male Singer Won

Notes

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  1. ^ As a member of INTO1 only.

References

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  1. ^ "INTO1成员刘宇陷学历造假争议，官方回应：未在中国传媒大学就读" [INTO1 member Liu Yu was caught in the academic fraud controversy, the official response : did not study at Communication University of China]. INF News (in Chinese). Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "《邻家诗话》王劲松唱歌 笑称：我还是去演戏吧！" [Wang Jinsong sang in "Neighbourhood Poetry" and said with a smile: I'd better go act!]. Sina (in Chinese). 27 May 2019. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "新歌发布：刘宇《靠岸》历尽千帆 翩翩归来" [New Song Released: Liu Yu's "Going to the Shore" has gone through thousands of sails and returned gracefully]. 163. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "中意文化盛典落幕 国风少年刘宇汉服之美醉千年" [The Sino-Italian Cultural Ceremony has ended. The beauty of the national style youth Liu Yu's Hanfu has been for thousands of years]. 163. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  5. ^ a b "《邻家诗话》王劲松唱歌 笑称：我还是去演戏吧！". 163 (in Chinese). 28 October 2019. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  6. ^ "国风美少年亮相南国汉服嘉年华 点亮传统文化之美" [The beautiful youth of the country style appeared at the Southern Hanfu Carnival to light up the beauty of traditional culture]. Sina (in Chinese). 6 January 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  7. ^ "《创造营2021》全员主题曲舞台曝光，刘宇成为中心位" ["Produce Camp 2021" full theme song stage exposure, Liu Yu became the center]. Baiku (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  8. ^ "2022北京台春晚"向春天出发" 以中国元素喜迎"双奥"" [2022 Beijing TV Spring Festival Gala "Starting towards Spring" to welcome the "Double Olympics" with Chinese elements]. Qianlong (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  9. ^ "《柳叶刀》不负众望，两周登录音乐榜首，国风再次走向高潮！" ["Willow-leaf Saber" lived up to expectations, topped the music charts in two weeks, and the national style reached its climax again!]. Tom (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  10. ^ "《刘宇瑞丽开季封面造型清新帅气美少年时尚感爆棚" [Liu Yu Ruili's opening season cover style is fresh, handsome and beautiful, and the fashion sense is bursting]. Meifazhan (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  11. ^ "刘宇时尚健康封面造型 温柔帅气深秋氛围感满分" [Liu Yu's fashionable and healthy cover style is gentle, handsome and full of late autumn atmosphere]. tnmfw (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  12. ^ "刘宇精彩OK开年双封面 国风气韵大片彰显少年英气" [Liu Yu's wonderful OK New Year's double cover shows the heroic spirit of the youth]. Meifagu (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  13. ^ "风骨少年刘宇携手《Rolling Stone大水花》共谱四月华章" [Liu Yu, a handsome young man, joins hands with "Rolling Stone Splash" to compose the April chapter]. 163 (in Chinese). 14 April 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  14. ^ "修丽可官宣INTO1刘宇为品牌青春大使 实力偶像演绎青春护肤"新势力"" [Xiulike officially announced that INTO1 Liu Yu is the brand youth ambassador and a powerful idol to interpret the "new force" of youth skin care]. Vogue China (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  15. ^ "官宣MISTINE携手INTO1-刘宇 青春能量热力登场" [MISTINE joins hands with INTO1-Liu Yu, youth energy and heat debut]. Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  16. ^ "MissBerry贝瑞甜心官宣刘宇为品牌代言人" [Miss Berry officially announced Liu Yu as the brand spokesperson]. Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  17. ^ "钙尔奇X刘宇，这波国风营销"骨气"十足" [Caltraste X Liu Yu, this wave of national style marketing is full of "backbone"]. QQ (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  18. ^ "用欧莱雅小蜜罐眼霜与刘宇一起灵动双眸" [Brighten your eyes with Liu Yu with L'Oreal Honey Pot Eye Cream]. Wakwb (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  19. ^ "恭喜创造营2021-刘宇 登上碧欧泉「稳嫩大玩家」周榜TOP1 ！" [Congratulations to Produce Camp 2021-Liu Yu for making it to the TOP1 of Biotherm's "Stable and Nen Big Players" weekly list!]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  20. ^ ""宇"你相遇，"桂"在相知——欧舒丹官宣品牌身体香氛活力大使INTO1刘宇" ["Yu" you meet, "Gui" is in each other - L'Occitane official brand body fragrance vitality ambassador INTO1 Liu Yu]. Nobless (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  21. ^ "NET-A-PORTER携手天猫青春挚友INTO1刘宇领衔演绎风格进阶" [NET-A-PORTER joins hands with Tmall's best friend of youth, INTO1, Liu Yu, to lead the interpretation of advanced style]. Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  22. ^ "JOY洗悦携手品牌大使刘宇，用清洁秘法为您的生活增添"喜悦"" [JOY Xiyue joins hands with brand ambassador Liu Yu to add "joy" to your life with cleaning secrets]. Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  23. ^ "碧浪活力大使刘宇，"宇"你一起解锁活力净生活" [Blue Waves vitality ambassador Liu Yu, "Yu" unlock vitality and net life together]. Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  24. ^ "想要探索@INTO1-刘宇 漂流瓶里的秘密吗？" [Want to explore the secrets in @INTO1-Liu Yu's drift bottle?]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  25. ^ a b "KOSE COSMEPORT宣布INTO1刘宇成为卸妆品牌代言人，3款人气产品国内上市" [KOSE COSMEPORT announces that INTO1 Liu Yu has become the spokesperson of the makeup remover brand, and 3 popular products are listed in China]. QQ (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  26. ^ "淘宝"双12"，特别心意官刘宇带来特别的心意" [Taobao "Double 12", Liu Yu, a special sentiment officer, brings special thoughts]. Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  27. ^ "刘宇X SWAROVSKI施华洛世奇 定格新生力量，绽放少年锋芒" [INTO1 Liu Yu X SWAROVSKI freezes the new force and blooms with youthful edge]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  28. ^ "如何成为人海中闪耀的焦点？#DANIELWELLINGTON# 品牌大使@INTO1-刘宇 在线分享穿搭升级小灵感。" [How to become the shining focus in the crowd? #DANIELWELLINGTON# Brand ambassador @INTO1-刘宇 shared online inspiration for outfit upgrades.]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  29. ^ "携手ELEMIS品牌大使@INTO1-刘宇" [Join hands with ELEMIS brand ambassador @INTO1-Liu Yu,]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  30. ^ "你有一份来自优色林舒安大使INTO1-刘宇" [You have a heart-warming gift from Ambassador @INTO1-刘宇 of Eucerin]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  31. ^ "片场花絮公开第二弹！" [The second episode of the Liu Yu studio highlights is released!]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  32. ^ "着森马×王者荣耀合作款凉感T，携沁爽凉感翩然而至" [Wearing the Semir × King of Glory collaboration cool]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  33. ^ "INTO1刘宇正式代言千层雪，和路雪邀您共启甜蜜之旅" [INTO1 Liu Yu officially endorses Melaleuca, He Luxue invites you to start a sweet journey together]. zgswcn (in Chinese). Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  34. ^ "FRED斐登中国区品牌挚友@刘宇Yu_ 佩戴#Force 10#" [A close friend of FRED’s brand in China @刘宇Yu_ wore #Force 10#]. Sina Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  35. ^ "刘宇新歌《千岁》年末上线 温情献唱引共情" [Liu Yu's new song "Thousands of Years Old" will be launched at the end of the year, and will sing warmly to attract empathy]. Sohu. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  36. ^ "刘宇《星河入梦》新歌发布：这首歌里到底用了多少诗词？" [Liu Yu's new song "Galaxy Dream" is released: How many poems are used in this song?]. CNTVan. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  37. ^ "新歌发布：刘宇《得自在》少年归来 与月共枕" [New Song Released: Liu Yu's "Be At Ease" Teenager Returns to Sleep with the Moon]. Dongfang. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  38. ^ "刘宇《幼时常哼的歌》" [Liu Yu "Songs I Often Hummed When I Was Young"]. Sohu. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  39. ^ "INTO1-刘宇新歌《柳叶刀》首周由你榜成绩不凡" [INTO1's Liu Yu's new song "Willow-leaf Saber" has an outstanding performance in the first week of your release]. Laitimes. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  40. ^ "#腾讯音乐由你榜#【小由每日速报】本周热门歌曲实时播报：" [# Tencent Music Rank# [Xiaoyou Daily Quick Report] This week's popular songs are broadcast in real time:]. Weibo. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  41. ^ "TME Uni Chart 2022 Week 16". Tencent Music. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  42. ^ "TME Uni Chart 2023 Week 20". Tencent Music. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  43. ^ "TME Uni Chart 2022 Week 25". Tencent Music. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  44. ^ "TME Uni Chart 2022 Week 19". Tencent Music. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  45. ^ a b "《国风美少年》刘宇是谁个人资料 因抖音走红还上过《快本》" [Who is Liu Yu in "Chinese Youth"? He also appeared in "Happy Camp" because of his Douyin popularity]. 2018.
  46. ^ ""Chuang 2021" final ranking, Group name INTO1". 2021.
  47. ^ "众星汇聚新浪时尚，甜C刘宇解锁新身份" [Stars gather in Sina fashion, sweet Center Liu Yu unlocks new identity]. ZHDate (in Chinese). Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  48. ^ "2021风格大赏年度榜单发布 共同见证"焕"新时尚力量" [2021 Style Awards Annual List Released to Witness the New Fashion Power of "Huan"]. Yule New Sky (in Chinese). Retrieved April 15, 2022.
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