Wang Junkai
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Born | Chongqing, China | 21 September 1999||||||
Alma mater | Beijing Film Academy | ||||||
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Years active | 2013–present | ||||||
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Also known as | Karry Wang | ||||||
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Labels | Time Fengjun Entertainment (2010–) Karry Wang Studio (2017–) The H Collective (2018–) Shanghai Wang Junkai Film Studio (2018–) | ||||||
Member of | TFBoys | ||||||
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Wang Junkai (simplified Chinese:
Early life and education
[edit]Wang Junkai was born in Chongqing, China. Junkai grew up mostly under his grandparents' care due to his parents' busy work schedules. His father used to be a taxi driver and his mother used to work as a hairdresser. In late 2010, he became one of the trainees under the TF Entertainment, and became the only trainee later on.[4] Prior to his debut, Junkai 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 Aska Yang) received attention and was covered by several news outlets. He officially debuted as a member of TFBOYS on 6 August 2013, at the age of 13 alongside Roy Wang and Jackson Yee.[5]
In 2017, he was enrolled into the Beijing Film Academy after having passed the college entrance examination; which received much media fanfare.[6] He graduated in 2021.
Career
[edit]In 2016, Wang released his first solo single "Ode to A Tree", which he took part in composing.[7] In July, Wang released his second solo single, "Memory in Ferris Wheel" as part of the soundtrack of web series Finding Soul.[8] The OST reached number 1 on the Billboard China V Chart for 3 consecutive weeks.[9] The same year, Wang had a supporting role in Zhang Yimou's film The Great Wall.[10]
He released his third single "Homeward" in January 2017, produced by Li Ronghao.[11] "Homeward" 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.[12] 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".[13] In September, Wang released a single titled "Karry On" as part of as eighteenth birthday celebration.[14] He then starred in the Chinese film adaptation of popular Japanese novel Miracles of the Namiya General Store, which premiered in December 2017.[15] He sang the theme song of the film, titled "Train in the Mist" with Li Jian.[16] Wang won the Golden Phoenix Awards for Best Newcomer with Namiya.[17]
In 2018, Wang starred in the youth adventure drama Eagles and Youngster.[18][19] The same year, it was announced that he will star in the fantasy animated film L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2.[20]
In 2019, Wang starred in the film Bureau 749 directed by Lu Chuan.[21]
On 1 November 2019, Wang held his first solo concert called Karry's Dream Concert 2019 in Cadillac Center.[22]
Other activities
[edit]Wang held the Guinness World Record Holder for having "the most reposted Weibo post" in 2015.[23]
In March 2017, Wang was invited by Nike to take part in the design process of the new Air Max sneakers.[24] In June, Wang made his walkway debut for fashion house Dolce & Gabbana during the Men's Spring/Summer 2018 fashion shows in Milan.[25] The same year, Wang became the youngest male celebrity to grace the front cover of Harper's Bazaar and L'Officiel Hommes.[26]
In December 2017, Wang was announced as the global brand ambassador for Swatch.[27] In the same month, it was announced that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will work with Visa China and Wang, to bring to the public tailor-made "Galaxy·Karry Wang" credit card.[28]
On 21 November 2018, Wang severed his ties with Dolce & Gabbana, ultimately ending his role as the ambassador for the brand after the Shanghai event controversy.[29]
In August 2019, he appeared as a special guest with Ashin at Mayday's concert (Mayday 2019 Just Rock It!!!"蓝| BLUE) held at Beijing National Stadium, performing "Onion" with the band.[30]
Social activities
[edit]In March 2017, Wang was appointed as one of the "Special Envoy of Youth Action" for "World Life Day", a joint campaign by the United Nations Environment Programme, International Fund for Animal Welfare and The Nature Conservancy.[31]
On his 18th birthday, Wang announced the set up his own charity foundation – "Kindle Blue Fund". Its first project is to build a library for children who lived in the mountain area.[32]
In April 2018, Wang was appointed by United Nations Environment Programme as the UN Environment National Goodwill Ambassador.[33]
In 2019, Wang ranked 12th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.[34]
In 2020, Wang ranked 10th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.[35]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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CHN Billboard China Top 100 [36] | ||||
As lead artist | ||||
"Young" (样) | 2016 | — | Non-album single | |
"Ode to A Tree" (树读) | — | |||
"Homeward" ( |
2017 | — | ||
Imperfect Child ( |
— | |||
"Karry On" (焕蓝· |
— | |||
"Fulfill Our Generation's Dream" ( |
2018 | — | ||
"You're Mine" ( |
50 | |||
"Awake" (醒着)[39] | 71 | |||
"Growing" ( |
2019 | 22 | ||
"Ain't got no love"[41] | — | |||
"My Way" ( |
— | |||
Collaborations | ||||
"China's Dream" ( |
2017 | — | — | |
"Gravity" ( |
2019 | — | ||
Soundtrack appearances | ||||
"Memory in Ferris Wheel" ( |
2016 | — | Finding Soul OST | |
"Train in the Mist" (雾中 |
2017 | — | Namiya OST | |
"Proud Youth" (骄傲 |
— | Give Me Five theme song [45] | ||
Promotional singles | ||||
"Become a Gentleman" ( |
2017 | — | Promotional song for Kingsman: The Golden Circle | |
"At The Free-Flowing Stream in Zhu Xian" ( |
2018 | — | Theme song of mobile game Zhu Xian | |
"Starry Sea" ( |
2019 | — | For China Movie Channel Young Actors Project[47] | |
"Home Coming"( |
2022 | — | Promotional song of the same name for "Home Coming" |
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Pound of Flesh | Cameo | [48] | ||
Mr. Six | [49] | ||||
2016 | The Great Wall | 长城 | The Emperor | [10] | |
2017 | Namiya | Xiao Bo | [15] | ||
2020 | My People My Hometown | Jiang Xiaoyi | [50] | ||
L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2 | Han Shuangshi | ||||
2021 | Ne Zha | Guest Role | |||
1921 | 1921 | Deng Enming | |||
2022 | The Fallen Bridge | Meng Chao | Main Role | ||
2022 | Home Coming | Cheng Lang | Main Role | [51] | |
To be broadcast | Hedgehog | Zhou Zheng | Male protagonist | [52] | |
To be broadcast | 749 Bureau | 749 |
Ma Shan | Male protagonist |
Television series
[edit]Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2016 | Noble Aspirations | teenage Lin Jingyu | Cameo | [53] | |
Love for Separation | Li Xiang | [54] | |||
Finding Soul | Xia Chang'an / 001 | Main Role | [55] | ||
2017 | Boy Hood | Wu Tong | Main Role | [56] | |
2018 | Eagles and Youngster | Zhang BaoQing | Main Role | [18] | |
2019 | I Am The Head Teacher | Bao Yan | Cameo | [57] | |
2020 | Guardians of the Ancient Oath | Baili HaoHe | Supporting | [58] | |
2021 | Faith Makes Great | Ling Ming | Main Role | ||
2022 | Be Reborn | Zhuang WenJie | Main Role |
Variety show
[edit]Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Ref. |
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2017 | Give Me Five | Cast member | [12] | |
2018 | Give Me Five Season 2 | [59] | ||
Chinese Restaurant Season 2 | [60] | |||
2019 | Chinese Restaurant Season 3 | [61] | ||
2020 | Me to Us | [62] | ||
2021 | Oh Youth |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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2015 | Guinness World Record | Most forwarded Weibo post | Won | [63] | |
2016 | Fresh Asia Chart Festival | Top Ten Songs | "Young" | Won | [64] |
2017 | "Imperfect Child" | Won | [65] | ||
"Homeward" | Won | ||||
2018 | L'Officiel Night | Generation Breakthrough Award | — | Won | [66] |
2019 | 17th Golden Phoenix Awards | Newcomer Award | Namiya | Won | [17] |
16th Esquire Man At His Best Awards | Fashion Figure of the Year | — | Won | [67] | |
Most Commercially Valuable Artist | — | Won | |||
2020 | Weibo Awards Ceremony | Popular Artist of the Year | — | Won | [68] |
2021 | Musician of the Year | — | Won |
Forbes China Celebrity 100
[edit]Year | Rank | Ref. |
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2019 | 12th | [34] |
2020 | 10th | [35] |
2021 | 9th | [69] |
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