Liu Yu (singer)
Chinese singer (born 2000)
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Liu Yu (Chinese: 刘宇; born August 24, 2000) is a Chinese singer, dancer and model. He is best known for 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".
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刘宇 | |
 Liu Yu at the Produce Camp 2021（创造营2021）Final | |
| Born | Liu Yu August 24, 2000 Jing County, Anhui, China |
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| Genre | C-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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Early life and education
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 mother.[citation needed]
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
2018–2020: career beginnings, The Chinese Youth, and solo debut
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
On January 5, 2021, Liu Yu participated in the 'Light of Hanfu Lights China' at the "Southern Hanfu Festival"[6]
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]
In 2023, he released his single 'AYO', then his new solo album 'Ten Directions' that focused as his 'Lead Single'.
On August 7, 2023, he released his special dance video for ''Firework''.
On December 8, 2023, there is only one trainee that performed his singles 'Focus+Firework We're Released On 2nd Episode Of PRODUCE 48 (2023).
Ambassadorships and endorsements
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. |
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| 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
Single albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions (TME Uni Chart) |
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| TME Physical Album Sales Chart | |||
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Track listing
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Track listing
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Track listing
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak (TME Uni Chart) |
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| CHN | Score | |||
| Docked 靠岸 |
2019 | — | — | [3] |
| Sleepless Flight 失眠飞行 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
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| Garbage Sorting Song 垃圾分類等你來 |
2019 | — |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Notes |
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| Summer is Here 盛夏已至 |
2022 | 4 | [43] |
| Youth is Worth It 青春挺值得 |
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Other songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Ref. |
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| Summer Wind 夏天的风 |
2022 | 2 | [44] |
Composition credits
| Year | Artist | Song | Lyrics | Music | Notes |
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| 2022 | INTO1 | 一杯火焰 Together Somewhere |
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Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. | |
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| 2020 | Dear Herbal Lord | 亲爱的药王大人 | Chu Qi Xian | Supporting Role | [5] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. | |
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| 2018 | Happy Camp | 快乐大本营 | Guest Performer | [45] |
| The Chinese Youth | 国风美少年 | Contestant Placed 2nd |
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| 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
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Awards | Result | Ref |
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| 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 |