Zhou Zhennan
Chinese singer
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Zhou Zhennan (Chinese: 周震南; born 21 June 2000) is a Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer. He is best known as being a former member of boy group R1SE, after finishing first in Tencent's Produce Camp 2019.[1]
- Rapper
- singer
- dancer
- host
- songwriter
Zhou Zhennan | |||||||
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| 周震南 | |||||||
| Born | 21 June 2000 Chongqing, China | ||||||
| Other name | Vin Zhou | ||||||
| Education | Chengdu Meishi International School | ||||||
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| Instruments | Vocals, keyboard, electric guitar | ||||||
| Years active | 2017–present | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 周震南 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 周震南 | ||||||
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Early life
Born on June 21, 2000, Zhou attended Chengdu Meishi International School.
Career
Pre-debut
Zhou trained under JYP Entertainment as a trainee from August 2014 to 2017, before coming back to China for his debut.
2017–2018: Career beginnings
Zhou was a contestant in The Coming One and was placed fourth overall.[2] Zhou released his debut EP V on 14 December 2018. It was announced that Zhou would join the cast of Let Go of My Baby alongside rapper Jackson Wang and other fellow artistes. Zhou, together with South Korean singer Samuel collaborated and participated in Tencent's The Collaboration Season 2. The duo eventually placed first and won the competition. Zhou won the Best Music Newcomer award in "Tencent Supernova Night Awards" on 30 January 2018.[3]
2019–present: V's Prelude and Produce Camp 2019
Zhou released his second EP, V's Prelude on 26 February 2019, consisting of three tracks. It was announced that Zhou, together with a few other trainees, will be representing WAJIJIWA Entertainment on Chinese reality boy band survival show Produce Camp 2019. His performances were well received from fans and has consistently placed first by votes on the show. He debuted with R1SE with the center position on the final episode after finishing in first place.[4]
In 2020, He ranked 46th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.[5]
Discography
Studio albums
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| You Jump, I Jump |
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| F.F.F |
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| Heal My Broken Soul |
Track listing
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| V |
Track listing
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| V's Prelude (Little Star—V的序曲) |
Track listing
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| Love&Desire |
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Singles
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Notes |
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| "Halo, It's Me" (整整两年了) (with Victor Ma) |
2017 | Single for The Coming One (season 1) |
| "得吧" (with Yao Chen & Zhang Yanqi) |
2020 | |
| "C" (with Meng Meiqi) |
Single for Produce Camp 2020 | |
| "出去玩" (with Wajijiwa artists) |
2022 | Label promotional single |
| "动物凶猛" (with AnsrJ) |
2023 | Single for The Rap of China 2023 |
| "看见" (with Wajijiwa artists) |
2024 | Label promotional single |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Notes |
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| "Law of Attraction" (吸引力法则) (with Zhao Tianyu) |
2018 | Mr. Right OST |
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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| 2017 | The Coming One | Tencent | Contestant |
| 2018 | Let Go of My Baby | Cast member | |
| The Collaboration Season 2 | Contestant | ||
| 2019 | Produce Camp 2019 | Contestant | |
| 2020 | The Coming One Season 4 | Mentor | |
| 2021 | Produce Camp 2021 | Mentor | |
| New Generation Hip-hop Project | IQiyi | Mentor |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2018 | Tencent Supernova Night Awards | Best Music Newcomer | N/a | Won |