Jay Chou

Jay Chou

CountryChina China
GenderMale
Birthdayjanv. 18, 1979
BiographyJay Chou Chieh-lun (traditional Chinese: 周杰倫; simplified Chinese: 周杰伦; pinyin: Zhōu Jiélún; born 18 January 1979) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, actor, director, and businessman. Regarded as one of the most influential artists in the Chinese-speaking world, he is widely referred to as the "King of Mandopop". Chou's works, which often blend Eastern and Western styles, has been recognized for its impact on musical trends in the Greater China region.

Chou signed to Alfa Music in 2000, and made his debut with the studio album Jay (2000). He rose to prominence with his second album Fantasy (2001), which became one of the best-selling albums in Taiwan in the 21st century. Chou incorporated diverse genres such as R&B and alternative rock in albums such as Yeh Hui-Mei (2003) and November's Chopin (2005), as well as influences from traditional Chinese music in works such as Common Jasmine Orange (2004). The latter featured the titular single and became the best-selling physical album in China in the 21st century, having sold over 2.6 million copies.

In 2007, Chou established his own label and management company JVR Music. His commercial success continued with albums such as On the Run! (2007), Capricorn (2008), and Jay Chou's Bedtime Stories (2016), all of which featured hit songs including "Blue and White Porcelain", "Rice Field", and "Love Confession", and "Shouldn't Be". He became the first Mandopop artist to top the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart, with Greatest Works of Art (2022) being the world's best-selling record in pure sales in 2022. Venturing outside of music, Chou made his acting debut in the film Initial D (2005), which was followed by roles in Curse of the Golden Flower (2006), Kung Fu Dunk (2008), The Treasure Hunter (2009), and Hollywood films The Green Hornet (2011) and Now You See Me 2 (2016).

One of the best-selling recording artists in Taiwanese history, Chou has sold over 30 million albums throughout his career. CNN named Chou one of the 25 most influential people in Asia in 2009—the only Taiwanese figure to be included. He is the most-awarded singer at the Golden Melody Awards—with 15 accolades, and his music videos are among the most-viewed on YouTube—with six surpassing 100 million views, the most for any Chinese artist. He has embarked on eight concert tours, including The Invincible World Tour (2016–2019), which drew an audience of over 3 million.

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