Zhou Zhennan
Zhou Zhennan (born 21 June 2000) is a Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer. He finished first in Tencent's Produce Camp 2019 and debuted with R1SE.[1]
Zhou Zhennan | |
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周震南 | |
Born | Chongqing, China | 21 June 2000
Other names | Vin Zhou, Nannan |
Education | Chengdu Meishi International School |
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Instruments | Vocals |
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 2015 to 2016, before coming back to China for his debut.
2017–2018: Career beginnings
Zhou was a contestant in The Coming One and was placed 4th overall.[2] Zhou released his first 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]
Discography
Filmography
Television shows
Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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2017 | The Coming One | Contestant | |
2018 | Let Go of My Baby | Tencent | Cast member |
The Collaboration Season 2 | Tencent | Contestant | |
2019 | Produce Camp 2019 | Tencent | Contestant |
2020 | The Coming One Season 4 | 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 |
References
- "创造营男团R.1.S.E11人出道 周震南断层优势获C位". Sina (in Chinese). June 9, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ""签证cp"被拆!《明日之子》周震南遗憾止步三强" (in Chinese). ent.feng. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- "腾讯NOW 直播"超新星之夜"" (in Chinese). 1 February 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- "冠軍足足贏了第二名2300萬票! 《創造營2019》最終11人名單出爐". Yahoo (in Chinese). June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- "Billboard China Top 100". Billboard China (in Chinese). Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- "Forest". March 15, 2019.