IN PHOTOS: Get to know Chinese superstar Wang Yibo
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Singer, actor, dancer, producer, and motorbike racer, Wang Yibo is one of the hottest young stars in China right now.
He skyrocketed to fame after starring in the 2019 period fantasy series 'The Untamed' with fellow young actor Xiao Zhan.
The series was a smash hit in China, which then secured a release on international streaming giant, Netflix.
This meant that the popularity of the two leads extended to a worldwide audience as well.
Before becoming a household name, Wang Yibo started in the entertainment industry as a member of Chinese-Korean idol group UNIQ, which debuted in 2014.
A few of their songs have even made it to the soundtrack of international movies such as 'The Penguins of Madagascar' and 'TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).'
The group was active for four years before going on hiatus.
While promoting with UNIQ, Wang Yibo has also starred in films such as romantic drama 'MBA Partners' and fantasy comedy 'A Chinese Odyssey' in 2016.
His first television role was in 2017 in the drama series 'Love Actually,' followed by 2019 e-sports drama 'Gank Your Heart.'
He wowed many viewers with his dance skills when he became the dance mentor for idol search competition, 'Produce 101.'
He was also one of the judges in the third season of dance competition 'Street Dance of China' where he showed off his mastery of popping and locking.
Wang Yibo has also released a song called "No Sense" in December 30, 2019. The song sold 6 million digital copies in a span of 20 minutes.
The song was also his first attempt at songwriting and speaks about overcoming difficulties and remaining optimistic.
He broke his personal record just a year after, in December 30, 2020, when he released a song called "My Rules." The song sold 7 million digital copies in 10 minutes.
The song even debuted on the 14th spot of the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart during the fourth week of January 2021.
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