Wu Chun
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Wu Chun was born on 10 October 1979, birth name Goh Kiat Chun, is a Brunei
-born Taiwan
ese actor
, singer, former model
and gym instructor.
Wu was a member of Taiwanese Mandopop
vocal quartet
boy band
Fahrenheit
from its debut in 2005 to June 2011. He was the last and oldest member to join the boy band and was the bass vocalist of the group. HIM International Music
, the group's record label, announced in an official statement on 22 June 2011 that Wu left Fahrenheit
to concentrate on his acting career and also to spend more time with his family.
Wu also starred in many Taiwanese drama
such as Hanazakarino Kimitachihe
, Romantic Princess
, Hot Shot
and Tokyo Juliet.
in Bandar Seri Begawan
, Brunei
. He graduated from the RMIT University
in Melbourne
, Australia
, with a bachelor's degree
in business administration. He also played for Brunei's national basketball team.
Prior to joining Fahrenheit
, Wu worked as a model
for Yilin in Taiwan
and Diva Models in Singapore
. He manages a family-owned gym club in Brunei. As of August 2007, Wu is appointed chairman of Palm Garden Hotel and its neighbouring multi-story Fitness Zone centre in Brunei. For his effort and success, Wu was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in Brunei during the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards
in August.
On 5 October 2010, it was announced that Wu will play "Night Tenjo" in a live-action adaptation of Japanese
manga
series Absolute Boyfriend
, with Korean actress Ku Hye Sun as "Riiko Izawa". However on 3 May 2011, Jiro Wang
was reported to have replaced Wu as male lead after he pulled out of the project.
Wu Chun has released 4 studio Mandarin albums and 3 Japanese singles. He was the last to join Fahrenheit. His publicized temperature is that of cool autumn, at 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
-born Taiwan
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
ese actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, singer, former model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and gym instructor.
Wu was a member of Taiwanese Mandopop
Mandopop
Mandopop is a colloquial abbreviation for "Mandarin popular music." It is categorized as a subgenre of commercial Chinese-language music within C-pop. Mandopop was the first variety of popular music in Chinese to establish itself as a viable industry. As the name implies, Mandopop features songs...
vocal quartet
Quartet
In music, a quartet is a method of instrumentation , used to perform a musical composition, and consisting of four parts.-Western art music:...
boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit (Taiwanese band)
Fahrenheit is a Taiwanese boy band who has been active in Asia since 2005. The group debut with four members: Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Wu Chun. They are managed by Comic International Productions . The group's music is distributed by HIM International Music in Taiwan, by WOW Music in...
from its debut in 2005 to June 2011. He was the last and oldest member to join the boy band and was the bass vocalist of the group. HIM International Music
HIM International Music
HIM International Music is a Taiwanese independent record label and artist management company established in 1999. It was previously known as Grand Music International Inc....
, the group's record label, announced in an official statement on 22 June 2011 that Wu left Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit (Taiwanese band)
Fahrenheit is a Taiwanese boy band who has been active in Asia since 2005. The group debut with four members: Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Wu Chun. They are managed by Comic International Productions . The group's music is distributed by HIM International Music in Taiwan, by WOW Music in...
to concentrate on his acting career and also to spend more time with his family.
Wu also starred in many Taiwanese drama
Taiwanese drama
Taiwanese Drama refers to dramatic programming of television programming extended stories usually dramatizing relationships through the general range of ten to forty one-hour episodes. They are produced in Taiwan and have gained increasing popularity in the Mandarin-speaking community...
such as Hanazakarino Kimitachihe
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe , is a 2006 Taiwanese drama starring Ella Chen of S.H.E, Wu Chun and Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit and Danson Tang. It was based on Japanese shōjo manga series Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, more commonly known as Hana Kimi, written by Hisaya Nakajo.This drama was produced by Comic...
, Romantic Princess
Romantic Princess
Romantic Princess , previously known as, Wo Jia Gong Zhu , is a 2007 Taiwanese drama starring Wu Chun and Calvin Chen of Fahrenheit, Angela Chang and George Hu. It was based on the shōjo manga , written by Kazuko Fujita. The drama was produced by Comic Productions and directed by Lin He Long...
, Hot Shot
Hot Shot (Taiwan TV series)
Hot Shot is a Taiwanese drama starring Jerry Yan, Show Luo, and Wu Chun of Fahrenheit. It was produced by Comic International Productions and directed by Lin He Long ....
and Tokyo Juliet.
Biography
Wu studied at the Chung Hwa Middle SchoolChung Hwa Middle School
The Chung Hwa Middle School is a non-government, independent, public-funded Chinese school, established in 1922 by the Chinese community of Brunei. The school is the largest private school in Bandar Seri Begawan...
in Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan, with an estimated population 140,000 , is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei...
, Brunei
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
. He graduated from the RMIT University
RMIT University
RMIT University is an Australian public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. It has two branches, referred to as RMIT University in Australia and RMIT International University in Vietnam....
in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, with a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in business administration. He also played for Brunei's national basketball team.
Prior to joining Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit (Taiwanese band)
Fahrenheit is a Taiwanese boy band who has been active in Asia since 2005. The group debut with four members: Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Wu Chun. They are managed by Comic International Productions . The group's music is distributed by HIM International Music in Taiwan, by WOW Music in...
, Wu worked as a model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
for Yilin in Taiwan
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
and Diva Models in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. He manages a family-owned gym club in Brunei. As of August 2007, Wu is appointed chairman of Palm Garden Hotel and its neighbouring multi-story Fitness Zone centre in Brunei. For his effort and success, Wu was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in Brunei during the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards
Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards
Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards are a series of recognition awards given by a Kuala Lumpur-based regional NGO, Enterprise Asia.Started as an initiative to identify and recognise outstanding entrepreneurship, the Awards have now evolved into a credible, highly desired award in Asia Pacific...
in August.
On 5 October 2010, it was announced that Wu will play "Night Tenjo" in a live-action adaptation of Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
series Absolute Boyfriend
Absolute Boyfriend
is a six volume manga series by Yuu Watase, first serialized in Shōjo Comic. Chuang Yi licensed it for an English language release in Singapore, with the first volume released in March 2005...
, with Korean actress Ku Hye Sun as "Riiko Izawa". However on 3 May 2011, Jiro Wang
Jiro Wang
Jiro Wang , nicknamed Da Dong meaning "Big East", was born on 24 August 1981. He is a Taiwanese actor and singer, who started his career as a model. He is a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit.-Biography:...
was reported to have replaced Wu as male lead after he pulled out of the project.
Discography
As a member of FahrenheitFahrenheit (Taiwanese band)
Fahrenheit is a Taiwanese boy band who has been active in Asia since 2005. The group debut with four members: Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Wu Chun. They are managed by Comic International Productions . The group's music is distributed by HIM International Music in Taiwan, by WOW Music in...
Wu Chun has released 4 studio Mandarin albums and 3 Japanese singles. He was the last to join Fahrenheit. His publicized temperature is that of cool autumn, at 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
Films
| Year | |Chinese Title | Role | Co-stars | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Butterfly Lovers The Butterfly Lovers (2008 film) The Butterfly Lovers, also known as The Assassin's Blade or Jiandie , is a 2008 Hong Kong film directed by Jingle Ma and starring Wu Chun, Charlene Choi and Hu Ge... |
武俠梁祝 | Liang Zhongshan (梁仲山) | Charlene Choi Charlene Choi Charlene Choi is a Hong Kong based actress and singer. She is a member of Cantopop group Twins, along with Gillian Chung.-Biography:... Hu Ge Hu Ge (actor) Hu Ge , is a Chinese actor and singer. Hu is best known for his role as Li Xiaoyao in the 2003 television series Chinese Paladin.-Biography:... Harlem Yu Harlem Yu Harlem Yu was born 28 July 1961. He is a Taiwanese Golden Melody Award singer-songwriter. He was the first artist to experiment with the style of R&B and rap in Chinese music. He has released 14 studio albums. He contribution to the Asian music industry has earned him the reputation of 'God of... |
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| 2010 | 14 Blades 14 Blades 14 Blades is a 2010 wuxia film directed by Daniel Lee and starring Donnie Yen, Zhao Wei, Wu Chun, Kate Tsui and Qi Yuwu. The film was released on February 4 in China and February 11 in Hong Kong... |
錦衣衛 | Judge of the Sands (大漠判官) | Donnie Yen Donnie Yen Donnie Yen is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director and producer, action choreographer, and world wushu tournament medalist... Zhao Wei Zhao Wei Zhao Wei is a mainland Chinese film actress and pop singer. Audiences sometimes refer to her by her English name, Vicki Zhao... Kate Tsui Kate Tsui Kate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding... Qi Yuwu Qi Yuwu Qi Yuwu is a China-born Singapore film and television actor. Qi is a permanent resident of Singapore and a contracted artiste under Singapore's MediaCorp Studios.-Biography:... |
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| 2011 | My Kingdom | 大武生 | 關一龍 | Barbie Hsu Barbie Hsu Barbie Hsu also known as Dà S |Mars]] with Vic Chou of F4. She has also acted in movies, her first being the Chinese movie The Ghost Inside. She also had a singing career prior to her acting career. She was in a duo group called "S.O.S." with her sister Dee Hsu. Their last album was called... Han Geng |
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| Magic to Win | 开心魔法 | “土”系魔法师 | Louis Koo Louis Koo Louis Koo is a Hong Kong actor. He was once a notable local television series actor, winning TVB's Best Actor award in 1999 for Detective Investigation Files IV. In recent years, he has focused on film... Wu Jing Wu Jing Wu Jing was a military general serving under the warlord Sun Jian during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was also Sun's brother-in-law, as his older sister Lady Wu married Sun. Wu Jing went to serve under Sun Jian's overlord, Yuan Shu, after Sun was killed in action during the... |
Airing on 1 December | |
| Saving General Yang Saving General Yang Saving General Yang is an upcoming 2012 Hong Kong film directed by Ronny Yu.-Cast:*Adam Cheng as Yang Ye*Ekin Cheng as Yang Da Lang*Wu Chun as Yang Liu Lang*Raymond Lam as Yang Wu Lang*Vic Zhou as Yang San Lang*Li Chen as Yang Si Lang... |
忠烈楊家將 | Yang Yanzhao (杨六郎) | Ekin Cheng Ekin Cheng Ekin Cheng is a Hong Kong actor and Cantopop singer. Early in his career he used the name Dior as a first name. He has also been referred to as Noodle Cheng, after a popular noodle product with a similar name... Raymond Lam Raymond Lam Raymond Lam Fung is a Hong Kong actor and singer contracted to the television station TVB and EEG's Music Plus label. He has been famous with his "choking" look.-Early years:Raymond Lam was born into a wealthy family... Vic Zhou Ady An |
in production |
Television
| Year | |Chinese Title | Role | Co-Stars | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | KO One KO One KO One is a 2005 Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Danson Tang. It was produced by Comic International Productions and was first boardcast in Taiwan on cable TV Gala Television Variety Show/CH 28 on 26 November 2005 to 27 May 2006.Before this drama was aired there... |
终极一班 | Tian Hong Guang (田弘光) / Wu Shi Zun (武屍尊) | Guest Star | |
| 2006 | Tokyo Juliet | 東方茱麗葉 | Ji Fengliang (紀風亮) / Akira Himemiya | Ariel Lin Ariel Lin Ariel Lin |Hakka]]: Lim2 Yi3 Sen2) was born 29 October 1982. She is a Taiwanese actress and singer, who won Best Leading Actress in a Television Series at the 43rd Golden Bell Awards... Simon Yam Simon Yam Simon Yam Tat-Wah , born March 19, 1955, is a Hong Kong actor and film producer.-Background:The son of a former police officer of Shangdong heritage, his father was a Hong Kong Royal Police ship captain who was murdered by his colleague.... |
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| Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Hanazakarino Kimitachihe , is a 2006 Taiwanese drama starring Ella Chen of S.H.E, Wu Chun and Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit and Danson Tang. It was based on Japanese shōjo manga series Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, more commonly known as Hana Kimi, written by Hisaya Nakajo.This drama was produced by Comic... |
花樣少年少女 | Zuo Yiquan (左以泉) | Ella Chen Ella Chen Chen Chia-Hwa , more commonly credited as Ella, is the oldest member of the Taiwanese girl group S.H.E. Her name 'Ella', which means courage, was given after the personality test given by HIM Management Co.... Jiro Wang Jiro Wang Jiro Wang , nicknamed Da Dong meaning "Big East", was born on 24 August 1981. He is a Taiwanese actor and singer, who started his career as a model. He is a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit.-Biography:... Danson Tang Danson Tang Danson Tang was born on 2 September 1984. He is a Taiwanese actor and Mandopop singer, who started his career as a model before pursuing an acting career and later singing... |
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| 2007 | Romantic Princess Romantic Princess Romantic Princess , previously known as, Wo Jia Gong Zhu , is a 2007 Taiwanese drama starring Wu Chun and Calvin Chen of Fahrenheit, Angela Chang and George Hu. It was based on the shōjo manga , written by Kazuko Fujita. The drama was produced by Comic Productions and directed by Lin He Long... |
公主小妹 | Nanfeng Jin (南風瑾) / Yoshiki Shido | Angela Zhang Calvin Chen Calvin Chen Calvin Chen Yi Ru is a Taiwanese singer and actor. He is currently a member of the boy band Fahrenheit. His stage name is a homophone of his birth name.... George Hu George Hu George Hu was born on 24 July 1982 in New York City, New York. He is an American-born actor of Taiwanese descent based in Taiwan. He is managed by First Media Corporation . In 2009, he became a member of the music band "Wu Hu Jiang" , co-working with leader Benji, Bo Yan, Shao Xiang and Si Wei... Genie Zhuo Genie Zhuo Genie Chuo was born on 20 January 1986. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress, and also known as Genie Zhuo, "Xuan Xuan" or "Xiao Mi" .-Biography:... |
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| The X-Family The X-Family The X-Family is a Taiwanese drama starring Pauline Lan, Jiro Wang, Danson Tang, Sunnie Huang, Calvin Chen, and Aaron Yan. It is a sequel to 2005 series KO One and was produced by Comic International Productions . The series started filming in June 2006 and wrapped in April 2007... |
終極一家 | Fire Ambassador (火焰使者) | Guest Star | ||
| 2008 | Hot Shot Hot Shot (Taiwan TV series) Hot Shot is a Taiwanese drama starring Jerry Yan, Show Luo, and Wu Chun of Fahrenheit. It was produced by Comic International Productions and directed by Lin He Long .... |
籃球火 | Wuji Zun (無極尊) | Jerry Yan Jerry Yan Jerry Yan was born 1 January 1977. He is a Taiwanese actor and member of Taiwanese boy band F4. His birth name is Liao Yangzhen .-Career:... Show Luo Show Luo Show Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:... George Hu George Hu George Hu was born on 24 July 1982 in New York City, New York. He is an American-born actor of Taiwanese descent based in Taiwan. He is managed by First Media Corporation . In 2009, he became a member of the music band "Wu Hu Jiang" , co-working with leader Benji, Bo Yan, Shao Xiang and Si Wei... |
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| 2011 | Sunshine Angel Sunshine Angel Sunny Girl is a 2011 Taiwanese drama starring Wu Chun and Rainie Yang It is produced by Comic International Productions The drama started filming in May 2010 and wrapped on 21 September 2010. It was filmed on location in Taiwan, China and Japan. It is slated for broadcast in 2011... |
陽光天使 | Di Yaxin (狄雅辛) | Rainie Yang Rainie Yang Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's... |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2006 | TVB8 Awards: Bronze: Best Group |
| HK Metro Hits Awards: Best Foreign Newcomer | |
| AF Golden Globes 2006: Taiwan's Most Improved Actor | |
| 2007 | Top Song, TVB8 Awards: "Really, Really, Like You" 超喜歡你 |
| Sprite Awards: Most Popular Idol Group (Taiwan Area) | |
| Sprite Awards: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺 Favorite Duet Song | |
| Sprite Awards: Best Group (Taiwan & Hong Kong Area) | |
| 13th Chinese Music Awards: Best New Group | |
| KKBOX Music Charts: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺: Top 20 Songs of the Year | |
| KKBOX Music Charts: "Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Original Soundtrack" 花樣少年少女: Best Drama Soundtrack | |
| HITO Music Awards 2007: Best Male Group |