Building a musical bridge
A Chinese mainland pop star sees his life take an upswing after a TV contest, yet remains humble and grateful to his fans and for new opportunities, Wu Kunling reports in Hong Kong.
Highlights in 2025
? Released 42 new studio recordings, including personal extended-play works, singles, and original soundtracks for TV series, films and games.
? By December 2025, sales for his album Shenself had surpassed 77 million yuan ($11 million).
? According to Tencent Music Chart, his songs released in 2025 accumulated over 100 million listens.
? Staged nearly 40 live concerts, including international and domestic tours, performing in over 20 cities across three continents and four countries.
? Performed for major cultural events, including the Chinese New Year Gala at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
? Active in public affairs, which include being appointed as a 2025 special observer for ecological environment by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
