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Cheng Xiao
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Cheng Xiao in March 2018
Born (1998-07-15) July 15, 1998 (age 26)
Alma mater School of Performing Arts Seoul – Department of Practical Dance
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active 2016–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments Vocals
Labels
  • Starship
  • Yuehua
Chinese name
Chinese
Hanyu Pinyin Chéng Xiāo
Jyutping Cing4 Siu1
Korean name
Hangul 성소
Revised Romanization Seong So
McCune–Reischauer Sŏng So

Cheng Xiao (Chinese: 程潇; Hangul: 성소, born July 15, 1998) is a talented Chinese singer, dancer, and actress. She first became famous as a member of the South Korean girl group WJSN in 2016.

Later, in 2018, she started working on her own projects in China. She took a break from WJSN to focus on her solo career. In March 2023, after five years, she officially left the group. Cheng Xiao is also well-known for her acting, especially for playing Tong Yao in the TV show Falling into Your Smile (2021).

Early Life

Cheng Xiao was born on July 15, 1998, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. She has a younger sister named Cheng Chen.

She went to Shenzhen Art School to study. Later, she graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2016. There, she studied practical dance, which helped her become a great performer.

Career Highlights

Starting with WJSN (2015–2017)

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Cheng Xiao, June 2016

Cheng Xiao was announced as a member of WJSN's Wonder Unit in December 2015. Before their official debut, she released a Christmas song cover with WJSN.

The group WJSN officially started on February 25, 2016. They released their first mini-album called Would You Like?.

In August 2016, Cheng Xiao joined some WJSN members and the group Monsta X. They formed a special group called Y-Teen. This group promoted phone services for KT.

Cheng Xiao also showed her athletic skills. In September 2016, she won a gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics. This was at the Idol Star Athletics Championships.

She also joined a special project group called Sunny Girls. They released a song called "Taxi" in November 2016. In January 2017, she won a bronze medal in rhythmic gymnastics again. This was at the Idol Star Athletics Championships XIII.

Solo Work and Leaving WJSN (2017–Present)

In 2017, Cheng Xiao appeared on the TV show Law of the Jungle.

In 2018, she became a dance mentor on the reality show Idol Producer. This show helped new idols debut. That same year, she acted in her first historical drama, Legend of Awakening. She also released her first solo song, "If Love," for an online game.

In 2020, Cheng Xiao acted in her first drama series, Detective Chinatown.

She officially debuted as a solo artist in January 2021 with the song "Focus X". Throughout 2021, she played main roles in several dramas. One popular show was the e-sport romance series Falling Into Your Smile.

On March 3, 2023, it was announced that Cheng Xiao had left WJSN. Her contract with the company had ended.

Music Releases

Cheng Xiao has released her own music as a solo artist.

Extended Plays

  • 1st Gold (Released: August 23, 2024)

Single Albums

  • Focus-X (聚焦-X) (Released: December 28, 2020)
  • Lonely Beauty (Released: February 25, 2022)
  • Imagine (Released: May 25, 2023)

Singles

  • "Focus-X" (聚焦-X) (2020)
  • "Lonely Beauty" (2022)
  • "Imagine" (2023)

She has also collaborated with other artists:

  • "Taxi" (2016) – with Sunny Girls
  • "Confession Song" (告白情歌) (2017) – with Meng Meiqi & Wu Xuanyi
  • "The Shadow of the Shark" (2018) – with Wang Yibo

Cheng Xiao has sung for TV show soundtracks:

  • "If Love" (若情) (2018) – Xuanyuan Sword OST
  • "I Don't Believe You" (别轻易相信) (2020) – Detective Chinatown OST
  • "Soulmate" (第一默契) (2021) – Falling Into Your Smile OST (with Xu Kai)

Acting Roles

Cheng Xiao has acted in several films and TV shows.

Films

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2021 Detective Chinatown 3 唐人街探案3 Lu Jingjing Cameo
The Umbrella Man 撑伞人 Na Na

Web Series

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2020 Detective Chinatown 唐人街探案 Lu Jingjing
Legend of Awakening 天醒之路 Qin Sang
2021 The World of Fantasy 灵域 Ling Yushi
Falling Into Your Smile 你微笑时很美 Tong Yao
My Heart 卿卿我心 Lu Qingqing
Lie to Love 良言写意 Su Xieyi
2022 Vacation of Love 2 假日暖洋洋2 Cheng Miao
2024 Follow Your Heart 颜心记 Qin Yanran / Yan Nanxing Cameo (ep. 7)
Fangs of Fortune 大梦归离 Pei Sijing
scope="row" rowspan="4" 0TBA Back For You 漫影寻踪 Chun Ying
Light of Dawn 人之初 Long Yu
Shadow Love 与晋长安 Ji Tianjiao Cameo
The Ingenous One Season 2 云襄传 第二季 Wu Qingluan

Television Shows

Year English title Original title Role
2017 Law of the Jungle in Kota Manado 정글의 법칙 Cast member
Swan Club 추석특집 발레교습소 백조클럽
2018 Idol Producer 偶像练习生 Dance mentor
Best Friends' Perfect Vacation 闺蜜的完美旅行 Cast member
Brave World 勇敢的世界
Pajama Friends 파자마 프렌즈
2019 One More Try 极限青春 Cast member
We Are In Love 我们恋爱吧 Panelist
2020 Final Expert 终极高手 Manager
We Are Young 少年之名 Mentor
2022 Great Dance Crew 了不起舞社 Team leader
2023 Great Dance Crew Season 2 了不起!舞社 第二季
Chinese Restaurant Season 7 中餐厅7 Cast member
Asia Super Young 亚洲超星团 Dance mentor

Awards and Nominations

Cheng Xiao has won several awards for her work.

Award Year Category Nominated work Results
17th Top Chinese Music Awards 2017 New Force Idol N/A Won
2018 Cosmo Beauty Ceremony 2018 Annual Youthful Beautiful Idol N/A Won
Sina Fashion Awards 2019 Popular Idol of the Year N/A Won
10th Wenrong Awards 2024 Top 10 Best Young Actor Fangs of Fortune Won
Sohu Fashion Awards 2024 2024 Annual Potential Actress 2024 Fangs of Fortune Won

See also

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