Cheng Xiao facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cheng Xiao
Cheng in March 2018
Born	(1998-07-15) July 15, 1998 (age 27) Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Alma mater	School of Performing Arts Seoul – Department of Practical Dance
Occupation	Singer actress
Years active	2016–present
Musical career
Genres	K-pop mandopop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Starship Yuehua
Chinese name
Chinese	程潇
Hanyu Pinyin	Chéng Xiāo
Jyutping	Cing4 Siu1
Korean name
Hangul	성소
Revised Romanization	Seong So
McCune–Reischauer	Sŏng So

Cheng Xiao (born July 15, 1998) is a Chinese singer, dancer, and actress. She first became famous as a member of the South Korean K-pop girl group WJSN.

After starting her solo career in China in 2018, she took a break from the group. In March 2023, she officially left WJSN. As an actress, she is very well known for her leading role as Tong Yao in the popular TV series Falling into Your Smile (2021).

Early Life and School

Cheng Xiao was born in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen, China. She has a younger sister named Cheng Chen.

From a young age, Cheng studied at the Shenzhen Art School. She later moved to South Korea and graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2016. There, she was in the Department of Practical Dance, where she improved her dancing skills.

Career Journey

2016: Debut with WJSN

Cheng Xiao performing in June 2016

In December 2015, Cheng Xiao was revealed as a member of the girl group WJSN, also known as Cosmic Girls. Before their official debut, she and her group members released a Christmas cover of Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You".

WJSN officially debuted on February 25, 2016. They released their first mini-album, Would You Like?, which featured the popular songs "Mo Mo Mo" and "Catch Me".

Later that year, Cheng showed off her amazing athletic skills. She won a gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics at the Idol Star Athletics Championships, a popular TV event where K-pop stars compete in sports.

2017–Present: Solo Career and Leaving WJSN

Starting in 2017, Cheng began to appear on more shows by herself. She won a bronze medal in rhythmic gymnastics at the Idol Star Athletics Championships and was a cast member on the adventure show Law of the Jungle.

In 2018, her solo career in China took off. She became a dance mentor on the hit reality show Idol Producer. This made her very popular in China. She also started acting, beginning with the historical drama Legend of Awakening.

In 2020, she appeared in the web series Detective Chinatown. The next year, she starred in the e-sports TV show Falling Into Your Smile. Her role as the main character, Tong Yao, was a huge success and gained her many new fans.

On March 3, 2023, it was announced that Cheng's contract had ended and she had officially left WJSN to focus on her career in China.

Music Releases

As a solo artist, Cheng has released her own music. Her first single album, Focus-X, came out in 2020. She has since released other singles and an extended play (EP).

Extended plays

Single albums

Singles

Acting Roles

Cheng Xiao has acted in many popular Chinese movies and television series.

Film

Television series

Awards

Cheng Xiao has won several awards for her work as an idol and actress.

See also

In Spanish: Cheng Xiao para niños