Hou Minghao facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hou Minghao
侯明昊
Hou for the drama Fangs of Fortune
Born	(1997-08-03) 3 August 1997 (age 28) Beijing, China
Nationality	Chinese
Other names	Neo Hou
Alma mater	Beijing Contemporary Music Academy
Occupation	Actor singer
Years active	2014–present
Agent	BG Talent, Hesong Entertainment, Hou Minghao Studio
Height	179 cm (5 ft 10 in)

Hou Minghao (Chinese: 侯明昊), also known as Neo Hou, is a Chinese actor and singer. He was born on August 3, 1997, in Beijing, China. He is well-known for his roles in movies like The Devotion of Suspect X and TV shows such as When We Were Young, The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note, A Girl Like Me, Our Times, Dashing Youth, and Fangs of Fortune.

Hou Minghao's Journey to Stardom

Early Steps in Entertainment

In 2012, Hou Minghao started training with SM Entertainment, a big entertainment company. After about a year and a half, he returned to China. In July 2014, he joined a competition called "Boss Shang's Trainee." He became a trainee for Shang Wenjie's Studio, which later became BG Talent. On December 12, 2014, he officially debuted with the group Fresh Teenager Geek. They released their first album, "UP 4 U."

Becoming an Independent Artist

In November 2015, Hou Minghao acted in the comedy film Frightened Bird, playing a character named Su Niu. In January 2016, he became an independent artist, focusing on his acting career. He joined the popular TV show "Day Day Up" on Hunan TV, which helped him gain more fans.

He released his first solo song, "Super Nanny Dad," in July 2016. This song was for the variety show Let Go of My Baby. He also starred in several projects that year. These included the web drama Rakshasa Street, the movie Funny Soccer, and the TV series Cambrian Period. He also appeared in the romantic comedy web movie Angel Institute.

Rising to Fame

In 2017, Hou Minghao took on more main roles. He played a smart genius, Tang Chuan, in the suspense movie The Devotion of Suspect X. His performance in this film got a lot of attention. He also starred in the web series Cambrian Period, which was watched over 1.3 billion times. He acted in ancient costumes for the first time in Rakshasa Street. Later that year, he was announced as the main actor for the drama series When We Were Young.

Key Roles and Popularity

On March 14, 2018, Hou Minghao released his first English song, "You Mean Everything To Me." This was a special gift for his fans. In November 2018, the youth drama When We Were Young aired. He played Hua Biao, a passionate and smart science student. This series was very popular, reaching 1.8 billion views.

In 2019, he starred in The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note as Wu Xie. This adventure drama was a huge hit, with over 4.15 billion views. He also appeared in the film Over Again.

Recent Successes

In January 2021, the TV series A Girl Like Me was broadcast. He played Rong Xian, and the series gained over 1.6 billion views. He also starred in Our Times, which reached 1.9 billion views. In 2022, he was a main actor in Hu Tong, a series that achieved 1.27 billion views.

In May 2023, the TV series Back from the Brink was released. Hou Minghao played Tian Yao in this popular drama. It was watched by millions and topped many charts. He also starred in the urban fantasy drama I Am Nobody as Wang Ye, a Taoist priest. This show received great reviews and had 900 million views. In October 2023, he began filming Fangs of Fortune as the main lead.

In 2024, he continued to star in many successful projects. These included Young Babylon, Dashing Youth, and Fangs of Fortune. His role as Zhao Yuanzhou in Fangs of Fortune became very popular, reaching over 300,000 on the Douyin Character List. The series itself had 1.24 billion views. In January 2025, I Am Nobody: The Showdown Between Yin & Yang was broadcast and achieved 881 million views.

Hou Minghao's Life Outside Acting

Personal Interests

Hou Minghao grew up in a military college. He studied at the Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. He enjoys reading, baking, motorcycles, and sports, especially basketball. He even opened his own basketball court called FAD3-AWAY in Hengdian. Many famous people play there. He has played the accordion for eight years and can also play the drums, guitar, and piano.

Giving Back to the Community

Hou Minghao is also known for his charity work. In August 2017, he donated 1,083 tree seedlings to help protect the environment. He was named a Young Health Ambassador for this project. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he donated money to medical staff in Wuhan and other cities. He also helped with ambulance services.

In July 2021, he donated money to help with flood relief in Henan. In June 2022, he became an Environmental Protection Ambassador for the PADI AWARE Foundation. In December 2023, he donated books and sports supplies to students at Tuishan Primary School. In January 2025, he donated to help with earthquake relief in Tibet.

Music and Movies

Singles

Film Appearances

Television Series Roles

Variety Shows

Awards and Recognitions

See also

In Spanish: Hou Ming-hao para niños