Hua Chenyu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hua Chenyu
华晨宇
Hua in 2018
Born	(1990-02-07) February 7, 1990 (age 35) Zhushan County, Hubei, China
Nationality	Chinese
Other names	Hua Hua (花花)
Alma mater	Wuhan Conservatory of Music
Occupation	Singer–songwriter
Works	Albums and singles concerts
Children	1
Musical career
Genres	Mandopop Chinese rock
Instruments	Vocals piano guitar flute
Years active	2013–present
Labels	EE-Media
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese	华晨宇
Traditional Chinese	華晨宇
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Huà Chényǔ

Hua Chenyu (Chinese: 华晨宇; born February 7, 1990) is a famous Chinese singer and songwriter. He first became known after winning the TV show Super Boy in 2013. People really noticed his amazing singing and stage performances when he was on Singer 2018.

Hua Chenyu's concert in Yantai in May 2024 had over 130,000 people at one show. This made it one of the biggest concerts ever. In September 2023, his concerts at the Beijing National Stadium had over 100,000 people for two days in a row.

Early Life and Music Journey

Hua Chenyu was born on February 7, 1990, in Zhushan County, Hubei province. His parents separated when he was two years old. He lived with his father, who later remarried when Hua was ten.

Hua started playing the flute at age five. He began piano lessons in the fifth grade. By the time he was twelve, he had written his first song.

After middle school, Hua moved to Wuhan by himself. He attended the Fine Arts High School there. In 2010, he went to the Wuhan Conservatory of Music. He studied pop music singing and became the singer for a college rock band called Conseer.

Career Highlights

Becoming a Super Boy Star

In 2013, Hua Chenyu joined the TV talent show Super Boy. This was just before he finished music school. For his first audition, he sang an original song called "Lyricless Song." This unique performance earned him the nickname "Martian."

Two judges thought he was strange, but the third judge, Laure Shang, saw his talent. She sang a lyricless duet with him and called him a "genius." She said he knew how to show feelings through music. Thanks to Laure Shang, Hua moved past the first round. He later won the entire "Super Boy" contest on September 27, 2013.

After winning, Hua signed with EE-Media, a Chinese record label. His first song, "Me and Myself," came out in September 2013. He also went on a "Super Boy Tour" with other contestants, visiting eleven cities in China.

First Concerts and Debut Album

In April 2014, Hua Chenyu filmed the TV show "Divas Hit the Road" in Italy and Spain. The show was very popular.

In May 2014, less than a year after his debut, Hua announced his first big concert. It was called "Mars Concert" and was held in Beijing on September 6, 2014. Over 10,000 tickets sold out in just two minutes! This was a record for a Chinese singer of his generation. Because of the huge demand, another show was added for September 7, and it also sold out.

The concert on September 6 was shown live online and on Hunan TV. More than 400,000 people watched it online.

Hua released his first solo album, Quasimodo's Gift, on September 19, 2014. A short film with the same name was released in November. Hua was the main character, and his songs were part of the story. The album was very successful, reaching number one on music charts in Taiwan and China.

Aliens Album and More Concerts

Hua in 2016

In 2015, Hua Chenyu performed at the Liaoning TV New Year Gala. His song "Shimmer" became a popular song in the TV drama "You Are My Sunshine." In February, he was invited to the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

His second album, "Aliens," was released in October 2015. It sold over 100,000 copies in just eight minutes when it was first available online. Hua wrote 7 of the 11 songs on this album. A video promoting "Aliens" was even shown on a big screen in New York's Times Square.

From October 2016 to January 2017, Hua was a mentor and judge on the TV show The Next. On this show, singers challenged mentors who had 24 hours to prepare a song. Hua became very popular for his creative song arrangements.

Studying Abroad and Singer 2018

Hua performing in October 2017

In March 2017, Hua released his third album, H. After filming The Next, he went to study at Berklee College of Music. He learned new singing and rapping skills. He also learned about the Pentatonic scale and started using it in his own songs.

Hua was a judge on the singing show The Coming One. In February 2018, he joined Singer 2018, a very popular competition. He had turned down the show for three years before joining. He won first place in four episodes and finished second overall, after Jessie J. His self-written song "Heaven's Equal" won "Most Popular Song" on the show.

Hua in 2017

In September 2018, Hua Chenyu held his "Mars Concert" at the Beijing National Stadium. This was to celebrate five years since his debut. Tickets sold out in one minute! He was the first Chinese singer born after 1990 to hold a concert there with 90,000 people. He was also the first to hold two concerts in a row at that stadium.

New Music and Continued Success

In January 2019, Hua Chenyu started his own studio, which works with EE-Media. He also joined the TV show Ace to Ace S4. In October, he released "Conversation with ET," a song he co-wrote with his fans (ETs). In December, his song "I Really Want to Love this World" was released. It sold over seven million copies and made a lot of money in six months.

In January 2020, Hua Chenyu was the first performer at the HunanTV New Year's Eve concert. He also returned to Singer 2020: Year of the Hits. He mostly sang his own songs, including a progressive rock song called "Seven Personality." He won the competition, becoming the only returning singer to win I Am a Singer.

Hua released his fourth album, "New World," in April 2020. The digital album sold over 1.65 million copies. In 2020, he was ranked 17th on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.

Recent Concerts and Albums

From January to April 2021, Hua Chenyu was part of Ace VS Ace Season 6 on Zhejiang TV. In late 2021, he held six "Mars Concerts" in Haikou. He released a new song at each concert. "Airplane Mode" was inspired by talks with strangers. "Flower in the Small Town" was written to remember his mother, who passed away from cancer in 2021. "Black and White Artist" was about dealing with professional anti-fans. He also released a "Healing Trilogy" of songs.

In March 2022, Hua was a judge on the Chinese folk music show Flowers Will Bloom in Spring. In September, he held an online concert called "Music Chapter: Mars" on TikTok. It combined rock music with a symphony orchestra and had over 200 million views. His fifth album, Hope, was released on December 20, 2022. It included the six songs from his 2021 concerts and five new ones.

Mars Concert Tour and New Experiences

Hua started his "Mars Concert Tour" in April 2023. It was like a park festival and included 11 concerts in 4 cities. In September 2023, he began the second part of his tour at the Beijing National Stadium. He used a special four-sided stage for his stadium shows. He debuted two new songs, "Sea of Wind" and "Ordinary to Extraordinary Life." Over 1,000,000 people attended his 2023 Mars Concert tour, and fans loved it.

In May 2024, Hua held a special "sunrise Mars concert" by the sea in Yantai. The concert on May 4 started at 3 AM, and Hua sang for three hours until the sun rose from the ocean. About 130,000 fans watched the sunrise with him. He added a new part to his song "Growing Towards the Sun" while waiting for the sun. This 16-minute live recording was later released. Many media outlets reported it as the largest seaside sunrise concert ever.

In July 2024, Hua started his stadium tour in Nanchang, China. His four-sided stage was upgraded with new LED screens and lighting. His music team also created new arrangements that mixed rock music with Chinese folk music, using traditional instruments on stage.

In April 2025, NetEase Cloud Music announced that Hua Chenyu was the most-commented artist on their platform in 12 years. His music had more than 14.23 million comments.

Music Style

Hua performing in 2017

Many of Hua Chenyu's songs share his thoughts about the world or tell stories. In a 2022 interview, he said that rock music is the main inspiration for his songs. Chinese pop music often has many ballads, but Hua wants to try new things and break away from typical styles. A critic from Singer 2018 said that Hua brought Chinese pop music to a new artistic level with his cover of "Fake Monk."

Other Activities

Brand Partnerships

In June 2014, Hua became the first Chinese brand ambassador for the Korean eyewear brand ALO. In September 2016, the international jewelry brand Pomellato announced him as an ambassador for some of its products. In July 2017, Hua became the brand ambassador for Estee Lauder China.

Personal Life

Hua Chenyu usually keeps his private life to himself. However, on January 22, 2021, he publicly shared that he has a daughter with another Chinese pop singer, Zhang Bichen. Hua also has a pet cat named Perper.

Music Albums

• Quasimodo's Gift (2014)
• Aliens (2015)
• H (2017)
• New World (2020)
• Hope (2022)
• Tipping Point (2025)

Concerts and Tours

Film and TV Shows

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Achievements

Hua Chenyu has won many awards for his music. His first album, Quasimodo's Gift, received awards like "Best Album" and "Most Popular Album." His second album, Aliens, also won many awards, including "Best Concept Album" and "Most Popular Album."

He has been recognized as "Most Popular Artist of the Year" and "Musician of the Year" at various ceremonies. In 2016, he won "Best Asian Artist – China" at the MAMA Awards. In 2018, he won "Most Searched Across Asia" at the Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards. His concerts have also won awards, like "Recommended Concert of the Year" in 2022 for his 2021 Mars Concert.

See also

In Spanish: Hua Chenyu para niños