Ju Jingyi facts for kids
{{Infobox person | name = Ju Jingyi | image = File:鞠婧祎 (6).jpg | alt = | caption = Ju in 2017 | birth_date = 18 June 1994 | birth_place = Suining, Sichuan, China | alias = Kiku, Xiaoju
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- Actress
- dancer
- singer
| education = Sichuan Conservatory of Music (dropped out) | agent = | website =
| module = Musical careerJu Jingyi(born June 18, 1994) is a famous Chinese star known for her singing, dancing, and acting. She first became popular as a member of the Chinese idol girl groupSNH48. While in SNH48, she was so popular that fans voted her to the top spots in the group's yearly "General Elections." She even won first place in both 2016 and 2017! As an actress, she has starred in many popular TV shows. Some of her most famous roles are in Legend of Yunxi(2018), The Legend of White Snake(2019), and In Blossom(2024).
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Early Life and Education
Ju Jingyi was born in the city of Suining in Sichuan, China. Before becoming a famous performer, she went to a special middle school connected to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. There, she studied the violin. However, she decided to leave school to try out for the idol group SNH48.
Career
2013–2017: Rise to Fame with SNH48
In 2013, Ju Jingyi successfully auditioned to become a member of SNH48. By September, she was an official member and began performing every week on the SNH48 Dream Stage. She was placed in Team NII of the group.
In 2014, she appeared in her first music video, "Football Party." That same year, fans voted her to 4th place in SNH48's first "General Election." These elections were a big deal where fans voted for their favorite members out of more than 100 girls.
The next year, in 2015, she did even better, ranking 2nd in the General Election. She also joined a smaller group within SNH48 called Seine River.
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Becoming an Actress and Number One Idol
Ju's acting career began in 2016 with the fantasy TV show Novoland: The Castle in the Sky. She also sang a song for the show's soundtrack. That July, during SNH48's third General Election, Ju was voted into 1st place with over 230,000 votes. This was a new record for the group. Later that year, she released her first solo song, "Everyday."
In 2017, she starred in her first lead role in the popular web series Detective Samoyeds. The show was a huge success. That same year, she won the SNH48 General Election again, making her the first member to be number one for two years in a row.
On December 15, 2017, it was announced that Ju would be leaving SNH48 to start her career as a solo artist. A special studio was created just to manage her work.
2018–Present: Solo Success in Acting and Music
After going solo, Ju's popularity grew even more. In 2018, she starred in the historical TV show Legend of Yunxi. The show was a big hit and made her very famous. She also sang two popular songs for its soundtrack.
In 2019, she played the main character, Bai Suzhen, in a new version of the classic Chinese story The Legend of White Snake. She also starred in the drama Please Give Me a Pair of Wings. Because of her success, Forbes magazine named her one of the most influential young people in Asia on their "30 Under 30" list.
Ju has continued to star in many successful TV shows. These include In a Class of Her Own (2020), Rebirth For You (2021), Beauty of Resilience (2023), and In Blossom (2024). She has also released more solo music and appeared on major TV events like the CCTV New Year's Gala.
Selected Works
Here are some of Ju Jingyi's most well-known works as a solo artist.
Albums
- Everyday (2016)
- Yes or No (2017)
- Love Emergency Report (2019)
Popular TV Shows
| Year | English title | Role |
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| 2016 | Novoland: The Castle in the Sky | Xue Feishuang |
| 2017 | Detective Samoyeds | Shangguan Zisu |
| 2018 | Legend of Yunxi | Han Yunxi |
| 2019 | The Legend of White Snake | Bai Suzhen |
| 2019 | Please Give Me a Pair of Wings | Lin Jiuge |
| 2020 | In a Class of Her Own | Xue Wenxi |
| 2020 | The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion | Fu Rong |
| 2021 | Rebirth For You | Jiang Baoning |
| 2023 | Beauty of Resilience | Wei Zhi |
| 2024 | In Blossom | Yang Caiwei / Shangguan Zhi |
Awards
Ju Jingyi has won many awards for her work in music and acting. Here are a few highlights:
- New Television Actress of the Year (2016) at the Tencent Video Star Awards.
- Best Breakthrough Artist (2017) at the ERC Chinese Top Ten Awards.
- Improved Artist of the Year (2018) at the Weibo Awards Ceremony.
- Best Actress (Web series) (2019) at the China Canada Television Festival Award for her role in Legend of Yunxi.
- Best Stage Interpretation (2020) at the ERC Chinese Top Ten Awards for her song "Love Emergency Report".
See also
In Spanish: Ju Jingyi para niños
