Ken Chu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ken Chu
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| 朱孝天 | |
Ken Chu signing autographs in 2007
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| Born | January 15, 1979 Taipei, Taiwan
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| Education | Master of Science, NEOMA Business School |
| Alma mater | Boon Lay Secondary School |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, model |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Han Wen Wen
(m. 2016) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Genres | Mandopop |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Labels | Sony Music Taiwan |
| Associated acts | F4 |
Ken Chu (Chinese: 朱孝天; pinyin: Zhū Xiàotiān; born January 15, 1979) is a singer and actor from Taiwan. He became famous as a member of the popular Taiwanese boy group F4.
Ken Chu's Early Life and Career
Ken Chu was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He was raised by his mother and went to school in Singapore when he was young. At 17, he moved back to Taiwan.
He worked as a waiter until a TV producer named Chai Zhiping discovered him. She cast him in the TV series Meteor Garden in 2001.
Becoming a Star with F4
Meteor Garden was a huge success! Because of the show's popularity, Ken Chu and three other actors formed a boy group called F4. The group was named after the fictional group in the TV series.
Ken Chu also starred in the mini-series Meteor Rain (2001) and the sequel Meteor Garden II (2002).
Acting and Music Projects
Ken Chu played the main character in the movie Sky of Love (2003) and The Tokyo Trial (2006). In 2007, he acted alongside Iza Calzado in the movie Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan.
In January 2005, he released his first solo music album, On Ken's Time. Two songs from the album, "永不停止" (Never Stopping) and "La La La", were nominated for awards in Hong Kong. In 2006, he also released a cookbook called Mei Wei Guan Xi (Delicious Relations).
Later Career and Education
Ken Chu held his first solo concert in Japan in 2007. After his management contract ended, he faced some challenges in his career.
During the 2010s, he lived in Beijing, China. In 2014, he started studying directing at the Beijing Film Academy. In 2019, he earned a master's degree in retail management from the NEOMA Business School.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Ken Chu has moved back to Taiwan. He has been focusing on creating online content, like travel shows and e-commerce.
Personal Life
Ken Chu was in a relationship with actress Kelly Lin from 2006 to 2011. In 2015, he met his co-star Han Wenwen. They got married in 2016.
Ken Chu's Work
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2003 | Sky of Love | Wen Jia Hui |
| 2006 | The Tokyo Trial | Xiao Nan |
| 2007 | Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Kao |
| 2009 | L-O-V-E | |
| 2018 | Blue Goldfish |
Television Series Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2000 | Spicy Teacher | Chen Jia Bao |
| 2001 | Meteor Garden | Xi Men |
| Meteor Rain | Xi Men | |
| Poor Prince | He Fu | |
| Marmalade Boy | Yuu | |
| 2002 | Sunflower | Xiao Long |
| Hi Working Girl | Himself | |
| Come to My Place | Tian Jian | |
| Meteor Garden II | Xi Men | |
| 2003 | Love Storm | Wan Bao Long |
| 2004 | City of Sky | Lu Bin Fei |
| 2007 | The Legend of Chu Liuxiang | Chu Liuxiang |
| 2008 | Wish to See You Again | Ding Yu Hao |
| 2009 | Momo Love | Chen Qi |
| 2011 | Remember, About Us | Luo Jia Jun |
| 2013 | Beautiful Temptation | Han Min |
| 2013 | Hero | Fan Li |
| 2014 | Youth Without Limit | Cai Ming Zhen |
| 2015 | The Dream Come True | |
| 2015 | Gorgeous Workers | Zhong Ping |
| 2017 | The Times We Had | Chun Yuqiu |
| 2025 | Justice Bao | Bao Zheng |
Solo Music Albums
| Album # | Album Info |
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| 1st | On Ken's Time (永不停止)
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| 2nd | Getting Real (New Songs + Collection)
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| 3rd | No Limits
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F4 Music Albums
| Album # | Album Info |
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| 1st | Meteor Rain (流星雨)
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| 2nd | Fantasy 4ever (煙火的季節)
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| 3rd | Waiting for you (在這裡等你)
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Books Written
- Mei Wei Guan Xi (Delicious Relations) – a cookbook
- With F4:
- F4@Tokyo – 2005 photobook
- Comic Man – The First Anniversary of F4 – 2002 photobook
- Meteor in Barcelona – 2002 photobook
- F4 Music Party – 2001 photobook
Endorsements (Advertisements)
- Qingdao Beer (2002, Taiwan)
- Acer Mobile Phones (2000, Taiwan)
- With F4:
- Pepsi – 2002~2005 (Taiwan, Hong Kong, China)
- YAMAHA – 2003 (South East Asia)
- S&K – 2002–2006 (Taiwan, Hong Kong, China)
- Asgard On-line Game – 2003 (Taiwan)
- Mingle Sneakers – 2002 (Hong Kong)
- Lenovo computer – 2002 (China)
- Lupiao Shampoo – 2002 (China)
- Chinesegamer On-line Game – 2001 (Taiwan)
- Siemens 2118 – 2001 (Taiwan)
Concerts and Performances
- 2008 KEN CHU CONCERT 2009 ~Freedom~ – March 21–22, 2009 (Tokyo, Japan) / March 24, 2009 (Osaka, Japan)
- 2008 [I-KEN] 2nd Solo Concert – March 8–9, 2008 (Tokyo, Japan)
- 2007 [I-KEN] 1st Solo Concert – February 24–25, 2007 (Tokyo, Japan)
- F4 Forever 4 – March 22–25, 2006 (Hong Kong)
- On Ken's Time Mini Concert – 2005 (Hong Kong)
- F4 Bangkok Fantasy – 2004 (Thailand)
- F4 Happy New Year 2004 – 2003 (Philippines)
- The Event (with Vanness and ASOS) – 2003 (Philippines)
- Fantasy F4ever Live Concert World Tour – 2002~2003 (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, China and the U.S.)
- F4 Music Party – 2001 (Taiwan)
Drama and Theater
- He played the main role in the comedy stage play "Love on A Two Street/He and His Two Wives". This play was performed in different cities in China from November 2009 to February 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Ken Chu para niños
