Lu Han facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lu Han
鹿晗
Luhan in 2019
Born	(1990-04-20) April 20, 1990 (age 35) Beijing, China
Alma mater	Seoul Institute of the Arts
Occupation	Singer dancer actor
Years active	2011–present
Musical career
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	Mandopop K-pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	SM LuHan Studio
Chinese name
Chinese	鹿晗
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Lù Hán
Korean name
Hangul	루한
Transcriptions Revised Romanization Ru Han McCune–Reischauer Ru Han

Lu Han (Chinese: 鹿晗), also known as Luhan, is a Chinese singer, actor, and dancer. He was born on April 20, 1990.

Luhan was a member of the popular South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo. He was also part of its sub-group, Exo-M. He left the group in October 2014.

In 2014, he was named the sixth most popular entertainment star in China. By 2017, Forbes magazine listed him as the second highest-paid celebrity in China.

Luhan released his first solo album, Reloaded, in 2015. He has also starred in many successful movies. These include 20 Once Again (2015) and Time Raiders (2016). In 2017, he appeared in his first TV show, Fighter of the Destiny.

Early Life and Training

Luhan was born in Haidian, Beijing, China. He went to Beijing Shida Middle School. He also attended Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shi Yan School.

Later, he moved to South Korea as an exchange student. He studied Applied Music at the Seoul Institute of the Arts.

In 2008, Luhan tried out for JYP Entertainment but was not chosen. In 2010, while studying in Seoul, he was discovered by a talent scout. This led him to audition for SM Entertainment. He then became a trainee with the company.

Music Career Highlights

Becoming a Star with Exo

Luhan performing with EXO in Singapore, August 23, 2014

Luhan first performed on TV on December 29, 2011. He was with other future Exo members like Tao and Chen. He was the second member of Exo to be officially introduced. He was one of the four Chinese members of Exo-M.

On October 10, 2014, Luhan decided to leave Exo. He filed a lawsuit to end his contract with SM Entertainment.

Solo Music and First Tour

Luhan often sang songs for the movies he acted in. He sang "Our Tomorrow" for the movie 20 Once Again. The music video for this song got over 1 million views in just 47 minutes. This was a new record! He also sang "Tian mi mi" for the film Comrades: Almost a Love Story. The director chose him because of his clear voice.

In July 2015, Luhan announced his first solo album. He worked with famous producer Djemba Djemba. This was Djemba's first time working with an Asian artist. That same month, Luhan sang a song with David Tao. It was for Beijing's bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Luhan's first digital album, Reloaded I, came out on September 10, 2015. It sold 880,000 copies on its first day. This was the highest first-day sales record. Reloaded I also sold over one million copies very quickly. In November, he released "Medals". This song was also for the movie The Witness. "Medals" topped the V Chart and the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first Mandarin song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In December, he released "Deep" for the Chinese version of Kungfu Panda 3.

His first full studio album, Reloaded, was released on December 14, 2015. It topped charts in Japan and Taiwan. Reloaded sold over 3 million copies. It was also certified platinum, a first for an album from mainland China.

Luhan won "Best Digital Album of the Year" and "Best Male Singer of the Year" at the QQ Music Awards. He then started his first solo concert tour. It was called "Luhan Reloaded: 2016 Luhan 1st China Tour". He performed in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai. He also won several other awards for his music. He was the first Chinese singer to get a double platinum record.

The XXVII Album Series

Luhan performing in Hangzhou, 2018

Starting in late 2016, Luhan began releasing a series of albums. They were all part of the "XXVII" theme. This theme stands for "Xperience", "Xplore", "Venture", "Imagination", and "I". These albums tell the story of Luhan's growth at age 27.

On October 21, 2016, Luhan released Xperience. It featured the song "Catch Me When I Fall". On December 27, 2016, he released Xplore. This album included "Winter Song" and "Skin to Skin". "Skin to Skin" was his second English song.

On February 21, 2017, Luhan released Venture. It had songs like "What if I Said" and "Roleplay". Luhan helped write the lyrics for "Roleplay". The song talks about dealing with paparazzi. "Imagination" came out in April 2017. It had "On Call" and "Say It". "I", the last album in the series, was released in June 2017. It featured "Set It Off" and "On Fire".

In July 2017, Luhan won "Album of the Year" for the XXVII series. In September 2017, he released a song for the movie Sky Hunter.

On April 17, 2019, Luhan released π-volume.1. It sold over 3.4 million copies. On August 30, 2019, he released π-volume.2. This album sold over 1.2 million copies.

In January 2020, Luhan released "Dream Up". This song promoted his third concert tour.

Acting Career

Luhan started his acting career in the 2015 film 20 Once Again. This movie was a Chinese version of the Korean hit Miss Granny. It became the highest-grossing Korean-Chinese co-produced film. Luhan won "Newcomer of the Year" for his role. He also won "Most Popular Actor" at the Beijing College Student Film Festival.

In 2015, he joined the TV show Hurry Up, Brother. This show was based on the South Korean show Running Man. Luhan then starred with Yang Mi in the crime thriller The Witness. This was a remake of the 2011 Korean movie Blind.

In 2016, he starred in the fantasy film Time Raiders. This movie was based on the online novel series Tomb Raiders. It was a big hit in the summer of 2016. He also appeared in The Great Wall, directed by Zhang Yimou.

In 2017, Luhan starred in his first TV drama, Fighter of the Destiny. This was a fantasy series based on a novel. In June, he was cast in the sports drama Sweet Combat with Guan Xiaotong. In September, it was announced that Luhan would star in the science fiction film Shanghai Fortress. This movie was released in 2019.

Luhan's Influence

Luhan is sometimes called the "Chinese Justin Bieber". This is because he is very popular and has many dedicated fans in China. His huge influence among fans is sometimes called the "Luhan effect".

He holds a Guinness World Record for "Most Comments on a Weibo Post". He first set this record in 2014 and then broke his own record in 2015. In 2016, he set another Guinness World Record. This was for the "Largest gathering of people wearing antlers" at his concert in Beijing.

Luhan is also known for his success in both music and film. He holds records on Chinese music platforms. He also ranks high on movie ticket-buying platforms.

Luhan first appeared on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2015. He was ranked 37th. By 2017, he moved up to 2nd place. He became the highest-ranked male celebrity in China. In 2016, he was featured on Business of Fashion's "BOF 100" list. He was the only Chinese celebrity to make this list. He was called the "Most Anticipated Chinese Star". He is also the first celebrity born after 1990 to be named "Artist of the Year" by China Newsweek.

Brand Endorsements and Ambassador Roles

Luhan is a very popular choice for brands in China. Many young people look up to him. He has promoted many products, from phones to luxury jewelry. He was the first Asian endorser for Cartier SA.

On December 1, 2015, Luhan became the official China ambassador for Star Wars. He released a song called "The Inner Force". This was the official Chinese theme song for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

From 2015 to 2016, Luhan appeared on the covers of over 20 magazines. He was the first Chinese celebrity to be on the covers of Elle China, GQ Style, and Forbes China. He also set a record when over 200,000 people bought a limited edition magazine cover in just one second.

Personal Life

Relationship Status

On October 8, 2017, Luhan and Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong announced they were dating.

Supporting His Country

In August 2019, Luhan showed his support for his country. He shared photos of the Chinese flag on his social media. He used hashtags like "the Chinese national flag has 1.4 billion flag bearers".

Discography

• Reloaded (2015)
• XXVII+ (2017)

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Drama Roles

Variety Shows

Music Videos

Awards and Recognitions

Forbes China Celebrity 100 Rankings

See also

In Spanish: Luhan para niños