Qian Lin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Qian Lin
Japan Expo 2010 at Paris France.
Background information
Also known as	Lin Lin (リンリン)
Born	(1991-03-11) March 11, 1991 (age 34) Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Occupation(s)	Singer Dancer
Musical career
Genres	J-pop
Years active	2007 - present
Labels	Zetima
Qian Lin
Traditional Chinese	銭琳
Simplified Chinese	钱琳
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Qián Lín

Qian Lin (born March 11, 1991) is a talented Chinese singer. She is also known in Japan by her stage name, Linlin. She used to be a member of the famous Japanese pop group Morning Musume. Linlin was also the leader of a smaller group called Shin Minimoni. She joined Morning Musume in March 2007. Linlin and Li Chun are the only two members in Morning Musume's history who were not from Japan.

Linlin's Early Life and Career

Linlin was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. When she was in second grade, a local TV station noticed her. From then on, she became active in the entertainment world. She appeared in many TV shows and dramas. She also worked as a host in China.

Joining Hello! Project

A friend of Tsunku recommended Linlin. Tsunku is the producer of Hello! Project, which Morning Musume is part of. Linlin then joined Hello! Pro Egg. This was a special training center. There, young talents practiced their singing and dancing skills.

Becoming a Morning Musume Member

On March 15, 2007, Linlin and Junjun officially joined Morning Musume. They became part of the eighth generation of the all-girl J-pop group. They were called "foreign students." Tsunku was very impressed after seeing them perform in concerts. He believed Linlin and Junjun would help Morning Musume grow in Asia.

Just three days later, on March 18, 2007, Linlin made her Japanese TV debut. This was on a show called Hello! Morning. In the same week, she moved to Tokyo, Japan.

Leading Shin Minimoni

After performing with Morning Musume for two years, Tsunku made an announcement. He shared on his blog that Linlin would become the leader of the new Minimoni group.

Graduating from Morning Musume

In the fall of 2010, Linlin graduated from Morning Musume. She also left Hello! Project during the ~Rival Survival~ concert tour. Junjun and Eri Kamei also graduated at the same time. Because she left Morning Musume and Hello! Project, she also left the group Minimoni.

After Morning Musume

On August 12, 2011, Takamasa Sakurai shared some news on Twitter. He said that Linlin and Akari Saho would form a special music unit. Akari Saho was also a former member of Hello! Pro Egg. They performed a mini live show at a fashion event. This event took place in Harbin, China.

Linlin's Personal Life

On June 25, 2016, Qian Lin shared some personal news on Twitter. She revealed that she got married in November 2014. She had been dating her husband for three months before their marriage. She also shared that she gave birth to her child in September 2015.

Music Releases

EPs

See also

In Spanish: Qian Lin para niños