Wang Yibo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wang Yibo
王一博
Yibo in 2020
Born	(1997-08-05) 5 August 1997 (age 27) Luoyang, Henan, China
Alma mater	Hanlim Multi Art School
Occupation	Actor dancer singer rapper professional motorcycle racer
Height	182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Musical career
Genres	K-pop C-pop
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2014–present
Labels	Yuehua

Wang Yibo (Chinese: 王一博; pinyin: Wáng Yībó, born 5 August 1997) is a talented Chinese actor, dancer, singer, rapper, and professional motorcycle racer. He first became known as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Uniq in 2014.

As an actor, Wang Yibo is famous for his roles in TV shows like Gank Your Heart (2019), The Untamed (2019), and Legend of Fei (2020). He has also starred in popular movies such as Hidden Blade (2023), Born to Fly (2023), and One and Only (2023). His acting has earned him many awards and nominations, showing how skilled he is. Wang Yibo is also often listed among the top celebrities in China by Forbes.

Early Life and Education

Wang Yibo was born on August 5, 1997, in Luoyang, Henan, China. He started dancing at a young age. In 2011, when he was in secondary school, Wang took part in a national dance competition. He placed in the top sixteen in the hip-hop category. After this, he became a trainee with Yuehua Entertainment, a company that trains artists. Before he officially debuted, Wang trained in South Korea and studied at Hanlim Multi Art School.

Career Highlights

Starting Out: 2014–2017

Wang Yibo began his career in 2014 as a member of the boy band Uniq. The group released their first song, "Falling in Love." In Uniq, Wang was the main dancer and rapper.

He also started acting during this time. His first movie role was in MBA Partners. He later played Red Boy in A Chinese Odyssey Part Three. He also had a main role in the romantic comedy TV show Love Actually. From 2016 to 2021, Wang was a co-host on the popular variety show Day Day Up. In 2017, he won the Best New Idol Award at the Top Chinese Music Awards.

Breakthrough Success: 2018–2019

In 2018, Wang Yibo became a dance mentor on the reality survival show Produce 101. He became very well-known for his amazing dance skills on the show. During the show, Wang shared that he had a heart condition called myocarditis when he was a child. He had to stop dancing to get better. After he recovered, he worked incredibly hard, practicing dance for six hours every day to catch up.

In 2019, Wang starred in the esports romance TV show Gank Your Heart. He played a professional gamer who was often misunderstood. He also sang the show's theme song, "Burning Adventure." For his role, Wang won his first major acting award, the "Audience's Choice for Actor," at the 30th China TV Golden Eagle Award.

That same year, Wang starred in the fantasy drama The Untamed, which was based on a popular novel. He played the character Lan Wangji and also released a song for his character called "Won't Forget." This role made him extremely popular in China and around the world. He was then listed in Forbes China's Celebrity 100 and 30 Under 30 lists for the first time.

In December 2019, Wang released his first solo song that he helped write, called "No Sense." He wrote it about his own feelings and experiences, hoping to inspire others to overcome challenges. The song was a huge success, selling millions of copies very quickly.

Continued Popularity: 2020–2022

In May 2020, Wang Yibo became one of the four captains on the dance competition show Street Dance of China Season 3. This show further highlighted his incredible street dance skills. His team won the competition that year.

In December 2020, Wang starred as the main male lead in the martial arts drama Legend of Fei. He played Xie Yun alongside actress Zhao Liying. The show was very popular, getting over 130 million views in just eight hours after it was released. It also reached 4 billion views in one month on Tencent Video.

Wang released his fourth single, "My Rules," in December 2020. He helped write the lyrics for this song, which is about following your own path. This song also broke records, selling 10 million copies on NetEase Music in just over two hours. In 2021, Wang performed at the CCTV New Year's Gala and the Lantern Festival Gala, which are very important events in China.

In June 2021, Wang played a Chinese historical figure in the movie series Faith Makes Great. He also starred in the mystery drama Luoyang. In August 2021, he returned as a captain for Street Dance of China Season 4, and his team won again. In December 2021, he released his fifth single, "Standup." In 2022, he released his annual New Year single, "Just Like Sunshine."

Film Debut: 2023–Present

Wang Yibo's first main role in a movie was in Hidden Blade, a spy thriller released in January 2023. He starred alongside famous actor Tony Leung. The movie was very successful in China and was also shown in other countries.

In April 2023, the movie Born To Fly was released. It tells the story of special pilots in the Chinese air force who test new fighter jets. In July, the comedy film One and Only came out, where Wang played a young break-dancer. This movie also did well at the box office. His short film All Tomorrow's Parties was even chosen for the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.

In 2024, Wang Yibo continued to star in new projects. The TV series War of Faith premiered in March. In May, the movie Formed Police Unit was released, where he played a Chinese United Nations Police officer. Wang also had the honor of being a torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Olympic flame in France. He also appeared in documentary series like Defenders of the Hidden and Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo, where he explored different environments with experts.

Other Activities

Brand Endorsements and Ambassadorships

Wang Yibo is a very popular and influential brand ambassador in China. He works with over 30 different brands, from Chinese companies to international ones like Lacoste and Chanel. He is the youngest Brand Ambassador for the luxury car brand Audi and the youngest male House Ambassador for the French fashion house Chanel. He is also the first Male Global Brand Ambassador for Jimmy Choo and the Global Brand Ambassador for Loewe.

In 2020, Wang became an official partner of Nike in Mainland China. However, in March 2021, he ended his contract with Nike after the company made comments about cotton production in a certain region. The next month, he became the Global Chief Brand Ambassador for Anta, which is the official sports apparel partner for the 2022 Winter Olympics and 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Because of his interest in extreme sports like skateboarding and motorcycle racing, and his influence on young people, the Chinese government chose Wang as the Chinese Skateboarding Promotion Ambassador. He is also an ambassador for Chinese winter sports and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Since 2021, he has been the China's Top Dancer Promotion Ambassador, recognized for his dancing skills. In 2024, he was also named the promotional ambassador for the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai.

Wang has appeared on the covers of many international magazines, including Elle, GQ, and Vogue.

Charity Work

Wang Yibo uses his fame to help raise awareness for many good causes. He supports firefighting public welfare, campaigns for children without families, traffic safety, and environmental protection. In 2019, he was honored as a Role Model Reading Charity Artist for encouraging young people to read.

Wang has also been very active in helping with the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2020, he and over 200 other celebrities donated a large amount of money to help the city of Wuhan, which was greatly affected. He also made another donation with his co-hosts from Day Day Up, providing masks and other important supplies. Wang sang several songs to honor frontline workers and spread hope during the pandemic.

Personal Life

Since 2019, Wang Yibo has been a professional road motorcycle racer and a member of the Yamaha China Racing Team. In August 2019, he competed in the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) in Zhuhai International Circuit. He won second place in the mixed competition and first place in the rookie division.

In the same month, Wang received many unwanted phone calls from people who had bought his personal phone number online. He asked these callers to respect his privacy and stop calling him. He shared on his social media that the calls were affecting his privacy and that he would have to change his number, even though it was difficult.

In October 2024, Wang Yibo competed in his first official GT3 race as an artist. He partnered with a professional driver and won second place in one round and the championship in another round at the Zhuhai International Circuit.

Discography

Extended plays

• Bystander (2023)

Filmography

Film

Short Film

Television Series

Television Show

Awards and Nominations

Listings and Rankings

See also

In Spanish: Wang Yibo para niños