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 28) Luoyang, Henan, China
Alma mater	Hanlim Multi Art School
Occupation	Actor dancer singer rapper motorcycle racer racing driver
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 on August 5, 1997) is a talented Chinese actor, dancer, and singer. He is also a professional motorcycle racer and racing driver. He first became known as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boyband Uniq in 2014.

As an actor, Wang Yibo is famous for his roles in many TV shows. These include Love Actually (2017), Gank Your Heart (2019), The Untamed (2019), Legend of Fei (2020), Luoyang (2021), Being a Hero (2022), and War of Faith (2024). In 2023, he starred in his first main movie roles in Hidden Blade, Born to Fly, and One and Only. His acting has earned him many awards and nominations.

Wang Yibo has often been listed among the top celebrities in China by Forbes China Celebrity 100. In 2021, he was ranked 2nd on this list.

Early Life and Training

Wang Yibo was born in Luoyang, Henan, China, on August 5, 1997. He started dancing when he was very young. In 2011, during his second year of middle school, he joined a national dance competition. He placed in the top sixteen for hip-hop. After this, he became a trainee with Yuehua Entertainment, a company that trains artists. Before he officially started his career, Wang Yibo trained in South Korea and studied at Hanlim Multi Art School.

Career Highlights

Starting Out: Music and Acting (2014–2017)

Wang Yibo began his career in 2014 as part of the boy band Uniq. Their first song was "Falling in Love." In the group, he was the main dancer and rapper. He started acting in the movie MBA Partners. He also played Red Boy in A Chinese Odyssey Part Three. Later, he had a main role in the TV drama Love Actually. From 2016 to 2021, Wang Yibo was also a co-host on the popular TV show Day Day Up.

In 2017, Wang Yibo got his first main acting role in the drama Private Shushan Gakuen. He won the Best New Idol Award at the Top Chinese Music Awards in April. He also sang theme songs for movies and festivals.

Solo Success and Big Breakthrough (2018–2019)

In 2018, Wang Yibo performed a solo dance at the Hunan Spring Festival. He also became a dance mentor on the reality show Produce 101. People noticed his amazing dance skills on the show. He shared that he had a health challenge as a child that made him stop dancing for a while. After he recovered, he worked very hard, practicing dance for six hours every day.

Wang Yibo also tried voice acting in 2018 for the animated movie Crystal Sky of Yesterday. He sang the movie's theme song too. In 2019, he released his first solo songs, "Fire" and "Lucky."

He starred in the esports drama Gank Your Heart, playing a professional gamer. He won his first big acting award for this role. He also appeared in One More Try, a skateboard reality show.

His role as Lan Wangji in the fantasy drama The Untamed made him very popular in China and around the world. He even released a song for his character called "Won't Forget." Because of this success, he appeared on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list for the first time.

In December 2019, Wang Yibo released his song "No Sense." He wrote this song himself while busy filming. It quickly sold millions of copies, showing how popular he had become.

Growing Popularity (2020–2022)

In May 2020, Wang Yibo became a captain on the dance competition show Street Dance of China Season 3. His team won the competition, which further showed his street dance talent. He also starred in the science fiction drama My Strange Friend.

In December 2020, he played the main character Xie Yun in the popular drama Legend of Fei. This show was a huge hit, getting billions of views and becoming number one in many countries. He also sang the theme song "First Rays" for the series.

Wang Yibo released another hit song, "My Rules," in December 2020. This song also broke records for fast sales. He performed it at the New Year's Eve Concert. In 2021, he appeared on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala for the first time, celebrating the Year of the Ox. He also returned as a captain for Street Dance of China Season 4, and his team won again.

He starred in the mystery drama Luoyang in December 2021. In 2022, he played a police officer in the crime drama Being a Hero and was a captain on Street Dance of China Season 5. He also performed at the CCTV Mid Autumn Festival Gala and released the song "Like the Sunshine."

Film Debut and Recent Projects (2023–Present)

Wang Yibo starred in his first main movie role in Hidden Blade, a spy thriller released in January 2023. He acted alongside famous actor Tony Leung. The movie was very successful. He was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor award for his role.

In April 2023, his action drama film Born To Fly was released. He played a test pilot in the Chinese air force. The movie showed real fighter jets like the J-10C and J-20.

In July 2023, he starred in One and Only, a sports comedy about a break-dancer. This movie also did well at the box office. He received nominations for Best Actor for this role. His short film All Tomorrow's Parties was also recognized at the Berlin International Film Festival.

In December 2023, Wang Yibo released his first EP (a short album) called Bystander. He performed new songs at New Year's Eve concerts. In March 2024, the TV series War of Faith premiered, where he played a young patriotic man. In May 2024, his movie Formed Police Unit, about peacekeeping police, was released.

Wang Yibo was an ambassador for the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai in May 2024. In July 2024, he was 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 in 2024. He released a new song "I AM NOT HERE" in December 2024 and performed at New Year's Eve concerts. In January 2025, he appeared on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala for the second time.

Other Activities

Brand Partnerships and Ambassadors

Wang Yibo is a very popular choice for brands in China. He works with over 30 different brands, from Chinese companies to international ones like Lacoste, Evisu, and Shu Uemura. He is also a spokesperson for brands like Jeanswest and Tempo. Since 2020, he has been the youngest Brand Ambassador for the luxury car brand Audi. He is also the youngest male House Ambassador for the French fashion brand Chanel and the first Male Global Brand Ambassador for Jimmy Choo. He is also the Global Brand Ambassador for Loewe.

In 2020, Wang Yibo became an official partner of Nike in Mainland China. However, in March 2021, he ended his contract with Nike. In April 2021, he became the Global Chief Brand Ambassador for the sportswear brand Anta, which was the official partner for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Because of his love for extreme sports like skateboarding and motorcycle racing, and his influence on young people, the Chinese government made him 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 China's Top Dancer Promotion Ambassador. In 2024, he was also appointed as a promotional ambassador for the 2024 Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai.

Wang Yibo has been on the covers of many famous magazines, including Vogue, Elle, GQ, and Harper's Bazaar.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Wang Yibo uses his fame to help with many good causes. He has supported firefighting public welfare, campaigns for children to have families, and traffic safety. He also helps with environmental causes, like the "Earth Aid, Green Life on the Table" campaign. In 2019, he was honored as a Role Model Reading Charity Artist for encouraging young people to read.

Wang Yibo was very active in helping during the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2020, he and other celebrities donated a lot of money to help the city of Wuhan. He also donated masks and other important supplies with the hosts of Day Day Up. He sang original songs to honor frontline workers and spread hope during those difficult times.

Racing Career

In 2019, Wang Yibo officially joined the Yamaha China Racing Team as a driver, starting his motorcycle racing career. He participated in his first professional race in May 2019. In August 2019, he competed in the ZIC Motorbike Race and won second place overall and first place in the rookie (newcomer) division.

In October 2024, Wang Yibo raced in the GT3 category of the 2024 GTSC series. He teamed up with professional driver Fang Junyu and they won second place in one race and the championship in another. In March 2025, he participated in a warm-up race for the 2025 China GT Championship and won runner-up. In April 2025, he competed in Round 1 of the 2025 China GT Championship and won the GT3 AM category championship in the first race.

Personal Life

In August 2019, Wang Yibo received many unwanted phone calls because his personal phone number was bought online. He asked the callers to respect his privacy and stop calling. He shared on his social media that he would change his number because the calls were affecting his private life. His management company said they would take action if needed.

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In Spanish: Wang Yibo para niños