Yoga Lin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yoga Lin
林宥嘉
Yoga Lin
Born	(1987-07-01) July 1, 1987 (age 37) Chaojhou, Pingtung, Taiwan
Alma mater	National Dong Hwa University
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2007–present
Spouse(s)	Kiki Ting ​ (m. 2017)​
Children	Kubbe (son) Pippi (daughter)
Musical career
Also known as	James Lin Lin Youjia
Genres	Mandopop, soft rock, jazz, swing, rock & roll, R&B
Instruments	Vocals, piano, guitar
Labels	HIM International Music (2007–present)
Associated acts	Million Star Gang
Chinese name
Chinese	林宥嘉
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Lín Yòujiā Southern Min Hokkien POJ Lîm Iū-ka

Yoga Lin Youjia (Chinese: 林宥嘉; pinyin: Lín Yòujiā; born July 1, 1987) is a famous Taiwanese singer. He became well-known after winning the first season of One Million Star, Season 1. This was a popular TV singing competition in Taiwan. He won while he was studying at National Dong Hwa University.

During the competition, Yoga Lin showed amazing talent. He even set a record by getting perfect scores five times in a row. No one else has beaten this record since. After winning, he signed with HIM International Music. He joined three other contestants: Judy Chou, Peter Pan, and Stanly Hsu. They were called the "Four Princes of Superstar Avenue."

Before his first album, Mystery Guest, came out in 2009, Yoga Lin released other music. He had two compilation albums and a TV show soundtrack. In 2008, he made history again. He was the youngest singer to have a solo concert tour in Taiwan before his first album was even released.

Early Life and Music Journey

How Yoga Lin Started Singing

When Yoga Lin was in high school, he was the main singer in a rock band. He learned a lot from a famous Taiwanese rock singer, Roger Yang. Later, at university, he joined another rock band. He kept practicing his singing and tried out different music genres.

Yoga Lin had never been in a big singing contest before. But he decided to try out for One Million Star. This was a TV singing competition in Taiwan. He went to the audition in Kaohsiung.

Yoga Lin's Personal Life

Family and Milestones

In May 2014, Yoga Lin's relationship with singer Kiki Ting became public. They officially got married on January 7, 2017. They had a wedding party in Taipei on June 26.

Yoga Lin and Kiki Ting have two children. Their son, nicknamed Kubi, was born on August 3, 2018. On March 27, 2020, Yoga Lin announced that their daughter, Pippi, was born.

Yoga Lin's Music Career

Winning One Million Star (2007)

During the One Million Star competition, Yoga Lin really impressed the judges. He sang a song called Steel Rope Walker. The show's host, Matilda Tao, said his performance was "enchanting." She loved his unique, dreamy voice and his expressions. He always gave great performances.

Yoga Lin earned "perfect scores" (20 points or more) many times. He got nine perfect scores in total. In the final match, his last five performances earned him 111 points. This was a record for a long time. Yoga Lin was also praised for being able to sing many different kinds of music. He could add his own special style to any song.

In the grand finale of One Million Star, Season 1 on July 6, 2007, Yoga Lin sang Creep by Radiohead. He used this song to show his feelings about music. All five judges gave him a perfect score of 25. He also sang Last Order by Eason Chan perfectly. These performances helped him win the first season of One Million Star.

Joining HIM International Music (2007-Present)

After winning One Million Star, Yoga Lin signed a six-year contract with HIM International Music. He released two compilation albums and a soundtrack for the TV show Bull Fighting. He also performed live a lot and appeared in TV commercials. He promoted products like SYM MIO Scooters and Hi-Chew Candy.

In 2007, Yoga Lin performed in Hong Kong with another singer, Tank. Later that year, he went on a promotional tour in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. On December 29, 2007, he performed in his first concert with other One Million Star contestants. This concert was called "Superstar Avenue Reunion." It sold out and had over 4,000 fans. This was a record for new singers in Taiwan.

Yoga Lin continued to perform in many concerts. In 2008, he won the Best Taiwan Newcomer Award at the 5th Asia Song Festival in Korea. He also won the Annual Popularity Artist and Best Newcomer awards at the Singapore Hit Award. His album Mystery Guest won the Best Producer Award.

His first album, Mystery Guest, came out on June 3, 2008. Critics loved it, and it sold over 40,000 copies in the first week. It topped music charts in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and China. The album and Yoga Lin were nominated for six awards at the 2008 Singapore Hit Award. They won Best Producer and Newcomer awards.

To celebrate his album, he went on the Yoga's Trick Concert Tour in Taiwan. He became the youngest recording artist to tour in Taiwan. His performances were highly praised. He also held concerts in Hong Kong and Singapore, which were very popular.

Yoga Lin released his second album, Senses Around, on October 30, 2009. His third album, Perfect Life, came out on May 6, 2011. His record company announced that he would go on another concert tour starting in August 2011.

Yoga Lin's Music Albums

Studio Albums

Live Albums

Popular Singles

• "That Very Song" ("那首歌"): This was Yoga Lin's first single. It was listed as one of the top love songs in 2007 by KISS Radio and Apple Daily.
• "Shadow of Your Back" ("背影"): This song was a theme song for the Taiwan drama Bull Fighting. It tells a romantic story about secret love.
• "Legend" ("傳說"): This is a duet with Li Yang Liu. It was a sub-theme song for a Korean drama called First King Four Gods.
• "The Gaze" ("眼色"): This musical-inspired song was written by Chinese singer-songwriter Li Quan. It was the opening song for Yoga's Trick Concert Tour.
• "Fly My Way": This was the theme song for an online game that Yoga Lin promoted in China. It was also a bonus track on his third album.
• "Otomen" ("少女"): This song shows the gentle feelings of a man in love. It describes Yoga Lin's love story with his wife, who also appears in the music video.
• "Flame in the Brook" ("火焰小溪"): This song talks about the magic of nature's energy. It also helps deaf children, giving them hope for the future.

Awards and Achievements

Yoga Lin has won many awards for his music. Here are some of them:

• 2007 Winner, One Million Star Season 1 (Taiwan)
• 2008 HITO FM Newcomer (with One Million Star Season 1 finalists) (Taiwan)
• 2008 Hong Kong Metro Broadcast Co. (新城電台): Best Newcomer, Hot Idol, Hot Idol Group
• 2008 Korea Asia Song Festival Newcomer (Asia Region)
• 2008 Singapore Hit Awards: Best Producer (Mystery Guest) Award, Newcomer Award, Annual Popular Artist Award and Annual Chart Winner
• 2008 8th Global Chinese Music Awards: Most Popular Newcomer, Top 20 Songs Award (The Gaze 眼色)
• 2008 YouthBox Music Awards: Best New Act, Best Album of the Year (Mystery Guest)
• 2008 Hong Kong TVB8 Best Newcomer, Gold
• 2008 Beijing Charts Best Newcomer of the Year (Taiwan-HK Region)
• 2008 Hong Kong Metro Radio Hits King of Newcomers (Overseas)
• 2008 Singapore Radio 100.3 Top 20 Songs (1st Admirer 伯樂)
• 2008 Singapore Radio 100.3 Top 10 Male Singers (2nd)
• 2008 Singapore Y.E.S. 93.3 FM Top 10 Most Popular Male Singers (4th)
• 2008 Singapore Y.E.S. 93.3 FM Top 100 Songs (6th – 伯乐, 25th – 神秘嘉宾)
• 2008 Sina Newcomers Music Presentation: Best Newcomer (Taiwan-HK Region)
• 2009 Sprite China Pop Music: Best Newcomer (Taiwan), Most "IN" Popularity Award (Internet)
• 2009 HITO Top Singles in 2008: 10th-Admirer 伯樂, 20th:Mystery Guest, 38th:The Gaze 眼色
• 2009 Guangdong Radio 101 Top Singles in 2008: 20th-The Gaze 眼色, 31st: Cruel Moonlight 殘酷月光
• 2009 HitFM Top 10 Albums in 2008 (Taiwan)
• 2009 The Association of Music Workers in Taiwan Top 10 Singles in 2008:The Gaze 眼色