Zheng Jun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zheng Jun
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Born | 6 November 1967 |
Origin | Xi'an, Shaanxi, China |
Genres | Alternative Rock |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1994–present |
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Simplified Chinese | 郑钧 | ||||||
Traditional Chinese | 鄭鈞 | ||||||
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Zheng Jun (Chinese: 郑钧) is a well-known Chinese rock singer and songwriter. He was born on November 6, 1967, in Xi'an, China. He studied at the Hangzhou Institute of Electrical Engineering. Zheng Jun became famous in 1994 with his first album, Naked. He has continued to create music and is a respected artist in China.
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Zheng Jun's Music Journey
Zheng Jun began his music career in 1994. His first album, Naked, was a big hit right away. After that, he released more successful albums. These included Third Eye in 1997 and Bloom in 1999. His music style is often described as Alternative Rock.
Winning an MTV Award
In 2002, Zheng Jun won a special award. It was the MTV Video Music Award for International Viewer's Choice. He won it for his song "1/3 Dream." He is one of only two Chinese music artists to receive this international MTV award. The other artist was Cui Jian.
Famous Song Covers
Besides his own songs, Zheng Jun has also recorded a Chinese version of Coldplay's song "Yellow." He called his version "流星" (Liú Xīng), which means "shooting star." This song was used in the TV show Meteor Garden I in 2001. It was also featured in the movie Crazy Rich Asians in 2018.
More Albums and TV Shows
Zheng Jun has released several other albums. These include Zhengjun=zj, Our Life Is Full Of Sunshine, and Chang An Chang An. In 2007, he was a judge on a TV show called Happy Boys Voice. This show was a follow-up to the popular Super Girl.
From Music to Movies
Zheng Jun is not just a musician. He also created a manga, which is a Japanese comic book style. His manga is called Tibetan Rock Dog. This manga was later turned into a 3D animated movie.
The Movie Rock Dog
The movie, titled Rock Dog, was released in China on July 8, 2016. It was distributed by Huayi Brothers. Zheng Jun also helped produce the film. This shows his talent goes beyond just making music.
Zheng Jun's Albums
Zheng Jun has released many albums over the years. Here are some of his studio and live albums.
Studio Albums
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1994 | Naked |
1997 | Third Eye |
1999 | Bloom |
2001 | Zhengjun=zj |
2003 | Our Life Is Full Of Sunshine |
2007 | Chang An Chang An |
Live Albums
Year | Title |
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2001 | Accidental = JZ |
2005 | Industrial Society Concert Beijing |
TV Appearances
Zheng Jun has also appeared on television shows.
Variety and Reality Shows
Year | English title | Notes |
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2022 | Call Me by Fire | Season 2 |
Find Out More
- Zheng Zun Info Page (Mandarin)
See also
In Spanish: Zheng Jun para niños