Xue Zhiqian

Xue Zhi Qian (Joker Xue)
Chinese name 薛之謙 (traditional)
Chinese name 薛之谦 (simplified)
Pinyin Xuē Zhīqiān (Mandarin)
Born (1983-07-17) 17 July 1983
 China, Shanghai
Nationality  China
Occupation Singer, album producer, television host and actor
Website Official Weibo Account
This is a Chinese name; the family name is Xue.

Xue Zhi Qian (simplified Chinese: 薛之谦; traditional Chinese: 薛之謙; pinyin: Xuē Zhīqiān, born 17 July 1983[1]), also known as Joker, is a Chinese singer, record producer, actor and television host.

Background

Joker Xue was born on 17th July 1983 in Shanghai. His mother passed away due to a heart attack when he was four years old. In 2002, he began his studies in Hotel Management at Switzerland's Glion Institute of Higher Education, but chose to drop out after two years to pursue music as a career. Xue was soon scouted by an entertainment agency and signed a contract as an actor. During this period Xue composed songs in his leisure time.


Xue joined the audition of the singing competition My Show (我型我秀) in 2004, which was a big TV program in China at the time. Despite passing the audition, he did not participate in the competition due to various reasons. He joined the same program in 2005, where he passed the audition by singing his self-composed song (黄色枫叶). Xue emerged as one of the top 4 contestants, and signed a 7-years contract with Shanghai SUM Entertainment Ltd (上海上騰娛樂有限公司), with which he started his career as a singer.

Career

He released his debut album, Jacky Xue, in 2006 which received critical acclaim. His single, Snow (认真的雪), was an enormous success, receiving many positive feedbacks and he became one of the most popular singers at the time. Xue also published his own book called "Qian Jun Yi Fa" and "Qian Qian Jun Zi" in 2006. In 2008, He published the photo album called " The Wind of the Pacific - Xue Zhi Qian's photo album."《太平洋的风——薛之谦旅行照相本》

Facing a relatively competitive and challenging market in the entertainment industry, Xue was having a difficult time maintaining and gaining popularity despite releasing 5 albums under the former agency (SUM Entertainment). SUM Entertainment was facing a financial crisis then, and was not able to invest funds into promotional activities for Xue. As the 7-years contract with SUM Entertainment was coming to an end, Xue invested his time into establishing his own businesses, which include a steamboat restaurant (上上谦官方微博) and apparel brands UUJULY and Dangerous People (Dangerous People Taobao Page). His hard work paid off when his steamboat restaurant received well responses and has now expanded to 5 outlets in Shanghai.[2] After building up his businesses, Xue did not give up on his singing career, he used the profits earned to produce his 6th album, An Unexpected Journey (意外).


In 2015, Xue signed a contract with Ocean Butterflies International and released a 3-song concept EP, Gentleman, which was met with universal acclaim (8.4/10 on Douban, which is considered a very good achievement).[3]

Joker achieved huge success in his 2016 comeback and gained immense popularity which can be seen from his participation in over 50 popular variety programs solely in 2016 (as of August 2016), with various roles such as program judge, host (MC) and guest.[4]

Discography

TV

Variety shows

Year Title Network Role
2016 Day Day Up HBS: Hunan Television Guest
Shuí Shì Dà Gē Shén ZRTG: Zhejiang Television Guest
Yán Zhí Dàzhàn Guest
I Can See Your Voice (China) JSBC: Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation Host
Super Show (超级大首映) AHTV: Anhui Television Host
Jìng Jù Lí Guest
Mars Intelligence Agency (火星情报局) Youku: Youku Main Cast (Regular Guest)
Dàpái Jiàdào Dì Tencent Guest
Dàxuéshēng Láile Tencent Host
Banana Go HBS: Hunan Television Guest
Generation Show Shenzhen Media Group: Shenzhen Media Group Guest
Ránshāo Ba Kǎlùlǐ Guest
Kāixīn Mìshì Guest
Go Fridge ZRTG: Zhejiang Television Guest
Challenger's Alliance ZRTG: Zhejiang Television Main Cast
Duānwǔ Jīnqǔ Lāo JSBC: Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation Guest
Zuòzhàn Ba Ouxiàng Tencent Main Cast
Let's Sing Kids HBS: Hunan Television Music Teacher
Come Sing With Me HBS: Hunan Television Guest
Go Fighting! SMG: Dragon Television Guest
Fresh Sunday HBS: Hunan Television Guest
大薛配配配 Host

Drama

Year of broadcast Title Character Role
TBA 男人帮·朋友 高益 Main cast
TBA 我们的少年时代 陶西 Main cast
2015 妈妈像花儿一样 张来福 Supporting
2012 勝女的代價 薛少謙 Cameo
2009 加油! 网球王子 任若成 Supporting
2006 老娘舅 韩柳 Cameo
2005 爱你不容易 罗大壮
2004 第一百个新娘 李亮 Main cast
2003 水晶之恋 Jacky Supporting
2001 人命关天 马小能 Supporting (Ep6-9)

Movie

Year of broadcast Title Character Role
TBA 我为兄弟狂 Main cast
TBA 有完没完 Cameo
TBA A测试之爱情大冒险 Main cast
2016 音乐江湖 陈浩 Main cast
2010 一只狗的大学时光 齐俊 Main cast
2005 如果·爱 Extra (acting)

Micro Film

Year of broadcast Title Character Role
2016 黑童话：灰姑娘 Prince Male lead
2013 真幸福 Male lead
2013 最熟悉的陌生人 杨曦 Male lead

References


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