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Zhou Zhennan

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhou.
Zhou Zhennan
周震南
Born (2000-06-21) 21 June 2000 (age 24)
Chongqing, China
Other namesVin Zhou, Nannan, VvvVvV, zzn
EducationChengdu Meishi International School
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • dancer
  • host
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, keyboard, electric guitar
Years active2017–present
Labels
  • Wajijiwa Entertainment
Formerly of
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese周震南
Simplified Chinese周震南
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhōu Zhènnán

Zhou Zhennan (Chinese: 周震南; born 21 June 2000) is a Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer. He finished first in Tencent's Produce Camp 2019 and debuted with R1SE.[1]

Early life

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Born on June 21, 2000, Zhou attended Chengdu Meishi International School.

Career

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Pre-debut

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Zhou trained under JYP Entertainment as a trainee from August 2014 to 2017, before coming back to China for his debut.

2017–2018: Career beginnings

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Zhou was a contestant in The Coming One and was placed fourth overall.[2] Zhou released his debut EP V on 14 December 2018. It was announced that Zhou would join the cast of Let Go of My Baby alongside rapper Jackson Wang and other fellow artistes. Zhou, together with South Korean singer Samuel collaborated and participated in Tencent's The Collaboration Season 2. The duo eventually placed first and won the competition. Zhou won the Best Music Newcomer award in "Tencent Supernova Night Awards" on 30 January 2018.[3]

2019–present: V's Prelude and Produce Camp 2019

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Main article: Produce Camp 2019

Zhou released his second EP, V's Prelude on 26 February 2019, consisting of three tracks. It was announced that Zhou, together with a few other trainees, will be representing WAJIJIWA Entertainment on Chinese reality boy band survival show Produce Camp 2019. His performances were well received from fans and has consistently placed first by votes on the show. He debuted with R1SE with the center position on the final episode after finishing in first place.[4]

In 2020, He ranked 46th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.[5]

Discography

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See also: R1SE § Discography

Studio albums

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Title Details
You Jump, I Jump
Track listing
  1. "Há?"
  2. "You Jump, I Jump"
  3. "If I Die, Tomorrow"
  4. "葛拉蒂"
  5. "不是所有猫都像你一样温顺"
  6. "终有一散的人们"
F.F.F
  • Released: 1 September 2023
  • Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "F.F.F"
  2. "Die Now, or Love Forever"
  3. "Revelation"
  4. "Save"
  5. "Red"
  6. "Fake Love"
  7. "风吹过海，山丘，整个宇宙"

Extended plays

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Title Details
V
  • Released: 14 December 2017
  • Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Hate Me"
  2. "Do What I Want"
  3. "Jail"
  4. "On The Top"
V's Prelude
(Little Star—V的序曲)
  • Released: 26 February 2019
  • Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Forest" (森林)
  2. "Little Star" (小星星)
  3. "I Will Show You"
Love&Desire
  • Released: 7 April 2020
  • Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Love" (爱)
  2. "Desire"

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CHN
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"Forest" (森林) 2019 76 V's Prelude
"You Jump, I Jump" 2022 * You Jump, I Jump
"Die Now, or Love Forever" 2023 F.F.F
"F.F.F"
"Revelation"
"Save"
"*" denotes a chart did not exist at that time.

Promotional singles

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Title Year Notes
"Halo, It's Me" (整整两年了)
(with Victor Ma) 		2017 Single for The Coming One (season 1)
"得吧"
(with Yao Chen & Zhang Yanqi) 		2020
"C"
(with Meng Meiqi) 		Single for Produce Camp 2020
"出去玩"
(with Wajijiwa artists) 		2022 Label promotional single
"动物凶猛"
(with AnsrJ) 		2023 Single for The Rap of China 2023
"看见"
(with Wajijiwa artists) 		2024 Label promotional single

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Notes
"Law of Attraction" (吸引力法则)
(with Zhao Tianyu) 		2018 Mr. Right OST

Filmography

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Television shows

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Year Title Network Notes
2017 The Coming One Tencent Contestant
2018 Let Go of My Baby Cast member
The Collaboration Season 2 Contestant
2019 Produce Camp 2019 Contestant
2020 The Coming One Season 4 Mentor
2021 Produce Camp 2021 Mentor
New Generation Hip-hop Project IQiyi Mentor

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2018 Tencent Supernova Night Awards Best Music Newcomer — Won

References

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  1. ^ "创造营男团R.1.S.E11人出道 周震南断层优势获C位". Sina (in Chinese). June 9, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  2. ^ ""签证cp"被拆！《明日之子》周震南遗憾止步三强" (in Chinese). ent.feng. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  3. ^ "腾讯NOW 直播"超新星之夜"" (in Chinese). 1 February 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  4. ^ "冠軍足足贏了第二名2300萬票！ 《創造營2019》最終11人名單出爐". Yahoo (in Chinese). June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  5. ^ "福布斯中国发布2020名人榜，00后少年易烊千玺荣登榜首". Forbes China (in Chinese). August 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "Billboard China Top 100". Billboard China (in Chinese). Retrieved June 9, 2019.
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