Aaron Yan
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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Short description|Taiwanese actor and singer}}
{{hatnote|This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wu. In the stage name, the surname is Yan.}}
{{infobox person
| name = Aaron Yan
| image = 20210124 炎亞綸 摩登原始人高雄簽唱會.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Yan in January 2021
| birth_name = Wu Keng-lin
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1985|11|20}}
| birth_place = Taipei, Taiwan
| alma_mater = Chinese Culture University
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Actor
- Singer
- Television host
- Businessman
}}
| years_active = 2005–present
| module2 = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes
| t = 炎亞綸
| s = 炎亚纶
|poj=Iām A-lûn
| p = Yán Yǎlún
}}
| module = {{infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| genre = Pop
| instrument = {{flatlist|
- Vocals
- Piano
- Guitar
- Flute
- Violin
}}
| label = Sony Music Taiwan
| past_member_of = Fahrenheit
}}
}}
Aaron Yan ({{Lang-zh|s=炎亚纶|t=炎亞綸|poj=Iām A-lûn|first=t}}, born Wu Keng-lin on 20 November 1985) is a Taiwanese actor, singer, television host and businessman. He was also one of the members of Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit.
Life and career
= 1985–2005: Early life and career beginnings =
Yan was born as Wu Keng-lin in Taipei, Taiwan on 20 November 1985. When he was very young, he and his family moved to Connecticut, United States, where he lived for five years, and then moved back to Taiwan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/2016/03/03/the-deets-on-refresh-man-star-aaron-yan/|title=The Deets on 'Refresh Man' Star Aaron Yan|last=kingkongna|date=3 March 2016|website=Soompi|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227233115/https://www.soompi.com/2016/03/03/the-deets-on-refresh-man-star-aaron-yan/|url-status=live}} In 2004, Yan posted some of his pictures on a public blog and was scouted by Taiwanese management company, Comic Productions.{{Cite web|url=http://www.setn.com/E/News.aspx?NewsID=49148|title=炎亞綸29歲生日快樂！十年磨一劍 足以力抗韓流台灣男星|last=三立新聞網|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227231817/http://www.setn.com/E/News.aspx?NewsID=49148|url-status=live}} In August 2004, he made his acting debut in Taiwanese drama, I Love My Wife.{{Cite news|url=http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/section/article/headline/20101021/32902352/|title=炎亞綸 加入飛輪海暴紅 同志謎情阻星路|work=Apple Daily|date=21 October 2010|access-date=27 February 2017|language=zh-TW|archive-date=28 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228010706/http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/section/article/headline/20101021/32902352/|url-status=live}} In 2005, after signing with Comic Productions and HIM International Music, Yan starred in Taiwanese dramas, It Started with a Kiss and KO One.{{Cite news|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/h/2006-03-28/09501029521.html|title=偶像剧收视冠军《终极一班》登陆华娱卫视(图)|date=28 March 2006|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040834/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/h/2006-03-28/09501029521.html|url-status=live}}
= 2005–2011: Fahrenheit =
{{Main|Fahrenheit (Taiwanese band)}}
In December 2005, he formed a boy band named Fahrenheit with three other Taiwanese artists: Wu Chun, Jiro Wang, and Calvin Chen.{{Cite news|url=http://hottopic.chinatimes.com/20160505003982-260806|title=還記得當年承包偶像劇的飛輪海嗎？如今的他們...|last=於慶璇|work=中時電子報 話題|access-date=27 February 2017|language=zh-TW|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227233446/http://hottopic.chinatimes.com/20160505003982-260806|url-status=live}} In September 2006, Fahrenheit released their eponymous debut studio album, Fahrenheit, and they won a Hito Music Award for Best Boy Band.
In 2007, Yan reprised his roles in the sequels The X-Family and They Kiss Again.{{Cite news|url=http://star.ettoday.net/news/760158|title=炎亞綸批電視台《惡吻》導演瞿友寧挺：真偶像該有的態度|work=ET Today|access-date=27 February 2017|language=zh-TW|archive-date=28 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228000221/http://star.ettoday.net/news/760158|url-status=live}} In November 2008, Yan played his first leading role in Taiwanese suspense drama, Mysterious Incredible Terminator.{{Cite news|url=http://ent.hunantv.com/t/20100825/742029.html#p=1|title=《霹雳MIT》青春无敌 校园风侦探剧粉丝大爱|date=25 August 2010|publisher=Hunan TV|language=zh|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=29 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629122949/http://ent.hunantv.com/t/20100825/742029.html#p=1|url-status=live}} He also starred in Love Buffet and Gloomy Salad Days.{{Cite web|url=http://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/403034|title=炎亞綸揹喻虹淵趴趴走 虛脫硬撐|last=自由娛樂|website=Liberty Times Net|date=13 June 2010|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227231732/http://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/403034|url-status=live}}
= 2011–present: Solo career =
In March 2011, Yan released his debut extended play, The Next Me.{{Cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20110330/000449.htm|title=炎亚纶《下一个炎亚纶》：一个人的"飞轮海"|date=20 March 2011|website=Tencent|language=zh|access-date=25 September 2018|archive-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925065412/http://ent.qq.com/a/20110330/000449.htm|url-status=live}}
The album spent 5 weeks at the number 1 spot on the G-Music chart.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hinews.cn/news/system/2011/05/12/012505216.shtml|title=《下一个炎亚纶》发行近两月仍销量称冠 "炎荒"之势逼近重庆|date=12 May 2011|work=Hinews|language=zh|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925065440/http://www.hinews.cn/news/system/2011/05/12/012505216.shtml|url-status=dead}}
In May 2012, Yan starred in Taiwanese musical drama, Alice in Wonder City.{{Cite news|url=http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/section/article/headline/20120531/34266576/|title=炎亞綸 哭《給愛麗絲》琴技白練 裝Man不給力收視暗黑|work=Apple Daily|access-date=27 February 2017|language=zh-TW|archive-date=28 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228080633/http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/section/article/headline/20120531/34266576/|url-status=live}} In October 2012, he released his debut studio album, The Moment.{{Cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20121030/000373.htm|title=炎亚纶《纪念日》：用气质消灭你|date=30 October 2012|website=Tencent|language=zh|access-date=25 September 2018|archive-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925104212/http://ent.qq.com/a/20121030/000373.htm|url-status=live}}
In June 2013, Yan starred in Taiwanese romantic comedy drama, Just You.{{Cite news|url=http://star.ettoday.net/news/292549|title=炎亞綸《就是要你愛上我》滾床郭雪芙 強壓雙手就範|work=ET Today|access-date=27 February 2017|language=zh-TW|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227235648/http://star.ettoday.net/news/292549|url-status=live}} The drama topped ratings in its timeslot during its run.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/13/0730/07/9512AM9000031GVS.html|title=《就是要你爱上我》收视夺冠 主创拿"金鱼"庆功|work=Netease|date=30 July 2013|language=zh|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040630/http://ent.163.com/13/0730/07/9512AM9000031GVS.html|url-status=live}}
In February 2014, Yan starred in Taiwanese metropolitan romance drama, Fall in Love with Me.{{Cite web|url=http://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/1522878|title=《愛上兩個我》合體 炎亞綸李毓芬被抓包同進出|last=自由娛樂|website=Liberty Times Net|date=27 November 2015|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227232027/http://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/1522878|url-status=live}} Yan won the Asia Star Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2015/09/11/seoul-drama-awards-2015-winners-list|title=September 11, 2015|work=SBS PopAsia|date=11 September 2015|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=15 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115083211/http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2015/09/11/seoul-drama-awards-2015-winners-list|url-status=live}} In May 2014, he released his second extended play, Drama.{{Cite web|url=http://yue.ifeng.com/news/detail_2014_05/14/36311696_0.shtml#_from_ralated|title=炎亚纶跨国际合作连发两专辑 首穿女装凸显霸气|date=14 May 2014|website=ifeng|language=zh|access-date=25 September 2018|archive-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925070929/http://yue.ifeng.com/news/detail_2014_05/14/36311696_0.shtml#_from_ralated|url-status=live}} In June 2014, he released his third extended play, Cut.{{cite web|url=http://jiangsu.sina.com.cn/news/fashion/2014-11-24/detail-iavxeafr5103905.shtml|title=炎亚纶南京签售 想骑车漫游金陵|date=24 November 2014|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=25 September 2018|archive-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925104212/http://jiangsu.sina.com.cn/news/fashion/2014-11-24/detail-iavxeafr5103905.shtml|url-status=live}}
In March 2015, Yan debuted in Japan with the single titled, "Moisturizing". The album debuted within the top ten spots on the Oricon Singles Chart.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2015-03-26/doc-iavxeafs2464678.shtml|title=炎亚纶进军日本 首张日单空降公信榜前十|date=26 March 2015|language=zh|publisher=Sina Corp|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044051/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2015-03-26/doc-iavxeafs2464678.shtml|url-status=live}} In September 2015, he released his second Japanese single, "Gelato".
In March 2016, Yan starred in Taiwanese workplace romance drama, Refresh Man. The drama was a massive hit both domestically as well as across Asia, boosting Yan's popularity to a new high.{{cite web|url=http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20160316000680-260112|title=炎亞綸陷收視噩夢驚醒 《後菜鳥》報捷 揚言破2.5公開卸妝|date=31 March 2016|work=China Times|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=13 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413090817/https://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20160316000680-260112|url-status=live}} In June 2016, Yan released his third Japanese single "Monochrome Dandy". The single peaked at number 8 on the Oricon Singles Chart.{{cite web|url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20160623/n455879611.shtml|title=炎亚纶日文单曲成绩傲人 抱病赴日与歌迷相见欢|date=23 June 2016|work=Sohu|language=zh|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201035914/http://music.yule.sohu.com/20160623/n455879611.shtml|url-status=live}}
In 2017, Yan was cast in the Chinese romance drama, Memories of Love.{{Cite news|url=http://ent.163.com/16/0708/14/BRF7N4FQ00031H2L.html|title=《一路繁花相送》开机 钟汉良江疏影炎亚纶主演|date=8 July 2016|work=Netease|language=zh|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201035735/http://ent.163.com/16/0708/14/BRF7N4FQ00031H2L.html|url-status=live}}
In 2018, Yan released his forth extended play Where I Belong.{{Cite news|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2018-03-23/doc-ifysnevm0951054.shtml|title=炎亚纶《最想去的地方》MV上线 找回爱音乐的初心|date=23 March 2018|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=25 September 2018|archive-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925065510/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2018-03-23/doc-ifysnevm0951054.shtml|url-status=live}}
The same year Yan released his fifth extended play Dear Monster which includes the single "Sleeping Titan".{{Cite news|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2018-09-25/doc-ihkmwytp0166484.shtml|title=炎亚纶《亲爱的怪物》跳脱制式人生 找回寻梦初心|date=25 September 2018|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=19 June 2019|archive-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925104348/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2018-09-25/doc-ihkmwytp0166484.shtml|url-status=live}}
In 2019, Yan starred as the male lead in period suspense drama Please Give Me a Pair of Wings.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/18/0518/12/DI3CVACG00038793.html|title=《请赐我一双翅膀》曝海报 鞠婧祎炎亚纶上演法情博弈|date=18 May 2018|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=25 September 2018|archive-date=21 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621071749/http://ent.163.com/18/0518/12/DI3CVACG00038793.html|url-status=live}} The same year, he co-starred in the romance comedy drama Kiss Love, and Taste.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/17/0213/09/CD54FS20000380F1.html|title=炎亚纶加盟《亲·爱的味道》 化身暖男治愈陆毅|date=13 February 2017|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=25 September 2018|archive-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925065115/http://ent.163.com/17/0213/09/CD54FS20000380F1.html|url-status=live}}
On 7 May 2020, Yan launched his Taiwan mazesoba brand, Yan's Collection.{{Cite web|title=炎選絕品，伴你乾拌麵 {{!}} 精選書展|url=http://www.eslite.com/nexhibition.aspx?id=1022291|website=誠品網路書店|language=zh-tw|access-date=2020-05-22|archive-date=25 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200525113027/http://www.eslite.com/nexhibition.aspx?id=1022291|url-status=live}}
On 25 Dec 2020, Yan released sixth extended play "Metropolis" which comprises self-composed songs.
On 30 May 2024, Yan had recorded the videos of him having sex with a minor with the intention of sharing them. The Shilin District Court handed down a seven-month prison sentence, which was suspended for three years and can be commuted to a fine, the ruling said.{{Cite news|title=#METOO/Aaron Yan gets suspended sentence for filming, sharing sex videos of minor|url=https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202405300011|publisher=Focus Taiwan|language=en|date=31 May 2024|access-date=31 May 2024}}
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !English title !Chinese title !Role !Notes |
| 2016
|The New Year's Eve of Old Lee |過年好 |Peter |
| 2019
|Liao Zhai |聊齋系列之鞏仙 |Kong Rong |
| 2023
|關於我和鬼變成家人的那件事 |Chen Chia-hao | |
= Television series=
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !English title !Chinese title !Role !Notes |
| 2004
|I Love My Wife |安室愛美惠 |Zheng Wangui | |
| rowspan="2" |2005
|惡作劇之吻 |A Bu | |
| KO One
|終極一班 |Ding Xiaoyu | |
| rowspan="2" |2007
|終極一家 |Ding Xiaoyu, Jiu Wu |
| They Kiss Again
|惡作劇2吻 |A Bu | |
| 2008
|Mysterious Incredible Terminator |霹靂MIT |Zhan Shide | |
| 2009
|終極三國 |Ding Xiaoyu, Jiu Wu |Cameo |
| rowspan="2" |2010
|愛似百匯 |Xin Yicheng |
| Gloomy Salad Days
|死神少女 |Shen Qi, Gao Chao |
| 2011
|陽光天使 |Aaron |
| 2012
|Alice in Wonder City |給愛麗絲的奇蹟 |He Tingyu | |
| 2013
|就是要你愛上我 |Qi Yi, Xiao Yi | |
| rowspan="4" |2014
|愛情来的時候 |Chen Datian |
| Fall in Love with Me
| 愛上兩個我 |Lu Tianxing, Xiao Lu | |
| Seven Friends
|七個朋友 |Aaron | Cameo |
| Dear Mom
|我的寶貝四千金 |Shika |Cameo |
| rowspan="1" |2016
|後菜鳥的燦爛時代 |Ji Wenkai | |
| rowspan=1|2018
|Memories of Love |一路繁花相送 |Lin Leqing | |
| rowspan=2|2019
|Please Give Me a Pair of Wings |請賜我一雙翅膀 | Long Tianyu | |
| Kiss, Love and Taste
|親·愛的味道 |Lin Xuan | |
| 2020
|Road ~ Taiwan Express |路 ~ Taiwan Express |Eric Liu | |
| 2021
|The Amazing Grace of Σ |我願意 |Fei Muqi | |
= Hosting =
=Music video appearances=
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !Artist !Song Title |
| 2015
|"To the Broken Heart" |
| 2017
|"Give It All to You" |
Discography
= Studio albums =
= Extended plays =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !English title !Chinese title !Label |
| 2011
|{{lang-zh|t=下一個炎亞綸|labels=no}} | rowspan="3" |HIM |
| rowspan="2" |2018
|{{ill|Where I Belong (Aaron Yan album)|lt=Where I Belong|zh|最想去的地方}} |{{lang-zh|t=最想去的地方|labels=no}} |
| Dear Monster
|{{lang-zh|t=親愛的怪物|labels=no}} |
| 2020
|Metropolis |{{lang-zh|t=摩登原始人|labels=no}} | rowspan="3" |Sony Music Taiwan |
=Singles=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !English title !Chinese title !Notes | |||
| 2007 | "Willing to Not Love You" | 願意不愛你 | The X-Family OST |
| 2014 | "Taipei Dreamin'" | 台北沉睡了 | |
| rowspan=3|2015 | "Moisturizing" | {{NA}} | |
| "Gelato" | {{NA}} | ||
| "As Long as You are Happy" | 你幸福就好 | I Am Sorry, I Love You OST | |
| rowspan=3|2016 | "Monochrome Dandy" | {{NA}} | |
| "Monologue" | 独活 | The Legend of Qin OST | |
| "Wooden Puppet" | 木頭人 | Love or Spend OST | |
| 2018 | "Everlasting Moment" | 最久的瞬間 | Memories of Love OST |
| rowspan=2|2019 | "I Want To Fly" | 我要飞翔 | Please Give Me a Pair of Wings OST |
| "Little Love Song" | 小情歌儿 | Kiss, Love and Taste OST |
Awards
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !Award !Category !Nominated work !Ref. |
| 2008
|Singapore Hit Awards |Most Popular Duet |"TiAmo" (feat. Liu Liyang) |
| rowspan=4|2011
|4th Top Chinese Music Awards Newcomer Ceremony |Most Popular New Artist | |
| 4th Mengniu Music Billboard Awards
|Most Popular Male Singer | |
| rowspan=2|9+2 Music Pioneer Awards
|Newcomer Award | |
| Top 10 Songs
|"Only See You" |
| rowspan="7" |2012
| rowspan="2"| Hito Music Awards |Most Popular New Artist | |rowspan=2|{{cn|date=June 2021}} |
| Best New Artist
| |
| 2nd Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards
|Best New Artist (Gold) |
| rowspan=2|[Sprite] China Original Music Charts
|Most Popular Idol (Taiwan) | |
| Media Recommendation Award (Taiwan)
| |
| rowspan="2" |3rd MY Astro Music Awards
|Best New Artist (Overseas) | |
| Best Song of the Year
|"The Next Me" |
| rowspan="7" |2013
|12th MusicRadio China Top Chart Awards |Most Popular New Artist (Hong Kong/Taiwan) |
| Hito Music Awards
|Most Promising Male Singer | |
| rowspan="3" |2nd Sanlih Drama Awards
|Viewers Choice Drama Award |rowspan=3|Just You |
| Best Onscreen Couple (with Puff Kuo) |
| Weibo Popularity Award |
| rowspan="2" |3rd Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards
|Hit FM's Most Recommended Singer | |
| Top 20 Songs of the Year
|"The Moment" |{{cn|date=June 2021}} |
| rowspan="6" |2014
| rowspan="3" |Singapore Hit Awards |Most Popular Male Singer | |
| All-Round Artist
| |
| Favorite Album Cover (popular vote)
|Cut |
| rowspan="3" |4th Sanlih Drama Awards
|Viewers Choice Drama Award |rowspan=3|Fall in Love with Me |rowspan=3|{{cn|date=June 2021}} |
| Best Actor |
| Weibo Popularity Award |
| rowspan="4" |2015
|Most Popular Male Singer (Hong Kong/Taiwan) |Girlfriend |
| rowspan="2" |Hito Music Awards
|Most Promising Male Singer | |
| HITO Star Award
| |
| 10th Seoul International Drama Awards
|Asia Star Award | |
| rowspan=3|2018
|rowspan=3|9+2 Music Pioneer Awards |Most Popular Male Singer | |
| Most Popular Singer (online vote)
| |
| Gold Song Award
| |
References
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External links
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- {{Instagram|aayan1120}}
- {{facebook|aaronyanmusic}}
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