Wang Junkai

Wang Junkai was born in Chongqing, China. Junkai grew up mostly under his grandparents' care due to his parents' busy work schedules. His father used to be a taxi driver and his mother used to work as a hairdresser. In late 2010, he became one of the trainees under the TF Entertainment, and became the only trainee later on.{{Cite news|url=http://www.gywb.cn/content/2015-09/14/content_3811149.htm|title=TFBOYS王俊凯幼年经历曝光 组合走红最大功臣|date=14 September 2015|work=Guiyang Weekly|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155301/http://www.gywb.cn/content/2015-09/14/content_3811149.htm|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live|language=zh}} Prior to his debut, Junkai participated in TF Family's mini album I Don't Want to Change. He has released several cover songs online, and participated in audition programs. In particular, his cover of "Onion" (originally by Aska Yang) received attention and was covered by several news outlets. He officially debuted as a member of TFBOYS on 6 August 2013, at the age of 13 alongside Roy Wang and Jackson Yee.{{Cite news|url=http://ent.163.com/13/0806/11/95JE6FNM00034OC8.html|title=TF家族最年少偶像团体TFBOYS九月正式出道|date=11 May 2016|work=NetEase|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012705/http://ent.163.com/13/0806/11/95JE6FNM00034OC8.html|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=live|language=zh}}

In 2017, he was enrolled into the Beijing Film Academy after having passed the college entrance examination; which received much media fanfare.{{cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/07/asia/china-gaokao-boyband-wang-junkai/index.html|title=Teen idol joins millions taking China's grueling gaokao exam|date=7 June 2017|publisher=CNN|access-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010105914/http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/07/asia/china-gaokao-boyband-wang-junkai/index.html|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live}} He graduated in 2021.{{cn|date=March 2025}}

In 2016, Wang released his first solo single "Ode to A Tree", which he took part in composing.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2016-08-12/doc-ifxuxnah3291319.shtml|title=王俊凯首支原创单曲《树读》独家首发|date=12 August 2016|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=18 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805014847/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2016-08-12/doc-ifxuxnah3291319.shtml|archive-date=5 August 2017|url-status=live}} In July, Wang released his second solo single, "Memory in Ferris Wheel" as part of the soundtrack of web series Finding Soul.{{cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20160719/42653862_0.shtml?_share=sina&tp=1469030400000|title=TFBOYS王俊凯《摩天轮的思念》歌词及在线试听|date=19 July 2016|work=ifeng|language=zh|access-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071303/http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20160719/42653862_0.shtml?_share=sina&tp=1469030400000|archive-date=21 January 2018|url-status=live}} The OST reached number 1 on the Billboard China V Chart for 3 consecutive weeks.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/china-v-chart/2016-08-20|title=Billboard China V Chart|date=20 August 2016|magazine=Billboard|access-date=10 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010213518/https://www.billboard.com/charts/china-v-chart/2016-08-20|archive-date=10 October 2018|url-status=live}} The same year, Wang had a supporting role in Zhang Yimou's film The Great Wall.{{cite web|url=http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2016-10/24/content_27150976.htm|title=Wang Junkai and 'TFBoys' grab global spotlight|date=14 October 2016|work=China Daily|access-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010055021/http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2016-10/24/content_27150976.htm|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live}}

He released his third single "Homeward" in January 2017, produced by Li Ronghao.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2017-01-18/doc-ifxzqnip1675098.shtml|title=王俊凯发新歌《小棉袄》 李荣浩作词作曲|date=18 January 2017|language=zh|access-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010055311/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2017-01-18/doc-ifxzqnip1675098.shtml|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live}} "Homeward" was named as one of the Top 10 Songs at the Fresh Asia Chart Festival 2017. In April, he joined the cast of variety program Give Me Five.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20170213/015056.htm|title=高能少年团正式官宣 网友：真霸屏，鲜肉明星来啦|date=13 February 2017|work=Tencent|language=zh|access-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111170747/http://ent.qq.com/a/20170213/015056.htm|archive-date=11 January 2018|url-status=live}} The same year, Wang was named as the Chinese promotional ambassador for the film Kingsman: The Golden Circle and released the theme song "Become a Gentleman".{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20170924/017942.htm?_da0.4782775435446298|title=王俊凯任《王牌特工2》推广大使 献声主题曲《冷暖》|website=Tencent|language=zh|access-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010055446/http://ent.qq.com/a/20170924/017942.htm?_da0.4782775435446298|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live}} In September, Wang released a single titled "Karry On" as part of as eighteenth birthday celebration.{{cite web|url=http://fun.youth.cn/yl24xs/201709/t20170923_10770188.htm|title=王俊凯个人新歌《焕蓝未来》首发 成年礼主题曲焕然唱响|work=Youth.cn|date=23 September 2017|language=zh|access-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071438/http://fun.youth.cn/yl24xs/201709/t20170923_10770188.htm|archive-date=21 January 2018|url-status=live}} He then starred in the Chinese film adaptation of popular Japanese novel Miracles of the Namiya General Store, which premiered in December 2017.{{cite web|url=http://china.org.cn/arts/2017-10/30/content_41815816.htm|title=Keigo Higashino's 'Namiya' adapted into Chinese film|date=30 October 2017|website=China.org.cn|access-date=22 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102180954/http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2017-10/30/content_41815816.htm|archive-date=2 November 2017|url-status=live}} He sang the theme song of the film, titled "Train in the Mist" with Li Jian.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2017-12-26/doc-ifypyuvc2237794.shtml|title=李健王俊凯《雾中列车》MV首发 开启时光大门|date=26 December 2017|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071241/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2017-12-26/doc-ifypyuvc2237794.shtml|archive-date=21 January 2018|url-status=live}} Wang won the Golden Phoenix Awards for Best Newcomer with Namiya.

In 2018, Wang starred in the youth adventure drama Eagles and Youngster.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-12-06/doc-ifyphxwa8134819.shtml|title=王俊凯主演《天坑鹰猎》 获天下霸唱力挺|date=6 December 2017|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=6 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206214233/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-12-06/doc-ifyphxwa8134819.shtml|archive-date=6 December 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201811/21/WS5bf49c55a310eff303289f81.html|title=Where eagles dare|date=21 November 2018|website=China Daily|access-date=26 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064849/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201811/21/WS5bf49c55a310eff303289f81.html|archive-date=27 November 2018|url-status=live}} The same year, it was announced that he will star in the fantasy animated film L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2018/05/21/1580811.html|title=郭敬明《爵迹2》定档7.6曝预告|date=21 May 2018|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=23 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180523095439/http://news.mtime.com/2018/05/21/1580811.html|archive-date=23 May 2018|url-status=live}}

In 2019, Wang starred in the film Bureau 749 directed by Lu Chuan.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2019/06/18/1594067.html|title=王俊凯之外,陆川《749局》曝卡司|date=18 June 2019|website=Mtime|language=zh}}

On 1 November 2019, Wang held his first solo concert called Karry's Dream Concert 2019 in Cadillac Center.{{Cite web|url=https://k.sina.com.cn/article_6415487806_17e64933e00100ugms.html|title=王俊凯演唱会即将来袭，门票却一票难求，足以说明人气很高{{!}}王俊凯{{!}}演唱会{{!}}门票_新浪网|last=天天秀宠物|date=2019-10-28|website=k.sina.com.cn|access-date=2019-11-19}}

Wang held the Guinness World Record Holder for having "the most reposted Weibo post" in 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2015/6/lead-singer-wang-junkai-of-chinese-boyband-tfboys-gets-record-breaking-number-of-386087|title=TFBoys star Wang Junkai sets social media record as millions repost Weibo update|date=22 June 2015|website=Guinness World Records|access-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018160313/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2015/6/lead-singer-wang-junkai-of-chinese-boyband-tfboys-gets-record-breaking-number-of-386087|archive-date=18 October 2017|url-status=live}}

In March 2017, Wang was invited by Nike to take part in the design process of the new Air Max sneakers.{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/china-state-tv-consumer-protection-show-deflates-nikes_us_58cfdf9fe4b0e0d348b34598|title=China state TV consumer-protection show deflates Nike's 'Air' sole claims|date=20 March 2017|website=HuffPost}}

In June, Wang made his walkway debut for fashion house Dolce & Gabbana during the Men's Spring/Summer 2018 fashion shows in Milan.{{cite web|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/all-the-scions-at-dolce-and-gabbana-spring-2018-mens-show/all|title=All the Scions at Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2018 Men's Show|date=17 June 2017|website=W Magazine|access-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002095102/https://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/all-the-scions-at-dolce-and-gabbana-spring-2018-mens-show/all|archive-date=2 October 2017|url-status=live}}

The same year, Wang became the youngest male celebrity to grace the front cover of Harper's Bazaar and L'Officiel Hommes.{{cite web|url=http://ent.cri.cn/2017-08-23/f3eabb6e-a367-4f3f-f0d3-56b1ea631c07.html|title=王俊凯登《时尚芭莎》封面 9秒卖300万创纪录|date=23 August 2017|website=China Radio International|language=zh|access-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010061007/http://ent.cri.cn/2017-08-23/f3eabb6e-a367-4f3f-f0d3-56b1ea631c07.html|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live}}

In December 2017, Wang was announced as the global brand ambassador for Swatch.{{cite web|url=http://fashion.sina.com.cn/l/wa/ce/2017-12-29/1019/doc-ifyqcwaq5689646.shtml|title=斯沃琪SWATCH宣布王俊凯成为全球品牌形象代言人|date=29 December 2017|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071239/http://fashion.sina.com.cn/l/wa/ce/2017-12-29/1019/doc-ifyqcwaq5689646.shtml|archive-date=21 January 2018|url-status=live}} In the same month, it was announced that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will work with Visa China and Wang, to bring to the public tailor-made "Galaxy·Karry Wang" credit card.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2017-12-01/doc-ifyphxwa7273719.shtml|title=银行推出王俊凯定制信用卡 卡面由粉丝投票设定|date=1 December 2017|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071354/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/yneidi/2017-12-01/doc-ifyphxwa7273719.shtml|archive-date=21 January 2018|url-status=live}}

On 21 November 2018, Wang severed his ties with Dolce & Gabbana, ultimately ending his role as the ambassador for the brand after the Shanghai event controversy.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/dolce-gabbana-calls-china-show-amid-accusations-racism-social-media-n939036|title=Dolce & Gabbana calls off China show amid accusations of racism on social media|date=22 November 2018|publisher=NBC News|access-date=27 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127141027/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/dolce-gabbana-calls-china-show-amid-accusations-racism-social-media-n939036|archive-date=27 November 2018|url-status=live}}

In August 2019, he appeared as a special guest with Ashin at Mayday's concert (Mayday 2019 Just Rock It!!!"蓝| BLUE) held at Beijing National Stadium, performing "Onion" with the band.{{Cite web|url=https://kuaibao.qq.com/s/20190825A0C1PB00?refer=spider|title=看点快报|website=kuaibao.qq.com|access-date=2019-11-19}}

In March 2017, Wang was appointed as one of the "Special Envoy of Youth Action" for "World Life Day", a joint campaign by the United Nations Environment Programme, International Fund for Animal Welfare and The Nature Conservancy.{{cite web|url=http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/china%E2%80%99s-young-celebrities-appeal-wildlife-protection-world-wildlife-day|title=China's Young Celebrities Appeal for Wildlife Protection on World Wildlife Day|work=International Fund for Animal Welfare|date=3 March 2017|access-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313020249/https://www.ifaw.org/international/news/china%E2%80%99s-young-celebrities-appeal-wildlife-protection-world-wildlife-day|archive-date=13 March 2018|url-status=live}}

On his 18th birthday, Wang announced the set up his own charity foundation – "Kindle Blue Fund". Its first project is to build a library for children who lived in the mountain area.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2017-09-25/doc-ifymesii5406511.shtml|title=王俊凯成年礼新歌首唱皇冠加冕 父母来信泪洒现场|date=25 September 2017|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926192042/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2017-09-25/doc-ifymesii5406511.shtml|archive-date=26 September 2017|url-status=live}}

In April 2018, Wang was appointed by United Nations Environment Programme as the UN Environment National Goodwill Ambassador.{{cite web|url=https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/un-environment-designates-chinese-idol-wang-junkai-national-goodwill?_ga=2.99117209.680624022.1543230927-1267163961.1543230927|title=UN Environment designates Chinese idol Wang Junkai as National Goodwill Ambassador|date=18 April 2018|website=UN Environment|access-date=26 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126182259/https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/un-environment-designates-chinese-idol-wang-junkai-national-goodwill?_ga=2.99117209.680624022.1543230927-1267163961.1543230927|archive-date=26 November 2018|url-status=live}}

In 2019, Wang ranked 12th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2019-08-20/doc-ihytcitn0545378.shtml|title=福布斯中国发布100名人榜 吴京黄渤胡歌位列前三|publisher=Sina Corp|date=20 August 2019|language=zh}}

In 2020, Wang ranked 10th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.{{cite web|url=http://www.forbeschina.com/life/50975|title=福布斯中国发布2020名人榜，00后少年易烊千玺荣登榜首|date=August 27, 2020|website=Forbes China|language=zh}}

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{{Hatnote|To see his band's awards, please link to TFBOYS}}

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• [http://www.weibo.com/tfwangjunkai Wang Junkai's Weibo]

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