Zhou Mi
{{Short description|Chinese singer (born 1986)}}
{{for|another person|Zhou Mi (badminton)}}
{{Family name hatnote|Zhou|lang=Chinese}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{infobox person
| name = Zhou Mi
| image = Zhou Mi from Acrofan (cropped).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Zhou Mi at SJM's Guest House Press Conference
| native_name = 周覓
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|04|19}}{{cite book|author=Mark Russell|title=K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution|page=39|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|date=April 29, 2014|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-1411-1|access-date=November 4, 2016|archive-date=May 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527064350/https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|url-status=live}}
| birth_place = Wuhan, Hubei, China
| education = Beijing Normal University - Broadcasting
| occupation =
{{flatlist|
- Singer
- presenter
- actor
- entertainer
- radio personality
- author}}
| module = {{infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| background = solo_singer
| genre = {{flatlist|
| instrument = Vocals
| website = {{Official website|1=https://www.smtown.com/artist/musician/64}}
| years_active = 2008–present
| label = {{hlist|SM|Label SJ|Zhou Mi Studio{{Efn-ua|In 2016, Zhou Mi established a personal agency for his activities in China.|}}|Baymon}}
| current_member_of = {{hlist|Super Junior-M|SM Town|SM The Ballad}}
}}
| module2 = {{Infobox Chinese
| child = yes
| headercolor = transparent
| t = {{linktext|周|覓|}}
| s = {{linktext|周|觅|}}
| p = Zhōu Mì
| w = Chou Mi
| tp = Jhōu Mì
| bpmf = ㄓㄡㄇㄧ
| j = Zau1 Mik6
| y = Jāu Mik
| hangul = 조미
| rr = Jo Mi
| mr = Cho Mi
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Zhou Mi (Chinese name: 周覓, born {{birth date|1986|4|19}}) is a Chinese singer active in South Korea and China signed under SM and co-managed with Baymon for his China-based activities. He debuted in 2008 as an exclusive member of the Super Junior's Chinese sub-group Super Junior-M and later participated in SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad. Aside from group activities, he also participates in various television variety shows, radio shows, and dramas. He released his first solo EP entitled Rewind in 2014. In 2016, SM established its own management group for his activities in China, Zhoumi Studio.
Early life
Zhou Mi was born in Wuhan, Hubei province, China on April 19, 1986, the only child of his family. He has been interested in music since childhood.{{cite news|title=슈주-M 中 우표모델 발탁 '한국가수 최초 중국우표 등장'|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=281401|work=Newsen|pages=1|date=December 8, 2008|access-date=December 8, 2008}}
Career
=2002–2007: Pre-debut=
In 2002, at age 16, Zhou Mi attended and won his first large-scale singing competition, MTV's Second Annual National Newcomer Singing Competition. After winning the national championship, he was approached for a record deal but turned it down to continue his studies. This happened multiple times up until 2006.{{cite news|title=Zhou Mi Pre-debut Interview on 100 Steps Campus Magazine|url=http://m.tumbleskip.org/2012/01/01/predebutinterview-2005-zhou-mi-100-steps-campus-magazine-interview/|newspaper=zhouminews|access-date=December 19, 2014|archive-date=December 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219193012/http://m.tumbleskip.org/2012/01/01/predebutinterview-2005-zhou-mi-100-steps-campus-magazine-interview/|url-status=dead}}
He studied Broadcasting at Beijing Normal University Zhuhai Campus in Guangdong province.{{cn|date=October 2024}}
In 2003, Zhou Mi won the title of Lively Star in the Wenquxing Star Ambassador Selection Competition. The contest earned him both a guest spot on Hunan TV's Happy Camp variety show and a spokesperson role for Wenquxing, an electronic dictionary maker.
At the Seventh Annual Shanghai Asian Music Festival Newcomer Singing Competition in 2004, Zhou Mi earned first place in the coastal region, as well as the National Newcomer Award.
Zhou Mi continued to participate in multiple singing competitions in 2005, even after moving from Beijing to Zhuhai, in southern Guangdong Province, for his studies. In 2005, he won four national championships and one regional championship, as well as a popularity contest at his university, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai. He also was invited to sing at a Wang Leehom fanmeeting.{{cite news|title=Zhou Mi Profile|url=http://m.tumbleskip.org/profil/|newspaper=zhouminews|access-date=December 19, 2014|archive-date=December 19, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141219162632/http://m.tumbleskip.org/profil/|url-status=dead}}{{Better source needed|date=August 2020}}
Zhou Mi made a name for himself in the Chinese entertainment scene by participating in competitions.{{cite web|title=蒙牛早餐奶挑战主持人选手周觅:其实不想走|url=http://news.qq.com/a/20060817/002196.htm|website=news.qq.com|access-date=June 29, 2008|archive-date=October 31, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091031075214/http://news.qq.com/a/20060817/002196.htm|url-status=live}} In 2006, Zhou Mi joined CCTV's Challenging the Host, a televised national
competition for aspiring MCs from all over China. As a representative of Guangzhou, Zhou Mi and 79 other contestants attended an offscreen training camp, learning about broadcasting from professionals and CCTV mentors. Zhou Mi proceeded to the next round easily during the 80 to 40 challenge (Guangzhou vs. Haarbin, aired May 25, 2006), and again during the 40 to 16 challenge aired July 30, 2006. Before the final 16 could compete, Zhou Mi received an offer from SM Entertainment and decided to put his studies on hold in order to go to Korea in late 2006.{{cite news|title=Mengniu's "Challenge the Host" contestant Zhou Mi: Actually, I don't want to leave|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20060823/n244958514.shtml|newspaper=Sohu Entertainment|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204223630/https://yule.sohu.com/20060823/n244958514.shtml|url-status=dead}}{{Better source needed|date=February 2022}}
In 2007, Zhou Mi won the grand prize at the SM UCC Star Audition, although he didn't audition live. The auditions were conducted online from March 27 to early July 2007. His Korean friend, Kim Ki Hoon, signed him up to audition through the "Recommend a Friend" category, where he uploaded a video of Zhou Mi singing. he performed a song from Toy (토이) with the titled 내가 너의 곁에 잠시 살았다는걸 (That I was once by your side), and then he signed a contract with SM Entertainment and began his trainee career.{{cite web|title=슈퍼주니어 M, 조미-헨리 합류로 중화권 최고 스타 등극할까 :: 한국재경신문|url=http://sports.jknews.co.kr/article/news/20080409/3616754.htm|date=April 13, 2008|archive-date=April 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080413023326/http://sports.jknews.co.kr/article/news/20080409/3616754.htm|url-status=dead}}
Zhou Mi was appeared as MC the showcase of Zhang Liyin, and a few months later, he debuted in China as a member of Super Junior-M.{{cite news|title=Zhou Mi debut as SJM member|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/d/2008-05-05/15442013547.shtml|newspaper=Sina Entertainment|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204224136/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/d/2008-05-05/15442013547.shtml|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://yule.sohu.com/20080227/n255399817.shtml|title=独家: 张力尹发新曲当场落泪 韩庚助阵人气高|newspaper=Sohu|access-date=April 24, 2025}}
=2008–2009: Career beginnings=
{{Main|Super Junior-M}}
Zhou Mi debuted as the main vocalist of Super Junior-M in 2008.{{cite news|title=SJ's new China subgroup's name confirmed to be SJ-M, debut on April 8|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20080403/n256064562.shtml|newspaper=Sohu|pages=1|language=zh|date=April 3, 2008|access-date=February 20, 2013|archive-date=July 26, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726095701/http://yule.sohu.com/20080403/n256064562.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Super Junior China to start activities in China next year|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200710030817371137|work=My Daily|pages=1|language=ko|access-date=April 3, 2008|archive-date=December 22, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071222202411/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200710030817371137|url-status=live}}
They debuted in China at the 8th Annual Music Chart Awards, simultaneously with the release of their first music video, "U" on April 8, 2008. Their first studio album, Me, was released on April 23, 2008.{{cite web|title=独家:SJ中国新组合定名为SJ-M 将于4月8日出道|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20080403/n256064562.shtml|work=Sohu|date=April 3, 2008|access-date=August 28, 2019}}
Their album debuted in Korea's MIAK Monthly Charts as #10 {{in lang|ko}} [http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200804.htm" MIAK Monthly Charts of April] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081112051622/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200804.htm |date=November 12, 2008}} Retrieved May 17, 2008. and reached #1 in China's Top in Music chart.{{in lang|zh}} [http://music.yule.sohu.com/s2006/topinmusic/ Top in Music] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629105338/http://music.yule.sohu.com/s2006/topinmusic/ |date=June 29, 2020}}
For this album he wrote three songs: "Love Song", "A Man in Love", and "Marry U".{{cite news|title=专辑:Super Junior-M--《迷(Me)》|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/d/2008-05-05/15442013547.shtml|newspaper=Sina|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204224136/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/d/2008-05-05/15442013547.shtml|url-status=live}}
Super Junior-M's first mini-album, Super Girl, was released on September 23, 2009.{{cite news|title=Super Junior-M releases mini-album today|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009092313534356341|newspaper=Asiae|date=September 23, 2009|access-date=February 20, 2013|archive-date=March 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318134937/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009092313534356341|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Super Junior台湾大热 子团体新碟登顶风云榜|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/m/2009-09-28/19422716839.shtml|newspaper=Sina|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205072147/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/m/2009-09-28/19422716839.shtml|url-status=live}}
For this album he wrote two songs entitled "Confession" and "You and Me". The mini-album won many awards and even earned the group a nomination for "Best Vocal Group" at the 21st Golden Melody Awards, the Chinese equivalent of the Grammy Awards.{{cite news|title=List of Golden Melody Awards nominees|url=http://iservice.libertytimes.com.tw/liveNews/news.php?no=364921&type=%E5%BD%B1%E5%8A%87|work=Liberty Times|page=1|language=zh|date=May 14, 2010|df=mdy-all|access-date=February 20, 2013|archive-date=July 10, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710102516/http://iservice.libertytimes.com.tw/liveNews/news.php?no=364921&type=%E5%BD%B1%E5%8A%87|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=SJ-M《SUPER GIRL》席卷台湾各音乐榜单第1位|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2009-09-28/16512716558.shtml|newspaper=Sina|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205071735/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2009-09-28/16512716558.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Super Junior台湾大热 子团体新碟登顶风云榜|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/m/2009-09-28/19422716839.shtml|newspaper=Sina|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205072147/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/m/2009-09-28/19422716839.shtml|url-status=live}}
=2010–2012: Hosting, comeback with Super Junior-M, and acting debut=
In 2010, alongside his group activities, Zhou Mi also hosted a Chinese show entitled Korean Impression. This is a mainland travel-based show that focuses on Korea's latest news and cultural history. Each episode covers several cultural topics unique to Korea, including things like recent fashion trends, Kpop idols, cuisine, and cultural attractions.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} Zhou Mi wrote three songs for Kangta's Chinese EP Breaka Shaka in 2010 - the lead single "Breaka Shaka", "Remember", and "Many Times".{{Cite web |website=KPOPCULTURE |title=Kangta, Breaka Shaka, Breaka Shaka (2010) |url=https://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/848}}
In February 2011, Zhou Mi played a supporting role in the Chinese drama Melody of Youth, which became his debut in that industry.{{cite news|title=电视剧《青春旋律》炫目开机 现场青春洋溢|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2010-08-09/14473045129.shtml|newspaper=新浪娱乐|date=August 9, 2010|access-date=June 25, 2020|archive-date=June 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616103807/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2010-08-09/14473045129.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=圖文:《青春旋律》開機--周覓|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/p/2010-08-09/15483045302.shtml|newspaper=新浪娱乐|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205100350/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/p/2010-08-09/15483045302.shtml|url-status=live}}
He was also featured in the OST on the ending theme song "Youth Melody", and, along with other cast members, "Dandelion".{{cite news|title=青春勵志偶像劇《青春旋律》今晚央視開播|url=http://ent.163.com/11/0209/02/6SDRKMVE00032DGD.html|newspaper=NetEase|language=zh|access-date=February 5, 2022}}{{cite news|title=图文:《青春旋律》开机--周觅|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/p/2010-08-09/15483045302.shtml|newspaper=Sina|language=zh|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205100350/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/p/2010-08-09/15483045302.shtml|url-status=live}} Super Junior-M's second EP Perfection was released on February 23, 2011. For this album he wrote the song "True Love".{{in lang|zh}} Avex Taiwan [http://www.avex.com.tw/Artist/artist_disco_songlist.asp?catalogNo=AVKCD80253 Perfection EP info] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328105715/http://www.avex.com.tw/Artist/artist_disco_songlist.asp?catalogNo=AVKCD80253 |date=March 28, 2012}} February 25, 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-02
The album was one of the best-selling albums of 2011 in Taiwan.{{in lang|zh}} 南海網 [http://www.hinews.cn/news/system/2011/05/19/012554860.shtml SJ-M《太完美》台灣再版 官方網站18日正式開通]{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2014-05-21 He joined Super Junior-M with Henry Lau for the single "Santa U Are The One" taken from SMTown's eighth winter album, 2011 Winter SMTown – The Warmest Gift, which was released in December 2011.{{Cite web|last=Yu|first=Myung-joon|date=December 6, 2011|title=|script-title=ko:SMTOWN, 4년 만에 겨울 앨범 발매…앨범 전곡 영어로 수록|trans-title=SMTOWN, Releases Winter Album After 4 Years…All the Songs on the Album are in English|url=http://news.kukinews.com/article/view.asp?page=1&gCode=ent&arcid=1323183653&cp=nv|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127043647/http://www.kukinews.com/newsView/kuk201112060102|archive-date=January 27, 2022|access-date=January 27, 2022|website=Kuki News|language=ko}}{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Ji-yeon|date=December 6, 2011|title=SM Artists Come Together for First Winter Album in Four Years|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/1958/sm-artists-come-together-for-first-winter-album-in-four-years|url-status=unfit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025072032/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/1958/sm-artists-come-together-for-first-winter-album-in-four-years|archive-date=October 25, 2014|access-date=January 26, 2022|website=enewsWorld|via=Mwave}} Zhou Mi participated in the OST for Siwon and Donghae's Taiwanese drama series Skip Beat! on the track "Goodbye (不留紀念)". This song was released on December 11, 2011.{{cite news|title=愛貝克思e-shop – 華麗的挑戰 電視原聲帶(挑戰版﹞|url=http://shopping.avex.com.tw/avex/Default.aspx?m=ProductDetail&ItemId=4528|newspaper=Avex Taiwan|language=zh|access-date=February 20, 2013|archive-date=November 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111120200/http://shopping.avex.com.tw/avex/Default.aspx?m=ProductDetail&ItemId=4528|url-status=live}}
In 2012, Zhou Mi was cast as the main role in the idol drama When Love Walked In alongside label-mate Victoria Song, and Calvin Chen of the group Fahrenheit.{{cite web|title=《愛情闖進門》深圳熱拍 宋茜辰亦儒片場歡樂多|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2012-03/31/c_122914010.htm|work=xinhuanet|access-date=February 5, 2022}}{{dead link|date=July 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{cite web|title=《愛情闖進門》黎尚林的扮演者周覓|url=http://d.youth.cn/ylrc/201208/t20120829_2395117.htm|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=October 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021235614/http://d.youth.cn/ylrc/201208/t20120829_2395117.htm|url-status=live}}
The drama premiered on August 27 on Anhui, Hubei, Shaanxi and Sichuan Satellite TV, and reached the number one spot in viewership ratings.{{cite web|title=《愛情闖進門》今晚開播 宋茜風暴席捲四大衞視|url=http://ent.163.com/12/0827/11/89TM260T00031GVS.html|website=EntEase|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=March 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331191155/http://ent.163.com/12/0827/11/89TM260T00031GVS.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Super Junior-M's Zhou Mi, f(x)'s Victoria's 'When Loved Walked In' Hits First Place in Ratings|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/14397/super-junior-ms-zhou-mi-fxs-victorias-when-loved-walked-in-hits-first-place-in-ratings|website=enewsWorld|date=September 7, 2012|archive-date=February 16, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216113617/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=14397&idxType=News}}
=2013–2014: Comeback group, SM The Ballad, and debut as soloist=
{{main|SM The Ballad}}
Super Junior-M's second studio album, Break Down, was released on January 7, 2013, along with a single by the same name.{{cite news|title=Super Junior-M Breaks It Down in New MV|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=25779&idxType=News|newspaper=CJ E&M enewsWorld|author=Hong, Grace Danbi|date=January 7, 2013|access-date=February 20, 2013|archive-date=April 19, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130419003625/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=25779&idxType=News|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=SJM新專輯問鼎美Billboard全球專輯排行榜|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/k/2013-01-19/13443839664.shtml|newspaper=Sina|access-date=February 6, 2022|archive-date=April 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413145852/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/k/2013-01-19/13443839664.shtml|url-status=live}} The album includes three songs written by Zhou Mi - "Go", "It's You" and "Tunnel".{{cite news|title=Super Junior-M′s Hidden Cards Henry and Zhou Mi|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=28119&idxType=News|newspaper=CJ E&M enewsWorld|date=February 3, 2013|access-date=February 20, 2013|archive-date=April 11, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411090631/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=28119&idxType=News|url-status=dead}} The music for these songs were composed by fellow Super Junior-M member Henry Lau and his team Noize Bank. Their Korean-language version of "Break Down" was released on January 31. On the same day, they made their official debut in Korea on Mnet's M Countdown.{{cite news|title=Super Junior-M to ′Break Down′ Korea with Its New Album|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=27713&idxType=News|newspaper=CJ E&M enewsWorld|author=Kim, Erika|date=January 29, 2013|access-date=February 20, 2013|archive-date=April 19, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130419040354/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=27713&idxType=News|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Super Junior-M Releases 2nd Full-Length Album 『Break Down』 in Korea on the 31st!|url=http://smtown.com/Link/Board/3293054|newspaper=SMTown|date=January 31, 2013|access-date=February 20, 2013|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714174124/http://smtown.com/Link/Board/3293054|url-status=live}}
Malaysian singer and composer Michael Wong contributed to this album by composing a song for Zhou Mi, called "Distant Embrace", with lyrics by Hong Kong singer and actress Crystal Cheung.{{cite news|title=Michael Wong's latest album|url=http://ph.news.yahoo.com/michael-wongs-latest-album-210600267.html|newspaper=Yahoo! News Philippines|author=Wong, Jerome|date=June 1, 2011|access-date=January 9, 2013|archive-date=December 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216052804/https://ph.news.yahoo.com/michael-wongs-latest-album-210600267.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Michael Wong working with Super Junior-M|url=http://www.dailychilli.com/happenings/7383-michael-wong-working-with-sj-m|newspaper=The Daily Chili|date=2009|access-date=January 9, 2013|archive-date=November 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122043700/http://dailychilli.com/happenings/7383-michael-wong-working-with-sj-m|url-status=dead}} The lyrics of "Distant Embrace" are about the faint pain of a love.{{cite news|title=슈퍼주니어M 새앨범 음원-뮤비 한중 동시공개 (Super Junior M's new album – music video released together)|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201301070831350310|newspaper=Newsen|language=ko|date=January 7, 2013|access-date=January 9, 2013|archive-date=March 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323052219/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201301070831350310|url-status=live}} On April 7, 2013, Zhou Mi released a travel scrapbook entitled Thai Perfect which documented his travel experience in Thailand.{{cite news|title=Thai Perfect Released|url=http://www.yesasia.com/us/thai-perfect/1032492936-0-0-0-en/info.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-date=March 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322114156/http://www.yesasia.com/us/thai-perfect/1032492936-0-0-0-en/info.html|url-status=live}}
Two versions of the book were released on December 5, 2013, one written in traditional Chinese, the other in simplified Chinese.{{cite book|title=Thai Perfect by Zhou Mi|isbn=7535470637}} In April 2013, Zhou Mi was cast in the movie Rhythm of Rain (聽見下雨的聲音).{{cite web|title="方文山"听见下雨的声音"新加坡杀青 周董惊喜探班|url=http://news.mtime.com/2013/06/08/1512991.html|publisher=MTIMES|date=June 8, 2013|access-date=December 19, 2014|archive-date=June 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611142607/http://news.mtime.com/2013/06/08/1512991.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=聽見下雨的聲音 今秋上映|url=http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2013/new/may/23/today-north21.htm|publisher=自由電子報|date=May 23, 2013|archive-date=October 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019070418/http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2013/new/may/23/today-north21.htm}} He played a big boy who has a bright personality who is very sincere.{{cite web|title=微電影《聽見下雨的聲音》資料|url=http://tw.omg.yahoo.com/rhythm-of-the-rain/|publisher=YAHOO TW|access-date=August 16, 2013|archive-date=July 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716080117/http://tw.omg.yahoo.com/rhythm-of-the-rain/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Synopsis for "I Heard the Rain|url=http://www.1905.com/mdb/film/2219843/scenario/?fr=mdbypsy_jq|publisher=1905.com|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205065010/https://www.1905.com/mdb/film/2219843/scenario/?fr=mdbypsy_jq|url-status=live}} This movie was directed by lyricist Vincent Fang{{cite web|title=聽見下雨的聲音 今秋上映|url=http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2013/new/may/23/today-north21.htm|publisher=自由電子報|date=May 23, 2013|archive-date=October 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019070418/http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2013/new/may/23/today-north21.htm|url-status=dead}} and was released on October 4, 2013. Later in 2013, Zhou Mi was chosen to be a radio DJ on MBC's C-Radio Idol True Colour with Miss A members Jia and Fei.{{zh}}{{cite news| url = http://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20131029002312-260404| title = 韓MBC製作華語廣播節目| publisher = 中時電子報| date = 2013-10-29| accessdate = 2014-07-02| archive-date = 2019-04-02| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190402222144/https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20131029002312-260404| url-status = live}} The program on the new media platform showcases content produced by the network and targets the large number of 'hallyu' or 'Korean wave' fans in China.
The network produced one episode each week, and the show was released to Chinese viewers on a Chinese video site such as Youku and Tudou, without going through a Chinese broadcasting station.{{cite news|title='Idol, True Colors' in Chinese|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2018/08/135_158071.html|newspaper=The Korea Times|access-date=August 16, 2020|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308162851/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2018/08/135_158071.html|url-status=live}}
In February 2014, Zhou Mi became a new member of the ballad group SM The Ballad, initially formed in 2010. Zhou Mi participated in the group's second album, Breath, performing the Chinese version of "Blind".
Zhou Mi performed his song at the S.M. The Ballad Joint Recital on February 12.[http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140213001223 SM ballad artists serenade fans in joint recital] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705150957/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140213001223 |date=July 5, 2018}} The Korea Herald. February 13, 2014. Retrieved on 2015-01-09.{{cite news|title=SM 더 발라드, 조인트 리사이틀 공연 실황 '오늘 오후 5시 공개'|url=https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10004995434|website=SBS News|access-date=February 22, 2022|archive-date=February 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222141413/https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10004995434|url-status=live}}
He also performed this song on Arirang's music program Simply K-Pop, MBC M's music program Show Champion, and SBS MTV's music program The Show.{{cite news|title=[더쇼]슈퍼주니어M 조미, 애절함 폭발 '내 욕심이 많았다' 눈길|url=https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10005122717|website=SBS News|access-date=February 22, 2022|archive-date=February 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222140854/https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10005122717|url-status=live}} In March 2014, Super Junior-M's third mini album, Swing, was released. The EP consists of six songs, which were released for digital download on March 21, 2014, in China and Taiwan by S.M. Entertainment. In this album, Zhou Mi contributed lyrics to their lead single, "Swing", and another song entitled "Fly High". The group released the album on Korean music sites, such as MelOn, genie, Naver music and more, on March 31, 2014, and promoted it on Korean music programs.{{cite web|title=Super Junior-M to Release Mini Album 'Swing' and Begin Promotions|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/61701/superjuniorm-to-begin-activities-with-swing|publisher=CJ E&M enewsWorld|date=March 24, 2014|access-date=March 28, 2014|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225333/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/61701/superjuniorm-to-begin-activities-with-swing|url-status=dead}} In 2014, Zhou Mi was chosen to host the Korean-Chinese Variety Show titled Strongest Group with his labelmate Victoria Song.{{cite web|script-title=zh:《最强天团》中献主持首秀|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20140728/40204714_0.shtml|work=ifeng|language=zh|date=July 28, 2014|access-date=June 27, 2020|archive-date=January 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070757/http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20140728/40204714_0.shtml|url-status=live}} Zhou Mi then wrote the Chinese version of the track "Run" for another SM group, EXO's, second EP Overdose.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} On October 22, 2014, Zhou Mi became an MC for season 4 of the SBS MTV's music program The Show with Park Ji-yeon (T-ara) and Hongbin (VIXX).{{cite news|title=Zhoumi Stands On His Own Two Feet With MTV The Show|url=https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/zhoumi-stands-on-his-own-two-feet-with-075815706.html|newspaper=Yahoo|author=Khelil, Nawael|date=October 22, 2014|access-date=November 29, 2014|archive-date=December 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205180630/https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/zhoumi-stands-on-his-own-two-feet-with-075815706.html|url-status=dead}} His first solo EP Rewind was released on October 31, 2014.{{cite news|title=SJ-M Zhoumi Says to Stop and 'Rewind' with EXO's Tao and Chanyeol|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/79655/video-sj-m-zhoumi-says-to-stop-and-rewind-with-exos-tao-and-chanyeol|newspaper=CJ E&M enewsWorld|author=Hong, Grace Danbi|date=October 31, 2014|access-date=November 29, 2014|archive-date=May 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509094612/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/79655/video-sj-m-zhoumi-says-to-stop-and-rewind-with-exos-tao-and-chanyeol|url-status=live}} This single featured members of each sub-group of EXO as rappers - the Chinese version featured EXO-M's rapper Tao, and the Korean version featured EXO-K's rapper Chanyeol.{{cite news|title=SJ Zhou Mi's comeback solo teaser photo exposed EXO Huang Zitao's support|url=http://www.qianzhan.com/ent/detail/323/141030-ac40bcd4.html|access-date=February 4, 2022}}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}{{cite web|title=SM Passes Equal Opportunity Bill: Zhou Mi To Make Solo Debut! Throws Tao A Bone Too|url=https://asia-247.com/2014/10/30/sm-passes-equal-opportunity-bill-zhou-mi-to-make-solo-debut-throws-tao-a-bone-too/|work=Asia 247|date=October 30, 2014|access-date=August 28, 2019}} All tracks on his debut album were written by Zhou Mi himself.
=2015–2019: Variety show, acting role, and fanmeeting=
Zhou Mi appeared as the Talk MC on the new season of fashion survival show
Fashion King - Secret Box, which premiered on April 25, 2015. This was a survival show starring top Korean and Chinese celebrities.{{cite news|title=Zhou Mi for Fashion King New Season|url=https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/english/news/lifestyle/10037-fashion-king-korea-china-collaborate-new-season-fashion-reality-show-fashion|newspaper=Business Korea }}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes|author=Sanghwa|access-date=December 29, 2015}}
In 2015, Zhou Mi was cast in the drama Best Couple He played as Yan Xi Cheng, who comes from a poor background and through hard work becomes a top star. He finds himself emotionally involved with his first love, fake wife and admirer. This drama is set in the modern day Korean entertainment industry and is the first TV production project from China's e-commerce company Alibaba.{{cite web|title=Zhou Mi be Best Couple with Lee Dahae|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3007946|publisher=Sanghwa|date=August 15, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2016|archive-date=November 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117024654/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3007946|url-status=live}} This drama aired in China in early 2016, and garnered more than 100 million views.{{cite web|title=Korean-Chinese drama starring Lee Da-hae and Zhou Mi records high viewership|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/11/21/45/0200000000AEN20161121006500315F.html|date=November 21, 2016|access-date=August 6, 2020|archive-date=January 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119001139/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/11/21/45/0200000000AEN20161121006500315F.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Super Junior-M's Zhou Mi, Lee Da-Hae's 'Best Lover' soars high in ratings|url=http://en.yibada.com/articles/175517/20161126/super-junior-m-zhou-mi-lee-da-hae-best-lover.htm|date=August 9, 2020|access-date=August 9, 2020|archive-date=May 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501101815/http://en.yibada.com/articles/175517/20161126/super-junior-m-zhou-mi-lee-da-hae-best-lover.htm|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Zhou Mi's "Best Couple" ended perfectly|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20161229/029719.htm|date=February 4, 2022|access-date=February 4, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205131819/https://ent.qq.com/a/20161229/029719.htm|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=周觅《最佳情侣》"结婚照"曝光 不惧"土化"|url=https://ent.qq.com/a/20161118/035737.htm#p=1|date=February 5, 2022|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205093933/https://ent.qq.com/a/20161118/035737.htm#p=1|url-status=live}} Zhou Mi also participated in Super Junior special album, Devil, was released to celebrate the group's 10th anniversary. He wrote lyrics for "Forever with You", which was sung by Super Junior-M.{{cite news|title=Super Junior to Release Special Album 'Devil' on July 16|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/95146/super-junior-to-release-special-album-devil-on-july-16|newspaper=CJ E&M enewsWorld|date=July 8, 2015|access-date=August 30, 2015|archive-date=August 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150824185536/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/95146/super-junior-to-release-special-album-devil-on-july-16|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Super Junior Releases Its Highlight Medley Video|url=http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=23739|newspaper=BNTNews|date=July 14, 2015|access-date=August 30, 2015|archive-date=September 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923223200/http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=23739|url-status=live}}
In early 2016, it was confirmed that Zhou Mi would continue to host the 5th season of SBS MTV The Show with new co-MC, GFriend's Yerin. He stepped down from his MC position on August 2 of that year, having hosted The Show for almost two years.{{Cite web|title='더쇼' 조미, 645일 동안 지켰던 MC 자리 하차 '뜨거운 눈물'|url=https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10007886275|website=SBS연예뉴스|language=ko|last=SBS연예뉴스|first=SBS뉴스|date=August 3, 2016|access-date=February 11, 2022|archive-date=February 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211051913/https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10007886275|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=조미, '그동안 더쇼 MC 너무 행복했어요'|url=https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10007885474|website=SBS연예뉴스|language=ko|last=SBS연예뉴스|first=SBS뉴스|date=August 3, 2016|access-date=February 11, 2022|archive-date=February 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211052631/https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10007885474|url-status=live}}
Zhou Mi's second EP What's Your Number? was released on July 19, 2016.{{cite web|title=周觅新专辑强势来袭 复古BOY施展"眼神杀" - EntEase|url=https://ent.163.com/photoview/00B60003/604659.html#p=BSB2SRKK00B60003|access-date=February 5, 2022|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205121037/https://ent.163.com/photoview/00B60003/604659.html#p=BSB2SRKK00B60003|url-status=live}}
He wrote the Chinese lyrics for the lead single "What's Your Number?" and "Empty Room".{{cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 18일 0시 'What's Your Number?' 베일 벗는다|url=https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=205165|website=topstarnews| date=July 18, 2016 }}{{cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 두 번째 미니앨범 'What's Your Number?' 공개|url=https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/kn/view.php?key=20160714001011099|website=asiatoday| date=July 14, 2016 }}
On June 16 2017, it was announced that Zhou Mi hold his first fanmeeting in Japan on September 2017.{{cite web|title=E.L.F-JAPAN Presents ZHOUMI FANMEETING 2017 will be held!|url=https://superjunior-jp.net/en/news/detail.php?id=1050360|access-date=Feb 2, 2025}}
On April 19, 2018, Zhou Mi released a digital single entitled 'I Don't Care'.
On the following day, he held a fan meeting in Beijing, China to celebrated his birthday with his fans. On December 26, 2018, Zhou Mi released a single entitled "The Lonely Flame", which was written and composed by himself. The music video was directed by fellow Super Junior member Shindong.{{cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M(Super Junior M) 조미, 19일 신곡 '寂寞烟火 (The Lonely Flame)' 발매…고막 녹이는 '꿀보이스' 예고|url=https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=549329|website=topstarnews| date=December 19, 2018 |access-date=Oct 31, 2024}}
On May 6, 2019, Zhou Mi held a fan meeting in Tokyo, Japan, and the Japanese version of "The Lonely Flame" was released on the same day. On November 23, 2019.{{cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 중국어 신곡 '찌뭐얜훠' 발매…27일 뮤비 공개|url=https://www.viva100.com/20181219010006912|website=브릿지경제|access-date=Nov 1, 2024}} Zhou Mi participated in the music event dedicated to the 70th anniversary of China and sang "Sing a Folk Song for the Party".
=2020–present: Comeback to music and collaboration=
In 2020, Zhou Mi collaborated with two members of WayV, Kun and Xiaojun, on the single "I'll Be There", which was released on February 28, 2020. The track was written and composed by himself.{{Cite web|url= https://www.whatthekpop.com/2020/02/28/watch-super-junior-ms-zhoumi-collaborates-with-wayvs-kun-and-xiaojun-for-encouraging-ill-be-there-special-track/ |title= WATCH: Super Junior M’s Zhoumi Collaborates With WayV’s Kun And Xiaojun For Encouraging “I’ll be there” Special Track |last=|first=|date=February 28, 2020|website=What The Kpop|language=ko|access-date=March 2, 2020}}{{Cite web|url= http://m.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=266499 |title= 슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 웨이션브이 쿤-샤오쥔과 함께 부른 희망 발라드 공개 |last=|first=|date=February 28, 2020|website=Star Daily News|language=ko|access-date=March 2, 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000851810 |title= 슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 28일 중국어 신곡 ‘자이 니 썬 팡’ 발매 |last=|first=|date=February 28, 2020|website=Naver|language=ko|access-date=March 2, 2020}} "I'll Be There" was a tribute song for the frontline workers and those who were affected by COVID-19, especially in his hometown of Wuhan, China.{{Cite web|title=WATCH: Super Junior M's Zhoumi Collaborates With WayV's Kun And Xiaojun For Encouraging "I'll be there" Special Track|url=https://www.whatthekpop.com/2020/02/28/watch-super-junior-ms-zhoumi-collaborates-with-wayvs-kun-and-xiaojun-for-encouraging-ill-be-there-special-track/|website=What The Kpop|language=ko|date=February 28, 2020|access-date=March 2, 2020|archive-date=March 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302083503/https://www.whatthekpop.com/2020/02/28/watch-super-junior-ms-zhoumi-collaborates-with-wayvs-kun-and-xiaojun-for-encouraging-ill-be-there-special-track/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 웨이션브이 쿤-샤오쥔과 함께 부른 희망 발라드 공개|url=http://m.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=266499|website=Star Daily News|language=ko|date=February 28, 2020|access-date=March 2, 2020|archive-date=January 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111141621/http://m.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=266499|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 28일 중국어 신곡 '자이 니 썬 팡' 발매|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000851810|website=Naver|language=ko|date=February 28, 2020|access-date=March 2, 2020|archive-date=March 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302083856/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000851810|url-status=live}} On June 22, 2020, Zhou Mi collaborated with fellow Super Junior-M member Ryeowook for a song entitled "Starry Night". The Chinese version of the track was written and composed by himself.{{Cite web|title="떠나지마요" 슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 려욱과 수놓은 'Starry Night'[들어보고서]|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202006221336530410|website=Newsen|access-date=Oct 31, 2024}}{{Cite web|title="아무 말하지 마요" 슈퍼주니어-M 조미X려욱, 함께 불러 더 애절한 'Starry Night'[퇴근길 신곡]|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111379810|website=Osen|access-date=Oct 31, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 오늘(22일) 'Starry Night' 발표|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20200622/101623690/1|website=스포츠동아전체메뉴보기|date=June 22, 2020 |access-date=Oct 31, 2024}} In 2020 and early 2021, Zhou Mi competed on Mystery Music Show: King of Mask Singer in China. A singing competition program, where masked celebrities sing and their identities are revealed only after being eliminated. Under "Big Daddy" he performed "Deep (無底洞)" by Tanya Chua and "Full Name (連名帶姓)" by A-Mei.{{cite news|url=https://www.sohu.com/a/442333173_698063|title =《蒙面唱将猜猜猜》李克勤谭晶王祖蓝周觅惊喜揭面 "花瓶"与"糖"悬念未揭}}
On April 8, 2022, Zhou Mi signed an exclusive contract with Bymon Entertainment who agreed to cooperate with SM Entertainment to manage his activities in China.{{Cite web|title=周觅官宣签约百沐娱乐 打破框架并肩开启新航程|url=https://m.sohu.com/a/536196013_115487/?pvid=000115_3w_a|website=Sohu|access-date=April 9, 2022}}
On June 1, 2023, Zhou Mi collaborated with fellow Super Junior-M member Eunhyuk to release a new single "Mañana (Our Drama)". The single was originally released in Korean and Chinese, the latter written by himself, and a Japanese version was released on July 24, 2023.{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 'Manana'로 컴백…6월 1일 공개|url=https://mksports.co.kr/view/2023/394093|website=MK스포츠|access-date=Oct 31, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 3년 만의 새 싱글 'Manana' 6월 1일 공개|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2023052331704|website=10Asia|date=May 23, 2023 |access-date=Oct 31, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 6월 1일 3년만 새 싱글 발매..은혁 피처링|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112110069|website=Osen|access-date=November 1, 2024}} On July 9, 2023, Zhou Mi competed on King of Mask Singer in South Korea. Under "Fish Bowl" he performed "Don’t Forget (잊지 말기로해)"{{cite news|url=https://www.joynews24.com/view/1610823|title='복면가왕' 김구라 '中 아이돌' 예측 적중, 슈주M 조미 출격}} and "Nights Into Days (혼자서 걸어요)" by Taeyeon.{{cite news|url=https://stu77743.tistory.com/1676|title=복면가왕 어항(조미)-혼자서 걸어요 (태연)}}
On January 1, 2024, Zhou Mi released the single "And" from the Casting in the Corner project with Sin Ye-young. "And" aimed to reinterpret the retro R&B of the 90s.{{Cite web|title=Zhou Mi and Shin Ye-Young's Duet Song "And" released on January 1|url=https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=512671#_PA|website=slist.kr| date=December 27, 2023 |access-date=December 29, 2023}}{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미 X 신예영, 귀호감 듀엣 성사! ···신곡 'And(그리고,)' 발매|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202312280124003?pt=nv|website=sports.khan.co.kr| date=December 28, 2023 |access-date=November 1, 2024}} On June 29, 2024, Zhou Mi collaborated with Zhang Liyin released a new single, "Don't Go Today", through Easy Entertainment, as a remake of the original by Ben and Im Se-jun. "Don't Go Today" was released in both Korean and Chinese.{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미·장리인 '오늘은 가지마' 오늘(29일) 공개|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/119/0002845092|website=Naver|access-date=June 30, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=이지엔터테인먼트, 슈퍼주니어-M 조미·장리인 '오늘은 가지마' 리메이크 발매|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/News/Read?newsId=02207446638950256&mediaCodeNo=257&OutLnkChk=Y|website=edaily| date=July 2024 |access-date=October 31, 2024}} On August 5, 2024, Super Junior-D&E collaborated with Siwon, Zhou Mi, Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun to release a new single entitled "Promise". The lyrics were written by Zhou Mi in collaboration with Super Junior co-member Donghae.{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어 D&E, 오늘(5일) 中싱글 '약속' 발매..시원·조미·려욱·규현 가창 참여(공식)|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003712753|website=Naver|access-date=August 11, 2024}} On September 11, 2024, Zhou Mi featured WayV Hendery to release a new single entitled "Utopia".{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 신곡 'Utopia' 오늘(11일) 발표|url=https://www.munhwa.com/news/view.html?no=2024091101039912069003|website=www.munhwa.com|access-date=November 1, 2024}} "Utopia" is a pop genre song that combines bright, warm and grand sounds and rich vocals with positive energy, and the lyrics that capture the endless progress toward the utopia of one's dreams are impressive. The Chinese version of the track was written by himself.{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어M 조미, 오늘(11일) 신곡 'Utopia' 공개..헨드리 피처링|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003719697|website=Naver|access-date=September 11, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 오늘(11일) '유토피아' 공개…WayV 헨드리 피처링|url=https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024091114260436748|website=mydaily|access-date=October 31, 2024}} On October 30, 2024, Zhou Mi collaborated with Chanyeol to release a new singled entitled "Goodbye Goodnight (GBGN)". This track was written by himself.{{Cite web|title=灿烈周觅强势合作|url=https://yule.sohu.com/a/821406228_122001006|website=yule.sohu.com|access-date=November 8, 2024}} On November 13, 2024, it was announced that Zhou Mi would be releasing a new single "Ex Games" on November 21.{{Cite web|title=슈퍼주니어-M 조미, 싱글 '엑스 게임스' 21일 발매…韓中 2버전|url=https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=595669|website=slist.kr|access-date=November 15, 2024}}
In 2025, Zhou Mi starred in The Monsoon of Love Passes By as Jifeng, a rich second generation man who came to the city to escape from marriage,{{cite news|url=https://ent.sina.cn/tv/tv/2017-02-06/detail-ifyafcyw0423398.d.html?from=wap|title=周觅《恋爱方法论》杀青 花式追爱套路多|access-date=May 21, 2018}} which premiered in April 2025 on Youku.{{cite news|url=https://www.163.com/dy/article/JT65E8K70552Q7U7.html|title=26集都市情感剧《爱的季风掠过》(原名《向往的结婚》)官宣定档|access-date=April 24, 2025}}
Other ventures
=Philanthropy=
On December 14, 2018, The China Population Welfare Foundation (CPWF) held the ‘Healthy Together, Happy Together - Creating Happy Families Activity Theme Publicity Activity’ at the Beijing International Convention Centre. Zhou Mi was not only invited to attend the event as a volunteer representative, but was also honoured to receive the certificate of China Population Welfare Foundation's Ambassador of Love, which was presented by the foundation's leadership.{{Cite web|title=周觅携手中国人口福利基金会出任爱心大使 以身作则倡导公益|url=https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1619949909105138434|website=baijahao.baidu|access-date=November 1, 2024}}
On October 19, 2024, Zhou Mi was invited by Half Smile Foundation to promote the art shirts derived from the paintings of autistic children.{{Cite web|title=周觅 通过自身的艺术创造去实现有尊严的等价交换|url=https://www.halfsmile.cn/news/2889.html|website=halfsmile.cn|access-date=November 1, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=周觅|通过自身的艺术创造去实现有尊严的等价交换|url=https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1813300783070619431&wfr=spider&for=pc|website=baijahao.baidu|access-date=April 16, 2025}}
Discography
{{Main|Zhou Mi discography}}
{{For|his work with Super Junior-M|Super Junior-M#Discography}}
{{See also|SM the Ballad#Discography}}
=Extended plays=
- Rewind (2014)
- What's Your Number? (2016)
Filmography
{{Main|Zhou Mi filmography}}
Bibliography
=Scrapbook=
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style=width:15em;" | Title
! scope="col" | Year ! Language ! Author ! Publisher ! ISBN ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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scope="row" | Thai Perfect (泰玩美){{Efn-ua|Traditional Chinese released: April 7, 2013 and Simplified Chinese released: December 5, 2013.}}
| 2013 | Chinese | Zhou Mi | China Field Publishing | {{ISBN|9789868592865}} |
Fan meeting
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scope="col" | Year
! Date ! Session ! City ! Country ! Venue ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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colspan="7" style="text-align:center" | ELF-JAPAN Presents ZHOU MI FAN MEETING |
rowspan="2" | 2017
| rowspan="2" | September 30 ! scope="row" | 1 | rowspan="2" | Tokyo | rowspan="6" | Japan | rowspan="2" | Yamano Hall |
scope="row" | 2 |
rowspan="2" | 2018
| rowspan="2" | February 12 ! scope="row" | 1 | rowspan="2" | Osaka | rowspan="2" | Matsushita IMP Hall |
scope="row" | 2 |
rowspan="2" | 2019
| rowspan="2" | May 6 ! scope="row" | 1 | rowspan="2" | Tokyo | rowspan="2" | Yamano Hall |
scope="row" | 2 |
colspan="7" style="text-align:center" | ZHOU MI Birthday Party FAN MEETING |
2018
| April 19 ! scope="row" | | Beijing | China | Beijing Station | |
colspan="7" style="text-align:center" | THE DAY with ZHOU MI |
2019
| October 28 ! scope="row" | | Bangkok | Thailand | M THEATRE |
colspan="7" style="text-align:center" | ZHOU MI Fan Meeting 「Falling Love」 |
rowspan="4" | 2023
| rowspan="2" | July 22 ! scope="row" | 1 | rowspan="2" | Tokyo | rowspan="4" | Japan | rowspan="2" | Yamano Hall |
scope="row" | 2 |
rowspan="2" | November 4
! scope="row" | 1 | rowspan="2" | Osaka | rowspan="2" | Zepp Namba |
scope="row" | 2 |
Awards and nominations
{{further|Super Junior-M#Awards and nominations}}
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|+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination |
Award
! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! Nominated work ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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scope="row" rowspan="3" | 9th China Music Festival
| rowspan="3" | 2013 | Best Chinese Song | Distant Embrace (距離的擁抱) | {{won}} | rowspan="3" | |
Internet Popularity Award
| rowspan="3" | Zhou Mi | {{won}} |
Best Singer (Golden Melody Awards)
| {{won}} |
scope="row" | 11th Asian Music Festival
| rowspan="2" | 2014 | Best Singer in Asia | {{won}} | |
scope="row" | Apollo Oscar Music Awards
| Best Music Video | Rewind | {{nom}} | |
scope="row" rowspan="2" | COSMO Fashion Beauty Festival
| 2016 | rowspan="2" | Best Idol of The Year | rowspan="2" | Zhou Mi | {{won}} | |
2017
| {{won}} |
scope="row" rowspan="3" | HK Metro Radio Mandarin Hits Music Awards
| rowspan="3" | 2015 | Best Chinese Song Award | Rewind | {{won}} |
Best Chinese Singer
| rowspan="7" | Zhou Mi | {{won}} |
Best Dancer of The Year
| {{won}} | |
scope="row" | Mobile Video Festival
| 2016 | Star of The Year | {{won}} |
scope="row" | OK! Sing Style Music Awards
| 2017 | Cross-boarded Idol Popular Award | {{won}} | |
scope="row" | SBS PopAsia Awards
| 2014 | Best Solo Artist | {{nom}} |
scope="row" | Shanghai Silk Road Cohesion Awards
| 2018 | Singer of The Year | {{won}} | |
scope="row" | Weibo Music Award
| 2024 | Stage Charm of The Year | {{won}} | |
colspan="6" style="text-align:center" | Pre-Debut |
scope="row" rowspan="2" | China Mobile Moves the Land "Emotional New Voices" Competition
| rowspan="3" | 2005 | Newcomer Award | rowspan="17" | Zhou Mi | {{won}} | |
rowspan="2" | Best Singer
| {{won}} |
scope="row" | Converse School Campus Music Festival
| {{won}} |
scope="row" | Happy Camp: Wenquxing Crazy for the Stars Star Ambassador Selection Competition
| 2003 | Energetic Star | {{won}} | |
scope="row" rowspan="2" | Hosting Competition: Challenging the Host
| rowspan="2" | 2006 | Best Choices | {{won}} | |
Final Top 16
| style="text-align:center" | {{Efn-ua|Dropped out of competition to go to Korea}} |
scope="row" rowspan="2" | MTV Music Nation Idol Competition
| rowspan="3" | 2005 | Best Singer | {{won|place=3|3rd}} | |
Best Singer
| {{won}} | |
scope="row" | MTV Olay New Talent Competition
| Best Performer | {{won}} |
scope="row" rowspan="2" | MTV Pantene New Voices Competition
| rowspan="2" | 2002 | Best Male Singer | {{won}} | |
Best Male Singer
| {{won}} |
scope="row" | MTV Samsung School Campus: Breath of Fresh Air Singing Competition
| 2005 | University Idol Singer Award | {{won}} | {{cite web|title=三星校园新空气歌唱赛 粉丝军团网上网下斗不停 _雅虎娱乐|url=http://ent.cn.yahoo.com/051108/322/27cds.html|date=July 10, 2012|archive-date=July 10, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710191351/http://ent.cn.yahoo.com/051108/322/27cds.html|url-status=dead}}[https://archive.today/20130116101148/http://xiyou.cntv.cn/v-ae68bdd8-a5da-11df-bdae-001e4f1f5c05.html 周觅荣获校园新空气大赛华南区决赛第三名] |
scope="row" rowspan="2" | Shanghai Asia Music Festival Newcomer Competition
| rowspan="2" | 2004 | Best Male Singer | {{won}} | |
Newcomer Award
| {{nom}} | |
scope="row" | S.M. UCC CONTEST Celebrity Challenge "Explosive! Category"
| 2007 | Most Strongly Recommended | {{won}} |
scope="row" | Warner Music Singing Competition
| 2005 | Best Male Singer | {{won}} |
Notes
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References
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External links
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