You Zhangjing (simplified Chinese: 尤长靖; traditional Chinese: 尤長靖; Jyutping: Jau4 Coeng4 Zing6; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Iû Tióng-chēng; Malay: Yu Chang Chin; born September 19, 1994) also known as Azora Chin is a Malaysian singer and songwriter based in mainland China. He was the main vocalist of Chinese boy group Nine Percent[1] created by 2018 Chinese survival show Idol Producer. He released his first solo single Yesterday in 2018.
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| Born | Yu Chang Chin (尤长靖) September 19, 1994  Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia | ||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  Malaysia | ||||||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2017–present | ||||||||||||||||
| Labels | Banana Culture | ||||||||||||||||
| Formerly of | Nine Percent | ||||||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 尤長靖 | ||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 尤长靖 | ||||||||||||||||
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Personal life
editYou Zhangjing was born and raised in Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. His early education was in the Chinese schools in Batu Pahat. His alma mater is Chinese High School Batu Pahat. His family consists of his father, mother, a younger sister and him. He moved to China to be in the undergraduate programme of pop music in the University of Nanjing Arts.
Endorsements
editNinepercent was an endorser for many popular brands in China – Innisfree, PizzaHut and Fendi in 2018, Individually, You Zhangjing was chosen to be the endorser and spokesperson for chewing gum brand, Wrigley's, and skin care brands, Mistine, Tripollar and Snail White and Hong Kong–based food brand Wan Chai Ferry Peking Dumplings. In early 2019, he was chosen to represent technology giant Panasonic and since early June, he has been appointed the spokesperson of Tropicana China. He has also been appointed the spokesperson for Wrigley's two years in a row.
Filmography
editVariety shows
edit| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Network | Notes |
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| 2018 | Idol Producer | 偶像练习生 | iQiyi | Contestant 9th place |
| Perfect Restaurant | 完美的餐厅 | Youku | Regular cast-member | |
| 2019 | Beautiful Youth | 青春的花路 | iQiyi | |
| Mr. Housework | 做家务的男人 | iQiyi | Regular Member |
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Azoraland ·我是尤长靖 |
Track listing
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Notes |
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| "Ao Hong Chen" (傲红尘) | 2018 | Legend of Fuyao OST |
| "Crystal Sky of Yesterday" (昨日青空) | Crystal Sky of Yesterday OST | |
| "Western Encounter" (西遇) | Dunhuang Academy project | |
| "Christmas" (有你) | ||
| "Miss You" | 2019 | Ad song for Wrigley's |
| "爱不由我" | Go Go Squid! OST | |
| "被劫持的思念" | Soul Mate OST | |
| "Leave Me Alone" (寂寞寂寞就好) | Track 11 | |
| "Lian Ming Dai Xing" (连名带姓) | 青春重置计划「原来都是葛大为」Track 07 |
Collaborations
edit| Title | Year |
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| "Rock the Show" (with TRAINEE 18) |
2018 |
| "Drifting North" (飘向北方) (with LIL-EM) | |
| "Hi Wake Up" (with Fan Chengcheng, Zhu Zhengting, Wang Ziyi, Fei Qiming and After Journey |
2019 |
| "Magical Chinese Characters" (神奇的汉字) with TONG, Hu Yitian, Justin and Dylan Wang | |
| "投己所好" with Victor Wong |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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| 2018 | NetEase Yun National Wind Bliss Night Music Festival | New Wind Male Singer | Won |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Pui, Fun. "This 24yo from Johor Just Beat 91 Other People in China to Become Mandopop Idol!". World of Buzz. Retrieved 2018-06-20.