Zhou Keyu Explained

Zhou Keyu
Native Name:周柯宇
Other Names:Daniel Zhou
Birth Date:17 May 2002
Birth Place:United States
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Instrument:Vocals
Current Member Of:BEST
Past Member Of:Into1
Years Active:2019–present

Zhou Keyu (Chinese: 周柯宇; born May 17, 2002), also known by his English name Daniel Zhou, is an American born Chinese singer, dancer and actor. He is also a member of the Chinese boy group BEST. He is a former member of the Chinese boy group Into1, after placing 10th in the final episode of Produce Camp 2021. He made his solo debut with the single R.O.T.Y on March 1, 2021.

Early life

Zhou was born in United States on May 17, 2002. He grew up in Beijing, China. He has two older brothers, and he grew up under his brother's care due to having no contact with his father.[1]

Career

2018-2020: Career Beginnings, and Debut with Best

On December 14, 2018, Jaywalk Studio announced 14 new trainees under their company, Zhou Keyu being one of them.[2] On December 10, 2019, Zhou debuted in the Chinese boy group BEST and released their single with the same name.[3]

On July 23, 2020, Zhou as well as 32 others were introduced as guests on the Chinese talent variety show Happy Camp[4]

2021-present: Debut with Into1 and solo endeavors

On February 18, 2021, he participated in the Chinese survival show program Produce Camp 2021. He consistently ranked within the Top 11 throughout the show, and on the final episode he placed 10th making him a member of the multi-national boy group Into1.[5]

On February 22, 2021, Zhou made his acting debut in the Chinese drama series Remember My Boy acting as the lead role.[6]

On March 1, 2021 he made his solo debut with the single "R.O.T.Y".[7]

Ambassadorships and Endorsements

YearRoleBrand
2021PromotorSisley
Brand AmbassadorYUSUMTONG[8]
Rejoice[9]
Nivea Men[10]
SpokespersonMembrane Family[11]
HBN[12]
Brand AmbassadorRIO[13]
Moncler[14]
Nestlé Coffee
2022Brand Youth AmbassadorKappa
Product PromoterTom Ford Beauty

Discography

Studio albums

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IF I MAY

Singles

YearTitle
2021R.O.T.Y
2023Sunset City
Stuck On You

Soundtrack Appearances

YearTitleNotes
2022"Only you in my eyes"
我的眼里只有你
Special project for the classic OST of "The Wind Blowing Pinellia"
"Homecoming"
似水流年
Promotional song for Memories Beyond Horizon

Production credits

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleNetworkRoleNotes
EnglishOriginal
2021Remember My Boy我曾记得那男孩Mango TV, Tencent VideoZhang YangMain role
2023Only For Love以爱为营Mango TV, Hunan TVYi YangSupport Role
2024A Moment but Forever 念无双CCTV, iQiyiXia Qian LinSupport Role

Television shows

YearTitleNetworkRoleNotes
EnglishOriginal
2020Happy Camp快乐大本营Hunan TV, Mango TVRegular11 Episodes
2021Produce Camp 2021创造营2021Tencent VideoContestant Survival show that determined Into1 members
Finished 10th
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2022Memories Beyond Horizon无限超越班TVB Jade, Youku, ZJTVCast MemberEp. 1-4, 9-11
2023Our Inn
Hello, Saturday 2023
Youth Periplous Season 4
Keep Running Season 11
The Detectives' Adventures Season 3
We Are the Champions Season 2
2024Jia Kang Jia Nian Wei Season 2
Come Sing with Me Season 5
The Truth Season 2开始推理吧

Hosting

Concerts

Concert Tours

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 周柯宇哥哥发长文:我们对父亲的工作没概念没接触周柯宇. Zhou Keyu's brother sent a long article: We have no concept of father's work and no contact. April 14, 2022. Sina. 21 April 2021 . zh.
  2. Web site: 嘉行新悦公布14名A嘉新生 潜心蓄力全能新生时代. Jaywalk Studio Announces 14 Jaywalk Freshmen, Concentrating on the Era of All-round New Life. April 14, 2022. DZWWW. zh.
  3. Web site: 新悦少年BEST首张EP青春主打歌《BEST》上线. Jaywalk Studio's BEST's first EP youth title song "BEST" is online. April 14, 2022. 163. 10 December 2019 . zh.
  4. Web site: 《站稳了,朋友》曝公式照 32位新人亮相. "Happy Camp" revealed the official photos of 32 newcomers. April 14, 2022. Youth. zh.
  5. Web site: 恭喜@INTO1-周柯宇 以第10名成团 世界那么大我们未来继续闯!. Congratulations to @INTO1-Zhou Keyu for joining the group with the 10th place. The world is so big We will continue to forge ahead in the future!. April 14, 2022. Sina. 24 April 2021 . zh.
  6. Web site: 《我曾记得那男孩》首播,周柯宇朱林雨主演,杨幂团队又出好看剧 . "I Remember That Boy" premiered, starring Zhou Keyu and Zhu Linyu, and Yang Mi's team made another good drama. April 14, 2022. Sohu. zh.
  7. Web site: 周柯宇首支个人单曲《R.O.T.Y》上线 敢拼敢争做"年度最佳新秀". Zhou Keyu's first solo single "R.O.T.Y" is on the line, dare to fight to be the "Best Rookie of the Year". May 28, 2022. 163. March 2021 . zh.
  8. Web site: 羽心堂携手代言人周柯宇,重新定义年轻养生. YUSUMTONG joins hands with its spokesperson Zhou Keyu to redefine youth wellness. April 13, 2022. ZN News Sports. zh.
  9. Web site: 周柯宇品牌活动饭拍白衬衫+绿丝带+眼镜造型矜贵迷人的贵公子…. Zhou Keyu's brand event shoots a white shirt + green ribbon + glasses, a noble and charming gentleman.... April 13, 2022. Sina. zh.
  10. Web site: 实力真我 耀你光芒万丈 妮维雅男士 X INTO1周柯宇「寻光之旅」上海起航. Your true strength shines brightly, Nivea Men X INTO1 Zhou Keyu's "Light-seeking Journey" set sail from Shanghai. April 14, 2022. Elle Men. 13 October 2021 . zh.
  11. Web site: 膜法世家携三位INTO1面膜代言人,联动饭圈打响618开门红. The Membrane Family brings three INTO1 mask spokespersons to the circle. April 14, 2022. Skkt. zh.
  12. Web site: HBN 和周柯宇「做彼此的光」. HBN and Zhou Keyu "Being each other's light". April 14, 2022. Social Beta. zh.
  13. Web site: 【周柯宇同款】RIO清爽气泡鸡尾酒Rio Refreshing Sparkling Cocktail. [Zhou Keyu's same style] RIO Refreshing Sparkling Cocktail. April 14, 2022. Mix. zh.
  14. Web site: 盟可睐Moncler成都远洋太古里旗舰店隆重揭幕 . Moncler opens its flagship store in Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu. April 14, 2022. Sohu. zh.
  15. Web site: sina_mobile . 2021-12-25 . 周柯宇《导演请指教》最新剧照~ 周柯宇出演韩雪导演作品《撑伞人》 . 2024-05-25 . k.sina.cn.
  16. Web site: 2021-04-24. Chuang 2021 Winners: Here Are the Members of Produce Camp 2021's International Boy Group. International Business Times.