Zhou Zhennan Explained

Zhou Zhennan
Native Name:周震南
Birth Date:2000 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Chongqing, China
Othername:Vin Zhou, Nannan, VvvVvV, zzn
Education:Chengdu Meishi International School
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Instruments:Vocals, keyboard, electric guitar
Years Active:2017–present
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Zhou Zhennan
P:Zhōu Zhènnán

Zhou Zhennan (Chinese: 周震南; born 21 June 2000) is a Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer. He finished first in Tencent's Produce Camp 2019 and debuted with R1SE.[1]

Early life

Born on June 21, 2000, Zhou attended Chengdu Meishi International School.

Career

Pre-debut

Zhou trained under JYP Entertainment as a trainee from August 2014 to 2017, before coming back to China for his debut.

2017–2018: Career beginnings

Zhou was a contestant in The Coming One and was placed fourth overall.[2] Zhou released his debut EP V on 14 December 2018. It was announced that Zhou would join the cast of Let Go of My Baby alongside rapper Jackson Wang and other fellow artistes. Zhou, together with South Korean singer Samuel collaborated and participated in Tencent's The Collaboration Season 2. The duo eventually placed first and won the competition. Zhou won the Best Music Newcomer award in "Tencent Supernova Night Awards" on 30 January 2018.[3]

2019–present: V's Prelude and Produce Camp 2019

See main article: Produce Camp 2019. Zhou released his second EP, V's Prelude on 26 February 2019, consisting of three tracks. It was announced that Zhou, together with a few other trainees, will be representing WAJIJIWA Entertainment on Chinese reality boy band survival show Produce Camp 2019. His performances were well received from fans and has consistently placed first by votes on the show. He debuted with R1SE with the center position on the final episode after finishing in first place.[4]

In 2020, He ranked 46th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
You Jump, I Jump
F.F.F
  • Released: 1 September 2023
  • Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

TitleDetails
V
  • Released: 14 December 2017
  • Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
V's Prelude
(Little Star—V的序曲)
  • Released: 26 February 2019
  • Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Love&Desire
  • Released: 7 April 2020
  • Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
CHN
[6]
"Forest" (森林)201976V's Prelude
"You Jump, I Jump"2022You Jump, I Jump
"Die Now, or Love Forever"2023F.F.F
"F.F.F"
"Revelation"
"Save"
<-- "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
-->"*" denotes a chart did not exist at that time.

Promotional singles

TitleYearNotes
"Halo, It's Me" (整整两年了)
(with Victor Ma)
2017Single for The Coming One (season 1)
"得吧"
(with Yao Chen & Zhang Yanqi)
2020
"C"
(with Meng Meiqi)
Single for Produce Camp 2020
"出去玩"
(with Wajijiwa artists)
2022Label promotional single
"动物凶猛"
(with AnsrJ)
2023Single for The Rap of China 2023
"看见"
(with Wajijiwa artists)
2024Label promotional single

Soundtrack appearances

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleNetworkNotes
2017The Coming OneTencentContestant
2018Let Go of My BabyCast member
The Collaboration Season 2Contestant
2019Produce Camp 2019Contestant
2020The Coming One Season 4Mentor
2021Produce Camp 2021Mentor
New Generation Hip-hop ProjectIQiyiMentor

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 创造营男团R.1.S.E11人出道 周震南断层优势获C位. Sina. June 9, 2019. June 9, 2019. zh.
  2. Web site: "签证cp"被拆!《明日之子》周震南遗憾止步三强. ent.feng. 8 June 2019. 18 September 2019. zh.
  3. Web site: 腾讯NOW 直播"超新星之夜". 8 June 2019. 1 February 2018. zh.
  4. Web site: 冠軍足足贏了第二名2300萬票! 《創造營2019》最終11人名單出爐. Yahoo. June 9, 2019. June 8, 2019. zh.
  5. Web site: 福布斯中国发布2020名人榜,00后少年易烊千玺荣登榜首. August 27, 2020. Forbes China. zh.
  6. Web site: Billboard China Top 100 . June 9, 2019 . Billboard China . zh.
    • Web site: March 15, 2019 . Forest . https://web.archive.org/web/20190403105004/http://www.billboardchina.cn/top/top100/2019-03-15.html . April 3, 2019.