Kris Wu is a Chinese Canadian singer and actor. He is a former member of the popular K-pop group EXO and its Mandarin subgroup EXO-M. He was born on November 6, 1990, in China and then immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada with his mother when he was 10. Kris Wu participated in an audition for a Korean entertainment company in Vancouver when he was 18 and moved to South Korea in 2008 to become a trainee after passing the auditions. He debuted as a member of EXO in 2012 but then filed a lawsuit to terminate his contract in 2014. Since leaving the group, Kris Wu went on to find tremendous success with his solo music career and films, winning numerous acting awards. His films “Mr. Six” (2015) and “Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back” (2017) hit No. 1 at the box office and are among the highest-grossing Chinese films of all time. Kris Wu also made his Hollywood debut in the 2017 film “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” with Vin Diesel. In 2014, Kris Wu was the youngest celebrity to get a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Shanghai and is considered one of the most influential Asian stars working today.

Kris Wu

Tencent TV

A hundred talented female trainees hailing from China, South Korea, and elsewhere in the world come together to compete in a tense survival audition contest that will see the winners form a seven-member girl group.

Judges and viewers will decide the fate of the contestants, who will need to reside at a massive, fantasy castle-themed dormitory complex for the duration of the contest – or until they are eliminated.

The trainees must prove their dancing and singing capabilities in front of millions of viewers, as they hone their skills and show off their musical and dancing abilities.

The field is strong and contains a number of established and experienced stars, such as Sally, a member of K-pop girl group gugudan, former D.Holic member Hami, Russian K-pop star Lana, and ex-SM Rookie Girls member Yiyang.

Helping along the way will be seasoned mentors Huang Zi Tao, Lu Han, Mao Buyi, and ex-f(x) member Victoria Song – ready to offer expert advice to these new budding stars.

Who will make the final cut, who will go on to become a future star – and can the new girl group conquer the world of Chinese pop?

“Chuang 2020” is a 2020 Chinese music-themed reality/variety show.

Chuang 2020

iQiyi

The city of Tokyo has long been known for its fashion, but have you ever wondered where the fashion-forward trend-setters buy their clothes? Going a step further, have you ever wonder what it might be like to run a clothing store in the heart of Japan’s bustling capital city? Well, you’re about to find out!

In this brand new reality series, Kris Wu takes on the role of store manager at a pop-up clothing store in Tokyo, specializing in Chinese streetwear. Charged with the task of ensuring the shop’s smooth operations, Wu must handle must more than just the day-to-day tasks of running the shop. From product selection to merchandising, creating in-store displays, tackling marketing, and everything in-between, Wu has his work cut out for him, but he won’t be handling this job alone.

Joined by a slew of celebrity guests, including Wilber Pan, Zhao Jin Mai, and international superstar, Angelababy, Wu has thirty days to reach his shop’s revenue goal of 10 million yen (approximately $92,000). But is a month really long enough to reach such a lofty goal in the highly competitive world of fashion?

A star-studded pop-culture trend experience, “Fourtry” is a 2019 reality series produced by iQIYI.

FOURTRY

The Fashionist Team

Hip hop artists from across the globe flock to China to compete in China’s biggest rap competition. Performing before a star-studded panel of the judge that include: Chinese-Canadian rapper, singer and actor, Kris Wu (“Sweet Sixteen”, “Never Gone”); Taiwanese-American singer, Wilber Pan; Hong Kong singer, G.E.M.; Taiwanese rock musician and actor, Chang Chen Yue; and Taiwanese rapper MC HotDog, each contestant will do their best to win the hearts of the judges and viewers alike. As the competition progresses, each contestant will be working closely with a group of fellow contestants as well as one of the judges, who will act as a producer who guides them through the competition. The competition will be fierce but only one can take home the prize.

“The Rap of China 2019” is a survival reality series produced by iQiyi Inc.

The Rap of China 2019

Beijing Ruyi Xinxin Film Investment

Who will she choose: the man who has always loved her, the man who hurts her, or the man who will do anything for her?

Shu Ya Wang (Lu Shan) has been lifelong friends with Tang Xiao Tian (Han Geng), and two fall in love. While in high school, Ya Wang’s family takes in Xia Mu (Kris Wu), a boy several years younger, who has been through a traumatic childhood. Although Ya Wang grows fond of Xia Mu like a younger brother, Xia Mu develops romantic feelings for her as he grows older.

After finishing college, Ya Wang and Xiao Tian become engaged, and Ya Wang goes to work for a landscape development company. When Ya Wang meets Qu Wei Ran (Joo Won), the CEO of another company that does business with Ya Wang’s company, he becomes interested in her to the point of making her uncomfortable. When Wei Ran drugs and assaults Ya Wang after a company event, will an angry Xia Mu throw his life away to protect her?

“Sweet Sixteen” is a 2016 Chinese-South Korean film directed by Jo Jin Kyu.

Sweet Sixteen

Xia Mu

How much will her pride get in the way of finding true happiness? Su Yun Jin (Liu Yi Fei) s scarred by her experiences of begging and scraping by while growing up in a very poor family. When she transfers to a different high school, she meets Cheng Zheng (Kris Wu), the son of a very wealthy family and one of the most popular boys in school. 

Zheng falls in love with Yun Jin and actively pursues her through college and while living apart in different cities. Yun Jin at first gets involved in a relationship with Zheng but breaks up with him over their vast economic differences. She doesn’t want to accept any financial charity from Zheng, although Zheng only wants to give her everything because of his love for her. After awhile, Yun Jin’s pride clouds her perceptions of Zheng’s devotion to her. Will Yun Jin be able to realize her true feelings before it’s too late?

“Never Gone” is a 2016 Chinese film directed by Zhou Tuo Ru. It is based on a novel Xin Yi Wu. The film was promoted as the sequel to the 2013 film “So Young” but the two films are unrelated in the storylines.

Never Gone

The Never Gone Team 

Cheng Zheng

Huayi Brothers & Taihe Film Investment

There is an honor code even for the lawless gangs on the street. Back in the day, Mr. Six (Feng Xiao Gang) was a notorious hoodlum who reigned over the streets of his neighborhood, commanding respect from the police and gangs alike because he followed the honorable Wanzhu code of conduct.

Today, Mr. Six is just an old man who has lost most of his bite. But he is forced back into action when his estranged son, Xiao Bo (Li Yi Feng), is kidnapped by Xiao Fei (Kris Wu), the son of a corrupt politician and the leader of a gang of spoiled brats, after Xiao Bo steals Xiao Fei’s girlfriend and then accidentally scratches his Ferrari. When Mr. Six tries to rescue Xiao Bo with a sum of money already agreed upon, he quickly learns that Xiao Fei and his thugs don’t play by the rules.

When Mr. Six and Xiao Fei agree to fight it out, Mr. Six rounds up all of his old cronies for a memorable, cross-generational face-off. “Mr. Six” is a 2015 Chinese film directed by Guan Hu. Feng Xiao Gang won Best Actor at the 52nd Golden Horse Awards for his role.

Mr. Six

Xiao Fei

Kaila Pictures Co Ltd

Jin Tian (Wang Li Kun) feels like life is getting her down after her fiancé jilts her and her grandmother dies. In a desperate bid to escape her emotions, she decides to travel to the Czech Republic, remembering that her grandmother had once spent a few happy years in Prague.

But while she is sorting through her grandmother's affairs, she makes a remarkable – and fateful – discovery: a letter addressed to her grandmother that dates back to 1970. The letter appears to have been written by her grandmother’s former (Czech) lover!

Soon after arriving in Prague, Jin Tian meets a Chinese man named Peng Zeyang (Kris Wu), who lives in the city. Peng Zeyang is a single father who cares for his young daughter as well as his schizophrenic mother. He resolves to help Jin Tian in a mission to find her grandmother’s old flame.

Will they track down her grandmother’s mysterious Czech lover? And might their love quest lead them to a little romance of their own?

“Somewhere Only We Know” is a 2015 Chinese movie directed by Xu Jinglei.

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