Zhong Chenle

Zhong Chenle
Zhong going to a Music Bank recording in August 2016
Background information
Born (2001-11-22) 22 November 2001
Shanghai, China
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2009–present
Labels
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 鍾辰樂
Simplified Chinese 钟辰乐
Korean name
Hangul 종천러

Zhong Chenle (Chinese: 钟辰乐; born 22 November 2001), known professionally as Chenle, is a Chinese singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor based in Seoul, South Korea. He is a member of South-Korean boy group NCT,[1] as a part of their sub-unit NCT Dream.[2] He debuted with NCT Dream[3] in August 2016 with a debut single called "Chewing Gum".

Early life

Chenle was born in Shanghai, China on 22 November 2001. He studied at Beijing Contemporary Music School. In 2006, he entered the small television station Shanghai Ying Siu Sing School and went to dance classes. In 2008, he was admitted to Shanghai Little Flute Art Troupe and studied vocal music with Huang Jing.

Career

2009-2015: Solo Activities

In 2009, Zhong participated in the Hajj children's channel held by Yueyue Elf Vs Season Trial and won the runner-up and "Elf Genie Award". In 2010 he participated in the national Chinese young talent selection activities, and won the vocal group A gold medal. On 16 June 2011 as a part of the starring actress Xiao Jiabin attending the second Nie Er Music Week opening ceremony (Shanghai Grand Theater), Zhong led the audience of thousands to sing the national anthem.

In July 2011, his second solo album, "My Wings," was released on a solo album with a total of 12 songs. On 31 July 2011 in Shanghai Grand Stage he participated in the opening ceremony of Shanghai International Children's Art Festival and also on 4 August 2011 Closing Ceremony of Shanghai International Children's Art Festival at Shanghai International Convention Center. Chenle began his professional career as a singer after competing in singing competitions such as China's Got Talent.[4] When he was younger, he came out with 3 albums.[5] He used to do cover songs and upload them to YouTube. Many of his covers are of former child star Declan Galbraith.[6] In January 2011, Zhong was invited to perform a song from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats at the Golden Hall of Vienna.[7] He is part of the World Organization of Children Ambassadors of Peace in Washington representing China in many places and countries. In December 2012, Zhong participated in the first Plenary Session of the Huangpu District of Shanghai, and elected the district chief with the highest votes. His first known acting minor roles were in 2013 when he was 11 years old, he was featured in Chinese Drama "The Queen of SOP 2". In 2014, he held a solo concert at the Shanghai Concert Hall.[8]

2016-Present: Debut with NCT

In August 2016, he started doing activities in South Korea by debuting as a member of the sub-unit NCT Dream, a rotational unit of NCT consisting of teenage members. He is one of the two members in the entire group alongside Renjun (the other Chinese member of NCT Dream) who was not introduced as a part of SM Rookies before the group's debut. He debuted in NCT after only 2 months of training. [9]

Discography

Album

  • Tomorrow (2010)
  • My Wings (2011)
  • You Are There (2014)

Singles

YearTitleNotes
2011Yellow Maple LeaveShanghai Art Humanities Channel "Time Song" Premiere
2012Strong ChildrenA sound of a guitar accompaniment solo
2012Do Not Be AfraidMovie: "Monster Wanted Order" theme song
2012Amazing GraceShenzhen Satellite TV "Beware 00" Opening Remarks
2012An AngelShenzhen TV "The Mysterious Baby Mid-Autumn Festival Concert with Rice" Premiere
2012Childhood Companion"Jade Qiaolin Story" OST
2012Travel The Wind"Jade Qiaolin Story" theme song
2012BenCover Song
2012Eyes on MeCover Song
2012Can You Feel The Love TonightMovie: "The Lion King" Theme Song

NCT Dream

Filmography

Films

YearTitleTitle in MandarinNotes
2013Soul Rhythm靈魂的節奏Predebut

Television Series

YearTitleTitle in MandarinNotes
2013The Queen of SOP 2勝女的代價2Predebut
2013Bund Police外滩警事Predebut

Variety Shows

YearTitleTitle in MandarinNotes
2010China's Got Talent中国达人秀Predebut
2010Sunday My Biggest周日我最大Performing the song "Tomorrow"
2011Happy Blue Sky快乐蓝天下Performing the song "Memory"
2011We Have a Set我们有一套Performing the song "Memory" and "You Raise Me Up"
2011Day Day Up天天向上Performing the song "Memory"
2012Red Star红星闪闪Performing the song "Memory"
2012Talented Children's Voice天才童声Performing the song "Memory"
2012Innocence Hit the Earth童心撞地球
2012Table Plan同桌计划Performing the song "Memory"
2012Sound One Team天声一队Performing "Memory", "Tell Me Why" and other songs.
2012The Mysterious Baby Mid-Autumn Festival Concert with Rice饭没了秀之魔力宝宝中秋演唱会Performing the song "Tell Me Why"
2012Beware 00小心00后Performing the song "Amazing Grace"
2013Flash World闪天下Performing the songs "My Songs", "Tell Me Why" and "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"
2013I Love My Motherland我爱我的祖国Performing the song "You Raise Me Up"
2013Super Voice超级童声Judge
2013China New Voice Generation中国新声代Performing "Amazing Grace" and Snail
2016All About NCT DREAM所有關於NCT夢想With NCT Dream
2016My SM Television我的SM電視With NCT Dream
2017NCT Life!NCT生活！Season 5: Entertainment Retreat w/ Renjun, Jeno, Jisung
2017NCT School Dream MateNCT學校夢想伴侶With NCT Dream
2017NCT Life MiniNCT生活迷你
2017Victory勝利With NCT and Red Velvet

Awards

YearAwardResult
2009Yueyue Elf Vs Season Trial "Elf Genie Award"Won
2010National Outstanding Students CompetitionWon
2010National Award for Young Talents in ChinaWon

References

  1. ↑ "NCT Official Website". NCT. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  2. ↑ "NCTDREAM Official WebSite". NCT Dream. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  3. ↑ "张艺兴鹿晗接班人？又一个15岁童星在韩出道". Xinhuanet (in Chinese). Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  4. ↑ ""达人"选手国庆忙 张志林签下音乐达人钟辰乐". Tencent. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  5. ↑ "8岁"达人"钟辰乐被签 要发专辑《天籁童声》". Netease. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  6. ↑ "Introducing Chenle Zhong". Netease. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
  7. ↑ "Introducing Chenle Zhong". Netease. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
  8. ↑ "钟辰乐上海音乐厅演唱会圆满落幕". Sina. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  9. ↑ "SM新男团NCT DREAM将于25日出道 14岁中国籍成员公开". People's Daily. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
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