Zhou Mi (singer)

Zhou Mi (Chinese name: 周覓, born (1986-04-19)April 19, 1986)[1] is a Chinese singer, actor, songwriter, presenter, MC, and radio DJ based in South Korea and China. He is a member of the Boy band Super Junior's sub-unit Super Junior-M and SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad. In 2014, he made his solo debut with his first mini album Rewind. Aside from group activities, he also participates in various television variety shows, radio shows, and dramas.

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Zhou.
Zhou Mi
Zhou Mi in 2014
Born (1986-04-19) April 19, 1986
Wuhan, Hubei, China
Alma materBeijing Normal University
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • entertainer
Years active2008–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsSM
Label SJ
Zhou Mi Studio
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJo Mi
McCune–ReischauerCho Mi
Websitezhoumi.smtown.com

Early life

Zhou Mi was born in Wuhan, China, and studied Broadcasting at Beijing Normal University Zhuhai Campus.[2] In high school, Zhou Mi entered national singing and entertainment competitions, winning many of them.[3]

Zhou Mi made a name for himself in the Chinese entertainment scene by competing in competitions.[4] While in contention for the final round of CCTV's Challenging the Host, a televised national competition for aspiring MCs from all over China, he received an offer from SM Entertainment and decided to go to Korea, in late 2006.[5] Zhou Mi won the grand prize at the SM UCC Star Audition,[6] through an online audition.

Zhou Mi was appeared as MC the showcase of Zhang Liyin , and a few days later, he debuted in China as a member of Super Junior-M.

Career

2008–13: Super Junior-M and Solo activities
Main article: Super Junior-M
Zhou Mi in Bangkok.

Zhou Mi debuted as the main vocalist of Super Junior-M in 2008.[7][8] First studio album, Me was released on April 23, 2008. In this album he wrote three songs with titled "Love Song", "A Man in Love", and "Marry U".

Super Junior-M's first mini-album, Super Girl, was realesed on September 23, 2009.[9] In this album he wrote two songs with titled "Confession" and "You and Me".

Zhou Mi wrote three songs for Kangta Chinese EP Breaka Shaka in 2010, in this album he wrote the lead single Breaka Shaka, Remember, and Many Times.

In February 2011, Zhou Mi acted in a supporting role in the Chinese drama Melody of Youth, which become his debut in that industry.[10] He also participated in the OST's on the ending theme song "Youth Melody" and featured other cast sang "Dandelion".

Super Junior-M Second EP Perfection was released on February 23, 2011. In this album he wrote song with the titled "True Love".[11]

He joined Super Junior-M with Henry Lau for the single "Santa U Are The One" taken from SMTown's eighth winter album, 2011 Winter SMTown – The Warmest Gift, it was released in December 2011.[12]

Zhou Mi participated in the OST for Taiwanese drama series Skip Beat! on the track "Goodbye (不留紀念)" on 2012.[13]

In the same year Zhou Mi was cast as the main role in the idol drama When Love Walked In.[14]

Super Junior-M's second studio album, Break Down, was released on January 7, 2013, along with a lead single of the same name.[15] The album includes three songs were written by himself with titled "Go", "It's You" and "Tunnel".[16] The music for songs were compossed by fellow Super Junior-M member Henry Lau and his team Noize Bank.[17] Their Korean version of Break Down was released on January 31. On the same day, they made their official debut in Korea on Mnet's M! Countdown.[18][19]

In March 2013, Zhou Mi released a travel scrapbook titled Thai Perfect which included his travel experience in Thailand.[20]

In October 4, 2013, Zhou Mi was cast in the movie Rhythm of Rain (聽見下雨的聲音).[21]

2014–present: SM the Ballad and solo debut

In February 2014, Zhou Mi became a new member of the ballad group SM The Ballad, initially formed in 2010. Zhou Mi participated in the group's 2nd album, Breath, performing the Chinese version of "Blind".[22][23]

In March 2014, Super Junior-M's third mini album, Swing was released, where Zhou Mi also contributing lyrics to their lead single, "Swing" and "Fly High".[24][25]

In 2014, Zhou Mi was chosen to host the Korean-Chinese Variety Show titled Strongest Group with his labelmate Victoria Song.[26]

On October 22, 2014, Zhou Mi became an MC for season 4 of the SBS MTV's music program The Show with Park Ji-yeon (T-ara) and Hongbin (VIXX).[27]

His first solo EP Rewind was released on October 31, 2014.[28] The Chinese version of the Rewind featured Tao and The Korean version was featured Chanyeol.[29] All the tracklist in this album was written by himself.

Zhou Mi appeared as the Talk MC on the new season of fashion survival show "Fashion King - Secret Box", which premiered April 25, 2015, a survival show starring top Korean and Chinese celebrities.[30]

In 2015, Zhou Mi was cast in the drama "Best Couple" as the male lead character 'Hee Sung'. "Best Couple" is set in the modern day Korean entertainment industry. It is the first TV production project from China's e-commerce company Alibaba.[31]

In 2015, Zhou Mi participated in Super Junior special album, Devil was released to celebrate the group's 10th anniversary. He wrote lyric for "Forever with You" that was sung by Super Junior-M.[32][33]

In early 2016, it was confirmed that Zhou Mi will be continuing to host the 5th season of SBS MTV The Show with new co-MC, GFriend's Yerin.[34] He stepped down from his MC position on August 2 of that year, having hosted The Show for almost two years.

In 2016, Zhou Mi established a personal agency for his activities in China.

Zhou Mi's second EP What's Your Number? was released on July 19, 2016. He was wrote the chinese lyrics for a lead single "What's Your Number" and "Empty Room".[35]

In April 2018, Zhou Mi released a digital single titled "I Don't Care".[36]

On December 26, 2018, Zhou Mi released a single "The Lonely Flame" the track was written and composed by himself. The music video was directed by Shindong. [37]

In 2020 Zhou Mi collaborated with two member of WayV Kun and Xiaojun on the single "I'll be There", realesed on February 28, 2020. It was a tribute song for the frontliners and those who are affected by COVID-19 especially to his hometown Wuhan, China.[38][39][40]

Discography
Main article: Zhou Mi discography
For his work with Super Junior-M, see Super Junior-M § Discography.

Filmography
Main article: Zhou Mi filmography

Bibliography
YearNameLanguagePublisherISBN
2013Travel Book Thai PerfectChineseChina Field Publishing978-98-68-58286-5

Achievements

Competitions
YearTV NetworkCompetitionAwards WonNotesRef
2002MTVMTV-Pantene New Voices CompetitionBest Male Singer (National)Pre-Debut[41]
2003HBS: HNTVHappy Camp: Wenquxing Crazy for the Stars Star Ambassador Selection CompetitionEnergetic Star
Shanghai Asia Music Festival Newcomer CompetitionFirst place (Beijing area)
Newcomer Award (National)
2005MTVMTV Music Nation Idol CompetitionFirst place (National)
Third place (Guangdong)
The 3rd MTV-Samsung School Campus: Breath of Fresh Air Singing CompetitionUniversity Idol Singer Award (National)[42][43]
Converse School Campus Music FestivalFirst place (National)[44]
Warner Music Singing CompetitionFirst place (National)[45]
CETVChina Mobile Moves the Land "Emotional New Voices" CompetitionFirst place (China)[46]
2005 Newcomer Award (China)
MTVMTV-Olay New Talent CompetitionFirst place (Guangdong)[47]
2006CCTV: CCTV-1CCTV Hosting Competition: Challenging the HostFinal 16 (National)
Note: Dropped out of competition to go to Korea.		[4]
2007S.M. UCC CONTEST Celebrity Challenge "Explosive! category"First place ("Most Strongly Recommended" category)

Awards and nominations
YearCategoryNominated workResultRef
9th Chinese Music Awards
2013Best Chinese Song (Mainland)Distant Embrace (距離的擁抱)Won[48]
Internet Popularity AwardHimselfWon
SBS PopAsia Awards
2014Best Solo ArtistHimselfNominated[49]
Apollo Music Oscar Awards
2014Music VideoRewindNominated
2016 Mobile Video Festival
2016Star of The YearHimselfWon
Silk Road Cohesion Awards
2018Sing of The YearHimselfWon

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