Zhang Hao (Chinese: 章昊; pinyin: Zhāng Hào; Korean: 장하오; born July 25, 2000) is a Chinese singer based in South Korea and signed under Yuehua Entertainment. He finished first in the reality competition show Boys Planet and debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Zerobaseone in July 2023.[1] He is noted as the first foreigner in history to place first in a South Korean idol survival show.[1][2]
Zhang Hao | |
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Born | Fujian, China | July 25, 2000
Education | Fujian Normal University |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 2023–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instrument(s) | Vocal, violin |
Labels | |
Member of | Zerobaseone |
Chinese name | |
Traditional Chinese | 章昊 |
Simplified Chinese | 章昊 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Zhāng Hào |
Hokkien POJ | Chông Hō |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 장하오 |
Revised Romanization | Jang Hao |
McCune–Reischauer | Chang Hao |
Signature | |
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Early life and education
editZhang Hao was born on July 25, 2000, and is from Fujian, China.[3] In January 2018, he participated in the national college entrance exam for arts students and ranked first in his home province of Fujian.[4] He then enrolled in Fujian Normal University, majored in musicology, and graduated in 2024.[5][6] While in college, he obtained his teaching certificate to teach music to secondary school students.[7][8][9] His musical talents include singing and playing musical instruments such as the violin, cello, viola, and piano.[9][10] Zhang trained for 1 year and 3 months before joining the survival show Boys Planet.[3]
Career
edit2022–present: Boys Planet and Zerobaseone
editOn December 29, 2022, Zhang Hao was unveiled as a contestant on Mnet's reality competition show Boys Planet,[11][12] and the center of G-Group in the performance of Boys Planet theme song "Here I Am" (난 빛나), which was broadcast on Mnet's M Countdown.[11][13][14] The show aired from February 2 to April 20, 2023.[15] Zhang was one of eight trainees representing Yuehua Entertainment, and performed NCT 127's "Kick It" alongside fellow global trainees Ricky, Ollie, and Brian for his first star evaluation on the show.[16]
On April 20, 2023, he placed 1st on Boys Planet, debuting as a member of the South Korean boy band Zerobaseone.[1][17][18] The group officially debuted under WakeOne Entertainment with the EP Youth in the Shade on July 10, 2023.[19][20][21] Zhang's solo track "Always" was also included in the EP. The song was credited under the group's name.[22][23]
On October 21, 2023, Zhang performed g.o.d's "Road" on the violin in Knowing Bros episode 405.[24] In the 87th episode of LeeMujin Service released on November 7, 2023, he performed BTS' "Dynamite" and Ive's "Either Way" on the violin in duet with host Lee Mujin on guitar.[25] On November 28, 2023, he performed Boys Planet theme song "Here I Am" (String ver.) on the violin during the opening performance of the 2023 MAMA Awards.[26]
On January 19, 2024, Zhang released his first original soundtrack "I Wanna Know" for South Korean dating show Exchange 3.[27] The song debuted atop the weekly Circle Download Chart in the chart issue dated January 14 to 20[28] and ranked at number 6 on the monthly Circle Download Chart issue dated January 2024.[29] He performed the song at M Countdown on February 1.[30] Later, the OST won the Popularity Awards at the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards[31] and Zhang Hao was noted as the first ever non-Korean artist to win at the Blue Dragon Series Awards.[32]
On March 15, Zhang was announced as the MC for day 2 of KCON 2024 in Hong Kong alongside bandmate Sung Han-bin.[33] In June, he appeared on Chinese television series Keep Running with fellow member Ricky.[34][35]
Discography
editSoundtrack appearances
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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KOR [36] |
JPN Hot | US World [37] | |||
"I Wanna Know" | 2024 | 80 | —[A] | 9 | Exchange 3 OST Part 4 |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Other charted songs
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR Down. [39] | |||
"Always"[b] | 2023 | 23 | Youth in the Shade |
Filmography
editTelevision shows
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | Boys Planet | Contestant | Finished first place as a member of Zerobaseone | [41] |
M Countdown | Special MC | with Sung Han-bin and Kim Ji-woong on August 3, 2023 | [42][43] | |
2024 | 2024 KCON Hong Kong | Special MC Day 2 | with Sung Han-bin on March 31, 2024 | [33] |
Music Bank | Special MC | with Hong Eun-chae and Jo of Dxmon on May 24, 2024 | [44][45] | |
Show! Music Core in Japan | Special MC Day 1 | with Choi Min-ho and Seok Matthew on June 29, 2024 | [46] |
Web shows
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023–2024 | HaoHao's Good Times | Host | 8 episodes | [47][48][non-primary source needed] |
Other ventures
editEndorsements
editIn June 2024, Zhang Hao was announced as the Chinese spokesperson of British hair brush brand Tangle Teezer.[49][50] It was reported that Zhang Hao plans to sequentially introduce various contents with the brand in the China region.[51] In July 2024, he was announced as the Youth Ambassador of Thai cosmetics brand Mistine.[52] Just in his second year of debut, various entertainment media reported that he has begun to solidify himself as a 'global top tier' representing K-pop in 2024 and that he is active as a 'blue chip in the advertising world' regardless of field.[53][54]
Awards and nominations
editAward ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2024 | OST Popularity Award | "I Wanna Know" (EXchange 3) | Won | [31][55] |
Circle Chart Music Awards | 2024 | Viaje Global Popularity Award | Zhang Hao | Won | [56] |
K-World Dream Awards | 2024 | Global U-Pick Choice | Zhang Hao | Won | [57] |
References
editFootnotes
editArtist notes
edit- ^ a b As a member of Zerobaseone only.
- ^ Credited under Zerobaseone but is a solo performed by Zhang.[40]
Notes for peak chart positions
edit- ^ "I Wanna Know" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 27 on the component Download Songs Chart.[38]
Citations
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- ^ a b [BOYS PLANET] 장하오 ZHANG HAO | G그룹 @타임어택 1분 자기소개 [EN/CN/JP/KR] [[BOYS PLANET] ZHANG HAO | G Group @Time Attack 1 minute self-introduction [EN/CN/JP/KR]] (in Korean), Mnet K-POP, January 3, 2023, archived from the original on June 9, 2023, retrieved June 9, 2023 – via YouTube
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- ^ Kang, Bo-ra (February 2, 2023). "장하오, 위에화 유일 ALL스타...올리‧브라이언‧리키 3스타" [Zhang Hao, Yuehua's only ALL star...Ollie‧Brian‧Ricky 3 stars]. Single List (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "Boys Planet, Episode 12". Boys Planet. Season 1. Episode 12 (in Korean). April 20, 2023. Mnet.
- ^ Lee, Yu-jin (April 21, 2023). "'보이즈플래닛' 최종 데뷔 멤버 확정, 1위 장하오, 2위 성한빈→9위 한유진(종합)" ['Boys Planet' final debut members confirmed, 1st place Zhang Hao, 2nd place Sung Han-bin → 9th place Han Yu-jin (general)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "ZEROBASEONE". WAKEONE. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (April 24, 2023). "장하오→한유진 '제로베이스원' 측 "중반기 데뷔"[공식]" [Zhang Hao → Han Yu-jin 'Zerobaseone' "mid-year debut" [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ Choi, Hee-jae (June 7, 2023). "제로베이스원, 7월 10일 데뷔 확정...타이틀 포스터 최초 공개" [Zerobaseone confirmed to debut on July 10th... Title poster first released]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ Han, Hae-seon (July 10, 2023). ""눈부신 지금 너에게 줄게"..제로베이스원, 상큼+경쾌한 데뷔곡 'In Bloom'[6시★살롱]" ["I'll give it to you now, dazzling"..Zerobaseone, refreshing + cheerful debut song 'In Bloom' [6:00 Salon]]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Gong, Mi-na (July 10, 2023). "제로베이스원 장하오 "음방 1위·신인상 목표...K팝 새 역사 쓰고파"" [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao "The goal of winning the first place in music shows and Rookie of the Year... I want to write a new history of K-pop"]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Jung, Seung-min (October 22, 2023). "제로베이스원 장하오 "中 수능 1등...음악 안 하면 평생 후회할 것 같아"(아는 형님)" [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao "Ranked first in the Chinese CSAT... I think I'll regret it for the rest of my life if I don't make music."]. MHN Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ Oh, Seo-rin (November 3, 2023). "제로베이스원 장하오, '리무진서비스' 등장...바이올린 연주 공개" [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao's Violin Performance on "LeeMujin Service"]. Topstar News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ Han, Soo-ji (November 29, 2023). "제베원 장하오, 'MAMA' 바이올린 독주 화제..."들려드릴 수 있어 영광"" [ZB1 Zhang Hao's Violin Performance in "MAMA" becomes Hot Topic... "It's an honor to be able to show you"]. Topstar News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ Cho, Soo-hyun (January 19, 2024). "제로베이스원(ZEROBASEONE) 장하오, '환승연애3' 통해 데뷔 후 첫 OST 선보인다" [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao First OST Appearance After Debut with "EXchange 3"]. Star Daily News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ "Download Chart – Week 3 of 2024". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Download Chart – Month 1 of 2024". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (February 1, 2024). 제로베이스원 장하오, 오늘(1일) '엠카'서 '환승연애3' OST 무대 공개 [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao Reveal Transit Love 3 OST performance in M Countdown Today (Feb 1st)]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024 – via The Chosun Ilbo.
- ^ a b Kim, Mi-ryu (July 19, 2024). "비주얼 맑음"...장하오, 눈부신 출국길 ["Bright Visual"... Zhang Hao, a Dazzling Departure Road]. Dispatch (in Korean). Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Grover, Ashima (July 19, 2024). "3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards: Zerobaseone's Zhang Hao, 'Moving' stars conquer | See winners list". Hindustan Times. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Park, Dong-sun (March 15, 2024). "닝닝·명재현·성한빈·장하오, KCON 홍콩 2024 MC 발탁" [NingNing, Myung Jae-Hyun, Sung Han-bin, Zhang Hao named KCON Hong Kong 2024 MCs]. Electronic Times (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (June 21, 2024). 제로베이스원 장하오X리키, 중국판 '런닝맨' 출격...글로벌 활약 [Zerobaseone Zhang hao x Ricky participated on Chinese version of 'Running Man'...Global performance]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Kang, Yeon-woo (June 24, 2024). '제로베이스원' 장하오·리키, 중국판 '런닝맨' 출연...실시간 시청률 1위 [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao·Ricky Participated on Chinese version of 'Running Man'...No. 1 in real-time viewership ratings] (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions for soundtrack appearances on the Circle Digital Chart:
- "I Wanna Know": "Digital Chart – Week 3 of 2024". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions for soundtrack appearances on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales:
- "I Wanna Know": "World Digital Song Sales – Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Download Songs – Year 2024, Month 1, Day 31". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions for other charted songs on the Circle Download Chart:
- "Always": "Download Chart – Week 28 of 2023". Circle Chart. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ References for solo songs by Zhang Hao:
- "Always": Yeo, Gladys (November 10, 2023). "Watch ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao cover songs by BTS' Jin, STAYC and more". NME. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
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- ^ Lee, Seul (August 1, 2023). 제로베이스원 성한빈·김지웅·장하오, '엠카' 스페셜 MC 발탁 [Zerobaseone Sung Hanbin·Kim Jiwoong·Zhang Hao selected as 'M Countdown' Special MC]. Xsports news (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Oh, Seo-rin (August 4, 2023). 제로베이스원 웅장한(김지웅·장하오·성한빈), 스페셜 MC 소감-기념 셀카 공개 [Zerobaseone WoongZhangHan (Kim Jiwoong·Zhang Hao·Sung Hanbin) Released a Selfie in Celebration of Special MC]. Topstar news (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Ji, Min-kyung (May 24, 2024). 제로베이스원 장하오, 오늘(24일) '뮤직뱅크' 스페셜 MC 발탁 [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao Selected as Special MC of Today's (May 24th) Music Bank]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Hyo-jin (May 24, 2024). 제로베이스원, 장하오 스페셜 MC '뮤직뱅크'서 지상파 첫 1위...성한빈 "K팝 새 역사 쓸 것" [Zeobaseone won their first TV Broadcast Win at Music Bank when Zhang Hao was the Special MC...Sung Hanbin "We will write the K-Pop New History"]. Topstarnews (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Go, Dae-hyeon (July 16, 2024). 장하오-민호-석매튜, 스페셜 MC [Zhang Hao-Minho-Seok Matthew Special MC]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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- ^ "欢迎章昊 成为TANGLE TEEZER 中国区代言人" [Welcome Zhang Hao as the Chinese Spokesperson of Tangle Teezer] (in Chinese). Tangle Teezer. June 1, 2024. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024 – via Weibo.
- ^ Ji, Min-kyeong (June 1, 2024). "제로베이스원 장하오, 英 유명 헤어 브러시 브랜드 모델 발탁" [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao Selected as Model of the British Famous Hair Brush Brand]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ "与"光"同行,闪耀夏日——MISTINE蜜丝婷与章昊的热烈奔赴" [Walking with "light", shining in summer – MISTINE and Zhang Hao's enthusiastic rush]. Do News (in Chinese). July 22, 2024. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Heo, Min-nyeong (July 22, 2024). "뷰티 CF 지형 흔드는 '만찢남' 장하오" [Zhang Hao, the 'Man who came out from cartoon' shakes up the Beauty CF Landscape]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ji-ha (July 22, 2024). "제로베이스원 장하오, 이번엔 글로벌 뷰티 브랜드 모델 발탁...'광고계 블루칩' 등극" [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao Selected as the Global Beauty Brand Model This Time...Became a 'blue chip in the advertising world']. TV Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2024 – via Nate News.
- ^ Lee, Ha-na (July 19, 2024). 제로베이스원 장하오 OST 인기상 "좋은 모습 많이 보여드릴 것"[청룡시리즈어워즈] [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao OST Popularity Award "I will show you many good things" [Blue Dragon Series Awards]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Se-bin (January 10, 2024). "제로베이스원 장하오, 인기상 수상..."성장하는 아티스트될 것" [써클차트뮤직어워즈]" [Zerobaseone Zhang Hao Won Popularity Award..."Will Grow Up as a Mature Artist" [CCMA]]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Jeong, Da-yeon (August 13, 2024). "'대세돌 등극' 제로베이스원 장하오, 글로벌 인기 '1위' 달성→인기상 트로피 수상 예정" ['Trendy Idol' Zerobaseone Zhang Hao Achieved 'No. 1' Global Popularity → Expected to Receive Popularity Award Trophy]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved August 19, 2024.
External links
edit- Media related to Zhang Hao (singer) at Wikimedia Commons