Zhang Hao (singer)
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 became the first-place winner of the reality competition series 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 to win first place in a South Korean idol survival show.[1][2]
Zhang Hao | |
|---|---|
Zhang in February 2024 | |
| Born | July 25, 2000 |
| Education | Fujian Normal University |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocal |
| 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 | |
Early life and education edit
Zhang 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 and majored in music education.[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 edit
2022–present: Boys Planet and Zerobaseone edit
On December 29, 2022, Zhang 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" (Korean: 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]
On July 10, 2023, Zhang released the song "Always" which was included in the EP Youth in the Shade. The song was credited under the group's name.[22][23]
On October 21, 2023, he 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, Zhang performed Boys Planet theme "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 6th on the monthly Circle Download Chart issue dated January 2024.[29] On March 15, Zhang was announced as the MC for day 2 of KCON 2024 in Hong Kong alongside bandmate Sung Han-bin.[30]
Discography edit
Soundtrack appearances edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [31] | JPN Hot | US World [32] | |||
| "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 edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [34] | |||
| "Always"[b] | 2023 | 23 | Youth in the Shade |
Filmography edit
Television shows edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Boys Planet | Contestant | Finished first place as a member of Zerobaseone | [36] |
Web shows edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2024 | HaoHao's Good Times | Host | 8 episodes | [37][38][non-primary source needed] |
Hosting edit
| Year | Title | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 KCON Hong Kong | Special MC (day 2) with Sung Han-bin | [30] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Chart Music Awards | 2024 | Viaje Global Popularity Award | Zhang Hao | Won | [39] |
References edit
Footnotes edit
Artist notes edit
- ^ a b As a member of Zerobaseone only.
- ^ Credited under Zerobaseone but is a solo performed by Zhang.[35]
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.[33]
Citations edit
- ^ a b c Kang, Da-yoon (April 21, 2023). "'보이즈 플래닛' 1위 장하오, 韓오디션 中센터 탄생→한유진 9위·이회택 탈락[MD리뷰]" ['Boys Planet' No. 1 Zhang Hao, Korean audition Chinese center born → Han Yu-jin 9th place, Lee Hoe-taek view [MD Review]]. My Daily (in Korean). from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ Morales, Ivana (May 24, 2023). "11 K-Pop Boy Groups To Watch In 2023: Cravity, Tempest, Verivery & More". Grammy. from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ a b "Zhang Hao – Boys Planet". Mnet Plus. from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Music Universe K-909, Episode 20". Music Universe K-909. Season 1. Episode 20 (in Korean). July 15, 2023. Event occurs at 0:46. JTBC2. from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ 보이즈플래닛 1회 장하오 컷본 | BOYS PLANET Ep.01 ZHANGHAO 章昊 cut (in Korean), from the original on May 15, 2023, retrieved August 14, 2023 – via YouTube
- ^ "Boys Planet, Episode 1". Boys Planet. Season 1. Episode 1 (in Korean). February 2, 2023. Mnet.
- ^ Kim, Ye-sol (February 3, 2023). "'보이즈플래닛' 이석훈, 연습생 음이탈 실수에 "노래 들려준 사람 없어" 혹평 [어저께TV]" ['Boys Planet' Lee Seok-hoon, criticizes trainees for missing notes, "No one listened to the song" [Yesterday TV]]. Osen (in Korean). from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ Kim, Min-ji (March 31, 2023). ""팀원 전부의 매력 보여줄 것" '보이즈 플래닛' 장하오, 완벽 리더십 발휘" ["I will show the charms of all team members" Zhang Hao of 'Boys Planet' demonstrates perfect leadership]. News1 (in Korean). from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ 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, from the original on June 9, 2023, retrieved June 9, 2023 – via YouTube
- ^ Lee, Seul (March 8, 2023). "'보이즈 플래닛' 일타 특강, 1~5화 몰아보기...연습생 입덕 포인트" [A special lecture on 'Boys Planet' watching episodes 1-5... trainees' exceptional points]. Xports News (in Korean). from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Jung, Eun-jin (December 30, 2022). "'보이즈플래닛' 시그널송 엔딩요정=성한빈..."신경전 장난 아니었다"" [The ending fairy of Boys Planet's signal song=Sung Han-bin..."The war of nerves was no joke"]. Herald Pop (in Korean). from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ Jung, Ha-eun (December 30, 2022). "'보이즈 플래닛' 예열 시작...프로필 공개" ['Boys Planet' warm-up begins...Reveal your profile]. Sports Seoul (in Korean). from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Hye-mi (February 9, 2023). "성한빈·장하오, '보이즈 플래닛' 센터 선발 비하인드 스토리 공개" [Sung Han-bin and Zhang Hao reveal the behind-the-scenes story of the center selection of 'Boys Planet']. 뉴스인사이드 (in Korean). from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ Jin, Joo-hee (February 2, 2023). "'보이즈 플래닛' 장하오, G그룹 센터 등극...솔지 '호평'" ['Boys Planet' Zhang Hao, G Group center's rise, Sol-ji 'praise']. MK스포츠 (in Korean). from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "보이즈 플래닛" [Boys Planet]. Mnet Plus (in Korean). from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ 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). 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). from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "ZEROBASEONE". WAKEONE. 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ "Download Chart – Week 3 of 2024". Circle Chart. from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Download Chart – Month 1 of 2024". Circle Chart. from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 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). from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions for soundtrack appearances on the Circle Digital Chart:
- "I Wanna Know": "Digital Chart – Week 3 of 2024". Circle Chart. 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. from the original on January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Download Songs – Year 2024, Month 1, Day 31". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 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. from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ References for solo songs by Zhang:
- "Always": Yeo, Gladys (November 10, 2023). "Watch ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao cover songs by BTS' Jin, STAYC and more". NME. from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Yoo, Ji-hee (April 21, 2023). "'보이즈 플래닛' 1위 장하오...성한빈·석매튜·리키 등 데뷔 확정 [종합]" ['Boys Planet' No. 1 Zhang Hao... Sung Han-bin, Seok Matthew, Ricky, etc. confirmed to debut [Roundup]]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "#昊昊好时光#，COMING SOON! - @ZB1_cn的微博 - 微博". Weibo (in Chinese). September 7, 2023. from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "合集·昊昊好时光-ZEROBASEONE个人主页-哔哩哔哩视频". Bilibili (in Chinese). Retrieved February 25, 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). from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
External links edit
- Media related to Zhang Hao (singer) at Wikimedia Commons