JPM is a Taiwanese Mandopop music band formed under the management of Sony Music company with artists Jay Chou, Leehom Wang, and Vanness Wu. The group debuted on January 11, 2011 with three members: Liljay, Prince, and Mao Di"Repackaged boy group JPM gets ready to launch" .PopAsia.Retrieved 2013-06-09. from A Legend Star Entertainment Corp."A Legend Star Entertainment Official Facebook Account".Facebook.Retrieved 2013-06-09 Two members (Jay and Prince) were originally part of Lollipop until 2009,"Repackaged boy group JPM gets ready to launch".CPopAccess.Retrieved 2013-06-09. while Mao Di is from Choc7."Choc7's Bio" .JPopAsia.Retrieved 2013-06-09.
Prior to Mao Di's addition, Jay and Prince released a single entitled Dance Can Be Replaced ("舞可取代") on July 8, 2010."2010-07-08 傳奇星facebook ~ 棒棒堂王子小傑[舞可取代]MV完整首播".YouTube. Retrieved 2013-06-09. On August 26, 2011, JPM finally released their debut album, Moonwalk which contains ten songs and one Cantonese version of "Because of You"."Moonwalk details" .KKBox.Retrieved 2013-06-09.
Etymology The name of the band is taken from the first letters of each member's names: LilJay, Prince and Modi, forming the band name, JPM."365天進化 JPM黃金三角能量啟動".YahooTaiwan.Retrieved 2013-06-10.
History
2010: Pre-JPM Former Lollipop members, Qiu Wang Zi and Liao had been undergoing a series of secret training for the past year after they had separated with the band in 2009."Formation of JPM".Lollipop (a.k.a. Bang Bang Tang). Retrieved.2013-05-20. On July 8, 2010, the two of them released a single entitled Dance Can Be Replaced ("舞可取代"). On September 10, they had their first concert at the Hong Kong Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Center to promote their single."王子&小傑香港開唱人氣火爆 苦練Jolin折手舞答謝粉絲".Yahoo Taiwan.Retrieved 2013-06-09. In the end, their first single was successful as they received six awards at the end of the year, which includes "Popular Dance Song Award" and "Idol Award" by the "Metro Radio Mandarin Hits Music Awards Presentation","2010年度新城國語力頒獎禮得獎名單".Chinese Wikipedia."維基百科" .KKBox.Retrieved 2013-06-09. "Best Dance Song Award" and "Idol Award" by the "Seventh Hit Golden King Awards", and "Outstanding Dance Song Singers" and "Network Popular Singers" by the "Chinese Golden Melody Awards"."20100902 華語金曲獎2010盛典--王子 小傑獲獎".56.Retrieved 2013-06-12.
2011: Moon Walk Debut On the day of A Legend Star Entertainment Corp.'''s first anniversary, Liao and Qiu decided to get back together and form a new group called JPM, alongside Qiu's brother, Mao Di, on January 11, 2011. JPM aims for the top idol group in Asia with the release of their highly anticipated debut album."王子小傑組JPM戰LOLLIPOP F".OrientalDaily.Retrieved 2013-06-10. On August 26, 2011, JPM finally released their first album entitled Moonwalk. Their single, Moon Walk features a million-dollar music video in which the boys perform a spectacular "space dance" tailor-made for them by famous Taiwan dance choreographer Terry Lin."JPM" .Jpop Asia.Retrieved.2013-05-20 Aside from the music video, JPM members also contributed with the making of their album as Liao filled the role of the producer for part of the album,JPM. Moonwalk. 2011. CD while Qiu Wang Zi is the lyricist of three songs and composer of two songs in the album. In addition with the ten songs listed, the album also includes a Cantonese version of "因為有你" (Because of You). Sony Music Moonwalk album info 26 August 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-12. On August 29, three days after its release, the album sales reached more than 50,000 copies..KKBOx.Retrieved 2013-06-10 At the end of the year, JPM garnered two awards from the "8th Hit King Golden Awards",.CNTV.Retrieved 2013-06-10."勁歌王明星採訪——JPM".CNTV.Retrieved 2013-06-10. and three more in other music awards."Winners" .MTV.Retrieved 2013-06-10.
During this year, JPM members are also active in other fields. Liao continued his hosting career.娛樂週爆. 壹電視. Taiwan, 30 Oct. 2010. Television.蘋果娛樂一週. 壹電視. Taiwan, 1 Sept. 2011. Television. Qiu Wang Zi was cast in two films,消失打看. Perf. Wang Zi, Lín Chén Xī, and Xiè Xīn Yǐng. 2011.極速先鋒. Perf. Wang Zi, Lín Shuǎng, and Sānpǔ Guìdà. 2011. and starred in the television series "33 Gu Shi Guan (Fake Chocolate episode)" with Nikki Deng.33 Gu Shi Guan (Fake Chocolate Episode). Perf. Wang Zi and Nikki Deng. 2011.
2012-present: 365 Album and first concert On January 25, JPM released a Japanese version for Moonwalk album. The album consists of Normal Edition and First Press Limited Edition, which comes with a bonus DVD containing five music videos, one-hour music special, and interview footage."MOONWALK (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Japan Version)".YesAsia.Retrieved.2013-05-21
During the first half of the year, JPM received two awards: "Hito Potential Group""hito流行音樂獎／周杰倫大贏家 Hebe讚阿妹無法超越".Yahoo.Retrieved 2013-06-10. and "Best Newcomer Award""雪碧音樂榜廣州頒獎 周杰倫奪7獎成大贏家(圖)" .Sina.Retrieved 2013-06-10. from the 2012 Hito Pop Music Awards and Sprite Billboard Awards respectively, for their Moonwalk debut last year.
On November 30, JPM released their second studio album entitled 365 under the same label, Sony Music Taiwan."365 Details".Yahoo.Retrieved 2013-06-10. They use "Love" as the main theme of this album."365 (Evolution Edition)".YesAsia.Retrieved.2013-05-21 In other words, each song is used to describe different types and stages of love. In addition with the theme of love, 365 album also emphasized the "Golden Triangle" concept to capture each members' individual firm and confidence and also to represent their strong brotherhood."JPM全裸黏TT 感情好大呼「好膩喔！」" .KKBox.Retrieved 2013-06-10. According to Sony Music, JPM said: "We are the Golden triangle, the best ally and best friend" (「我們是黃金鐵三角，是最好的戰友也是最好的朋友」). Demonstrating the trio's mastery of a multitude of music styles, the new album's track list includes an electro-dance K-Pop-styled titular song "365 Days" especially produced by Korean producers. Moreover, the track list also includes a solo song for each member,JPM. 365. 2013. CD. and a collaboration with Kimberley Chen entitled "Internet"."365" .KKBox.Retrieved 2013-06-10. Once again, Liao and Qiu Wang Zi took part in putting the album together as Liao filled the role of the producer for half of the album, lyricist of three songs and the composer of two songs, while Qiu is the lyricist of the main song, 365, of the album.
Within the first week of its release, 365 managed to reach top three on the charts..KKBox.Retrieved 2013-06-10. JPM continued to promote their album all over and outside of their area, sometimes including Kimberley Chen with them."JPM《365》蛻變改版簽唱 上千歌迷擠爆西門町電影街".Yahoo.Retrieved 2013-06-10. They are also invited to be "Red Heart charity spokespersons" not only to publicize their new album, but to do public service to families in need as well, as reported on December 13, 2012."JPM每人月捐365元連捐30年".Yahoo.Retrieved 2013-06-10.
At the end of the year, JPM received two awards: "Metro Music Best Dance Song" and "Metro Music Awards in Asia jumped to sing Group" from the Metro Music Awards 2012 for their 365 album."Metro Music Awards 2012 Winners List" .MetroRadio.Retrieved 2013-06-10. To add to their awards list, JPM received eight music awards in the first half of 2013."組圖：JPM狂攬6項大獎 拍俊朗時尚寫真".Sina.Retrieved 2013-06-10."JPM狂攬6項大獎再度稱王 春季時尚寫真大曝光" .ChinaYes.Retrieved 2013-06-10.
In June, it was announced that JPM would have their first concert, "JPM LovEvolution concert tour 2013 Love Evolution Tour" on August 3 at the Taipei ATT SHOW BOX."為演唱會狂操6塊肌王子：我們會好好唱".Ettoday.Retrieved 2013-06-25."JPM熬6年圓夢 8月演唱會".News Entertainment.Retrieved 2013-06-25."JPM開唱先推800萬 王子不排斥邀楊丞琳" .Chinatimes.Retrieved 2013-06-25. Because of the extensive preparation, the group even declined seven movie/drama proposals."JPM棄上百萬片酬開個唱 操肌特訓望甩沒實力臭名" .NowNews.Retrieved 2013-06-25."JPM棄上百萬片酬開個唱 操肌特訓望甩沒實力臭名".Yahoo.Retrieved 2013-06-25.
Members MemberStage NameReal NameBirthdate chinese pinyin chinese pinyinLiao Xiao Jie/Liljay/Brian"Liao Xiao Jie's Official Facebook Page".Facebook.Retrieved 2013-06-10. 小傑 Xiǎo Jié 廖俊傑 Liào Jùn JiéQiu Wang Zi/Prince"Qiu Wang Zi's Official Facebook Page".Facebook.Retrieved 2013-06-10.王子Wáng Zǐ邱勝翊Qiū Shèng YìQiu Mao Di/Modi"Qiu Mao Di's Official Facebook Page".Facebook.Retrieved 2013-06-10.毛弟Máo Dì邱翊橙Qiū Yì Chéng
Discography
YearTitle Details2011Moonwalk (月球漫步)Release date: August 26, 2011 (Mandarin ver.) January 25, 2012 (Jap. ver.) Label: Sony Music (Taiwan) Format: Studio album Language: Mandarin2012365Release date: November 30, 2012 Label: Sony Music (Taiwan) Format: Studio album Language: Mandarin
Filmography
Films Year Title Original title Members Role(s) Liao Xiao Jie Qiu Wang Zi Qiu Mao Di2008Winds of September九降風x謝志昇(阿昇)Happy Funeral六樓后座2家屬謝禮 xxCameo2009 Love in the end愛到底 (第六號瀏海)xx(No. 3 and 6 bangs boys)The Great Escape廖問之越V風雲x廖問2010Dance Gate 2精舞門2 xWang Zi/PrinceLaugh Travels嘻游記 xx白沙堂 (Baisha Tang); 沙地鼠2011Honey Pupu消失打看 x可樂Gokusoku Senpō極速先鋒x林清風2012極限衝鋒xLiang Wei (梁威)2013Young Gunsn/ax待定2014The Break-Up Artist分手达人x
Short films Year Title Members Role(s) Liao Xiao Jie Qiu Wang Zi Qiu Mao Di2012以為xWang Zi Yi2013愛味男女xTang Yiwei (小傑-唐艾偉)
Television series Year Title Original title Members Role(s) Network Liao Xiao Jie Qiu Wang Zi Qiu Mao Di2007Sister is Coming (Lollipop idol drama)棒棒堂偶像劇《姐姐來了》xxSalesperson; 飾 王子Brown Sugar Macchiato黑糖瑪奇朵 (黑糖玛奇朵) (Hei Tang Ma Qi Duo)xxXiao Jie; Wang ZiFTVThey Kiss Again惡作劇2吻 (恶作剧2吻) (O Tso Chu 2 Wen or E Zuo Ju 2 Wen)xAh NuoCTVLove Is Here (Lollipop idol drama)棒棒堂偶像劇《愛情來了》xxnovelist; waiter2008The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries黑糖群俠傳 (黑糖群侠传) (Hei Tang Qun Xia Chuan)xxRonaldo (ep.13); Linghu CongStarTV2010Gloomy Salad Days死神少女 (Si Shen Shao Nu)xxHuang He 黃禾; Ah Pang 阿龐PTS201133 Gu Shi Guan - Fake Chocolate假面巧克力 (Jia Mian Qiao Ke Li)xQiu Ke LiSTV2012As the Bell Rings課間好時光一年二班xCameo Ep.1迪士尼頻道Ti Amo Chocolate愛上巧克力 (Ai Shang Qiao Ke Li)xWang Zi Yi 王子翊SETTVI Love You So Much粉愛粉愛你 (Fen Ai Fen Ai Ni)xMao Di 毛弟CTSJust Like Small Flowers像小朵一样xJJ2013As the Bell rings 2nd season課間好時光一年二班(第二季)xCameo迪士尼頻道Flavor Lover 愛味男女 (Ai Wei Nan Nu)xTang Ai Wei 唐艾偉YouTube/Next TV
Stage Dramas Year Title Original title Members Role(s) Date(s) Liao Xiao Jie Qiu Wang Zi Qiu Mao Di2012Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf"Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf Official Facebook page".Facebook. Retrieved 2013-06-10.大紅帽與小野狼（劇場版）xWolfAugust 29, 2013 to September 1, 2013
Books 2011年2月 傳奇星2011寫真記事 - Legendary Star 2011 Photo CalendarCheng, Andy. 傳奇星2011寫真記事. N.p.: n.p., 2011. Print.
AwardsFor individual awards list, see also: Liao Xiao Jie's Awards, Qiu Wang Zi's Awards and Qiu Mao Di's Awards'' YearCategoryAward Reference(s) 20118th Hit King Golden Awards Mandarin Golden Melody Awards - "Because of You" Most Popular Group in Dance SongFemina IT AwardsTrend Group Award4th Mengniu Sour Yogurt Music Billboard Newcomer FestivalAlmighty Portfolio AwardMTV godsMale Singer(s) Award of the Year 2012Billboard Sprite Super Reds Hall Annual FestivalBest Newcomer Award (Taiwan)2012 Hito Pop Music AwardsHito Potential GroupsMetro Music Awards 2012Metro Music Dance Song - "365 days"Metro Music Awards in Asia jumped to sing Group 2013Authority Oricon shook the Chinese TOP of dancing and singing groups (trophy)Music Pioneer 2012 AwardsBest Premiered Song ("I do not want you")"索尼音樂成「音樂先鋒榜頒獎禮」大贏家 胡夏王野JPM狂攬8項大獎" .ChinaYes.Retrieved 2013-06-10."音樂先鋒榜頒獎禮索尼音樂攬多項奬(圖)".Sina.Retrieved 2013-06-10.Best Group in dancing and singingBest Group9th Annual Music King Golden AwardsMandarin Golden Melody Awards - "365 days"Best Group - Taiwan"Joey Yung Sweeps the 9th Annual Music King Awards".Jaynestars.com.Retrieved.2013-05-21Network popular Group2013 Hito Pop Music AwardsHito Popular Singer Campus"hito流行音樂獎／蔡依林勝奪兩歌后 羅志祥連莊男歌手".Yahoo.Retrieved 2013-06-10.
See also Lollipop (group) Choc7
References
External links JPM at Sony Music