Chris Chiu (), born Chiu Yi-cheng (),"Chris Chiu Official Facebook page".Facebook.Retrieved 2013-06-11. formerly known as Mao Di or Modi, is a member of a trio boyband, JPM,"JPM Official Facebook account" .Facebook. Retrieved 2013-06-09. with Liao Xiao Jie/Liljay"Liao Xiao Jie Official Facebook account" .Facebook. Retrieved 2013-06-11. and his older brother, Prince Chiu (formerly known as Wang Zi, , Prince)."Prince Chiu Official Facebook page".Facebook.Retrieved 2013-06-11.
He was a former member of Choc7,"Choc7" .JPopAsia.Retrieved 2013-06-13. a Taiwanese Mandopop boyband with seven members. They were all chosen from Channel [V] Taiwan's show Bang Bang Tang (BBT 模范棒棒堂), a show which sought to create new male artists in the entertainment business of Taiwan.
In 2010, a rumor of Choc7's disbandment was spread and heard. However, it is still not confirmed as of now.我愛黑澀棒棒堂 | Star節目討論區 Woo.com.tw Chiu is now signed under A Legend Star Entertainment Corp., a company founded by former Channel [V] Taiwan director, Andy Chang."A Legend Star Entertainment Official Facebook Account".Facebook.Retrieved 2013-06-11.
Biography
Background Chiu's family consists of his parents and an older brother. His older brother, Prince Chiu was a former member of Lollipop,"Formation of JPM" . Lollipop (a.k.a. Bang Bang Tang).Retrieved.2013-05-20. and currently his co-member in JPM under Sony Music Taiwan.
Chiu was born in Taichung City, Taiwan on October 10, 1990. He attended in Taichung Liren Elementary School (臺中市北區立人國民小學) and Taichung Liren Junior High School (臺中市立立人國民中學). He also attended Jhuangjing Performing Arts Vocational Senior High School (莊敬高級職業學校表演藝術科).
2008-10: Choc7 Era -formation to hiatus A year after Lollipop was formed, Channel [V] is ready to create the second batch pop group of Bang Bang Tang variety show.棒棒堂2. Taiwan, 2008. Television. After a round of making-the-band competitions, ten boys remained. Prior to the creation of Choc7, two five-member groups were formed: "Knights of Princess (Gong Zhu Bang)"; and "Elite of Otaku (Zhai Nan Shu)", which battled with each other in order to win the available spots in the new to-be-formed group. The former is formed by 翁瑞迪 (Ah Ben),韦佳宏 (Ye Shou), 簡翔棋 (Xiao Ma), 邗江 (Han Jiang), and Chiu, himself,"Adventurous World (EP + Photo Album) (Knights Of Princess)" .YesAsia.Retrieved 2013-06-13. while the latter is formed by Terry, 劉祿存 (Louis/Xiao Lu), 吳俊諺 (Wei Yu), 李銓 (Li Quan), and Ya Gao."Adventurous World (EP + Photo Album) (Elite Of Otaku)" ..Yesasia.Retrieved 2013-06-13. The two groups battled simultaneously, which includes releasing of the same EPs with different tracks as part of their next stage of competition. On July 11, 2008, the two groups released an EP album entitled Adventure World (冒險世界),Choc7. 冒險世界. 2008. CD. which consists of two versions, as said earlier. Eventually, 3 members were eliminated, and 7 were able to advance. Choc7, the newly formed group after Lollipop, was finally announced in 2008.
Aside from his music career, Chiu also starred on his debut film entitled Winds of September (九降風) as 謝志昇(阿昇) in 2008, and even won an award as one of The Top 10 Rising Stars in the "2008 Taipei Film Festival"."2008十大台灣電影明日之星" .Yahoo.Retrieved 2013-06-13. He was also cast in the film Possible Love (愛到底) as "no. 3 bangs boy (第3號瀏海男孩)" in 2009.
On May 29, 2009, Choc7 released their first EP entitled Too Young (太青春),Choc7. Too Young. 2009. CD. which consists of three songs. The first song, Tai Qing Chun, was written by their seniors, Lollipop; the second song, Wo Tai Ben was written by Chiu's brother, Prince Chiu; and the third song Deng Shen Me was written by Choc7's Wei Yu (吳俊諺).
In 2010, Qui and his co-member Wei Yu (吳俊諺) signed under A Legend Star Entertainment, and a rumor of Choc7's disbandment was spread and heard. However, it is still not confirmed as of 2017, though it is widely accepted that they have disbanded.
2010-11: A Legend Star contract & Formation of JPM Prior to JPM's formation, Chiu appeared on Liao and his elder brother Prince Chiu's 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 the day of A Legend Star Entertainment Corp.'''s first anniversary, Chiu became a part of the newly formed group called JPM, alongside Liao Xiao Jie and Chiu's brother, Prince, on January 11, 2011."Repackaged boy group JPM gets ready to launch" .PopAsia.Retrieved 2013-06-09. They signed a contract under A Legend Star Entertainment Corp., a company founded by former Channel [V] Taiwan director, Andy Chang.棒棒堂4對2 王子小傑攆出門 On August 26, 2011, JPM finally released their first album entitled Moonwalk."Moonwalk details" .KKBox.Retrieved 2013-06-09.
Besides his music career, Chiu has also been active in acting. He starred in Laugh Travels (嘻遊記) film,Xi You Ji. Taiwan, 2010. Television. and Gloomy Salad Days in 2010,Gloomy Salad Days. PTS. Taiwan, 2010. Television. in which both are co-starred with Prince. He was also cast in the film The Break-Up Artist (分手达人) in 2011.分手达人. Taiwan. 2011. Film.
Chiu, together with his brother Prince, were also invited to join into ambassadors in the 2010 Asian Games, Guangzhou Asian Games Volunteer Hall of Fame. With their positive public image and work attitude, youthful joy and personal charm, they became the Guangzhou Asian Games volunteer spokesperson.
2012-present: 365 Album, I Love You So Much series 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
In January 2012, Chiu was cast as "Mao Di" in I Love You So Much drama series."I Love You So Much" .Viki.Retrieved 2013-06-13.
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."365天進化 JPM黃金三角能量啟動" .YahooTaiwan.Retrieved 2013-06-10. 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.
DiscographyFor Choc7 and JPM Discography list, see also: Choc7 Discography and JPM DiscographyFilmography
Films YearTitleRole2008Winds of September (九降風)謝志昇(阿昇)2009Possible Love (愛到底)第3號瀏海男孩 (No. 3 bangs boy)2010Laugh Travels (嘻遊記)沙地鼠2014The Break-Up Artist (分手达人)2016My Egg Boy 2018The Outsiders
Music Video Appearances YearSong titleSinger(s)Album2010Dance can be replacedChiu and Liao Xiao JieDance can be replaced single
Television series YearsEnglish titleOriginal titleCharacter/Role2010Gloomy Salad Days死神少女 (Si Shen Shao Nu)Ah Pang 阿龐2012I Love You So Much粉愛粉愛你 (Fen Ai Fen Ai Ni)Mao Di 毛弟2019Hello Again!你有念大學嗎？(Ni You Nian Da Xue)Liang Zi-JieWithout Her, Even Hero Is 0我是顧家男Xu KeGo Big or Go Home一起干大事Lin Wei 林伟2024Unknown關於未知的我們 (Guan Yu Wei Zhi De Wo Men)Wei Qian 魏謙
Television hosting Title ChannelBang Bang Tang I, II, and IIIChannel V TaiwanVJ Pop Style (VJ普普風)Popular In House (流行In House)I Love Blackie (我愛黑澀會)Invisible Youth G (無敵青春克)(哪裡5打抗)(星空8爪娛 棒棒一志棒)I Love Blackie Lollipop (我愛黑澀棒棒堂)I Love Man (我愛男子漢)
Mao Di at douban.com Mao Di at chinesemov.com
Books 2011年2月 傳奇星2011寫真記事 - Legendary Star Memo 2011Cheng, Andy. 傳奇星2011寫真記事. N.p.: n.p., 2011. Print.
AwardsFor JPM awards list, see also: JPM Awards'' YearCategoryAward Result2008年入圍台北電影節十大明日之星 (2008 Taipei Film Festival)Top Ten Finalists Rising Star (Winds of September film)2011Golden Bell AwardsBest Newcomer Award (Gloomy Salad Days)"小傑、王子、毛弟甩棒棒堂組「JPM」拚韓流" .Yahoo.Retrieved 2013-06-13.
References
External links Chiu Wretch Blog Chiu Weibo Account
JPM at Sony Music