Zhang Wei (born January 10, 1981), also known under the pen name Tang Jia San Shao (唐家三少), is a Chinese novelist. He is the author of the epic fantasy series Douluo Dalu, also known as Soul Land, which became a multimedia franchise including a TV series (Douluo Continent), an animated series, various comic adaptations and video games.
Zhang has been listed as one of China's top-earning web fiction writers (2012-2017). In 2015, he was included in the Forbes list of Chinese celebrities. He was a delegate to the Thirteenth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Biography In 1998, Zhang worked for CNTV after graduating college where he began reading web novels such as The First Intimate Contact. In 2003, Zhang became a contract writer for the Chinese web fiction website Qidian. In February 2004, Zhang debuted with Child of Light while working as a website engineer in a small IT company.
In 2005, Zhang released Mad God, The Kind Death God and I am the Sole Immortal, his most prolific year yet.
On December 30, 2013, Zhang established Tang Studio, the first web fiction studio in China.
In April 2016, Zhang established Xuanshi Tangmen Culture Media Co., Ltd.
Pseudonym In March 2013, while on Day Day Up, Zhang explained that his pen name comes from him liking to add three teaspoons of sugar to his soya bean milk (糖加三勺) which Tang Jia San Shao (唐家三少) shares the pronunciation of.
In 2015, in Zhang's autobiographical novel For You, I'm Willing to Love the World, he says his pen name came from one of his four online chatting room usernames. In 2018, on the show The Reader, Zhang also gave the same explanation.
Marriage Zhang Wei married his wife Li Mo in May 2007. In July 2018, in the postscript of Douluo Dalu 3: Legend of the Dragon King 28, Zhang stated Li was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. On September 11, 2018, Zhang announced Li had died. Later that week, he announced he would be taking a hiatus. In a Sina Weibo post, Alibaba announced they fired an editor and a writer for insulting Zhang's wife in a private messaging group.
Activities In May 2018, Zhang was invited to participate in the 2018 Iqiyi World Conference Network Literature Summit Forum.
On November 26, 2020, Zhang joined the annual Tengyun Summit which explores the relationship between technology and culture.
He was a delegate in the Thirteenth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Portfolio +TitleYearTypeNoteChild of Light2004FantasyAlso known as Son of LightMad God2004-2005FantasyThe Kind Death God2005FantasyI am the Sole Immortal2005-2006FantasyAlso known as Only I Shall Be ImmortalSpace Speedstar Hen2006FantasyAlso known as Space Speed Xing HenMagic Chef of Ice and Fire2006-2007FantasyThe Twelve Zodiac Guardian Gods2007-2008FantasyZither Emperor2008FantasyDouluo Dalu2008-2009FantasyAlso known as Soul LandWine God2009-2010FantasyHeavenly Jewel Change2010-2011FantasyDivine Throne2011-2012Fantasyalso known as throne of seal /shen yin wang zuo The Unrivaled Tang Sect2012-2014FantasyAlso known as Douluo Dalu 2: Peerless Tang Sect, Soul Land II: Peerless Tang Clan or Soul Land II: The Unrivaled Tang SectSkyfire Avenue2014-2016FantasyLegend of the Divine Realm2015FantasyAlso known as Douluo Dalu 2.5: Legend of the Divine Realm or Divinity Legends of Douluo ContinentThe Legend of the Dragon King2016-2018FantasyAlso known as Douluo Dalu 3: Legend of the Dragon King or Soul Land III: Legend of the Dragon KingFor You, I'm Willing to Love the World2016RomanceAutobiographical novel One of City Love Trilogy Also known as For You, I'd Love the World or My Story for You
Adapted into the iQIYI TV series My Story for You (2018)The Big Enchanters2017FantasyEmbracing You Beyond Lies2017RomanceOne of City Love TrilogyMysterious Seas and Lands of Wonder: The Matchless Pearl2018-2019FantasyDeveloping into multiple content formats including original drama, cartoon, film, game, anime and more by iQIYITang Sect's Heroes' Biography2018FantasyAlso known as Douluo Dalu 3.5 - Tang Sect's Heroes' BiographyProtecting You and Time2018RomanceUltimate Fighting2018-2020FantasyAlso known as Soul Land IV: Ultimate FightingRiver Flows A Thousand Miles, Qin Chuan and Zhi Xia2019RomanceOne of City Love TrilogyMysterious Seas and Lands of Wonder: The Sea Dragon Pearl2019FantasyMysterious Seas and Lands of Wonder: Netherworld Pearl2020-FantasyRebirth of Tang San2020-2022FantasyAlso known as Soul Land 5: Rebirth of Tang San冰雪恋熊猫2021RomancePublicized the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
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External links
Tang Jia San Shao on Qidian Tang Jia San Shao on Sina Weibo (in Chinese) (registration required) Tang Jia San Shao on Wuxiaworld Tang Jia San Shao on The Readers (in Chinese) Tang Jia San Shao on China Literature Limited's Ceremony (in Chinese)