Zhou Keyu

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhou.
Zhou Keyu
周柯宇
Zhou Keyu in 2023
Born (2002-05-17) May 17, 2002 (age 21)
United States
Other namesDaniel Zhou
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
  • Jaywalk Studio
  • Wajijiwa
[a]
Member ofBEST
Formerly ofInto1

Zhou Keyu (Chinese: 周柯宇; born May 17, 2002), also known by his English name Daniel Zhou, is an American born Chinese singer, dancer and actor. He is a former member of the Chinese boy group Into1, after placing 10th in the final episode of Produce Camp 2021. He is also a member of the Chinese boy group BEST. He made his solo debut with the single R.O.T.Y on March 1, 2021.

Early life[edit]

Zhou was born in United States on May 17, 2002. He grew up in Beijing, China. He has two older brothers, and he grew up under his brother's care due to having no contact with his father.[1]

Career[edit]

2018-2020: Career Beginnings, and Debut with Best[edit]

On December 14, 2018, Jaywalk Studio announced 14 new trainees under their company, Zhou Keyu being one of them.[2] On December 10, 2019, Zhou debuted in the Chinese boy group BEST and released their single with the same name.[3]

On July 23, 2020, Zhou as well as 32 others were introduced as guests on the Chinese talent variety show Happy Camp[4]

2021-present: Debut with Into1 and solo endeavors[edit]

On February 18, 2021, he participated in the Chinese survival show program Produce Camp 2021. He consistently ranked within the Top 11 throughout the show, and on the final episode he placed 10th making him a member of the multi-national boy group Into1.[5]

On February 22, 2021, Zhou made his acting debut in the Chinese drama series Remember My Boy acting as the lead role.[6]

On March 1, 2021 he made his solo debut with the single "R.O.T.Y".[7]

Ambassadorships and Endorsements[edit]

Alongside his activities with Into1, Zhou Keyu has been appointed as the brand ambassador and spokesperson for various brands. As well as this, he has appeared as a model in magazines such as LEON, GRAZIA and more.[8][9]

Year Role Brand Ref.
2021 Promotor Sisley
Brand Ambassador YUSUMTONG [10]
Rejoice [11]
Nivea Men [12]
Spokesperson Membrane Family [13]
HBN [14]
Brand Ambassador RIO [15]
Moncler [16]
Nestlé Coffee
2022 Brand Youth Ambassador Kappa
Product Promoter Tom Ford Beauty

Discography[edit]

For Zhou's works with Into1, see Into1 § Discography.

Studio albums[edit]

List of studio albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
(TME Uni Chart)
IF I MAY
Track listing
  1. "Stay"
  2. "为你我可以"
  3. "黄昏的孩子"
  4. "是他们说的那个地方"
  5. "Gimme!Gimme!Gimme!" (feat. Gigi Yim)"
  6. "限定对白U&I"
  7. "雲端漫步"
  8. "坐标系"
  9. "捕捉边际的你"
  10. "灰色字宙色星球"
  11. "Sunset City"
  12. "Stay (Instrumental)"
  13. "为你我可以 (Instrumental)"
  14. "黄昏的孩子 (Instrumental)"
  15. "是他们说的那个地方 (Instrumental)"
  16. "Gimme!Gimme!Gimme!" (feat. Gigi Yim) (Instrumental)"
  17. "限定对白U&I (Instrumental)"
  18. "雲端漫步 (Instrumental)"
  19. "坐标系 (Instrumental)"
  20. "捕捉边际的你 (Instrumental)"
  21. "灰色字宙色星球 (Instrumental)"
  22. "Sunset City (Instrumental)"
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Singles[edit]

Year Title Peak
(TME Uni Chart) 		Notes Ref.
2021 R.O.T.Y —
2023 Sunset City —
Stuck On You —

Soundtrack Appearances[edit]

Year Title Peak Notes
2022 "Only you in my eyes"
我的眼里只有你
4
[A] 		Special project for the classic OST of "The Wind Blowing Pinellia"
"Homecoming"
似水流年
—
 Promotional song for Memories Beyond Horizon

Other Songs[edit]

Year Title Peak Notes
2022 "Evening Dawn"
黃昏曉
—
 Youth Reset Project 6

Production credits[edit]

Year Artist Song Lyrics Music
2021 Zhou Keyu R.O.T.Y Yes Yes

Filmography[edit]

For Zhou's works with Into1, see Into1 § Filmography.

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Original
2021 Umbrella Man 撑伞人 — [17]

Television series[edit]

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
English Original
2021 Remember My Boy 我曾记得那男孩 Mango TV, Tencent Video Zhang Yang Main role [6]
2023 Only For Love 以爱为营 Mango TV, Hunan TV Yi Yang Supporting Role

Television shows[edit]

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
English Original
2020 Happy Camp 快乐大本营 Hunan TV, Mango TV Regular 11 Episodes [4]
2021 Produce Camp 2021 创造营2021 Tencent Video Contestant Survival show that determined Into1 members
Finished 10th 		[18]
2022 The Truth 开始推理吧 Cast Member
Memories Beyond Horizon 无限超越班 TVB Jade, Youku, ZJTV

Hosting[edit]

Year Title Network Notes Ref.
English Original
2022 2022 King of Glory Co-creation Night 7th Anniversary Celebration 2022 王者榮耀共創之夜 7週年慶典 Sina Weibo with Zhou Shen, Lai Meiyun and Gemini Guo Jiayi,

Concerts[edit]

Concert Tours[edit]

  • Zhou Keyu First Solo Tour (2023)

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Also peaked at position 1 on Douyin Music Hot Song Chart, Top 2 of the Douyin Soaring Chart, and Top 1 of the Migu Music Screaming New Song Chart.
  1. ^ As a member of Into1 only.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "周柯宇哥哥发长文:我们对父亲的工作没概念没接触周柯宇" [Zhou Keyu's brother sent a long article: We have no concept of father's work and no contact]. Sina (in Chinese). 21 April 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "嘉行新悦公布14名A嘉新生 潜心蓄力全能新生时代" [Jaywalk Studio Announces 14 Jaywalk Freshmen, Concentrating on the Era of All-round New Life]. DZWWW (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  3. ^ "新悦少年BEST首张EP青春主打歌《BEST》上线" [Jaywalk Studio's BEST's first EP youth title song "BEST" is online]. 163 (in Chinese). 10 December 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "《站稳了，朋友》曝公式照 32位新人亮相" ["Happy Camp" revealed the official photos of 32 newcomers]. Youth (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  5. ^ "恭喜@INTO1-周柯宇 以第10名成团 世界那么大🌍我们未来继续闯！" [Congratulations to @INTO1-Zhou Keyu for joining the group with the 10th place. The world is so big 🌍 We will continue to forge ahead in the future!]. Sina (in Chinese). 24 April 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "《我曾记得那男孩》首播，周柯宇朱林雨主演，杨幂团队又出好看剧" ["I Remember That Boy" premiered, starring Zhou Keyu and Zhu Linyu, and Yang Mi's team made another good drama]. Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  7. ^ "周柯宇首支个人单曲《R.O.T.Y》上线 敢拼敢争做"年度最佳新秀"" [Zhou Keyu's first solo single "R.O.T.Y" is on the line, dare to fight to be the "Best Rookie of the Year"]. 163 (in Chinese). March 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  8. ^ "周柯宇《男人风尚》三月刊，冷感轻熟大片，俊逸身姿魅力绽放" [Zhou Keyu's "Men's Fashion" March issue, cold and familiar blockbuster, handsome and charming]. Inf (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  9. ^ "周柯宇红秀大片红秀男朋友——周柯宇，清冷文艺在他身上融合，棱角分明的脸庞也是超好拍呢！想看柯宇拍更多大片[打call]" [Zhou Keyu's GRAZIA blockbuster GRAZIA's boyfriend, Zhou Keyu, is a fusion of cool literature and art, and his angular face is also very good to shoot! Want to see Ke Yu make more blockbusters [call]]. Lai Times (in Chinese). 26 February 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  10. ^ "羽心堂携手代言人周柯宇，重新定义年轻养生" [YUSUMTONG joins hands with its spokesperson Zhou Keyu to redefine youth wellness]. ZN News Sports (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  11. ^ "周柯宇品牌活动饭拍白衬衫+绿丝带+眼镜造型矜贵迷人的贵公子…" [Zhou Keyu's brand event shoots a white shirt + green ribbon + glasses, a noble and charming gentleman...]. Sina (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  12. ^ "实力真我 耀你光芒万丈 妮维雅男士 X INTO1周柯宇「寻光之旅」上海起航" [Your true strength shines brightly, Nivea Men X INTO1 Zhou Keyu's "Light-seeking Journey" set sail from Shanghai]. Elle Men (in Chinese). 13 October 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  13. ^ "膜法世家携三位INTO1面膜代言人，联动饭圈打响618开门红" [The Membrane Family brings three INTO1 mask spokespersons to the circle]. Skkt (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  14. ^ "HBN 和周柯宇「做彼此的光」" [HBN and Zhou Keyu "Being each other's light"]. Social Beta (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  15. ^ "【周柯宇同款】RIO清爽气泡鸡尾酒Rio Refreshing Sparkling Cocktail" [[Zhou Keyu's same style] RIO Refreshing Sparkling Cocktail]. Mix (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  16. ^ "盟可睐Moncler成都远洋太古里旗舰店隆重揭幕" [Moncler opens its flagship store in Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu]. Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  17. ^ "周柯宇《导演请指教》最新剧照～ 周柯宇出演韩雪导演作品《撑伞人》" [The latest stills of Zhou Keyu's "Director Please Advise" ~ Zhou Keyu starred in Han Xue's work "The Umbrella Holder"]. Sina (in Chinese). 25 December 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  18. ^ "Chuang 2021 Winners: Here Are the Members of Produce Camp 2021's International Boy Group". International Business Times. 2021-04-24.
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