YHBOYS
OccupationSingers, Actors, Models, Dancers
Years active2017–2020
WebsiteYHBOYS Official Weibo
GenreMandopop, C-pop
LabelYuehua Entertainment
YHBOYS
T樂華少年
S乐华少年
Pyuè huá shào nián

YHBOYS was a Chinese boy group created by Yuehua Entertainment in 2017. They debuted in 2017.[1] The group consists of the leader Zhang Junyi and members Guo Dianjia, Zhang Minghao, Liu Guanyi, Zhang Enshuo, Sun Jiakai and Li Linma. The group's concept is to empower fans to participate in the growth of the members from the moment of their debut, while the members pursue their careers in both singing and acting.

Members

  • Zhang Junyi (), was born on July 13, 2004 (age 22) in Nanchang, Jiangxi. He is the group leader.
  • Guo Dianjia (), was born on August 9, 2004 (age 22) in Nanchang. He is one of the group's dancers.[2]
  • Zhang Minghao (), was born on November 6, 2004 (age 21) in Harbin, Heilongjiang. He is one of the lead singers in the group.[3]
  • Liu Guanyi (), was born on March 9, 2005 (age 21) in Taiwan. He is also one of the lead singers in the group.[4]
  • Zhang Enshuo (), was born on January 15, 2006 (age 20) in Handan, Hebei. He is one of the dancers in the group.[5]
  • Sun Jiakai (), was born on January 19, 2007 (age 19) in Inner Mongolia. He is in charge of cuteness in the group.[6]
  • Li Linma (), was born on July 5, 2007 (age 19) in Shijiazhuang, Hebei. He is one of the group's dancers.[7]

History

Pre-debut

Guanyi was a child actor prior to joining Yuehua and has participated in multiple TV dramas, web-movies and commercials since 2009.

Junyi was a participant of a CCTV reality TV show "最野暑假 (Wildest Summer Vacation)" in 2015 and Beijing TV's "音乐大师课(Music Masters' Class)" in 2016.

Minghao made his first public appearance as a child judge for Anhui TV's "加油好baby (Fighting! Fantastic Baby)" program in 2015 and has since participated in many variety shows and movies prior to joining Yuehua.

Linma was a dancer prior to joining Yuehua. In 2016, he participated in UNIQ's Yibo's opening performance for Hunan TV's Day Day Up.

On January 24, 2017, the group's information was announced on their official weibo account along with the first member of the group, Minghao.[3] A new member was announced every Tuesday and Friday until the final member, Jia Kai was announced on February 14, 2017.[6]

On February 15, 2017, YHBOYS released their first digital single "前方的世界 (The World Ahead)".

On March 27, 2017, they followed up with their second digital single "梦想加油 (Dream Fighting)".[8]

On April 9, 2017, YHBOYS made their first live performance at the 17th Annual Top Chinese Music Awards.[9]

On April 17, 2017, they released their third digital single "阳光小鬼头 (Sunshine Boys)".[10]

On May 4, 2017, their first group variety show YHBOYS的艺能时光机 (YHBOYS' Talent Time Machine) was announced and episode zero of the show was aired on Yinyuetai the next day.[11]

On May 19, 2017 Billboard Music Award announced that YHBOYS were invited to the 2017 BBMAs' Magenta Carpet.[12]

On July 10, 2017, they released their fourth digital single, "魔Fun乐园 (Magic Fun Land)", which is also their last high-budget music video ever. YHBoys seemed to become more and more successful, and was without a doubt the new rising boy group in the music industry.

Filmography

Dramas

YearTitleMember(s)Notes
2011Garage BrotherhoodGuanyi
2011Dear Mother, Dear DaughterGuanyiYoung Male Lead
2013Little DaddyGuanyiCameo
2014Attack of the Students: New ComersGuanyiCo-Lead

Web Films

YearTitleMember(s)Notes
2012End of the WorldGuanyiSupporting Cast
2012Guess Game MoveGuanyiCameo
2012Note to BFFGuanyiCameo
2015108 Poetry Stories of the Tang DynastyMinghaoLiu Xian Ge Story

Films

YearTitleMember(s)Notes
2017After SchoolMinghaoChild Lead

Music videos

YearTitleMember(s)Notes
2017流星雨 (Meteor Shower)AllCover Version
前方的世界 (The World Ahead)All Except Dianjia & EnshuoThe theme song of TV show "了不起的孩子 (Fantastic Baby)"
梦想加油 (Dream Fighting)All Except Dianjia
阳光小鬼头 (Sunshine Boys)All
A-OKAllPromotional song of Transformers: The Last Knight in China
魔FUN乐园 (Magical FUN Land)All
国家 (Country)AllCover Version
2018I Can Do ItAll
Summer WorkAll Except Linma

References

  1. ^ "Upgrades in the Production Line of Chinese Idol Groups" (in Chinese). Tencent. Archived May 8, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "YHBOYS Announces Third Member" (in zh-CN). Tencent. Archived 2017-08-18 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  3. ^ "Yuehua Entertainment Creates Boy-Group YHBOYS, First Member Announced" (in zh-CN). Sina. 24 January 2017. Archived 2017-03-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  4. ^ "YHBOYS Announce Fifth Member, A Top Student" (in zh-CN). Tencent. Archived 2017-08-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  5. ^ "YHBOYS Announces Sixth Member" (in zh-CN). NetEase. 10 February 2017. Archived 2020-09-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  6. ^ "YHBOYS Announces 7th Member" (in zh-CN). Tencent. Archived 2019-11-29 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  7. ^ "YHBOYS Announces Fourth Member, Ten Year Old Li LinMa" (in zh-CN). Tencent. Archived 2017-08-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  8. ^ "YHBOYS New Song "Fight For Our Dreams" Released Han Geng and Fang Bing Bing Showing Support" (in zh-CN). Sina. 28 March 2017. Archived 2017-03-28 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  9. ^ "YHBOYS to make First Live Show at Top Chinese Music Awards" (in zh-CN). Sina. 5 April 2017. Archived 2017-08-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  10. ^ "YHBOYS New Release "Sunshine Boys" MV Shows Bright, Handsome Side" (in zh-CN). Sina. 17 April 2017. Archived 2017-08-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  11. ^ "YHBOYS' Talent Time Machine Official Start" (in zh-CN). Sohu. Retrieved 2017-05-20.[dead link]
  12. ^ "BillboardMusicAwards on Twitter". Twitter. Archived 2023-09-04 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-05-20.