Aaron Yan (, born Wu Keng-lin on 20 November 1985) is a Taiwanese actor, singer, television host and businessman. He was also one of the members of Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit.
Life and career
1985–2005: Early life and career beginnings Yan was born as Wu Keng-lin in Taipei, Taiwan on 20 November 1985. When he was very young, he and his family moved to Connecticut, United States, where he lived for five years, and then moved back to Taiwan. In 2004, Yan posted some of his pictures on a public blog and was scouted by Taiwanese management company, Comic Productions. In August 2004, he made his acting debut in Taiwanese drama, I Love My Wife. In 2005, after signing with Comic Productions and HIM International Music, Yan starred in Taiwanese dramas, It Started with a Kiss and KO One.
2005–2011: Fahrenheit
In December 2005, he formed a boy band named Fahrenheit with three other Taiwanese artists: Wu Chun, Jiro Wang, and Calvin Chen. In September 2006, Fahrenheit released their eponymous debut studio album, Fahrenheit, and they won a Hito Music Award for Best Boy Band.
In 2007, Yan reprised his roles in the sequels The X-Family and They Kiss Again. In November 2008, Yan played his first leading role in Taiwanese suspense drama, Mysterious Incredible Terminator. He also starred in Love Buffet and Gloomy Salad Days.
2011–present: Solo career In March 2011, Yan released his debut extended play, The Next Me. The album spent 5 weeks at the number 1 spot on the G-Music chart.
In May 2012, Yan starred in Taiwanese musical drama, Alice in Wonder City. In October 2012, he released his debut studio album, The Moment.
In June 2013, Yan starred in Taiwanese romantic comedy drama, Just You. The drama topped ratings in its timeslot during its run.
In February 2014, Yan starred in Taiwanese metropolitan romance drama, Fall in Love with Me. Yan won the Asia Star Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards. In May 2014, he released his second extended play, Drama. In June 2014, he released his third extended play, Cut.
In March 2015, Yan debuted in Japan with the single titled, "Moisturizing". The album debuted within the top ten spots on the Oricon Singles Chart. In September 2015, he released his second Japanese single, "Gelato".
In March 2016, Yan starred in Taiwanese workplace romance drama, Refresh Man. The drama was a massive hit both domestically as well as across Asia, boosting Yan's popularity to a new high. In June 2016, Yan released his third Japanese single "Monochrome Dandy". The single peaked at number 8 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
In 2017, Yan was cast in the Chinese romance drama, Memories of Love.
In 2018, Yan released his fourth extended play Where I Belong. The same year Yan released his fifth extended play Dear Monster which includes the single "Sleeping Titan".
In 2019, Yan starred as the male lead in period suspense drama Please Give Me a Pair of Wings. The same year, he co-starred in the romance comedy drama Kiss Love, and Taste.
On 7 May 2020, Yan launched his Taiwan mazesoba brand, Yan's Collection.
On 25 December 2020, Yan released sixth extended play "Metropolis" which comprises self-composed songs.
Personal life On 21 Jun 2023, Yan had recorded the videos of him having sex with a minor with . Yan claimed that he tried to the best of his ability to have an attorney help take the video down. Major public events have axed entertainer Aaron Yan from their programs, following allegations of sexual misconduct that have also cost him several commercial endorsements. On 9 December, The Shilin District Prosecutors’ Office charged Yan with violations of the Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act. On 30 May 2024, The Shilin District Court handed down a seven-month prison sentence, which was suspended for three years and can be commuted to a fine, the ruling said.
Filmography Film YearEnglish titleChinese titleRole Notes/2016The New Year's Eve of Old Lee過年好Peter2019Liao Zhai聊齋系列之鞏仙Kong Rong 2023Marry My Dead Body關於我和鬼變成家人的那件事Chen Chia-hao
Television series YearEnglish titleChinese titleRole Notes/2004I Love My Wife安室愛美惠Zheng Wangui2005It Started with a Kiss惡作劇之吻A BuKO One終極一班Ding Xiaoyu2007The X-Family終極一家Ding Xiaoyu, Jiu WuThey Kiss Again惡作劇2吻A Bu2008Mysterious Incredible Terminator霹靂MITZhan Shide2009K.O.3an Guo終極三國Ding Xiaoyu, Jiu WuCameo2010Love Buffet愛似百匯Xin YichengGloomy Salad Days死神少女Shen Qi, Gao Chao2011Sunny Girl陽光天使Aaron Cameo 2012Alice in Wonder City給愛麗絲的奇蹟He Tingyu2013Just You就是要你愛上我Qi Yi, Xiao Yi 2014A Time of Love愛情来的時候Chen DatianFall in Love with Me 愛上兩個我Lu Tianxing, Xiao LuSeven Friends七個朋友Aaron CameoDear Mom我的寶貝四千金Shika Cameo2016Refresh Man後菜鳥的燦爛時代Ji Wenkai2018 Memories of Love一路繁花相送Lin Leqing2019 Please Give Me a Pair of Wings請賜我一雙翅膀 Long Tianyu Kiss, Love and Taste親·愛的味道Lin Xuan2020Road ~ Taiwan Express路 ~ Taiwan ExpressEric Liu2021The Amazing Grace of Σ我願意Fei Muqi
Reality shows YearTitleChinese titleNote2019Super Penguin League 超级企鹅联盟 Super3Player*****
Hosting YearProgramBroadcast channelCo-host2015Sanlih Drama Awards CeremonySETTVLulu Huang Lu Zi Yin202036 QuestionsPTS, Yahoo! TV, myVideoJesse Tang, Sandy Wu
Music video appearances YearArtistSong title 2015Selina Jen"To the Broken Heart"2017Lulu Huang Lu Zi Yin"Give It All to You"
Discography
Studio albums YearEnglish titleChinese titleLabel2012The MomentHIM2014DramaCut
Extended plays YearEnglish titleChinese titleLabel2011The Next MeHIM2018Dear Monster2020MetropolisSony Music Taiwan
Singles YearEnglish titleChinese titleNotes2007 "Willing to Not Love You"願意不愛你 The X-Family OST2014 "Taipei Dreamin'" 台北沉睡了2015 "Moisturizing""Gelato""As Long as You are Happy"你幸福就好 I Am Sorry, I Love You OST2016 "Monochrome Dandy""Monologue"独活The Legend of Qin OST "Wooden Puppet"木頭人 Love or Spend OST 2018 "Everlasting Moment"最久的瞬間 Memories of Love OST2019 "I Want To Fly"我要飞翔 Please Give Me a Pair of Wings OST"Little Love Song" 小情歌儿 Kiss, Love and Taste OST
Awards YearAwardCategoryNominated work 2008Singapore Hit AwardsMost Popular Duet"TiAmo" (feat. Liu Liyang)20114th Top Chinese Music Awards Newcomer Ceremony Most Popular New Artist4th Mengniu Music Billboard AwardsMost Popular Male Singer9+2 Music Pioneer AwardsNewcomer AwardTop 10 Songs"Only See You"2012 Hito Music AwardsMost Popular New ArtistBest New Artist2nd Global Chinese Golden Chart AwardsBest New Artist (Gold)The Next Me[Sprite] China Original Music ChartsMost Popular Idol (Taiwan) Media Recommendation Award (Taiwan)3rd MY Astro Music AwardsBest New Artist (Overseas)Best Song of the Year"The Next Me"201312th MusicRadio China Top Chart AwardsMost Popular New Artist (Hong Kong/Taiwan)The MomentHito Music AwardsMost Promising Male Singer2nd Sanlih Drama AwardsViewers Choice Drama AwardJust You Best Onscreen Couple (with Puff Kuo)Weibo Popularity Award3rd Global Chinese Golden Chart AwardsHit FM's Most Recommended SingerTop 20 Songs of the Year"The Moment"2014Singapore Hit AwardsMost Popular Male SingerAll-Round ArtistFavorite Album Cover (popular vote) Cut4th Sanlih Drama AwardsViewers Choice Drama AwardFall in Love with Me Best ActorWeibo Popularity Award20158th Top Chinese Music AwardsMost Popular Male Singer (Hong Kong/Taiwan)GirlfriendHito Music AwardsMost Promising Male SingerHITO Star Award10th Seoul International Drama AwardsAsia Star Award20189+2 Music Pioneer Awards Most Popular Male SingerMost Popular Singer (online vote)Gold Song Award
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