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 also a member of the Chinese boy group BEST. He is a former member of the Chinese boy group Into1, after placing 10th in the final episode of Produce Camp 2021. He made his solo debut with the single "R.O.T.Y" on March 1, 2021.
Early life Zhou was born in the United States on May 17, 2002. He grew up in Beijing, China. He has two older brothers, and he grew up under their care due to having no contact with his father at the age of 7. Zhou renounced his US citizenship for the People's Republic of China.
Career 2018–2020: Career beginnings, and debut with Best On December 14, 2018, Jaywalk Studio announced 14 new trainees under their company, Zhou being one of them. On December 10, 2019, Zhou debuted in the Chinese boy group BEST and released their single with the same name.
On July 23, 2020, Zhou as well as 32 others were introduced as guests on the Chinese talent variety show Happy Camp.
2021–present: Debut with Into1 and solo endeavors 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. On February 22, Zhou made his acting debut in the Chinese drama series Remember My Boy, as the lead. On March 1, he made his solo debut with the single "R.O.T.Y".
Ambassadorships and endorsements In 2021, Zhou promoted Sisley and became the brand ambassador of YUSUMTONG, Rejoice, Nivea Men, RIO, Moncler, Nestlé Coffee, as well as the brand spokesperson of Membrane Family and HBN.
In 2022, he became the youth brand ambassador of Kappa and promoted Tom Ford Beauty, while currently promoting Carslan.
Zhou also collaborated with luxury fashion houses including Gucci, Fendi, and Coach.
Discography
Studio albums + List of studio albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures Title Details If I May Releases: May 17, 2023 Label: Jaywalk NewJoy, Wisdom Big Dog Music Ent. Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Singles Year Title 2021 "R.O.T.Y" 2023 "Sunset City" "Stuck on You"
Soundtrack appearances Year Title Notes 2022 "Only You in My Eyes"我的眼里只有你 Special project for the classic OST of The Wind Blowing Pinellia"Homecoming"似水流年 Promotional song for Memories Beyond Horizon
Other songs Year Title Notes 2022 "Evening Dawn"黃昏曉 Youth Reset Project 6
Production credits Year Artist Song Lyrics Music 2021Zhou Keyu"R.O.T.Y"
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes English Original 2021 Umbrella Man 撑伞人 Xiao YuSupporting Role
Television series
Year Title Network Role Notes English Original 2021 Remember My Boy 我曾记得那男孩 Mango TV, Tencent Video Zhang Yang Main role 2023 Only For Love 以爱为营 Mango TV, Hunan TV Yi Yang Support role 2024 A Moment but Forever 念无双 CCTV, iQIYI Xia Qianlin 2025 Always Home 树下有片红房子 Tencent Video Song Cong Main role Sniper Butterfly 狙击蝴蝶 Li Wu 2026 Never-Ending Summer 炽夏 Mango TV Lu Xixiao scope="row" rowspan="3" Sweetest Rebellion 一枕春华 iQIYI Sheng Linzhi Shadows of Desire 金吾不禁 Zhang Hangjian Where Her Hemline Brushed 小城春色 Tencent Video Zhou Zheng
Television shows
Year Title Network Role Notes English Original 2020 Happy Camp 快乐大本营 Hunan TV, Mango TV Regular 11 episodes 2021 Produce Camp 2021 创造营2021 Tencent Video Contestant Survival show that determined Into1 membersFinished 10th 2022 Memories Beyond Horizon 无限超越班 TVB Jade, Youku, ZJTV Cast Member Episodes 1-4, 9-11 2024 The Truth Mango TV Regular Season 2 (10 episodes), Season 3 (10 episodes), Season 4
Hosting Year Title Network Notes 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 Guo Jiayi (Gemini)
Concerts Concert tours Zhou Keyu First Solo Tour (2023)
Notes
External links
Zhou Keyu on QQ Music
References