Wu Chun
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Wu Chun interview with Esquire | |
| Chinese name | 吳尊 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 吴尊 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Wú Zūn (Mandarin) |
| Pe̍h-ōe-jī | Gô͘ Kiat-chun (Hokkien) |
| Birth name | Goh Kiat Chun (吴吉尊) |
| Ethnicity | Bruneian Han |
| Born |
October 10, 1979 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Occupation | Managing Director, Singer, Actor, Spokesperson, model ambassador, role model, |
| Genre(s) | Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
| Voice type(s) | bass |
| Label(s) |
HIM International Music (Taiwan)(2006-2011) WOW Music (HK)(2006-2011) Pony Canyon (Japan)(2006-2011) Fu Long Production Co., Ltd. (2011-Present) |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Associated acts | Fahrenheit (2005-2011) |
| Ancestry | Kinmen, Fukien, Republic of China |
| Official website | Chunzone |
Wu Chun (Chinese: 吳尊; pinyin: Wú Zūn) was born on 10 October 1979,[1] birth name Goh Kiat Chun, is a Brunei-born-Chinese actor and singer (especially in Taiwan), entrepreneur, visionaire , ambassador, youth role model, and health and sport enthusiast.
He was a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit from its debut in 2005 to June 2011 and still have close bond with his former band mates. He was the last and oldest member to join the boy band and was the bass vocalist of the group. HIM International Music, the group's record label, announced in an official statement on 22 June 2011 that Chun left Fahrenheit to concentrate on his acting career and also to spend more time with his family. Adding to that, at present, he focuses on running his Brunei-based businesses inclined with fitness and health industry. To name a few, Bake Culture (Taiwan - based artisan bakery), The Energy Kitchen (creativity healthy gourmet) and Fitness Zone, (no. 1 health club in Brunei since 2003) [2] and WoMen Hair Salon (team of professionals for international celebrities). In China, he is the Director for TV Commercial Advertisements for InterContinental Hotel.
He has appeared and featured in numerous international magazines such as Esquire, Elle for Men, Men's Health Magazine, Harper's BAZAAR Magazine, GQ and Reader's Digest.
He speaks fluent Bahasa Melayu Brunei (including official Malay Standart), English, Hokkien, Mandarin and limited Korean, Japanese & Cantonese.
Chun also starred in many popular Taiwanese drama such as Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (2006) Romantic Princess (2007), Hot Shot (2006), Tokyo Juliet (2006), Hot Shot (TV series) (2008), Sunny Girl (also popularly known as "Sunshine Angel", 2011) Kindaichi Case Files (2012 - 2013) and his reality show as a loving father with his daughter, Nei - Nei, Dad is Back (or popularly know as Daddy Is Back) in 2014.
Biography
Wu Chun have studied in Chung Hwa Middle School in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. He graduated from the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He also played for Brunei's National Basketball Team and still actively participates in this field of sport among other various physical and sport related attributes.
Prior to joining Fahrenheit, Chun worked as a model for Yilin in Taiwan and Diva Models in Singapore. He is currently the Managing Director of a family-owned health club in Brunei, Fitness Zone.
Because of his undivided passion, effort, motivation driven, and inspiring character, Wu Chun has been awarded numerous recognition in Asia. To name a few, in consecutive year order, Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2008 (APEA) as Young Entrepreneur of The Year, CQE Geneva QC Total Quality Management Model Award 2012, APEA Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2013 and the most recent, year 2015, he was awarded by His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah, the King of Brunei for the Excellent Youth Award category. [3]
Chun is chosen to be an Ambassador for Brunei Anti Narcotic Drug Association in 2012 and is currently the International Brand Ambassador of Royal Brunei Airlines[4][5][6] since year 2014. And Taiwan Tourism Ambassador.[7]
Personal life
Wu Chun and his family currently lives in Brunei. On October 2013, Wu Chun publicly announced that he is happily married. A loving husband and a devoted and caring father to his 4-year-old daughter and 2- year old son.[8][9] He had previously kept his marriage a secret because he respects his wife's decision that she was not ready to face the publicity and just wanted to lead a quiet family life.[10]
Coming from a small rich country of Brunei, Although born privileged and wealthy, Wu Chun still manages to maintain his down to earth and friendly personality.
Chun also the nephew of Legislative Council of Brunei's MP Goh King Chin.
Discography
As a member of Fahrenheit Wu Chun has released 4 studio Mandarin albums and 3 Japanese singles. He was the last to join Fahrenheit. His publicized temperature is that of cool autumn, at 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
He was also in Fahrenheit Fantasy World Concert Tour in Nine Different Cities.
Philanthropy
Wu Chun, aside his passion for inspiring the youth and charity, he also has great passion to fulfill his social responsibilities.
Annually, in his mother country, Brunei, he hosts and organizes Blood Donation Campaigns (twice a year) , Saving and Preserving the Environment Campaigns, Donating to the senior, youth, indigents and less fortunate sector.
Chun is actively giving motivational talks to the younger generation. And in May 2015, He organized the first ever female run in Brunei, SHE RUNS which made a remarkable history, specially to the women community in Brunei. All proceeds were donated to Yayasan Kanser Kanak Kanak (YASKA) or Children's Cancer Foundation in Brunei.
He also took the initiative to take a 10 hours road trip from Qinghai to the small villages in China to bestow and pledge medical supplies and sports equipment to the in-need communities.
Endorsements
Wu Chun has and still endorsing some of the globally known brands such as the following:
- Guerlain
- Coca-Cola
- Mandom's Gatsby
- Canon Inc.
- Hong Kong Disneyland
- POND's
- LEVIS
- Mido (watch)
- Osim International
- ZESPRI, New Zealand InterContinental Hotel in China
- Royal Brunei Airlines
Some endorsements he had are as follows:
- Master Kong 3+2 (China)
- Taisun Grass Jelly (China)
- Watsons Water (China/HongKong/Macau)
- CARDANRO (China)
- ZESPRI Kiwifruit (Taiwan/China)
- Taisun Tea (Taiwan)
- C.C. Lemon (Taiwan)
- 7-11 (Taiwan)
- Bomy Fruit Juice (Taiwan)
- Heme Man Simple (Taiwan)
- Tera Wellness Health Club (China)
- IDSHE.com (China)
- OSIM (Taiwan)
- Super Supau Sports Drink (Taiwan)
- ALT (China)
- YELI Sports (China)
- PANCOAT (Korean fashion wear) (China)
Filmography
Films
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Co-stars | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Butterfly Lovers | 武俠梁祝 | Liang Zhongshan (梁仲山) | Charlene Choi Hu Ge Harlem Yu Ti Lung | ||
| 2010 | 14 Blades | 錦衣衛 | Judge of the Sands (大漠判官) | Donnie Yen Zhao Wei Kate Tsui Qi Yuwu | ||
| 2011 | My Kingdom | 大武生 | Yilong (關一龍) | Barbie Hsu Han Geng Yuen Biao Annie Yi | ||
| Magic to Win | 開心魔法 | Ling Fung/Earth Magician (“土”系魔法师) | Louis Koo Wu Jing Raymond Wong Yan Ni | |||
| 2012 | Saving General Yang | 忠烈楊家將 | Yang Liu Lang (禓六郎) | Ekin Cheng Raymond Lam Vic Zhou Ady An | ||
| 2014 | Lady of the Dynasty | 王朝的女人·楊貴妃 | Li Mao, Prince of Shou (壽王) | Fan Bingbing Leon Lai Joan Chen Ning Jing | ||
| 2016 | NEST 3D | ? | ? | Li Bingbing Kellan Lutz Kelsey Grammer | A Hollywood Chinese - Australian Movie |
Television
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Co-Stars | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | KO One | 终极一班 | Tian Hong Guang (田弘光) / Wu Shi Zun (武屍尊) | Jiro Wang Calvin Chen Aaron Yan Danson Tang | Cameo |
| 2006 | Tokyo Juliet | 東方茱麗葉 | Ji Fengliang (紀風亮) / Akira Himemiya | Ariel Lin Simon Yam Bryant Chang Alien Huang | |
| Hanazakarino Kimitachihe | 花樣少年少女 | Zuo Yiquan (左以泉) | Ella Chen Jiro Wang Danson Tang Ethan Ruan | ||
| 2007 | Romantic Princess | 公主小妹 | Nanfeng Jin (南風瑾) / Yoshiki Shido | Angela Chang Calvin Chen George Hu Genie Zhuo | |
| The X-Family | 終極一家 | Fire Ambassador (火焰使者) | Jiro Wang Calvin Chen Aaron Yan Danson Tang | Cameo | |
| 2008 | Hot Shot | 籃球火 | Wuji Zun (無極尊) | Jerry Yan Show Luo George Hu | |
| 2011 | Sunshine Angel | 陽光天使 | Di Yaxin (狄雅辛) | Rainie Yang | |
| 2013 | Kindaichi Case Files | 金田一 | Li Byron (李白龍) | Vivian Hsu Ryosuke Yamada Haruna Kawaguchi Seungri | |
| Happy 300 Days | 遇見幸福300天 | Idol | Kingone Wang | Cameo | |
| 2014 | Kindaichi Case Files Pt. 2 | 金田一少年之事件簿 | Li Byron (李白龍) | Ryosuke Yamada Haruna Kawaguchi Daiki Arioka Hiroki Narimiya |
Variety Show
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Co-Stars | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dad is Back | 爸爸回来了 | Wu Chun (吳尊) | Wang Zhong Lei Li Xiaopeng Jia Nailiang | Cast Member along with daughter "Nei Nei" |
Acting/Singing Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2006 | TVB8 Awards: Bronze: Best Group |
| HK Metro Hits Awards: Best Foreign Newcomer | |
| AF Golden Globes 2006: Taiwan's Most Improved Actor | |
| 2007 | Top Song, TVB8 Awards: "Really Like You" 超喜歡你 |
| Sprite Awards: Most Popular Idol Group (Taiwan Area) | |
| Sprite Awards: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺 Favourite Duet Song | |
| Sprite Awards: Best Group (Taiwan & Hong Kong Area) | |
| 13th Chinese Music Awards: Best New Group | |
| KKBOX Music Charts: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺: Top 20 Songs of the Year | |
| KKBOX Music Charts: "Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Original Soundtrack" 花樣少年少女: Best Drama Soundtrack | |
| HITO Music Awards 2007: Best Male Group |
References
- ↑ (Chinese) Wu Chun at the China Movie Database
- ↑ http://www.fitnesszone.com.bn
- ↑ http://www.bt.com.bn/frontpage-news-national/2015/09/02/monarch-awards-three-youths-ngo-their-contribution-country
- ↑ http://www.bt.com.bn/bookmarks-breaking/2014/08/08/wu-chun-royal-brunei-airlines-first-brand-ambassador]
- ↑ http://muhibah.com.bn/?p=2536
- ↑ http://muhibah.com.bn/?p=2534
- ↑ http://www.bt.com.bn/happenings/2015/09/14/wu-chun-and-rb-extend-brand-ambassadorship (http://www.bt.com.bn/happenings/2015/09/14/wu-chun-and-rb-extend-brand-ambassadorship
- ↑ "'Wu Chun: I’m a dad'". asianpopnews. October 1, 2013.
- ↑ "'Wu Chun to become father again'". Channel NewsAsia. October 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Wu Chun and his wife's extremely privileged backgrounds revealed". Asiaone news. Retrieved 19 September 2014.