Zhou Mi (singer)
Zhou Mi[Vincent Fang (lyricist)|] is a Chinese singer, actor, songwriter, presenter, MC, and radio DJ based in South Korea and China. He is a member of the Boy band Super Junior's sub-unit Super Junior-M and SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad. Aside from group activities, he also participates in various television variety shows, radio shows, and dramas.
In 2014, he made his solo debut with his first mini album Rewind.
Early life
Zhou Mi was born in Wuhan, Hubei province, China on 19 April 1986. As the only child of his family. He studied Broadcasting at Beijing Normal University Zhuhai Campus in Guangdong province. In high school, Zhou Mi entered national singing and entertainment competitions, winning many of them.Zhou Mi made a name for himself in the Chinese entertainment scene by competing in competitions. While in contention for the final round of CCTV's Challenging the Host, a televised national competition for aspiring MCs from all over China, he received an offer from SM Entertainment and decided to go to Korea, in late 2006. Zhou Mi won the grand prize at the SM UCC Star Audition, through an online audition.
Zhou Mi was appeared as MC the showcase of Zhang Liyin, and a few months later, he debuted in China as a member of Super Junior-M.
Career
2008–13: Super Junior-M and Solo activities
Zhou Mi debuted as the main vocalist of Super Junior-M in 2008.First studio album, Me was released on April 23, 2008. In this album he wrote three songs with titled "Love Song", "A Man in Love", and "Marry U".
Super Junior-M's first mini-album, Super Girl, was released on September 23, 2009.
In this album he wrote two songs with titled "Confession" and "You and Me".
Zhou Mi wrote three songs for Kangta Chinese EP Breaka Shaka in 2010, in this album he wrote the lead single Breaka Shaka, Remember, and Many Times.
In February 2011, Zhou Mi acted in a supporting role in the Chinese drama Melody of Youth, which become his debut in that industry.
He also participated in the OST's on the ending theme song "Youth Melody" and featured other cast sang "Dandelion".
Super Junior-M Second EP Perfection was released on February 23, 2011. In this album he wrote song with the titled "True Love".
He joined Super Junior-M with Henry Lau for the single "Santa U Are The One" taken from SMTown's eighth winter album, 2011 Winter SMTown – The Warmest Gift, it was released in December 2011.
Zhou Mi participated in the OST for Taiwanese drama series Skip Beat! on the track "Goodbye " on December 11, 2011.
In 2012 Zhou Mi was cast as the main role in the idol drama When Love Walked In. alongside label-mate Victoria Song, and Calvin Chen of the group Fahrenheit.
The drama reached the number one spot in viewership ratings.
Super Junior-M's second studio album, Break Down, was released on January 7, 2013, along with a lead single of the same name. The album includes three songs were written by himself with titled "Go", "It's You" and "Tunnel". The music for songs were compossed by fellow Super Junior-M member Henry Lau and his team Noize Bank. Their Korean version of Break Down was released on January 31. On the same day, they made their official debut in Korea on Mnet's M! Countdown.
On April 7, 2013, Zhou Mi released a travel scrapbook titled Thai Perfect which included his travel experience in Thailand.
Two versions of the book were released, one comes with a traditional chinese and the other is simplified chinese which realesed on December 5, 2013.
On October 4, 2013, Zhou Mi was cast in the movie :zh:聽見下雨的聲音|Rhythm of Rain . He played as a big boy who has a bright personality and is very sincere. This movie directed by famous lyricist
Vincent Fang.
2014–present: SM the Ballad and solo debut
In February 2014, Zhou Mi became a new member of the ballad group SM The Ballad, initially formed in 2010. Zhou Mi participated in the group's 2nd album, Breath, performing the Chinese version of "Blind".Zhou Mi performed his song at the S.M. The Ballad Joint Recital on February 12.
In March 2014, Super Junior-M's third mini album, Swing was released, The EP consists of six songs, which were released for digital download on March 21, 2014 in China and Taiwan by S.M. Entertainment.
In this album Zhou Mi also contributing lyrics to their lead single, "Swing" and "Fly High".
The group released the album in Korean music sites, such as MelOn, genie, Naver music and more, on March 31, 2014, and promoted on Korean music programs.
In 2014, Zhou Mi was chosen to host the Korean-Chinese Variety Show titled Strongest Group with his labelmate Victoria Song.
In 2014, Zhou Mi wrote the Chinese version of the track "Run" from Exo's second extended play Overdose.
On October 22, 2014, Zhou Mi became an MC for season 4 of the SBS MTV's music program The Show with Park Ji-yeon and Hongbin.
His first solo EP Rewind was released on October 31, 2014.
The Chinese version of the Rewind featured Tao and The Korean version was featured Chanyeol. All the tracklist in this album was written by himself.
Zhou Mi appeared as the Talk MC on the new season of fashion survival show
"Fashion King - Secret Box", which premiered April 25, 2015, a survival show starring top Korean and Chinese celebrities.
In 2015, Zhou Mi was cast in the drama "Best Couple" as the male lead character. This drama is set in the modern day Korean entertainment industry. It is the first TV production project from China's e-commerce company Alibaba.
In the same year, Zhou Mi participated in Super Junior special album, Devil was released to celebrate the group's 10th anniversary. He wrote lyric for "Forever with You" that was sung by Super Junior-M.
In early 2016, it was confirmed that Zhou Mi will be continuing to host the 5th season of SBS MTV The Show with new co-MC, GFriend's Yerin. He stepped down from his MC position on August 2 of that year, having hosted The Show for almost two years.
In 2016, Zhou Mi established a personal agency for his activities in China.
Zhou Mi's second EP What's Your Number? was released on July 19, 2016. He wrote the Chinese lyrics for a lead single "What's Your Number" and "Empty Room".
In April 2018, Zhou Mi released a digital single titled "I Don't Care".
On December 26, 2018, Zhou Mi released a single "The Lonely Flame" the track was written and composed by himself. The music video was directed by Shindong.
In 2020 Zhou Mi collaborated with two member of WayV Kun and Xiaojun on the single "I'll be There", released on February 28, 2020. the track was written and composed by himself. "I'll be There" was a tribute song for the frontliners and those who are affected by COVID-19 especially to his hometown Wuhan, China.
On June 22, 2020, Zhou Mi collaborated with fellow Super Junior-M member Ryeowook with new single "Starry Night". The Chinese version of the track was written and composed by himself.