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Zhong Chenle

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhong.
Zhong Chenle
Zhong in December 2023
Born (2001-11-22) 22 November 2001 (age 22)
Shanghai, China
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2009–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
  • Zeke & The Kiddos
WebsiteOfficial website
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese鍾辰樂
Simplified Chinese钟辰乐
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhōng Chénlè
Southern Min
Hokkien POJChiong sîn-ga̍k
Korean name
Hangul종진락
Hanja鍾辰樂
Transcriptions
Revised RomanizationJong Jin-rak
McCune–ReischauerChong Chinrak

Zhong Chenle (Chinese: 钟辰乐; born 22 November 2001),[1] known mononymously as Chenle (Hangul: 천러), is a Chinese singer and actor based in South Korea. Zhong began his career as a child singer, having performed in various concerts and television shows in China and abroad. At age nine, he became the youngest singer to be invited to perform solo at the Golden Hall of Vienna.[2] Through his solo career, Zhong has released three albums and hosted one concert in China. At the age of fourteen, Zhong signed with South Korean entertainment company SM and subsequently moved to South Korea in 2016 to debut as a member of the South Korean boy band NCT through its sub-unit NCT Dream, which has gone on to become one of the best-selling boy groups in South Korea.

Early life and education

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Zhong was born in Shanghai, China on 22 November 2001. Zhong attended Shangwen Middle School. He studied at the Beijing Contemporary Music School, graduating alongside NCT group-mate Renjun as part of the class of 2020.[3] In 2006, Chenle entered the Shanghai Ying Siu Sing School and attended dance classes. In 2008, he was admitted to the Shanghai Little Flute Art Troupe and studied vocal music under Huang Jing.[citation needed]

Career

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2009–2015: Early solo career in China

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In 2009, Zhong participated in the Haha children's channel held by Yueyue Elf Vs Season Trial, where he was runner-up and won the Elf Genie Award.[citation needed] In 2010, he participated in the National Chinese Young Talent Selection and won a gold medal.[citation needed]

In September 2010, Zhong signed a record deal with Lin Teng Culture Media.[4]

On 25 January 2011, at age nine, Zhong was invited to perform the song "Memory" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats at the Chinese New Year concert held at Golden Hall of Vienna; at the time, he was the youngest singer to have performed as a soloist at the venue.[5][2] On 16 June, Zhong led the audience in singing the Chinese national anthem at the second Nie Er Music Week opening ceremony in the Shanghai Grand Theater.[citation needed] In July, Zhong released his twelve-track second solo album, My Wings. At the end of the month and in August, Zhong participated in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Shanghai International Children's Art Festival on the Shanghai Grand Stage at the Shanghai International Convention Center.[citation needed]

Zhong began his career as a singer after participating in talent competitions including China's Got Talent.[6] He released three albums across the span of his childhood career.[7] He used to perform cover songs, including many from Declan Galbraith,[2] and would upload them to video-sharing platforms.

Zhong joined the World Organization of Child Ambassadors of Peace, headquartered in Washington, D.C., founded and presided over by pianist-songwriter-producer Ezekiel Palmieri, representing China as a young cultural diplomat. Zhong served as Chinese Ambassador at an international multicultural show created by Elkin at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires on 15 and 16 August 2014;[8] he performed "The Dragon's Romance", a song Elkin wrote specifically for him.[citation needed]

In December 2012, Zhong participated in the First Plenary Session of the Huangpu District of Shanghai and was elected as the district director for the Young Pioneers.[9]

In 2013, Zhong participated in the first season of Let's Sing Kids, as part of Yang Zongwei's team.[10][11] His first known minor acting role was in 2013, when he featured in Chinese drama The Queen of SOP 2 at age 11.[citation needed]

In 2014, Zhong held his first solo concert, Music With You, at the Shanghai Concert Hall.[12][13] He consequently released his concert album, of the same name, Music With You, that same year.

Throughout 2015, Zhong would participate as a performing member of the "Chinese Cultural Paradise" outstanding student troupe, visiting multiple countries including South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.[14][15][16][17]

2016–present: Debut with NCT and NCT Dream

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Main articles: NCT (group) and NCT Dream

In August 2016, at age 14, Zhong began his career as an idol in South Korea by debuting as a member of NCT Dream, a sub-unit of NCT.[18]

Zhong hosted TBS eFM 101.3 MHz's Yuedong Seoul, a Chinese-language radio show, from 12 October 2020 to 12 September 2021.[19][20]

In February 2021, Zhong featured on the song "Too Good" from IMLAY's fourth EP Utopia.[21] In March 2022 it was announced that Zhong had suffered an ankle injury in the run-up to NCT Dream's Glitch Mode promotions, which he ultimately chose to participate in in a limited capacity.[22] On 6 December 2023, Zhong released his first self-produced song "Marine Turtle" by NCT U as part of the NCT Lab project.[23] In January 2024, Chenle participated in "Do It (Let's Play)", the official theme song for the NCT Zone mobile game, with fellow NCT members Jungwoo, Xiaojun, Jeno, and Yangyang.[24] On 31 May 2024, it was announced that Zhong would be participating in the OST for the Chinese drama The Double, singing the ending theme, "Live and Love".[25][26]

Philanthropy

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In May 2017, Chenle together with fellow NCT Dream member Renjun volunteered with CJ Dream Classroom in Nanjing.[27] CJ Dream Classroom in Nanjing is part of a global social contribution program providing better cultural arts education opportunities for children of Chinese labourers.[28]

Public image

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In 2019, Zhong went viral for his instant ramen recipe, coined by the Korean media as "Chenle Ramen" and has also been covered by international outlets.[29][30][31] The viral recipe which includes the addition of Lao Gan Ma sauce, has been seen as being part of a mala trend in Korea.[29]

Discography

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For Chenle's works with NCT and NCT Dream, see NCT discography and NCT Dream discography.

Albums

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  • Tomorrow (2010)
  • My Wings (2011)
  • Music With You (2014)

Singles

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Title Year Album
"Too Good"
(IMLAY featuring Chenle) 		2021 Utopia

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Album Notes
"Childhood Companion" ("童年做伴") 2012 — Opening theme forYu Qilin Story Club
"Travel the Wind" ("随风旅行") — Ending theme for Yu Qilin Story Club
"Don't Be Afraid" ("不要怕") c. 2012 Monsters Wanted OST
"Live and Love" ("活下去爱下去") 2024 The Double OST Ending theme for The Double

Other appearances

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List of appearances, with selected chart positions, showing album name and year released
Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
KOR
"The Dragon's Romance" ("El Romance del Dragón")
(with Zeke & The Kiddos) 		2014 — Wunderkindz
"Snow Dream 2021"
(with Yeri, Haechan, Ningning and Jisung) 		2021 —[A] 2021 Winter SM Town: SMCU Express
"Where You Are" ("넌 어디에")
(with Ryewook, Onew, Doyoung, and Xiaojun) 		2022 —[B] 2022 Winter SM Town: SMCU Palace
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other songs

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Title Year Notes
"Yellow Maple Leave" 2011 Shanghai Art Humanities Channel "Time Song" premiere
"Strong Children" 2012
"Amazing Grace" Shenzhen TV's Beware 00 Opening remarks
"An Angel" Shenzhen TV's The Mysterious Baby Mid-Autumn Festival Concert with Rice premiere
"A New Beginning" (新的开始) 2020 Graduation song co-written and recorded with NCT's Renjun
"蓝洋海龟 (Marine Turtle)" 2023 single by NCT U, sung with Kun, Xiaojun, and Renjun

Music videos

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Title Year Notes
"My Wings" ("我的翅膀") c. 2011
"Don't Be Afraid" ("不要怕") 2012
"You Raise Me Up"
(with Li Zewei and Liu Bo) 		2013
"The Wind That Shakes the Barley" ("风吹麦浪")
(with Niu Xinxin)

Songwriting credits

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All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless cited otherwise.[34]

Year Song Artist(s) Album Lyricist Composer
2023 "Like We Just Met" NCT Dream ISTJ Yes No
"蓝洋海龟 (Marine Turtle)"
(Chinese & Korean ver.) 		NCT U SM Station: NCT Lab No Yes

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Soul Rhythm (靈魂的節奏) Fu Xiaojun
2014 A Candy for Mother (掌心的糖果) LeLe Short film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 The Queen of SOP 2 (勝女的代價2) Xiao Nan Episodes 1 & 17
Bund Police (外滩警事) Yiming Episode 22

Variety show

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Year English Title Native Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 China's Got Talent 中国达人秀 Contestant Season 1, featured during the auditions round.
2012 Talented Children's Voice 天才童声 Contestant
Childlike Innocence Hits the Earth 童心撞地球 DuoDuo
Table Plan 同桌计划 Guest panelist
Sound One Team 天声一队 Regular [35]
Beware 00 小心00后 Featured guest Performing the song "Amazing Grace"
2013 Super Voice 超级童声 Judge
Let's Sing Kids 中国新声代 Contestant Season 1 [10][11]
2018 One Night Sleepover Trip Featured guest Episode 14 [36]
2019 The Show Guest host [37]
2024 LeeMujin Service Featured guest Episode 107 [38]

Radio show

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Year Title Ref.
2020–2021 Yuedong Seoul [39]

Concerts and live performances

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See also: NCT Dream § Shows and concerts, and NCT (group) § Concerts

Concerts

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  • Music With You (2014)

Stage acting

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Year Title Native Title Role Venue Notes Ref.
2010 Happy Childhood 快乐童年 Unknown Unknown Musical
2011 Joy of Growing Up 成长的快乐 Forest Prince Shanghai Children's Art Theatre Musical
2014 Wunderkindz Lele Teatro Coliseo Musical, performing as part of Zeke & The Kiddos [8]

Awards and nominations

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See also: List of awards and nominations received by NCT
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Weibo Music Awards 2023 Recommended Popular Artist of the Year Himself Won [40]
Other awards and accolades
Year Award Result Ref.
2009 Yueyue Elf Vs Season Trial "Elf Genie Award" Won [citation needed]
2010 National Outstanding Students Competition Won [citation needed]
2010 National Award For Young Talents in China Won [citation needed]
2012 Director for Huangpu District Young Pioneers Won [9]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Snow Dream 2021" didn't chart on the Circle Digital Chart but peaked at 83 on the component Download Chart.[32]
  2. ^ "Where You Are" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 87 on the component Download chart.[33]

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