Introduction
- This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wu. In the stage name, the surname is Yan.
Aaron Yan (simplified Chinese: 炎亚纶; traditional Chinese: 炎亞綸, born Wu Keng-lin on November 20, 1985) is a Taiwanese actor and singer. 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 November 20, 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 featured 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, including 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 featured in Taiwanese dramas, The X-Family and They Kiss Again. In January 2008, Fahrenheit released their second studio album, Two-Sided Fahrenheit, and they won a MusicRadio China Top Chart Award for Most Popular Boy Band. In November 2008, Yan featured in Taiwanese drama, Mysterious Incredible Terminator. In January 2009, Fahrenheit released their third studio album, Love You More and More. In 2010, Yan featured in Taiwanese dramas, Love Buffet and Gloomy Salad Days. In September 2010, Fahrenheit released their fourth studio album, Super Hot.
2011–present: Solo career
In March 2011, Yan release his debut extended play, The Next Me. In June 2011, Wu Chun officially announced he left the Fahrenheit. In May 2012, Yan featured in Taiwanese drama, Alice in Wonder City. In October 2012, he release his debut studio album, The Moment. In June 2013, Yan featured in Taiwanese drama, Just You. In April 2014, Yan featured in Taiwanese drama, Fall In Love with Me. 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 and released his first Japanese single, "Moisturizing". In September 2015, he released his second Japanese single, "Gelato". In March 2016, Yan featured in Taiwanese drama, Refresh Man. In June 2017, Yan featured in Chinese drama, Memories Of Love.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | I Love My Wife | Zheng Wangui |
| 2005 | It Started with a Kiss | A Bu |
| KO One | Ding Xiaoyu | |
| 2007 | The X-Family | Ding Xiao Yu, Jiu Wu |
| They Kiss Again | A Bu | |
| 2008 | Mysterious Incredible Terminator | Zhan Shide |
| 2009 | K.O.3an Guo | Ding Xiao Yu, Jiu Wu |
| 2010 | Love Buffet | Xin Yicheng |
| Gloomy Salad Days | Shen Qi, Gao Chao | |
| 2011 | Sunny Girl | Aaron |
| 2012 | Alice in Wonder City | He Tingyu |
| 2013 | Just You | Qi Yi, Xiao Yi |
| 2014 | A Time of Love | Chen Datian |
| Fall In Love with Me | Lu Tianxing, Xiao Lu | |
| Seven Friends | Aaron | |
| 2015 | Dear Mom | Shika (cameo) |
| 2016 | Refresh Man | Ji Wenkai |
| 2017 | Memories Of Love | Lin Leqing |
| Kiss Love and Taste |
Lin Xuan |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The New Year's Eve of Old Lee | Peter |
| TBA | The Choice |
Music video appearances
| Year | Artist | Song Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Selina Jen | "To the Broken Heart" |
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Labels |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Moment | HIM |
Extended plays
| Year | Album | Labels |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Next Me | HIM |
| 2014 | Drama | |
| Cut |
Singles
- "Taipei Dreamin'" (2014)
- "Moisturizing" (2015)
- "Gelato" (2015)
- "Monochrome Dandy" (2016)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Category | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Singapore Hit Awards | Most Popular Duet | "TiAmo" (feat. Liu Liyang) |
| 2011 | Top Chinese Music Awards | Most Popular New Artist | |
| 2012 | HITO Music Awards | Most Popular New Artist | |
| Best New Artist | |||
| Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards | Best New Artist | ||
| MusicRadio China Top Chart Awards | Most Popular New Artist (Hong Kong/Taiwan) | ||
| MY Astro Music Awards | Best New Artist (Overseas) | ||
| Best Song of the Year | "The Next Me" | ||
| 2013 | HITO Music Awards | Most Potential Male Singer | |
| Sanlih Drama Awards | Weibo's Most Popular Artist | ||
| Most Popular Drama | |||
| Best Onscreen Couple | |||
| Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards | Hit FM's Most Recommended Singer | ||
| Top 20 Songs of the Year | "The Moment" | ||
| 2014 | Singapore Hit Awards | Most Popular Male Singer | |
| All-Round Artist | |||
| Favorite Album Cover (popular vote) | Cut | ||
| Sanlih Drama Awards | Weibo's Most Popular Artist | ||
| Most Popular Drama | |||
| Best Actor | |||
| 2015 | Top Chinese Music Awards | Most Popular Male Singer (Hong Kong/Taiwan) | |
| HITO Music Awards | Most Potential Male Singer | ||
| HITO Star Award | |||
| Seoul International Drama Awards | Asia Star Award |