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Taiwanese singer and television host
A.K.A.
Yu Chengqing
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Male
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28 July 1961(Taipei, Taiwan)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Harlem Yu (traditional Chinese: 庾澄慶; simplified Chinese: 庾澄庆; pinyin: Yǔ Chéngqìng; born 28 July 1961) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, television host and businessman. He is particularly well-known for composing the theme song, Qíng Fēi Dé Yǐ, for the 2001 television drama, Meteor Garden. He made a cameo in both that version and the remake, Meteor Garden (2018 TV series) performing Qíng Fēi Dé Yǐ.
Background
Best known for being one of the first artists in the Mandopop music industry to experiment with R&B and rap, he has released more than 15 studio albums since 1986.
Apart from music, Yu also hosts television variety shows. His other investments include: mega force studio, AoBa Taiwanese cuisine restaurant, Legacy Taipei (Livehouse), etc.
Discography
Studio albums
| # | English title | Original title | Released date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sad Singer | 傷心歌手 | 12 December 1986 | Linfair Records |
| 2nd | I Know I Grow Up Already | 我知道我已經長大 | 6 October 1987 | |
| 3rd | Missed Love | 錯過的愛 | 2 August 1988 | |
| 4th | Give You All My Love | 讓我一次愛個夠 | 20 July 1989 | |
| 5th | Righting All The Wrong | 改變所有的錯 | 13 April 1990 | |
| 6th | I Can't Control Myself | 管不住自己 | 6 July 1991 | |
| 7th | True Love Song | 老實情歌 | 9 September 1993 | |
| 8th | Get Close | 靠近 | 9 June 1995 | Sony Music Taiwan |
| 9th | Open Your Window | 請開窗 | 23 September 1996 | |
| 10th | Just For You | 只有為你 | 25 November 1997 | |
| 11th | Most Familiar | 我最熟悉 | 4 May 1999 | |
| 12th | Tidal Wave | 海嘯 | 18 May 2001 | |
| 13th | Harlem's Heaven | 哈林天堂 | 6 June 2003 | |
| 14th | Can't Quit | 戒不掉 | 14 July 2006 | Sony BMG Music Taiwan |
| 15th | The Moonlight That Can't Be Turned Off | 關不掉的月光 | 3 May 2013 | Linfair Records |
Extended plays
| Original title | Released date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 報告班長 | 1 June 1987 | Linfair Records |
| 別走 | 19 August 1998 | Sony Music Taiwan |
Band albums
| English title | Original title | Released date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Gang | 頂尖拍檔 | 30 April 1992 | Linfair Records |
Compilations
| English title | Original title | Released date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 想念妳精選 | August 1990 | PolyGram Records | |
| Funky Don't Go | 咪走 | June 1998 | Sony Music Taiwan |
| Harlem No.1 Collection | 哈林NO.1精選輯 | 19 July 1998 | Sony Music Taiwan |
| Lost & Found | 失物招領 愛你在庾式情歌蔓延時 | 13 November 2002 | Linfair Records |
| Harlem Yu New + Best Selection (3CD) | 到死都要18歲 新歌+精選 (3CD) | 18 December 2009 | Linfair Records |
Cover albums
| English title | Original title | Released date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Music Station | 哈林音樂電台 | 2 October 1992 | Sony Music Taiwan |
| Harlem Night Club | 哈林夜總會 | 18 December 1995 | Linfair Records |
| Harlem Music Television | 哈林音樂頻道 | 14 May 1997 | Sony Music Taiwan |
| Hi Baby | 哈寶寶我來了 | 1 April 1998 | Sony Music Taiwan |
| Hollywood | 哈林音樂電影院 哈LLYWOOD | 5 January 2000 | Sony Music Taiwan |
| Harlem Night Club - Lady's Night | 哈林夜總會 - Lady's Night | 12 December 2008 | Linfair Records |
Soundtrack contributions
- 2001 Meteor Garden: "情非得已" (Qíng Fēi Dé Yǐ) - opening theme song
- 2005 Hong Kong Disneyland: The Grand Opening Celebration Album - "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (from The Lion King) (Mandarin)
- 2006 Silence: "靜靜的" (Silently) - opening theme song
- 2018 Meteor Garden 2018: "情非得已" (Qíng Fēi Dé Yǐ)
Published works
| Title | Publisher | Released date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 哈林SUPER手冊1 請開窗 | 皇冠叢書 | 10 October 1996 | ISBN 957-33-1347-2 |
| 哈林SUPER手冊2 哈林音樂頻道 | 皇冠叢書 | 10 June 1997 | ISBN 957-33-1429-0 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1990 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards | Most Promising Artist | N/A | Won |
| 1996 | Billboard Music Awards | Outstanding Singer-Songwriter in Asia | N/A | Won |
| 1997 | Golden Bell Awards | Best Variety Programme | Super Sunday | Won |
| 1998 | 9th Golden Melody Awards | Golden Melody Award for Best Male Vocalist – Mandarin | Just for You | Nominated |
| 1999 | TVB8 Awards | Best Producer | "Wo Zui Yao Bai" | Won |
| Best Music Video | "Wo Zui Yao Bai" | Won | ||
| 10th Golden Melody Awards | Golden Melody Award for Best Male Vocalist – Mandarin | Harlem No.1 | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Golden Bell Awards | Best Host in a Variety Programme | Super Sunday | Won |
| 11th Golden Melody Awards | Golden Melody Award for Best Male Vocalist – Mandarin | Most Familiar | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Golden Bell Awards | Best Host in a Variety Programme | Super Sunday | Won |
| 12th Golden Melody Awards | Golden Melody Award for Best Male Vocalist – Mandarin | Hollywood | Nominated | |
| 2002 | 13th Golden Melody Awards | Best Male Vocalist – Mandarin | Tidal Wave | Won |
| 2007 | HITO Radio Music Awards | Achievement Award | N/A | Won |