Introduction
Xu Jiaqi (simplified Chinese: 许佳琪; traditional Chinese: 許佳琪; pinyin: Xǔ Jiāqí; born August 27, 1995) is a Chinese singer, rapper, dancer and actress. She is a member of Team SII of female idol group SNH48, as well as its sub-units Style-7 and 7Senses. In 2020, she participated in Youth With You (season 2) and achieved the 3rd place, securing her place in THE9. She is also known for her role in the television series Legend of Yunxi (2018).
Early life
Xu was born on August 27, 1995 in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China. She graduated from Shanghai Film Art Academy and Shanghai Normal University.
Career
2012–2019: SNH48 and acting debut
On 14 October 2012, during an SNH48 press conference, Xu was announced as one of the first-generation members of SNH48.
On 25 May 2013, Xu performed at the "Blooming For You" Concert. On 11 November, she was promoted to SNH48 Team SII, and on 12 December, she starred in SNH48's first documentary, "MengXiang YuBei Sheng". On 16 December, she performed at the SNH48 Guangzhou Concert.
On 18 January 2014, Xu participated in the Red and White Concert, of which Team SII emerged as winner. On 26 July, during SNH48's first General Election, Xu came in eighth with 7256 votes, subsequently becoming part of the Senbatsu for their fifth single.
On 31 January 2015, Xu performed at SNH48 Request Hour Setlist Best 30 2015. On 25 July, during SNH48's second General Election, she came in 20th with 14351.7 votes, and was placed among the Under Girls. On 31 October, Xu came in first during SNH48's first Fashion Awards, and became part of SNH48's sub-unit Style-7.
In 2016, it was announced that Xu will star in Catman together with bandmate Ju Jingyi, due to be released in 2017. Xu made her acting debut with a cameo on Stairway to Stardom. On 30 July, during SNH48's third General Election, Xu was ranked 11th with 27,388.8 votes. On 5 November, she came in first during SNH48's second Fashion Awards. On March 19, Xu was announced as one of the members of SNH48's sub-unit 7SENSES. They released their first EP, "7SENSES" on April 20. On July 29, during SNH48's fourth General Election, Xu came in tenth with 54678.8 votes.
Xu played a supporting role in the historical romance drama, Legend of Yunxi in 2018. In addition, on July 28, 2018, Xu came in 7th with 91,582.06 votes during SNH48's fifth General Election.
On July 29, 2019, during SNH48's sixth General Election, Xu maintained her ranking and came in 7th with 839,586 votes.
2020–present: Idol Producer and solo activities
Xu participated on the reality girl group survival show Idol Producer 3 aired on March 12, 2020. Xu is set to star in the dramas The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion and Lost Parallel.
On May 30, 2020, in the finale of Idol Producer 3, Xu placed 3rd with 9,086,752 votes, thus earning a coveted spot in the final ground group, THE9.
Public image
Xu has been referred to as "Chinese Short-hair Goddess" by Chinese and South Korean fans and media since her South Korea debut with 7Senses in 2019.
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHN |
TWN | ||||
| As lead artist | |||||
| "Spy" (with Wu Zhehan) |
2019 | — | — | Our Journey | |
| Soundtrack appearances | |||||
| "Fate Ends in the World" (缘尽世间) (with Ju Jingyi and Zhao Jiamin) |
2015 | — | — | Mo Tian Ji OST | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||
Idol Producer (Season 3)
| Song | Original Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Eve (破风) | EXO | Mission 1: Position Evaluation, Center |
| R&B All Night | KnowKnow, Higher Brothers | Mission 2: Group Battle, Center |
| MAMA - Chinese Version | EXO | Group Revenge, Center |
| Non Daily Revelry (非日常狂欢) | Bunches Honey Ha! (with Jin Zihan, Kong Xue'er, Xie Keyin, Sun Rui, Yu Shuxin, Zhao Xiaotang) | Mission 3: Theme Song Assessment, Lead Dancer |
| Lover (情人) | Cai Xukun | Mission 4: Cooperation Stage |
| Hunt (猎) | Xu Jiaqi, Yu Shuxin, An Qi, Sun Rui, Zhao Xiaotang, Lu Keran, Dai Yanni, Xu Ziyin, Jin Zihan, Liu Lingzi | Mission 5: Final Stage Performance, Center & Rapper 1 |
Individual endorsements
- Kiss Me (2016)
- Tuhu (2016)
- Skechers China (2018)
- Mclon (2018)
- Shu Uemura (2019)
- Mamonde (2019)
- 花果轻乳 (2020)
SNH48 activities
EPs
| Year | No. | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | Heavy Rotation | A-side | Debut with SNH48 Team SII |
| 2 | Flying Get | A-side | ||
| 3 | Fortune Cookie of Love | A-side | Center | |
| 2014 | 4 | Heart Electric | B-side | |
| 5 | UZA | A-side | ||
| 2015 | 6 | Give Me Five! | A-side | |
| 7 | After Rain | A-side | ||
| 8 | Manatsu no Sounds Good! | A-side | ||
| 9 | Halloween Night | B-side | ||
| 10 | New Year's Bell | B-side | ||
| 2016 | 11 | Engine of Youth | B-side | |
| 12 | Dream Land | B-side | ||
| 13 | Princess's Cloak | A-side | ||
| 14 | Happy Wonder World | A-side | ||
| 2017 | 15 | Each Other's Future | B-side | |
| 16 | Summer Pirates | B-side | Sang on "Area 48" as part of Team SII | |
| 17 | Dawn in Naples | A-side | ||
| 18 | Sweet Festival | B-side | ||
| 2018 | 20 | Forest Theorem | A-side | |
| 21 | Endless Story | A-side | ||
| 2019 | 23 | Our Journey | B-side | |
| 25 | Poetry About Time | A-side | ||
| 26 | Wings | B-side |
Albums
- Mae Shika Mukanee (2014)
Units
SNH48 Stage Units
| Stage No. | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Team SII 1st Stage "Saishuu Bell ga Naru" | Return Match 再爱一回 | With Qian Beiting, Xu Chenchen and Li Yuqi |
| Team SII 2nd Stage "Nagai Hikari" | Heart Gata Virus 心型病毒 | With Kong Xiaoyin and Xu Chenchen |
| Team SII 3rd Stage "Pajama Drive" | Pajama Drive 不眠之夜 | With Li Yuqi and Mo Han |
| Team SII 4th Stage "RESET" | Kokoro no Hashi no Sofa 心端的沙发 | With Wu Zhehan and Sun Rui |
| Team SII 5th Stage "Yume wo Shinaseru Wake ni Ikanai" | Tonari no Banana 青涩的香蕉 | With Zhang Yuge |
| Team SII 6th Stage "Journey of the Heart" | Horizon 地平线 | With Wu Zhehan, Qian Beiting, Shen Zhiling and Kong Xiaoyin |
| Team SII 7th Stage "District 48" | Love Is Not Central 爱未央 | With Xu Daimeng |
| Team SII 7.5th Stage "Beautiful District 48" | Angel's Trap 天使的圈套 | With Sun Rui |
| Team SII 8th Stage "Plan Salvation" | 噩夢輪迴 | Solo stage |
Concert units
| Year | Date | Name | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 May | Blooming For You Concert | None | |
| 16 November | Guangzhou Concert | Return Match 再爱一回 | With Li Yuqi, Mo Han and Chen Guanhui | |
| 2014 | 18 January | Red and White Concert | Arashi no Yoru ni wa 暴风雨之夜 | With Chen Si, Dai Meng and Wen Jingjie |
| 26 July | SNH48 Sousenkyo Concert in Shanghai | None | ||
| 2015 | 31 January | Request Hour Setlist Best 30 2015 | Heart Gata Virus 心型病毒 Pajama Drive 不眠之夜 Our Destiny in This World |
With Wen Jingjie and Xu Zixuan With Mo Han and Li Yuqi With Zhao Jiamin and Ju Jingyi |
| 25 July | 2nd General Election Concert | Dakishimeraretara 如果你拥抱我 | With Dai Meng and Kong Xiaoyin | |
| 26 December | Request Hour Setlist Best 30 2015 (2nd Edition) | Junjou Shugi 纯情主义 | With Yuan Yuzhen and Xu Han | |
| 2016 | 30 July | 3rd General Election Concert | None | |
| 2017 | 7 January | Request Hour Setlist Best 50 (3rd Edition) | Enjou Rousen 燃烧的道路 Kiseki wa Ma ni Awanai 错过奇迹 |
With Liu Jiongran and Qing Yuwen |
| 4th General Election Concert | 29 July | Monster | With Zhang Yuge, Liu Jiongran, Wan Lina and Zhang Dansan | |
| 2018 | Request Hour Setlist Best 50 (3rd Edition) | 3 February | Night Butterfly 夜蝶 | With Wu Zhehan |
| 5th General Election Concert | 28 July | 夜行的黑猫 | With Lu Ting and Kong Xiaoyin | |
| 2019 | Request Hour Setlist Best 50 (5th Edition) | 19 January | Don't Touch | Solo |
| Spy | With Wu Zhehan | |||
| 6th General Election Concert | 27 July | Pink Sniper | With Lin Siyi and Xie Leilei | |
| Request Hour Setlist Best 50 (6th Edition) | 21 December | 废墟纪元 | Solo | |
| +- | With Wu Zhehan | |||
| 美杜莎的温柔 | With Wu Zhehan |