Aaron Yan Explained

Aaron Yan
Birth Name:Wu Keng-lin
Birth Date:1985 11, df=y
Birth Place:Taipei, Taiwan
Years Active:2005–present
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T:炎亞綸
S:炎亚纶
Poj:Iām A-lûn
P:Yán Yǎlún
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Genre:Pop
Label:Sony Music Taiwan
Past Member Of:Fahrenheit

Aaron Yan (born Wu Keng-lin on 20 November 1985) is a Taiwanese actor, singer, television host and businessman. 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 20 November 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.[1] In 2004, Yan posted some of his pictures on a public blog and was scouted by Taiwanese management company, Comic Productions.[2] In August 2004, he made his acting debut in Taiwanese drama, I Love My Wife.[3] In 2005, after signing with Comic Productions and HIM International Music, Yan starred in Taiwanese dramas, It Started with a Kiss and KO One.[4]

2005–2011: Fahrenheit

See main article: Fahrenheit (Taiwanese band). In December 2005, he formed a boy band named Fahrenheit with three other Taiwanese artists: Wu Chun, Jiro Wang, and Calvin Chen.[5] 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 reprised his roles in the sequels The X-Family and They Kiss Again.[6] In November 2008, Yan played his first leading role in Taiwanese suspense drama, Mysterious Incredible Terminator.[7] He also starred in Love Buffet and Gloomy Salad Days.[8]

2011–present: Solo career

In March 2011, Yan released his debut extended play, The Next Me.[9] The album spent 5 weeks at the number 1 spot on the G-Music chart.[10]

In May 2012, Yan starred in Taiwanese musical drama, Alice in Wonder City.[11] In October 2012, he released his debut studio album, The Moment.[12]

In June 2013, Yan starred in Taiwanese romantic comedy drama, Just You.[13] The drama topped ratings in its timeslot during its run.[14]

In February 2014, Yan starred in Taiwanese metropolitan romance drama, Fall in Love with Me.[15] Yan won the Asia Star Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards.[16] In May 2014, he released his second extended play, Drama.[17] In June 2014, he released his third extended play, Cut.[17] [18]

In March 2015, Yan debuted in Japan with the single titled, "Moisturizing". The album debuted within the top ten spots on the Oricon Singles Chart.[19] In September 2015, he released his second Japanese single, "Gelato".

In March 2016, Yan starred in Taiwanese workplace romance drama, Refresh Man. The drama was a massive hit both domestically as well as across Asia, boosting Yan's popularity to a new high.[20] In June 2016, Yan released his third Japanese single "Monochrome Dandy". The single peaked at number 8 on the Oricon Singles Chart.[21]

In 2017, Yan was cast in the Chinese romance drama, Memories of Love.[22]

In 2018, Yan released his fourth extended play Where I Belong.[23] The same year Yan released his fifth extended play Dear Monster which includes the single "Sleeping Titan".[24]

In 2019, Yan starred as the male lead in period suspense drama Please Give Me a Pair of Wings.[25] The same year, he co-starred in the romance comedy drama Kiss Love, and Taste.[26]

On 7 May 2020, Yan launched his Taiwan mazesoba brand, Yan's Collection.[27]

On 25 December 2020, Yan released sixth extended play "Metropolis" which comprises self-composed songs.

On 30 May 2024, Yan had recorded the videos of him having sex with a minor with the intention of sharing them. The Shilin District Court handed down a seven-month prison sentence, which was suspended for three years and can be commuted to a fine, the ruling said.[28]

Filmography

Film

YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
2016The New Year's Eve of Old Lee過年好Peter[29]
2019Liao Zhai聊齋系列之鞏仙Kong Rong [30]
2023Marry My Dead Body關於我和鬼變成家人的那件事Chen Chia-hao

Television series

YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
2004I Love My Wife安室愛美惠Zheng Wangui
2005It Started with a Kiss惡作劇之吻A Bu
KO One終極一班Ding Xiaoyu
2007The X-Family終極一家Ding Xiaoyu, Jiu Wu[31]
They Kiss Again惡作劇2吻A Bu
2008Mysterious Incredible Terminator霹靂MITZhan Shide
2009K.O.3an Guo終極三國Ding Xiaoyu, Jiu WuCameo
2010Love Buffet愛似百匯Xin Yicheng[32]
Gloomy Salad Days死神少女Shen Qi, Gao Chao[33]
2011Sunny Girl陽光天使Aaron
2012Alice in Wonder City給愛麗絲的奇蹟He Tingyu
2013Just You就是要你愛上我Qi Yi, Xiao Yi
2014A Time of Love愛情来的時候Chen Datian[34]
Fall in Love with Me愛上兩個我Lu Tianxing, Xiao Lu
Seven Friends七個朋友Aaron Cameo
Dear Mom我的寶貝四千金Shika Cameo
2016Refresh Man後菜鳥的燦爛時代Ji Wenkai
2018 Memories of Love一路繁花相送Lin Leqing
2019 Please Give Me a Pair of Wings請賜我一雙翅膀Long Tianyu
Kiss, Love and Taste親·愛的味道Lin Xuan
2020Road ~ Taiwan Express路 ~ Taiwan ExpressEric Liu
2021The Amazing Grace of Σ我願意Fei Muqi

Hosting

YearProgramBroadcast channelCo-host
2015Sanlih Drama Awards CeremonySETTVLulu Huang Lu Zi Yin
202036 QuestionsPTS, Yahoo! TV, myVideoJesse Tang, Sandy Wu

Music video appearances

YearArtistSong title
2015Selina Jen"To the Broken Heart"
2017Lulu Huang Lu Zi Yin"Give It All to You"

Discography

Studio albums

YearEnglish titleChinese titleLabel
2012The MomentChinese: t=紀念日|labels=noHIM
2014Drama
Cut

Extended plays

YearEnglish titleChinese titleLabel
2011The Next MeChinese: t=下一個炎亞綸|labels=noHIM
2018Chinese: t=最想去的地方|labels=no
Dear MonsterChinese: t=親愛的怪物|labels=no
2020MetropolisChinese: t=摩登原始人|labels=noSony Music Taiwan

Singles

YearEnglish titleChinese titleNotes
2007"Willing to Not Love You"願意不愛你The X-Family OST
2014"Taipei Dreamin'" 台北沉睡了
2015"Moisturizing"
"Gelato"
"As Long as You are Happy"你幸福就好I Am Sorry, I Love You OST
2016"Monochrome Dandy"
"Monologue"独活The Legend of Qin OST
"Wooden Puppet"木頭人Love or Spend OST
2018"Everlasting Moment"最久的瞬間Memories of Love OST
2019"I Want To Fly"我要飞翔Please Give Me a Pair of Wings OST
"Little Love Song" 小情歌儿 Kiss, Love and Taste OST

Awards

YearAwardCategoryNominated workRef.
2008Singapore Hit AwardsMost Popular Duet"TiAmo" (feat. Liu Liyang)[36]
20114th Top Chinese Music Awards Newcomer Ceremony Most Popular New Artist[37]
4th Mengniu Music Billboard AwardsMost Popular Male Singer[38]
9+2 Music Pioneer AwardsNewcomer Award[39]
Top 10 Songs"Only See You"[40]
2012Hito Music AwardsMost Popular New Artist
Best New Artist
2nd Global Chinese Golden Chart AwardsBest New Artist (Gold)The Next Me[41]
[Sprite] China Original Music ChartsMost Popular Idol (Taiwan)[42]
Media Recommendation Award (Taiwan)
3rd MY Astro Music AwardsBest New Artist (Overseas)[43]
Best Song of the Year"The Next Me"
201312th MusicRadio China Top Chart AwardsMost Popular New Artist (Hong Kong/Taiwan)The Moment[44]
Hito Music AwardsMost Promising Male Singer[45]
2nd Sanlih Drama AwardsViewers Choice Drama AwardJust You [46]
Best Onscreen Couple (with Puff Kuo)
Weibo Popularity Award
3rd Global Chinese Golden Chart AwardsHit FM's Most Recommended Singer[47]
Top 20 Songs of the Year"The Moment"
2014Singapore Hit AwardsMost Popular Male Singer[48]
All-Round Artist
Favorite Album Cover (popular vote) Cut
4th Sanlih Drama AwardsViewers Choice Drama AwardFall in Love with Me
Best Actor
Weibo Popularity Award
20158th Top Chinese Music AwardsMost Popular Male Singer (Hong Kong/Taiwan)Girlfriend[49]
Hito Music AwardsMost Promising Male Singer[50]
HITO Star Award
10th Seoul International Drama AwardsAsia Star Award
2018Most Popular Male Singer[51]
Most Popular Singer (online vote)
Gold Song Award

Notes and References

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  23. News: 炎亚纶《最想去的地方》MV上线 找回爱音乐的初心. 23 March 2018. Sina Corp. zh. 25 September 2018. 25 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180925065510/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2018-03-23/doc-ifysnevm0951054.shtml. live.
  24. News: 炎亚纶《亲爱的怪物》跳脱制式人生 找回寻梦初心. 25 September 2018. Sina Corp. zh. 19 June 2019. 25 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180925104348/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2018-09-25/doc-ihkmwytp0166484.shtml. live.
  25. Web site: 《请赐我一双翅膀》曝海报 鞠婧祎炎亚纶上演法情博弈. 18 May 2018. Netease. zh. 25 September 2018. 21 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190621071749/http://ent.163.com/18/0518/12/DI3CVACG00038793.html. live.
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  28. News:
    1. METOO/Aaron Yan gets suspended sentence for filming, sharing sex videos of minor
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