Singer, musician, arranger, record producer, actor, director, JVR Music International Ltd., Sony Music Taiwan
An all-around artist and certified superstar, Jay Chou has received accolades as a singer, musician, record producer, actor and director. He has sold over 30 million records, easily making him one of the most popular artists in Asia in recent years. He released his first solo album, Jay, in 2000, but it was with his second record, Fantasy (2001), that he garnered commercial and critical acclaim, receiving five Golden Melody Awards including Album of the Year. To date, he has won 15 awards and 49 nominations.
In 2022, Jay Chou released The Greatest Work, marking his return to the music industry after six years. Digital album sales exceeded 4.82 million, while the physical album sold over 190,000 copies on its first day of release. Physical sales eventually tripled to 780,000—a record high for any artist in the local industry.
Chou’s achievements don’t just stop at music, as he is also recognized for his acting skills. His 2007 directorial debut and first starring role, Unspeakable Secret, made him a bonafide actor and celebrity all over Asia. In 2011, he made his Hollywood entrance as Kato in The Green Hornet alongside actor Seth Rogen. More recently, Chou released a 12-part hit series on Netflix called J-Style Trip, which is part travelogue, part-magic show.
Chou and his wife of seven years, Kunling, have three children: six-year-old Hathaway, four-year-old Romeo and their youngest, Jacinda.
Recognitions
Awards
2017
Golden Melody Awards, Song of the Year ("Love Confession")
2017
Golden Melody Awards, Best Mandarin Male Singer
2015
Golden Melody Awards, Best Mandarin Album (Aiyo, Not Bad)
2013
Golden Melody Awards, Best Mandarin Album (Opus 12)
2008
World Music Awards’ Best Selling Chinese Artist
2008
Golden Horse Awards, Best Origiinal Song ("Master Chou")
2007
World Music Awards’ Best Selling Chinese Artist
2007
Best Original Song for “Secret”
2006
Channel V Music Awards 2006 for Best Male Singer, Most Popular Male Singer, Best Singer-Songwriter, Best Music Video, Song of The Year
2006
Hong Kong Film Awards’ Best New Performer
2005
Golden Horse Awards’ Best New Performer (“Initial D”)
2005
MTV Video Music Awards Japan for Best Asian Artist (2002), Best Buzz ASIA- Taiwan
Did You Know?
Jay Chou is also an avid art collector. He was included in ARTNews’ “50 Art Collectors to Watch” list in 2019.