Liu Yu

Liu Yu (Chinese: 刘宇; born August 24, 2000) is a Chinese singer, dancer and model. He is best known for placing first on the final episode of Produce Camp 2021 and becoming a member of the Chinese project boy group Into1. He made his solo debut on November 22, 2020, with the single "Docked".

Early life and education Liu Yu was born on August 24, 2000, in Jing County, Anhui. He studied traditional Chinese dance for sixteen years, beginning at age four. His parents divorced when he was young and he grew up under the care of his mother.

He studied dance and was admitted as 26th in the country at the Beijing Academy of Dance; however, he had to withdraw as he suffered injuries that prevented him from attending. He also thought about attending the Communication University of China but he did not.

Career 2018–2020: career beginnings, The Chinese Youth, and solo debut In October 2018, Liu Yu appeared as a guest on the Chinese variety talent show Happy Camp, performing a Chinese traditional dance. After he appeared on the show, he gained a large following on Douyin.

In November 2018, he participated as a contestant on the Chinese reality show The Chinese Youth, a show focusing around Chinese culture. He entered the finals and ranked second place.

In June 2019, he appeared on the Chinese poetry culture show The Neighbourhood Poetry, performing a traditional Chinese dance. In August 2019, he released a collaborative single 垃圾分類等你來 (Garbage Sorting Song) alongside Shuangsheng, Qiran, and Shi Kai.

In November 2019, he made his solo debut with the single "靠岸" ("Docked"). On December 19, he released his second single "千歲" ("A Thousand Years"). On December 20, he won the Best Dancer Award at the Sino-Italian Cultural Festival of "World Dreams Come True"

On April 19, 2020, he released the single "星河入夢"("Galaxy Dream"). On August 10, He made his acting debut in the Chinese television series Dear Herbal Lord playing the role of 'Chu Qi Xian'. On September 25, he released the single 得自在 (Be At Ease). On November 30, he released the single "幼年時常哼的歌" ("A song that I used to hum when I was young").

2021–present: Produce Camp 2021, Debut with Into1 And Ten Directions On January 5, 2021, Liu Yu participated in the 'Light of Hanfu Lights China' at the "Southern Hanfu Festival"

In February 2021, he participated in the Chinese reality survival show Produce Camp 2021. In March 2021, he became the center of the theme song for the show. He consistently ranked in the high ranks throughout the show, and on the final episode he placed first with over 25 million votes, becoming the center of Into1. Later, he was voted to be leader of the group by the members.

On February 1, 2022, he performed his single "星河入夢" ("Galaxy Dream") at the Spring Festival Gala to welcome the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

On April 12, 2022, he released his first EP album 柳叶刀 (Willow-leaf Saber).

In 2023, he released his single 'AYO', then his new solo album 'Ten Directions' that focused as his 'Lead Single'.

On August 7, 2023, he released his special dance video for .

On December 8, 2023, there is only one trainee that performed his singles 'Focus+Firework We're Released On 2nd Episode Of PRODUCE 48 (2023).

Ambassadorships and endorsements Alongside Liu Yu's activities with INTO1, he has become the brand ambassador and spokesperson for various brands such as L'Oréal, NET-A-PORTER, L'OCCITANE and more. As well as this, he has appeared as a model for multiple magazines such as Rolling Stone, Ruili, Fashion Health, OK! Wonderful. Year Role Brand 2021 Spokesperson Breeze Tissues Perfect Diary Brand Youth Ambassador Skin Ceutical Spokesperson Mistine Miss Berry's Brand Ambassador Caltraste's L'Oreal Paris Skin Care Chief Brand OfficerBiotherm Brand Ambassador L'OCCITANE NET-A-PORTER Joy Wash Blue Waves Abyb Charming SpokespersonTaobao 2022OBAGI Brand Ambassador COSMEPORT Daniel Wellington Elemis Beauty AmbassadorCosmopolitan 2023 Brand AmbassadorEucerin Spokesperson CARSLAN Semir Melaleuca Brand FriendFRED Love Ambassador for China Children's Mercy Association Love Health Special Fund (2022)

Discography

Single albums + List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures Title Details Peak chart positions (TME Uni Chart) Sales TME Physical Album Sales Chart 文刀刘 Released: April 10, 2022 Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — CHN: —流域 Released: July 6, 2022 Label: BiuBiu Culture Media Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — CHN: —十方艺念 Released: August 2, 2023 Label: BiuBiu Culture Media Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 1 CHN: —

Singles Title Year Peak (TME Uni Chart) CHN Score Docked靠岸 2019 — — Galaxy Dream 星河入夢 — — Be at Ease 得自在 2020 — — Sunny and You 天晴和你 — — A song that I used to hum when I was young 幼年時常哼的歌 — — Willow-Leaf Saber柳葉刀 2022 1 97.90 Vernacular白话文2 97.52 CHUNHUI春晖20231 96.10 Focus — —

Collaborative singles Title Year Peak chart positions CHN Garbage Sorting Song 垃圾分類等你來 2019 —

Soundtrack appearances Title Year Peak chart positions Notes CHN Summer is Here 盛夏已至 2022 4 Youth is Worth It 青春挺值得 —

Other songs Title Year Peak chart positions CHN Summer Wind 夏天的风 2022 2

Composition credits

Filmography

Television series

Hosting Year Title Notes 2021 Sina Fashion Awards 2021MC

Awards and nominations