Kris Wu, also known by his real name Wu Yifan (吴亦凡), is a former member of the popular K-pop group EXO and its sub-unit EXO-M, under S.M. Entertainment. Born on November 6, 1990 in Guangzhou, China, Kris was a charismatic rapper, singer, and group leader before embarking on a solo career. Standing 187.8 cm tall, he is known for his impressive physique and multilingual talents, speaking Mandarin, English, Cantonese and Korean fluently.
Presentation of Kris
- Stage name: Kris (EXO/EXO-M)
- Full name: Li Jiaheng (original name), changed to Wu Yifan
- Home group: EXO/EXO-M
- Position in the group: Leader (EXO-M), main rapper
- Date of birth: November 6, 1990
- Astrological sign: Scorpio
- MBTI: N/A
- Representative emoji: 🐉 (Dragon, in reference to its power and influence)
Biography and Career
Kris Wu was born in Guangzhou, China, but spent part of his childhood in Bayin, Gansu, with his grandparents. After his parents divorced, he moved to Canada with his mother, where he lived between Vancouver and Guangzhou during his teenage years. He began developing his passion for music and basketball before auditioning for S.M. Entertainment at age 17 during the Canadian auditions.
In 2012, Kris debuted with EXO and quickly gained attention thanks to his charisma and leading role in EXO-M. However, in May 2014, he left the group and pursued a solo career in China, focusing on music, film and other creative projects.
Interesting Facts
Family and Origins
- Kris was born as Li Jiaheng but changed his name to Wu Yifan after his parents divorced.
- He has never met his biological father and has no interest in establishing a relationship with him.
- He lived in Guangzhou, Gansu and Vancouver, marking his multicultural journey.
Hobbies and Talents
- Kris loves basketball and was captain of his school team at age 15.
- He is passionate about hip-hop, which has influenced his solo musical style.
- He speaks four languages fluently: English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean.
Personal Characteristics
- He is very sociable and gets along easily with people.
- Kris has a weakness for tattoos and wears one on his shoulder.
- He has a gentle personality, which he considers to be his greatest weakness.
Achievements
- He has participated in several successful Chinese films such as "Somewhere Only We Know" and "Mr. Six".
- Kris was the first Chinese artist to reach #1 on US iTunes.
- In 2017, he made his Hollywood debut in "xXx: Return of Xander Cage."
Ideal Couple and Type
- Kris prefers a woman who is kind, knows how to cook, and considerate of others.
Official social networks
- Website: Kris Wu
- Facebook: Kris Wu
- Twitter: @KrisWu
- YouTube: Kris Wu
- Instagram: @kriswu
- Weibo: @Mr_凡先生
- TikTok: @kriswu_1106
Kris in EXO
As the leader of EXO-M, Kris has played an integral role in representing the group on the international stage. His leadership, mastery of languages and unique personality made him unforgettable among fans.
Music and Solo Projects
- "Time Boils the Rain": Soundtrack for the film "Tiny Times 3".
- "Bad Girl": First solo single in 2015.
- "July": First single in English, ranked in the Top 50 of iTunes US.
