Zhang Bichen
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| Background information | |
| Chinese name | 張碧晨 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 张碧晨 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Zhāng Bìchén (Mandarin) |
| Born |
10 September 1989 Tianjin, China[1] |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Genre(s) |
Mandopop K-pop |
| Label(s) | Haeun Entertainment (2012–2014)[2] |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Alma mater | Tianjin Foreign Studies University |
Zhang Bichen (simplified Chinese: 张碧晨; traditional Chinese: 張碧晨; pinyin: Zhāng Bìchén; born September 10, 1989 in Tianjin, China) also known as Diamond Zhang, is a Chinese female singer. She was a member of Sunny Days, a South Korean band. In 2014, Zhang took part in the third season of The Voice of China. She finished the competition as the winner for that season.[3]
Zhang is fluent in Mandarin, and understands English, French and Korean.[4][5]
Biography
Early life
Zhang Bichen was born in Tianjin on September 10, 1989. She was admitted to Tianjin Foreign Studies University to study French.
2009-2013: South Korea period
Zhang went to South Korea in 2009 as an international student. In 2010 she went to Haeun Entertainment, a South Korean management company and became a trainee.[2] In 2012 she joined Sunny Days, a South Korean band.[6] In 2013, Zhang won the winner of China zone of "K-pop World ceremony 2012"(K-POP世界庆典2012).[4] Zhang subsequently left the band in 2014.
2014-: New career beginnings
In 2014, Zhang Bichen took part in the third season of The Voice of China. She sang JJ Lin's "She says" (她说) in the first round audition. Zhang was accepted by all four judges present in the panel, but ultimately chose to be coached by Na Ying.[7]
She became the winner of this season, when she sang Wang Zhengliang's "Where does the time go?" (时间都去哪儿了), and defeated Parhat's "Why the flowers are so red"(花儿为什么这样红).[8]
In November 2014, Zhang sung one of the songs for Chinese drama "The Young Doctor" (青年医生), entitled "Within a kiss" (一吻之间).
Discography
As solo artist
Albums
- TBA (2016)
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Peony Flower 白芍花开 | Non-album single |
| 2016 | It's Love | TBA |
| Childhood Dream 童梦 |
With Sunny Days
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "I Must Be Crazy" | 2013 | I Must Be Crazy (single) |
| "Meet A Girl Just Like You" | Meet A Girl Just Like You (single) |
References
- ↑ Tianjin Daily (2014-10-08). "天津歌手张碧晨夺得第三季《中国好声音》桂冠". 北方网.
- 1 2 "张碧晨揭秘韩国练习生生活：收入要先交公司". Sina. 2014-09-25.
- ↑ 黑龙江新闻网 (2014-10-08). "《中国好声音》张碧晨夺冠". ifeng.com.
- 1 2 People's Daily (2013-11-15). "K-POP世界庆典"中国女生张碧晨 唱功一流通4国语言".
- ↑ "PPTVK-POP 世界庆典2012专题". PPTV. 2013-11-15.
- ↑ 华东在线 (2014-07-26). "中国好声音张碧晨系sunnydays组合成员 出过单曲".
- ↑ "幸福的子弹击中汪峰 腼腆男亮惊艳女声". Sina. 2014-07-25.
- ↑ "中国好声音第三季张碧晨夺冠 Breaker精神耀目京华". Netease. 2014-10-07.