Liu Yuning

Liu Yuning (simplified Chinese: 刘宇宁; traditional Chinese: 劉宇寧; pinyin: Liú Yǔníng, born 8 January 1990) is a Chinese mainland pop singer, actor, and the lead singer of Modern Brothers.[1][2][3]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Liu.
Liu Yuning
Born (1990-01-08) January 8, 1990
Dandong, Liaoning, China
NationalityChinese
OccupationSinger, actor
Years active2018－present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese劉宇寧
Simplified Chinese刘宇宁
Musical career
Also known asXiao Ning (小宁)/ Lao Da(老大)/ Ning Ge (宁哥）
GenresPop C-pop MandoPop
Websiteweibo

Early life

Liu Yuning was born in Dandong, Liaoning Province, China. He grew up with his grandparents. He tried different temporary jobs after graduating from vocational high school.[4] He did not have a formal music education but loves to sing. He used to sing at local bars and restaurants and later formed the rock band Modern Brothers.

Career

Pre 2018

In 2010, Liu took part in Hunan Television's Super Boy. But he was eliminated in the audition stage and failed to advance.[5]

In 2014, Liu formed Modern Brothers band with A Zhuo and Da Fei, and joined the YY live broadcasting platform in March 2015. In 2017 he moved his band's live streaming stage from inside to outside, to a historical street market in his hometown, Dandong.

While singing on live streaming platforms during these early years, Liu also performed roles in a few web films (Kidnapped Anchorwoman and Qin Thief Youdao).[6]

2018

Liu Yuning and the Modern Brothers band had a phenomenal rise to stardom after 4 years of live-streaming (singing) on the YY platform, a direct result of his posting of short singing videos on TikTok in June 2018.[7] He and his band were invited to various Television shows to perform. He also sang for soundtracks of movies and television series, and later released his first single in 2018. In July and August 2018, Liu was invited to a number of Television shows includes Hunan Television's Day Day Up,[8] CCTV3 Setting Out for Happiness, but the first professional music stage performance was Jiangsu Television's Finding Gold song, .[9] He was also invited to perform at festival galas. On October 19, he attended the 2018 Zhejiang Television's Autumn Gala with his Modern Brothers band.[10] In November, he participated in Jiangsu Television's Mask Singer. On Dec 31, he attended Jiangsu Television's 2019 New Year Concert.

Liu Yuning also sang soundtracks for various movies and TV series this year. On July 30, Liu released "Toast the wine" (让酒）for TV series “Tomb of the sea" (沙海）. On September 12, Liu sang the theme song for Jia Zhang-ke's film ''Ash Is Purest White''.[11]

On August 17, 2018, Liu and his Modern Brothers band held their first offline singing club event at the exhibition center of Guangzhou Central Station.[12]

On September 15, Liu released his first solo single "Imagine".[13]

2019-present

In January 2019, Liu Yuning was voted the "National recommended singer" to be a contestant as the challenge singer in Hunan Television's singing competition Singer 2019.

In March 25, 2019, Liu won the Best New Artist and the Internet Influence Honor awards at the Chinese Top Ten Music Awards (东方风云榜音乐盛典) 2019. His "Toast the Wine" ( 让酒）was also awarded the Media Recommended OST. In March 2019, Liu participated as regular member in Hunan TV's show "Our Brilliant Masters".

In October 2019, Liu participated as a regular member in Shanghai TV's music show Our song 2019. As one of the eight young singers, he teamed up with older generation singer Richie Jen (任贤齐).[14]

Liu and Modern Brothers Band also held their first concert tour in 5 cities from August to November 2019（The last stop, planned to held on February 14 of 2020 in Wuhan, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic).[15][16]

Liu released dozens of singles and OSTs, including the theme song (Chinese version) for anime film Penguin Highway. In December 2019, Liu released his first studio album "Ten" (十).[17]

Liu continues his high productivity in 2020 and multiple singles, EPs, and OSTs were released. His single "An Island" (一座岛), the 4th song for his first EP "Promise" （如约） was released on May 21, 2020. Other singles included "Stay up Late“ （熬夜）， "Flying on Paper" (纸上飞行)，second collaboration with CORSAK 胡梦周). In November to early December 2020, the trilogy "Loyal Audience" (忠实观众), " Hope You Are Well" (别来无恙）， and "Handwritten Fairy Tale" (手写童话） for his second EP "Listen∙Ning" was released. Noticeable OSTs include theme song "Heroes in Harm's Way" for the first chapter of TV series "Heroes in Harm's Way"， theme song "Love and Redemption" for the TV series "Love and Redemption", and trailer song "A Good Guy" (挺好个人呐）for the movie "My people, My Homeland".

In July 2020, Liu brought his new single "Talking about Love" (你说爱情啊）to the stage of Chinese Top Ten Music Awards (东方风云榜音乐盛典) 2020, and he also won the Performing Artist of the year award, the National Recommended Singer award, and the Media Recommended Album for his first studio album "Ten" (十).[18]

Discography

Album
！YearTitleAlbum detailsTracking list
2019Shi (Ten, 十）Released 2019-12-15
  1. Contrary（明明）Written by Zhong Wanyun
  2. Adore （十分喜欢）Lyrics by Lan Xiaoxie Composed by Penny Dai
  3. Praying （黑夜一束光）Lyrics by Yitong/Yutian Composed by Yutian
  4. Till the end (啊默契) Lyrics by Katie Lee Composed by Wu Tsing-Fong
  5. Empathy (同温层）Written by Lala Hsu
  6. Mirage（盗梦）Written by Tang Hanxiao
  7. My O My Written by Yutian
  8. You Know Nothing (你怎么又懂了）Lyrics by Wang Tianfang (FrankiD) Composed by Kim Dong-Yeol
  9. The Opposite (往世界反方向走) Lyrics by David Ke Composed by Tanya Chua
  10. No Need to Miss (不需要想念）Written by Yutian

Extended Plays
YearTitleDetailsNote
2019-20Promise (如约）
  1. Promise (如约）
  2. Satellite Lover（人造卫星情人）
  3. One side (一边）
  4. An Island ( 一座岛）

Promise was also Soundtrack Line Walker 2: Invisible Spy

2020-Listen∙Ning Trilogy
  1. Loyal Audience (忠实观众）
  2. Hope You Are Well（别来无恙）
  3. Handwritten Fairy Tale (手写童话）

Singles and OSTs
YearTitleNote
2018Image 想象released 2018-09-15, first single
Toast the Wine (让酒)theme song for TV series "Tomb of the Sea" (沙海)
How much Love Can be Repeated (有多少爱可以重来)Trailer song "Ash is Purist White" (江湖儿女)
Love Song 1910（恋语1910）theme song, TV series “Shanghai Picked Flowers" (十年阳光十年华)
Willing to go on adventures for you (《愿意为你去冒险》)theme song, TV series "Eagles and Youngster" (天坑鹰猎)
Adventurer(探险家)Chinese trailer song for movie Alpha (阿尔法：狼伴归途)
My Way is My Tao(我行即我道)theme song for video game “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils” (天龙八部)
2019Beggar (乞丐）
That Girl (CORSAK remix）2019-05-31 with Olly Murs, CORSAK
Promise (如约）also soundtrack Line Walker 2: Invisible Spy
Not Asking (不求)
Would Rather (宁愿)trailer song for TV series "Detective Pu Songling"(神探蒲松龄)
Friendship Days (友情岁月, with Frances Ng (吴镇宇), in Cantonese)trailer song for movie "Change of Gangster"(转型团伙)
Pretend (装模做样)theme song for TV series “A Trip to Encounter Love" (一场遇见爱情的旅行)
trailer song for Anime movie "Penguin Highway"
Where Is the Lonely Man (孤独的人在哪里)
Satellite Lover (人造卫星情人)2nd song in EP "Promise"
The Legendary Man (带风的少年)theme song for TV series “Hot-blooded Youth"(热血少年, with Huang Zitao 黃子韬)
Precept (戒)soundtrack for TV series Hot-blooded Youth(热血少年)
2020One side (一边）2020-04-28 3rd song in EP "Promise"
An Island ( 一座岛）2020-05-21 4th song in EP "Promise"
New Year's Song (过年的歌)
Howlin(颠倒的梦)with Hip Hop group Far East Movement
Liangzhou Verse (凉州词（Live))TV show "Classics Passed on" 3rd season, 4th episode
When met you(当遇见你)soundtrack, TV series "Skate into Love" (冰糖炖雪梨)
It Is Not That Hard (没那么难)soundtrack, TV series "The Best of You in My Mind"(全世界最好的你)
Bid Farewell(断缘诀)theme song, TV series "God of Lost Fantasy" (太古神王)
Be Happy for Me(要替我幸福)soundtrack, TV series "My Love Enlightens Me" (暖暖,请多指教)
Tide (浪)theme song, TV series "River God 2"(河神2)
Talking about Love (你说爱情啊)theme song, TV series "Young and Beautiful"(我的漂亮朋友)
Just Want to Hold Your Hand for the Rest of Life (余生只想握紧你的手)soundtrack, TV series "to Dear Myself" (亲爱的自己)
Heroes in Harm's Way (逆行者)theme song for 1st episode, "In Harm's Way" of TV series "Heroes in Harm's Way"(最美逆行者)
A Good Guy (挺好个人呐)trailer song, movie "My People, My Homeland"
Stay up Late (熬夜)
Flying on Paper (纸上飞行)with CORSAK胡梦周
I do（我愿意）theme song for TV series "Love and Lost" (最初的相遇，最后的别离)
Ming Ming You Sheng（冥冥有声）theme song for TV series "Ultimate Note" (终极笔记)
See You When the Wind Blows (风起时再见)theme song for TV series "The Burning River" (迷雾追踪)
Unadorned（无华）soundtrack, TV series "Legend of Fei"（有翡）（with Jane Zhang)

Filmography

Television Series
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes/Reference
2019Hot-blooded Youth热血少年Wei Cheng Feng (卫乘风）
2020Chang Ge Xing长歌行Hao Du （皓都）[19]
Talking about Hero Who Is the Hero说英雄谁是英雄Bai Choufei （白愁飞）[20]
Ultimate Note终极笔记Dark Glasses (黑眼镜）

Television Shows
YearShowRolePerformance
2019Singer 2019 (Hunan TV)Challenger Singer CandidateSomeone like me（像我这样的人）written by Mao Buyi
Our Brilliant MastersRegular Guestwith Yu Xiaoguang, Wowkie Zhang, and Dong Sicheng
Our Song 2019 (Shanghai TV)Regular Guest
  1. I Can Never Understand Your Love (你的柔情我永远不懂）with Luo Qi
  2. Fireworks Fade Away（烟花易冷）with Lil Ghost Wang Linkai
  3. The Cloud Knows（如果云知道）with Richie Jen
  4. The End of the Sky（天涯）with Richie Jen
2020Junior Chefs 100 (Hunan TV)Regular Guest
Chinese restaurant season 4 (Human TV)Guestepisodes 7-11
Go Fighting! season 6 (Shanghai TV)Guestepisodes 8-9

Concert Tours

2019 Modern Brothers Concert Tour "Storming Growth"
SessionDateCountryCityVenue
12019-8-17 China (Mainland)BeijingMasterCard Center (五棵松体育馆）
22019-8-18 China (Mainland)BeijingMasterCard Center (五棵松体育馆）
32019-8-31 China (Mainland)ShanghaiMercedes-Benz Arena Shanghai (梅赛德斯奔驰文化中心)
42019-10-26 China (Mainland)ChengduWULIANGYE ChengDu Financial City Arena (五粮液成都金融城演艺中心)
52019-11-9 China (Mainland)GuangzhouGuangzhou Haixinsha Asiad Park (广州海心沙亚运公园)
62019-11-30 China (Mainland)DalianDalian Sports Center Stadium (大连体育中心体育馆)

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Awards

Chinese Top Ten Music Awards (东方风云榜音乐盛典) 2019: Best New Artist, Internet Influence Honor award, Media Recommended OST ("Toast the wine" 让酒）

Chinese Top Ten Music Awards(东方风云榜音乐盛典) 2020: Performing Artist of the year, National Recommended Singer, Media Recommended Album ("Ten" 十).

Note

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