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Krystian Wang

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Krystian Wang
王南钧
Birth nameWang Nanjun
Born (2000-01-22) 22 January 2000 (age 24)
Beijing, China
OriginChinese
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • model
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsXIX Entertainment (2017-2020)
BG Entertainment (2020–2023)
TME (2023–present)
Formerly ofNow United

Wang Nanjun (Chinese: 王南钧), known professionally as Krystian Wang, is a Chinese singer, songwriter, dancer and model. He is best known as a member of the global pop group Now United, representing China, but is currently on hiatus.[1][2] He was a contestant on Youth With You 3,[3][4] and participated in the Chinese reality shows Super Boy.[5][6][7] He also participated in the Korean reality show Boys Planet, in which he ranked 45th.

Biography

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Wang was born into a performing arts family in Beijing, China. His father is a military actor, and his mother is a model and theater actress. As a teenager, aged 15, Wang went to study alone in New York.[8][9]

Career

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2017–2021: Super Boy, Now United and Youth With You 3

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In 2017, Wang participated in an edition of the Chinese reality show Super Boy, where he came 7th place. He performed singing songs like "Gasoline", "Body Electric" and "All Around the World".

On November 17, Wang was revealed as one of the members of Now United, being the twelfth until then. In December of the same year, the group released their first single, "Summer In The City".[10] Among Now United's original songs, Wang's main musical solos are: "How We Do It" featuring Badshah, "Live This Moment" and "Chained Up".

On October 22, 2020, his participation in the 3rd season of the Chinese reality show Youth With You 3 was confirmed. Wang performed on the reality singing solo songs and in groups with striking choreography and costumes.

In February and April 2021, Wang performed on the program for the first time his authorial songs called "Inverse" and "yAo".

On May 9, the official team (iQIYI) of Youth With You 3 confirmed the temporary cancellation of the season days before the final after controversies. With that, no group will be launched. According to the streaming platform, all voting for the contest has ended and the program will "review its rules". On July 25, 2021, at ChengDu Music Festival the top 9 of Youth With You season 3 were announced as a group called IXFORM. Wang was not part of the group, which means he unfortunately did not make the top 9 on Youth With You season 3.

2022–present: Solo career and Boys Planet

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On January 10, 2022, Wang released his solo debut eponymous EP Krystian with two songs, "Divo" and "Lucifer".

On November 28, 2022, his participation in the Korean reality competition show Boys Planet was confirmed.

On March 23, 2023, he was eliminated from Boys Planet with a final ranking of 45th.

On December 25, 2023, Wang released his new single 喂 Serve.

Filmography

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Year Title Grades Ref.
2017 Super Boy Participant (7th place) [11][12]
2020 618 Super Fight Night Musical Attraction [13]
The Irresistible Episode 5 (participant) [14]
The Wonderful Life Musical Attraction [15]
2021 Youth With You 3 Participant (finalist) [16]
2023 Boys Planet Participant (45th place)

Documentaries

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Year Title Character Notes Reference
2018 Meet Krystian Himself Frame on the Now United YouTube channel, where he talks about the whole life story until he reaches the group
Dreams Come True: The Documentary Documentary showing the creation of the global pop group Now United [17]

Discography

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For Krystian's work with Now United, see Now United discography.

Extended plays

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Title Details
Krystian

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peaks Album
CHN
"Divo" 2022 — Krystian
"Lucifer" —
"喂 Serve"[19] 2023 — TBA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
"Here I Am" (난 빛나)[20]
(as part of Boys Planet cast) 		2023 —[A] Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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For Krystian's awards and nominations with Now United, see Now United § Awards and nominations.

Notes

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  1. ^ "Here I Am" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but appeared at number 199 on the component Download chart.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "Krystian Wang | Biografia, Notícias, Fotos, Vídeos, Wiki, Now United". www.breaktudo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 15 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Conheça Krystian Wang, cantor integrante do Now United | BreakTudo". www.breaktudo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 15 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "VOCÊ IRÁ SE ORGULHAR DO Krystian Wang NO PRIMEIRO TEASER DO REALITY SHOW DE TALENTOS". febreteen.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Now United: Krystian Wang acerta projeto paralelo ao grupo". portal popline.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 18 February 2021.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "快乐男声王南钧获李健独家教学 点燃摇滚魂". ent.sina.cn. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  6. ^ "《快乐男声》王南钧霸气守擂 魅惑演绎戏剧艺术_手机搜狐网". m.sohu.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Now United: Krystian Wang e as 10 curiosidades sobre ele". www.purebreak.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  8. ^ WE ARE NOW UNITED – Meet Krystian from China, retrieved 8 August 2020
  9. ^ "快男王南钧：他是怎么用6年时间从相貌平平的男孩变成男神的？_手机搜狐网". m.sohu.com. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  10. ^ Ago, Nicksongarciain #nowunited • 3 Years (1 December 2017). "Summer in The City (NOW UNITED First Performance | 24 Hours of Reality) by Philip Seven". Steemit. Retrieved 15 August 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ sina_mobile (10 July 2017). "快乐男声王南钧获李健独家教学 点燃摇滚魂". ent.sina.cn. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  12. ^ "《快乐男声》王南钧霸气守擂 魅惑演绎戏剧艺术_手机搜狐网". m.sohu.com. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Krystian Wang faz performance incrível de música da Ariana Grande em evento na China! Vem ver – Febre Teen" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 1 June 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  14. ^ "《元气满满的哥哥》辰亦儒"双生弟弟"首次曝光 王南钧化身迪士尼在逃王子-半岛网". yule.bandao.cn. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  15. ^ "高清视频在线观看 - 芒果TV". www.mgtv.com. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  16. ^ "VOCÊ IRÁ SE ORGULHAR DO Krystian Wang NO PRIMEIRO TEASER DO REALITY SHOW DE TALENTOS". febreteen.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Now United lança documentário mostrando como tudo começou! - Febre Teen" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 29 December 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  18. ^ "Krystian - Single by Krystian Wang". Apple Music. 10 January 2022.
  19. ^ "喂 serve - Single by Krystian Wang". Apple Music. 25 December 2023.
  20. ^ "BOYS PLANET - Here I Am - Single by BOYS PLANET". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  21. ^ "Download Chart – Week 07 of 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). 18 February 2023. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
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