Baby Zhang

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Zhang Hanyun 张含韵

Background information
Birth name 张含韵
Also known as Baby Zhang, Kristy Zhang
Born April 9, 1989
Origin Deyang, Sichuan, China
Genre(s) Mandarin Pop
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2004–Present

Baby Zhang (Traditional Chinese: 張含韻; Simplified Chinese: 张含韵; pinyin: Zhāng Hányùn; born April 9, 1989, Deyang, Sichuan), also known as Kristy Zhang, is a Chinese singer. Kristy rose to fame as runner-up of the Asian Idol Series Super Girl 2004.

With "Super Girl 2004" ending with great success not so long ago, Zhang Hanyun, who finished in third place in last year's national final, has just released her first album, 'I am just Zhang Hanyun'.[1]

Ever since Zhang became the advertising face for Mengniu Dairy Corporation, she has become a household name. She was given the name Baby Zhang because of her lovely looks. Little though she is, she also has great expectations and works hard so that one day she will take a stage of her own. She believes there must be some day in the future when her singing wins the recognition of the public.[1]

The lyrics of her song 'Sour and Sweet Is What I Am'(酸酸甜甜就是我) give a vivid depiction of a teenager's life and thoughts:[1]

"With earphones in my ears I read comic books under the bedcovers. I may still be in an ivory tower, but I really want to grow up. Mom and Dad, please don't call me stupid. Although I am well-behaved, that doesn't mean I don't have any thoughts of my own."[1]

Adapted from Pretty Young Thing, a tune sung by Lene Nystrom of the pop group Aqua, Zhang's version is pretty much like the story of an innocent girl who wishes to grow up soon.[1]

Just like the diary of a well-behaved kid, this song easily arouses strong emotions in people of her own age, who account for a large part of the listeners' market. The song reflects the real thoughts of many Chinese students today. They yearn for a long vacation, and get bored with numerous tests and homework.[1]

Her song 'In a test' (考试中) shows a totally different style of her music. With rap added, this song is more rhythmic and brighter. It suggests that students should not cheat in tests.


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[edit] Profile

  • Name: 张含韵/ Zhang Hanyun
  • English Name: Kristy Zhang
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Blood Type: AB
  • Height: 164cm
  • Weight: 47kg
  • Favorite Books: "幻城" "夢裏花落知多少" "那小子真帥" "心的*1/2" "夏至未至"
  • Favorite Animal: Dogs
  • Favorite Colors: Black, White, Light Pink, Pale Blue
  • Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid
  • Favorite Pastimes: Singing, Dancing, Reading Novels, Basketball
  • Favorite Object: Rings
  • Favorite TV Genre: Youth Idols
  • Favorite Adornment: Fashion
  • Favorite Food: Jelly
  • Most Desired Thing: Singing

Source:[2]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Album Cover Songs
Baby Zhang 我很张含韵
July 2005		 我很张含韵
  1. 放假了
  2. 精灵
  3. 一个人长大
  4. 考试中
  5. 梦游记
  6. 妈妈 我爱你
  7. 青蛙公主
  8. 酸酸甜甜就是我
  9. 星期天
  10. 想唱就唱
Baby Zhang 我很张含韵(预售版)
July 2005		 我很张含韵
  1. 放假了
  2. 考试中
  3. 妈妈我爱你
  4. 和大家 Say Hello
  5. 录音棚中的故事
  6. 拍 MV 的辛苦
  7. 后悔做艺人么？
  8. 我的“青蛙王子”
  9. 放假最想做的事情
  10. 说发型
  11. 给首张专辑的自我评语
  12. 最感谢的人
  13. 对父母说的话
  14. 说可爱
  15. 说官网
  16. 给 Fans 的话
Baby X'mas 新年好
December 2005		 新年好

CD

  1. 最想念的季节 圣诞賀年单曲
  2. 追梦 中央电视台((梦里人))卡通主题曲

VCD

  1. 最想念的季节 MV
  2. 酸酸甜甜就是我 MV
  3. 想唱就唱 MV
  4. 放假了 MV
  5. 妈妈 我爱你 MV
Baby Zhang 1st Album (Hong Kong Special Version)
April 2006		 新年好
  1. 最想念的季节
  2. 哎呀呀
  3. 精灵
  4. 想唱就唱
  5. 追梦
  6. 追梦星期天
  7. 考试中
  8. 妈妈我爱你
  9. 酸酸甜甜就是我
  10. 梦游记
  11. 一个人长大

Source:[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Zhang Hanyun, a Little Girl Wants to Grow up
  2. ^ Baby Zhang Profile
  3. ^ Baby Zhang in YesAsia

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