| A-One | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | A-One 组合 |
| Pinyin | A-One zu3 he2 (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | A-One zou2 hap6 (Cantonese) |
| Origin | China |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Genre(s) | Mandopop |
| Label(s) | Kiss-star |
| Years active | 2008 - present |
| Current Members | 3+x |
| Official Website | Official site |
A-One is a mandopop group created in 2008 under the label Hong Kong Kiss-star entertainment Beijing company (香港Kiss Star娱乐北京有限公司).
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A number of names have been used for this group.
Originally Gillian Chung was scheduled to be a performer at the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. But due to the Edison Chen photo scandal, director Zhang Yimou had replaced Twins with A-One.[1] A-One did not make their international debut on August 8 as part of the ceremony.
After 2 years of training the group debuted after Hunan Satellite TV show Happy camp (快乐大本营).[2]
The group members are counted as 3+x where the most popular 3 members are in the group. Sometimes it may have 5 or more members. There had been 10 members in total. The official website describe this fan selection style as democratic (民主) for the 21st century.[2]