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Wu Chun at Super Hot autograph-singing event on 18 September 2010 |
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| Chinese name | 吳尊 (Traditional) |
| Chinese name | 吴尊 (Simplified) |
| Pinyin | Wú Zūn (Mandarin) |
| Pe̍h-ōe-jī | Gô͘ Kiat-chun (Hokkien) |
| Birth name | Goh Kiat Chun (吴吉尊) |
| Origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Born | 10 October 1979 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Occupation | singer, actor, spokesperson, model |
| Genre(s) | Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
| Voice type(s) | bass |
| Label(s) | HIM International Music (Taiwan)(2006-2011) WOW Music (HK)(2006-2011) Pony Canyon (Japan)(2006-2011) Fulong Stars (2011-Present) |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Associated acts | Fahrenheit |
Wu Chun (Chinese: 吳尊; traditional Chinese: 吳尊; pinyin: Wú Zūn) was born on 10 October 1979,[1] birth name Goh Kiat Chun, is a Brunei-born Taiwanese actor, singer, former model and gym instructor.
Wu was a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit from its debut in 2005 to June 2011. He was the last and oldest member to join the boy band and was the bass vocalist of the group. HIM International Music, the group's record label, announced in an official statement on 22 June 2011 that Wu left Fahrenheit to concentrate on his acting career and also to spend more time with his family.[2]
Wu also starred in many Taiwanese drama such as Hanazakarino Kimitachihe, Romantic Princess, Hot Shot and Tokyo Juliet.
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Wu studied at the Chung Hwa Middle School in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. He graduated from the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He also played for Brunei's national basketball team.[3]
Prior to joining Fahrenheit, Wu worked as a model for Yilin in Taiwan and Diva Models in Singapore. He manages a family-owned gym club[4] in Brunei. As of August 2007, Wu is appointed chairman of Palm Garden Hotel and its neighbouring multi-story Fitness Zone centre in Brunei. For his effort and success, Wu was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in Brunei during the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards in August.
On 5 October 2010, it was announced that Wu will play "Night Tenjo" in a live-action adaptation of Japanese manga series Absolute Boyfriend, with Korean actress Ku Hye Sun as "Riiko Izawa".[5] However on 3 May 2011, Jiro Wang was reported to have replaced Wu as male lead after he pulled out of the project.[6]
As a member of Fahrenheit Wu Chun has released 4 studio Mandarin albums and 3 Japanese singles. He was the last to join Fahrenheit. His publicized temperature is that of cool autumn, at 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Co-stars | Remarks |
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| 2008 | The Butterfly Lovers | 武俠梁祝 | Liang Zhongshan (梁仲山) | Charlene Choi Hu Ge Harlem Yu Ti Lung |
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| 2010 | 14 Blades | 錦衣衛 | Judge of the Sands (大漠判官) | Donnie Yen Zhao Wei Kate Tsui Qi Yuwu |
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| 2011 | My Kingdom | 大武生 | Yilong (關一龍) | Barbie Hsu Han Geng Yuen Biao |
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| Magic to Win | 开心魔法 | Ling Fung/Earth Magician (“土”系魔法师) | Louis Koo Wu Jing Raymond Wong Yan Ni |
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| Saving General Yang | 忠烈楊家將 | Yang Liu Lang (杨六郎) | Ekin Cheng Raymond Lam Vic Zhou Ady An |
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| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Co-Stars | Remarks |
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| 2005 | KO One | 终极一班 | Tian Hong Guang (田弘光) / Wu Shi Zun (武屍尊) | Guest Star | |
| 2006 | Tokyo Juliet | 東方茱麗葉 | Ji Fengliang (紀風亮) / Akira Himemiya | Ariel Lin Simon Yam Bryant Chang Alien Huang |
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| Hanazakarino Kimitachihe | 花樣少年少女 | Zuo Yiquan (左以泉) | Ella Chen Jiro Wang Danson Tang Ethan Ruan |
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| 2007 | Romantic Princess | 公主小妹 | Nanfeng Jin (南風瑾) / Yoshiki Shido | Angela Zhang Calvin Chen George Hu Genie Zhuo |
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| The X-Family | 終極一家 | Fire Ambassador (火焰使者) | Guest Star | ||
| 2008 | Hot Shot | 籃球火 | Wuji Zun (無極尊) | Jerry Yan Show Luo George Hu |
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| 2011 | Sunshine Angel | 陽光天使 | Di Yaxin (狄雅辛) | Rainie Yang |
| Year | Award |
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| 2006 | TVB8 Awards: Bronze: Best Group |
| HK Metro Hits Awards: Best Foreign Newcomer | |
| AF Golden Globes 2006: Taiwan's Most Improved Actor | |
| 2007 | Top Song, TVB8 Awards: "Really, Really, Like You" 超喜歡你 |
| Sprite Awards: Most Popular Idol Group (Taiwan Area) | |
| Sprite Awards: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺 Favorite Duet Song | |
| Sprite Awards: Best Group (Taiwan & Hong Kong Area) | |
| 13th Chinese Music Awards: Best New Group | |
| KKBOX Music Charts: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺: Top 20 Songs of the Year | |
| KKBOX Music Charts: "Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Original Soundtrack" 花樣少年少女: Best Drama Soundtrack | |
| HITO Music Awards 2007: Best Male Group |
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