# Liu Yu (singer)

Liu Yu (Chinese: 刘宇; born August 24, 2000) is a Chinese singer, dancer and model. He is best known as placing first on the final episode of Produce Camp 2021 and becoming a member of the Chinese project boy group INTO1. He made his solo debut on November 22, 2020, with the single "Docked".

## Early life and education

Liu Yu was born on August 24, 2000, in Jing County, Anhui. He studied traditional Chinese dance for sixteen years, beginning at age four. His parents divorced when he was young and he grew up under the care of his father.
He studied dance and was admitted as 26th in the country at the Beijing Academy of Dance, however, he had to withdraw as he suffered injuries that prevented him from attending. He also thought about attending the Communication University of China but he did not.

## Career
### 2018–2020: career beginnings, The Chinese Youth, and solo debut

In October 2018, Liu Yu appeared as a guest on the Chinese variety talent show Happy Camp, performing a Chinese traditional dance. After he appeared on the show, he gained a large following on Douyin.
In November 2018, he participated as a contestant on the Chinese reality show The Chinese Youth, a show focusing around Chinese culture. He entered the finals and ranked second place.
In June 2019, he appeared on the Chinese poetry culture show The Neighbourhood Poetry, performing a traditional Chinese dance. In August 2019, he released a collaborative single 垃圾分類等你來 (Garbage Sorting Song) alongside Shuangsheng, Qiran, and Shi Kai.
In November 2019, he made his solo debut with the single "靠岸" ("Docked"). On December 19, He released his second single "千歲" ("A Thousand Years"). On December 20, he won the Best Dancer Award at the Sino-Italian Cultural Festival of "World Dreams Come True"
On April 19, 2020, He released the single "星河入夢"("Galaxy Dream"). On August 10, He made his acting debut in the Chinese television series Dear Herbal Lord playing the role of 'Chu Qi Xian'. On September 25, he released the single 得自在 (Be At Ease). On November 30, he released the single "幼年時常哼的歌" ("A song that I used to hum when I was young").

### 2021–present: Produce Camp 2021, Debut with Into1 And Ten Directions

On January 5, 2021, Liu Yu participated in the 'Light of Hanfu Lights China' at the "Southern Hanfu Festival"
In February 2021, He participated in the Chinese reality survival show Produce Camp 2021. In March 2021, He became the center of the theme song for the show. He consistently ranked in the high ranks throughout the show, and on the final episode he placed first with over 25 million votes, becoming the center of INTO1. Later, he was voted to be leader of the group by the members.
On February 1, 2022, he performed his single "星河入夢" ("Galaxy Dream") at the Spring Festival Gala to welcome the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
On April 12, 2022 he released his first EP album 柳叶刀(Willow-leaf Saber).
On 2023, He Release His Single 'AYO', He Released His New Solo Album 'Ten Directions' Including Focus As 'Lead Single'
On August 7, 2023 he release his special dance video for ''Firework''.
On December 8, 2023 There is Only Trainee Performed His Singles 'Focus+Firework We're Released On 2nd Episode Of PRODUCE 48 (2023).

## Ambassadorships and endorsements

Alongside Liu Yu's activities with INTO1, he has become the brand ambassador and spokesperson for various brands such as L'Oréal, NET-A-PORTER, L'OCCITANE and more. As well as this, he has appeared as a model for multiple magazines such as Rolling Stone, Ruili, Fashion Health, OK! Wonderful.
| Year | Role | Brand |
| 2021 | Spokesperson | Breeze Tissues |
| 2021 | Spokesperson | Perfect Diary |
| 2021 | Brand Youth Ambassador | Skin Ceutical |
| 2021 | Spokesperson | Mistine |
| 2021 | Spokesperson | Miss Berry's |
| 2021 | Brand Ambassador | Caltraste's |
| 2021 | Brand Ambassador | L'Oreal Paris Skin Care |
| 2021 | Chief Brand Officer | Biotherm |
| 2021 | Brand Ambassador | L'OCCITANE |
| 2021 | Brand Ambassador | NET-A-PORTER |
| 2021 | Brand Ambassador | Joy Wash |
| 2021 | Brand Ambassador | Blue Waves |
| 2021 | Brand Ambassador | Abyb Charming |
| 2021 | Spokesperson | Taobao |
| 2022 | Spokesperson | OBAGI |
| 2022 | Brand Ambassador | COSMEPORT |
| 2022 | Brand Ambassador | Swarovski |
| 2022 | Brand Ambassador | Daniel Wellington |
| 2022 | Brand Ambassador | Elemis |
| 2022 | Beauty Ambassador | Cosmopolitan |
| 2023 | Brand Ambassador | Eucerin |
| 2023 | Spokesperson | CARSLAN |
| 2023 | Spokesperson | Semir |
| 2023 | Spokesperson | Melaleuca |
| 2023 | Brand Friend | FRED |
* Love Ambassador for China Children's Mercy Association Love Health Special Fund (2022)

## Discography
### Single albums

List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions (TME Uni Chart) | Sales |
| Title | Details | (TME Uni Chart) | Sales |
| 文刀刘 | Released: April 10, 2022 Label: Wajijiwa Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "INTRO: LIU刘" "白话文" "柳叶刀" | — | CHN: — |
| 流域 | Released: July 6, 2022 Label: BiuBiu Culture Media Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "春晖" "时光会记得" "Ayo" | — | CHN: — |
| 十方艺念 | Released: August 2, 2023 Label: BiuBiu Culture Media Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Focus" "Firework" "潮生" "只听晚风" "酌" "漠" | — | CHN: — |

### Singles

| Title | Year | Peak (TME Uni Chart) | Peak (TME Uni Chart) | Ref. |
| Title | Year | CHN | Score | Ref. |
| Docked 靠岸 | 2019 | — | — | |
| Sleepless Flight 失眠飞行 | 2019 | — | — | |
| Thousand Years Old 千歲 | 2019 | — | — | |
| Galaxy Dream 星河入夢 | 2019 | — | — | |
| Be at Ease 得自在 | 2020 | — | — | |
| Sunny and You 天晴和你 | 2020 | — | — | |
| A song that I used to hum when I was young 幼年時常哼的歌 | 2020 | — | — | |
| Willow-Leaf Saber 柳葉刀 | 2022 | 1 | 97.90 | |
| Vernacular 白话文 | 2 | 97.52 | |
| CHUNHUI 春晖 | 2023 | 1 | 96.10 | |
| Focus | 2023 | — | — |

### Collaborative Singles

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
| Title | Year | CHN |
| Garbage Sorting Song 垃圾分類等你來 | 2019 | — |

### Soundtrack Appearances

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Notes |
| Title | Year | CHN | Notes |
| Summer is Here 盛夏已至 | 2022 | 4 | |
| Youth is Worth It 青春挺值得 | 2022 | — | |

### Other Songs

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Ref. |
| Title | Year | CHN | Ref. |
| Summer Wind 夏天的风 | 2022 | 2 | |

### Composition Credits

| Year | Artist | Song | Lyrics | Music | Notes |
| 2022 | INTO1 | 一杯火焰 Together Somewhere | | | Chinese version |

## Filmography
### Television series

| Year | Title | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| Year | English | Original | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2020 | Dear Herbal Lord | 亲爱的药王大人 | Chu Qi Xian | Supporting Role | |

### Television shows

| Year | Title | Title | Notes | Ref. |
| Year | English | Original | Notes | Ref. |
| 2018 | Happy Camp | 快乐大本营 | Guest Performer | |
| 2018 | The Chinese Youth | 国风美少年 | Contestant Placed 2nd | |
| 2021 | Produce Camp 2021 | 创造营2021 | Survival Show determining Into1 Members Placed 1st | |
| 2022 | It's a Familiar Flavor | 是很熟的味道呀 | Cast Member | |
| 2022 | Masked Dancing King: Season 3 | 蒙面舞王第三季 | Contestant | |

### Hosting

| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
| 2021 | Sina Fashion Awards 2021 | MC | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award ceremony | Awards | Result |
| 2019 | Sino-Italian Cultural Promotion Ceremony of World Dreams Come True | Best Dancer | Won |
| 2022 | CCTV Dream Chinese Music Singing Center | Versatile Singer | Won |
| 2022 | CCTV Dream Chinese Music Singing Center | Best Male Singer | Won |