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A Chinese mainland pop star sees his life take an upswing after a TV contest, yet remains humble and grateful to his fans and for new opportunities, Wu Kunling reports in Hong Kong.

Updated: 2026-01-15 06:57 ( China Daily )
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Dressed in striking costumes and delivering ethereal vocals, Chinese mainland pop singer Zhou Shen transformed Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park into a sea of glow sticks, cheers, and applause during his New Year's Eve concert on Jan 1. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Highlights in 2025

• Released 42 new studio recordings, including personal extended-play works, singles, and original soundtracks for TV series, films and games.

• By December 2025, sales for his album Shenself had surpassed 77 million yuan ($11 million).

• According to Tencent Music Chart, his songs released in 2025 accumulated over 100 million listens.

• Staged nearly 40 live concerts, including international and domestic tours, performing in over 20 cities across three continents and four countries.

• Performed for major cultural events, including the Chinese New Year Gala at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

• Active in public affairs, which include being appointed as a 2025 special observer for ecological environment by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

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