Hsiao Hung-jen

Hsiao Hung-jen
Born (1984-08-21) 21 August 1984 (age 40)
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Years active2008–present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese蕭閎仁
Simplified Chinese萧闳仁
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinXiāo Hóng Rén
Musical career
OriginTaiwan
GenresC-pop, C-rock
Instrument(s)Piano, vocals, keyboards
LabelsSony BMG Asia (2008–present)

Hsiao Hung-jen (Chinese: 蕭閎仁; pinyin: Xiāo Hóng Rén; Wade–Giles: Hsiao Hung Jen; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siau Hông-jîn; sometimes Xiao Hong Ren; born 21 August 1984) is a Taiwanese musician who notably mixes Taiwanese Hokkien, Mandarin, and occasionally English in his lyrics. He first gained fame at 11 years old when he won a singing competition on Taiwan's popular "Five Light Awards" program.[1]

Hsiao has collaborated with other stars on the Asian pop music scene such as Jay Chou (who directed the music video for Hsiao's first single, "Watch the Sleeves Go Down"[2]) and F.I.R.'s Ian Chen.[3] Aside from pop ballads on love and romance, Hsiao's lyrics often focus on social criticism and his Taiwanese roots.

His debut album "Hsiso Hung-Jen Debut Album" was released in May 2008, followed by his second album "His Name is F*ck" in March 2009.[4] His third album was released on 31 December 2010.

Hsiao was nominated in 2009 for "Best Newcomer" in Taiwan's 20th Golden Melody Awards.

References

  1. ^ "YESASIA: Hsiao Hung-Jen Debut Album CD - Hsiao Hung Jen, Sony BMG Music Entertainment (TW) - Mandarin Music - Free Shipping - North America Site".
  2. ^ "Jay Chou Studio - Hsiao Hung Jen's first single gets Jay Chou to direct MV". Archived from the original on August 2, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2009.
  3. ^ "China Plus". Archived from the original on May 4, 2009.
  4. ^ "蕭閎仁 Hsiao Hung Jen 全新創作專輯 - 法克這個人". www.sonymusic.com.hk. Archived from the original on June 12, 2009.
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