Zhou Keyu (Chinese: 周柯宇; born May 17, 2002), also known by his English name Daniel Zhou, is an American born Chinese singer, dancer and actor. He is also a member of the Chinese boy group BEST. He is a former member of the Chinese boy groupInto1, after placing 10th in the final episode of Produce Camp 2021. He made his solo debut with the single R.O.T.Y on March 1, 2021.
Early life
Zhou was born in United States on May 17, 2002. He grew up in Beijing, China. He has two older brothers, and he grew up under his brother's care due to having no contact with his father.[1]
Career
2018-2020: Career Beginnings, and Debut with Best
On December 14, 2018, Jaywalk Studio announced 14 new trainees under their company, Zhou Keyu being one of them.[2] On December 10, 2019, Zhou debuted in the Chinese boy group BEST and released their single with the same name.[3]
On July 23, 2020, Zhou as well as 32 others were introduced as guests on the Chinese talent variety show Happy Camp[4]
2021-present: Debut with Into1 and solo endeavors
On February 18, 2021, he participated in the Chinese survival show program Produce Camp 2021. He consistently ranked within the Top 11 throughout the show, and on the final episode he placed 10th making him a member of the multi-national boy group Into1.[5]
On February 22, 2021, Zhou made his acting debut in the Chinese drama series Remember My Boy acting as the lead role.[6]
On March 1, 2021 he made his solo debut with the single "R.O.T.Y".[7]
^"周柯宇哥哥发长文:我们对父亲的工作没概念没接触周柯宇" [Zhou Keyu's brother sent a long article: We have no concept of father's work and no contact]. Sina (in Chinese). 21 April 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
^"嘉行新悦公布14名A嘉新生 潜心蓄力全能新生时代" [Jaywalk Studio Announces 14 Jaywalk Freshmen, Concentrating on the Era of All-round New Life]. DZWWW (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
^"新悦少年BEST首张EP青春主打歌《BEST》上线" [Jaywalk Studio's BEST's first EP youth title song "BEST" is online]. 163 (in Chinese). 10 December 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
^ ab"《站稳了，朋友》曝公式照 32位新人亮相" ["Happy Camp" revealed the official photos of 32 newcomers]. Youth (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
^"恭喜@INTO1-周柯宇 以第10名成团 世界那么大🌍我们未来继续闯！" [Congratulations to @INTO1-Zhou Keyu for joining the group with the 10th place. The world is so big 🌍 We will continue to forge ahead in the future!]. Sina (in Chinese). 24 April 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
^ ab"《我曾记得那男孩》首播，周柯宇朱林雨主演，杨幂团队又出好看剧" ["I Remember That Boy" premiered, starring Zhou Keyu and Zhu Linyu, and Yang Mi's team made another good drama]. Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
^"周柯宇首支个人单曲《R.O.T.Y》上线 敢拼敢争做"年度最佳新秀"" [Zhou Keyu's first solo single "R.O.T.Y" is on the line, dare to fight to be the "Best Rookie of the Year"]. 163 (in Chinese). March 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
^"羽心堂携手代言人周柯宇，重新定义年轻养生" [YUSUMTONG joins hands with its spokesperson Zhou Keyu to redefine youth wellness]. ZN News Sports (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
^"周柯宇品牌活动饭拍白衬衫+绿丝带+眼镜造型矜贵迷人的贵公子…" [Zhou Keyu's brand event shoots a white shirt + green ribbon + glasses, a noble and charming gentleman...]. Sina (in Chinese). Retrieved April 13, 2022.
^"实力真我 耀你光芒万丈 妮维雅男士 X INTO1周柯宇「寻光之旅」上海起航" [Your true strength shines brightly, Nivea Men X INTO1 Zhou Keyu's "Light-seeking Journey" set sail from Shanghai]. Elle Men (in Chinese). 13 October 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
^"膜法世家携三位INTO1面膜代言人，联动饭圈打响618开门红" [The Membrane Family brings three INTO1 mask spokespersons to the circle]. Skkt (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
^"HBN 和周柯宇「做彼此的光」" [HBN and Zhou Keyu "Being each other's light"]. Social Beta (in Chinese). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
