Zhou Mi

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Zhou Mi (Chinese name: 周覓, born April 19, 1986) is a Chinese singer, entertainer and author active in South Korea and China signed under SM and co-managed with Baymon for his China activities.

Zhou Mi was born in Wuhan, Hubei province, China on 19 April 1986.

As the only child of his family.

He has been interested in music since childhood.

In 2002, Zhou Mi attended and won his first large-scale singing competition, MTV's Second Annual National Newcomer Singing Competition at age 16.

After winning the national championship, he was approached for a record deal but turned it down to continue his studies.

In 2003, he won the title of Lively Star in the Wenquxing Star Ambassador Selection Competition.

The contest earned him both a guest spot on Hunan TV's Happy Camp variety show and a spokesperson role for Wenquxing, an electronic dictionary maker.

At the Seventh Annual Shanghai Asian Music Festival Newcomer Singing Competition in 2004, Zhou Mi earned first place in the coastal region, as well as the National Newcomer Award.

He continued to participate in multiple singing competitions in 2005, even after moving from Beijing to Zhuhai for college, in southern Guangdong Province.

In 2005, he won four national championships and one regional championship, as well as a popularity contest at his university, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai.

He also was invited to sing at a Wang Leehom fanmeeting.

Zhou Mi made a name for himself in the Chinese entertainment scene by competing in competitions.

This happened multiple times up until 2006.

He studied Broadcasting at Beijing Normal University Zhuhai Campus in Guangdong province.

In 2006, Zhou Mi joined CCTV's Challenging the Host, a televised national competition for aspiring MCs from all over China.

As a representative of Guangzhou, Zhou Mi and 79 other contestants attended an offscreen training camp, learning about broadcasting from professionals and CCTV mentors.

Zhou Mi proceeded to the next round easily during the 80 to 40 challenge (Guangzhou vs. Haarbin, aired May 25, 2006), and again during the 40 to 16 challenge aired July 30, 2006.

Before the final 16 could compete, Zhou Mi received an offer from SM Entertainment and decided to put his studies on hold in order to go to Korea, where he went in late 2006.

In 2007, Zhou Mi won the grand prize at the SM UCC Star Audition, although he didn't audition live, The auditions were conducted online from March 27 to early July 2007.

His Korean friend, Kim Ki Hoon, signed him up to audition through the "Recommend a Friend" category, where he uploaded a video of Zhou Mi singing.

he performed a song from Toy (토이) with the titled 내가 너의 곁에 잠시 살았다는걸 (That I was once by your side), and then he signed a contract with SM Entertainment and began his trainee career.

Zhou Mi was appeared as MC the showcase of Zhang Liyin, and a few months later, he debuted in China as a member of Super Junior-M.

He debuted in 2008 as an exclusive member of the Super Junior's china sub-group Super Junior-M and later participated in SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad.

Aside from group activities, he also participates in various television variety shows, radio shows, and dramas.

Zhou Mi debuted as the main vocalist of Super Junior-M in 2008.

They debuted in China at the 8th Annual Music Chart Awards, simultaneously with the release of their first music video, "U" on 8 April 2008.

First studio album, Me was released on April 23, 2008.

Their album, debuted in Korea's MIAK Monthly Charts as #10 and reached #1 in China's Top in Music chart.

In this album he wrote three songs with titled "Love Song", "A Man in Love", and "Marry U".

Super Junior-M's first Mini-album, Super Girl, was released on September 23, 2009.

In this album he wrote two songs with titled "Confession" and "You and Me".

In 2010, aside group activity Zhou Mi also hosting a Chinese show titled Korean Impression.

This is a mainland travel-based show that focuses on Korea's latest news and cultural history.

Each episode is aimed at having around 3 to 4 different themes which include things like the latest fashion products in Korea, Kpop idols, delicious Korean foods and dishes, and Korea's unique culture and special attractions.

Zhou Mi wrote three songs for Kangta’s Chinese EP Breaka Shaka in 2010, in this album he wrote the lead single "Breaka Shaka", "Remember", and "Many Times".

In February 2011, Zhou Mi acted in a supporting role in the Chinese drama Melody of Youth, which become his debut in that industry.

He release his first solo EP titled Rewind in 2014.

In 2016, SM established own management for his activities in China, Zhoumi Studio.