Lǐ Chún (李纯), currently known as Lǐ Qìnyáo (李沁謡) in China and best known by her Japanese stage name Junjun (ジュンジュン), is a Chinese singer and actress. She was announced to be joining as an eighth generation member of Morning Musume on March 15, 2007.[1] Along with Linlin, she is one of only two members in the history of Morning Musume that is not of Japanese origin. She graduated from the group on December 15, 2010 with Kamei Eri and Linlin.
Biography[]
Junjun, January 2018
Junjun, May 2017
Junjun, September 2015
Junjun, June 2013
Junjun, February 2013
Junjun in Rise of Dynasty
Junjun, May 2012
Junjun, August 2011
Junjun, November 2010
Junjun, October 2010
Junjun, September 2010
Junjun, June 2010
Junjun, June 2010
Junjun, March 2010
Junjun, January 2010
Junjun, October 2009
Junjun, August 2009
Early Life[]
JunJun was born on January 11, 1988 in China, to a couple whose name are undisclosed.
2006[]
Junjun participated in the Super Girl contest and then made it into the top 50, but did not win.
After losing the contest, Japanese producer Tsunku had contacted her, along with other Super Girl contestants who had also failed, and held an audition for Morning Musume in Beijing, China, that was even kept from the members themselves.
2007[]
On March 15, Junjun, along with Linlin, were officially announced to be joining the eighth generation of all girl J-pop group Morning Musume as a "foreign student".[1] Tsunku believed that she and Linlin would be a key for Morning Musume's planned expansion into Asia in 2007. Three days later, on March 18, she made her Japanese television debut on Hello! Morning. Within the same week, she moved to Tokyo, Japan.
Her first stage appearance took place during Morning Musume leader Yoshizawa Hitomi's graduation concert on May 6, 2007 at Saitama Super Arena.
2008[]
It was announced that Morning Musume would collaborate with the female theatre group Takazuka in production of Cinderella the Musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The musical started on the 8th of August. Junjun took on the role of a page and a princess during the production.
2009[]
It was announced that Morning Musume would attend the annual event, Anime Expo in Los Angeles California in July 2009. All the current lineup including Junjun attended the event as guests of honor. Morning Musume held autograph sessions and a concert at the convention. The number of fans that attended the event was over 7,000 people. For the Hello! Project Chanpuru ① ~Happy Marriage Song Cover Shuu~, she was assigned to be apart of the new shuffle group, Zoku v-u-den (続・美勇伝) alongside Michishige Sayumi and Sugaya Risako.
2010[]
On May 16, 2010, Junjun announced with Linlin that they would be performing with Natsuyaki Miyabi and former Morning Musume member Kusumi Koharu in Shanghai during June as a special 4-nin unit later to be called Ex-ceed!.
It was announced by Tsunku on August 8th, 2010 that Junjun would graduate from Hello! Project and Morning Musume along with fellow Chinese 8th Gen member Linlin and 6th Generation member Kamei Eri.
Tsunku's Statement
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| About the graduation of Junjun and Linlin, 8th generation members (foreign students)
In May 2007, both of them joined the Morning Musume' 'as foreign students and today, while being skilled singers and entertainers, they also greatly improved their japanese proficiency and they are now grown-up women. This is why I took the decision to graduate both of them at the same time as Eri Kamei on the last day of the Morning Musume'。'Autumn 2010 concert tour. After graduation, they will enter a period of preparation before focusing on their singers and entertainer career in China. |
Junjun's graduation was held on December 15, 2010. She has since returned to China.
2011[]
In June, Junjun returned to Japan, shortly before, Linlin also returned to Japan. It was announced on Junjun's weibo account that she would be appearing in a movie entitled "Ai yi Miao". [2]
In September, Junjun enrolled in the Beijing Film Academy. [3]
Later in the year, she became one of the promotional Game Girls for a Chinese game called Rise of Dynasty.
On December 5, Junjun's webdrama 'Fei Chang Zhai' finished filming, and the drama released in 2012. Junjun plays the role of Su Yu Qing, a company clerk. [4]
2012[]
Junjun acted in the film 'Pretty Ugly Guy'. [5]
In March, Junjun acted in the weiMovie 'Mobage'. The movie released online on April 1. [6]
Junjun participated in the first season of the show 'Crazy for School Beauty' which was a pageant competition where fans had to vote for their favorite contestant to win. After six months of voting, Junjun won first place due to gaining the most votes from fans. [7]
On July 6 and July 7, Junjun appeared on the TV show Everyday Women's Help Group. [8]
On July 27, Junjun took part in a charity event at ChinaJoy. Fellow Morning Musume member Linlin was also meant to attend this event, but could not due to her injury. [9] Fans could get a signed t-shirt by Junjun if they donated 100 yuan (∼14 USD) to charity. [10]
On August 2, Junjun appeared on the Zhejiang Satellite TV show 'Heartbeat Argentina'. [11] This show involved contestants going to Argentina to complete challenges.
On August 26, Junjun appeared on the Zhejiang Satellite TV show 'The Dance and The Voice' as a contestant. She talked briefly about her time in Morning Musume. [12]
On December 1, the movie Dark Wedding was released. Junjun played a side character in the movie. [13][14]
2013[]
On January 4, Junjun posted her boyfriend Zheng Nan for the first time on Weibo. The post states that they had been dating for 102 days already, which means they started dating in September 2012. [15]
On May 16, Junjun attended the product launch for the MeituKiss phone. [16]
On July 27, Junjun took part in the ChinaJoy event for the second year in a row. [17]
In August 2013, Junjun took part in an online foreign language singing competition, where she was a performing guest. She performed High-King's Kioku no Meiro. [18] [19]
On September 13, the movie Silent Witness was released. Junjun had a guest role in the movie as Meng Meng (one of the characters)'s classmate. [20]
2014[]
On May 27, the movie Mr. Charming was released. Junjun plays the role of Sha Sha. [21][22]
Junjun's drama 'Tiny Times 1.0: Origami Times' aired from July 10 until August 9, with Junjun playing the role of Lin Quan. This was a remake of the 2013 Chinese film Tiny Times. [23]
On November 3, Junjun married Chinese musician and music producer Zheng Nan. [24]
On November 11, the drama 'The Legend of General of HongAn' starring Junjun started airing. Junjun played the role of Hiroko Fujii. [25]
2015[]
In May 2015, Junjun announced through her Weibo account that she has changed her Chinese name from Lǐ Chún (李纯) to Lǐ Qìnyáo (李沁謡) for her professional work, but did not disclose the reasons behind the change.
On July 26, the drama Moon Embracing the Star started airing. Junjun plays the role of Xia Ming Xing. [26][27]
On October 24, she and her husband held their wedding ceremony. [28]
2016[]
On June 23, the drama Eastern Battlefield started airing. Junjun played the role of Su Ya. [29][30]
2018[]
On April 10, the drama Women in Beijing started airing. Junjun played the role of Xie Wen Qing. [31]
On July 1, the drama The Road of Light started airing. Junjun played the role of Xi Feng. [32][33]
On August 21, it was discovered that a company was using Junjun's pictures to advertise plastic surgery. Junjun made a Weibo post, demanding that the company removes her picture and asking for a public apology.[34] Later that day, the company reached out to Junjun and whilst they deleted her photo, but did not respond when she asked for a public apology, and reassurance that they would not do this to her or anyone else again. [35] The Weibo account for the company has since been taken down and it seems a new account was made in 2021, but it is unclear whether or not a public apology was made.
2019[]
On June 5, the drama Bureau of Transformer started airing. Junjun took part in the drama, playing the role of Jiang Xin. [36][37]
On October 17, the movie Journey to The East was released on iQiyi. Junjun plays the role of Xiao Yu, the main character. [38][39]
2020[]
On May 28, she revealed through her Weibo account that she gave birth to her first child. [40]
2021[]
On April 30, the movie The First Myth: Clash of Gods was released. Junjun played the role of Deng Chan Yu. [41][42]
2022[]
On March 27, the drama 'The Grand Merchants' starring Junjun started airing. She played the role of Ou Yang Duo Mei. [43][44]
2023[]
On June 12, Junjun opened her official Xiaohongshu account. [45]
On August 19, Junjun attended the premiere for the movie Warrior King. [46]
Personal Life[]
- Education
- Relationships
Profile[]
- Stats
- Q&A
- Current Stage Name: Lǐ Qìnyáo (李沁謡)
- Japanese Stage Name: Junjun (ジュンジュン)
- Birth Name: Lǐ Chún (李純, リー・チュン)
- Nicknames: JJ, Junko (ジュンコ), Banana Jun, Jun-chan, Panda
- Birthdate: January 11, 1988 (February 11, 1988 according to family registrar)
- Birthplace: Yueyang, Hunan, China
- Blood Type: O
- Height: 168 cm (5 ft 6.1 in)?
- Western Zodiac:
Capricorn - Eastern Zodiac: Rabbit
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2007-03-15: Morning Musume Member
- 2010-12-15: Graduated
- UP-FRONT GROUP Status:
- 2007-03-15: Joined UP-FRONT AGENCY
- 2010-12-15: Graduated
- Years in Morning Musume: 3 Years
- Former Morning Musume Color:
- Blue (2007-2010)
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Morning Musume (2007–2010)
- Muten Musume (2010)
- Ex-ceed! (2010)
- Shuffle Units:
- Zoku v-u-den (2009-2010)
- Concert Units:
- Wonderful Hearts (2008–2009)
- Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2010)
Blue (2007-2010)
- Instruments: 2 years of piano
- Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Shopping
- Skills: Piano, making people laugh
- Favorite Foods: Anything spicy (especially curry), Bananas, Fruit, Yakiniku
- Favorite Colour: White, Pink, Black, Red
- Favorite Word: "Smile"
- Motto: "Although it is hard, do not abandon the path you have chosen. Keep walking, and with much effort, you build certainly a miracle."
- Languages: Chinese, English, Japanese
- Favorite artists: Wayne Lin Jun Jie, Cyndi Wang
Discography[]
- Main article: Junjun/Discography
DVDs[]
- [2010.11.13] Morning Musume Junjun & Linlin Sotsugyou Memorial
Publications[]
- Main article: Junjun/Publications
Concert Photobooks[]
- [2011.02.16] Morning Musume Live Shashinshuu "Rival Survival" ~Kamei Eri Junjun Linlin Sotsugyou Special (モーニング娘。ライブ写真集「ライバル サバイバル」 ~亀井絵里・ジュンジュン・リンリン卒業スペシャル~)
Works[]
TV Programs[]
- [2007] Hello! Morning (ハロー！モーニング。)
- [2007–2008] Haromoni@ (ハロモニ@)
- [2007, 2008] Tunnels no Minasan no Okagedeshita (とんねるずのみなさんのおかげでした) (2 episodes)
- [2008] Berikyuu! (ベリキュー!)
- [2008–2009] Yorosen! (よろセン!)
- [2009] FUJIWARA no Arigatai to Omoe! (FUJIWARAのありがたいと思えッ!) (3 episodes)
- [2010] Bijo Houdan (美女放談) (2 episodes)
- [2010] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
- [2012] The Dance and The Voice (舞动好声音) (1 episode)
- [2012 - 2013] I Am A Beautiful Person (我是大美人)
TV Dramas[]
- [2010.01.15 - 2010.03.19] Hanbun Esper (半分エスパー)
- [2012] Fēicháng Zhái (非常宅)
- [2012.11.04 - 2013.01.20] Nǚrén Bāng•Niūer (女人幫•妞兒; Woman Gang)
- [2014] Shēnyè dí Shì (深夜的士)
- [2014.07.10 - 2014.08.09] Xiǎo Shídài Zhī Zhézhǐ Shídài (小时代之折纸时代; Tiny Times 1.0: Origami Times)
- [2014.11.11] Tiě Xiě Hóng Ān (鐵血紅安; The Legend of General of Hong An)
- [2015.07.26 - 2015.09.01] Yǒngbào Xīngxīng de Yuèliàng (拥抱星星的月亮; Moon Embracing the Star)
- [2016.06.23] Dōngfāng Zhànchǎng (東方戰場; Eastern Battlefield)
- [2018.04.10 - 2018.04.26] Běijīng Nǚzǐ Tújiàn (北京女子图鉴; Women in Beijing)
- [2018.07.01 - 2018.07.14] Chéng Zhōng Táng (诚忠堂; The Road of Light)
- [2019.04.17 - 2019.05.22] Ài Shàng Nǐ Zhìyù Wǒ (爱上你治愈我; From Survivor to Healer)
- [2019.06.05 - 2019.06.21] Dòngwù Guǎnlǐ Jú (动物管理局; Bureau of Transformer)
- [2022.03.27 - 2022.04.09] Yīdài Hóng Shāng (一代洪商; The Grand Merchants)
Theater[]
- [2008] Cinderella the Musical (シンデレラ The ミュージカル)
- [2010] Fashionable
Movies[]
- [2011] Keitai Deka The Movie 3: Morning Musume Kyuushutsu Daisakusen! ~Pandora no Hako no Himitsu~ (ケータイ刑事 THE MOVIE3 モーニング娘。救出大作戦！～パンドラの箱の秘密)
- [2011] Ài Yī Miǎo (爱一秒; Love in a Second)
- [2012] Mèngbǎogǔ (夢寶穀)
- [2012.12.01] Guǐ Hūn (诡婚; Dark Wedding)
- [2013.09.13] Quánmín Mùjí (全民目击; Silent Witness)
- [2014] Hēisè Wǎngshì (嘿澀往事)
- [2014.05.27] Chǒunán Dà Fānshēn (丑男大翻身; Mr. Charming)
- [2014] Yīlíhégǔ (伊黎河穀)
- [2017] Yuàn Wú Suìyuè (愿无岁月)
- [2017] Càiniǎo Biànxíng Jì (菜鸟变形计)
- [2019.10.17] Dōngyóu (東遊; Journey to The East)
- [2021.04.30] Fēngshénbǎng: Juézhàn Wàn Xiān Zhèn (封神榜：决战万仙阵; The First Myth: Clash of Gods)
Internet[]
- [2010] Dreaming Places Makes Us Dream
Junjun's Date of Birth[]
According to the Morning Musume application and her family register lists her birthday as February 11, 1988. She was actually born on January 11. The mistake was made by her mother when she filled the family registration, she wrote February 11 instead of Junjun's actual birthdate. She later noticed that she made a mistake by one whole month. Junjun prefers to celebrate her actual birthday, January 11, despite all the confusion.
Trivia[]
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Honorary Titles[]
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| Preceded by Miyoshi Erika |
Oldest Member of Zoku v-u-den 2009 – 2010 |
Succeeded by Michishige Sayumi |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tsunku. "モーニング娘。新メンバーに関して、つんく♂より皆様へのお知らせ。" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Official Website. 2007-03. Archived 2007-03-20.
- ↑ Weibo post thanking the crew of the movie. 2011/08/14
- ↑ 2011 interview where she mentions her university
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post from when the drama finished filming, 2011/12/05
- ↑ Cast list and details for Pretty Ugly Guy, 2012
- ↑ Trailer for her weiMovie 'Mobage' March 2012
- ↑ Blog from when Junjun won Crazy for School Beauty, 2012/03/24
- ↑ Translation of Junjun replying to the show's Weibo post that stated that she will be appearing on the show 2012/07/04
- ↑ LinLin's Weibo post where she is disappointed that she could not attend the ChinaJoy event 2012/07/27
- ↑ Translation of JunJun's Weibo post from 2012/07/27 thanking fans for attending the event
- ↑ Weibo post promoting the show when it aired. 2012/08/02
- ↑ 2012/08/26 episode of 'The Dance and The Voice featuring Junjun
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post about the movie 2012/01/10
- ↑ MyDramaList page with all details on the movie, Junjun is listed in the Cast and Crew secrion
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post introducing her boyfriend 2013/01/04
- ↑ Weibo post from the day after the event 2013/05/17
- ↑ Translations of Junjun's Weibo posts from ChinaJoy 2013. 2013/07/27
- ↑ Poster of the competition where JunJun is listed as a performing guest 2013/07/30
- ↑ [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=947212529089645 JunJun performing Kioku no Meiro on the show}
- ↑ MyDramaList page with all details on the movie. Junjun is listed in the Cast and Crew section
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post from when the movie was being filmed 2012/01/09
- ↑ MyDramaList page with all details on the movie, Junjun is listed in thhe Cast and Crew section
- ↑ MyDramaList page for Tiny Times with all details about the drama. Junjun is listed in the cast and crew section
- ↑ Weibo post for their first anniversary 2015/11/03
- ↑ MyDramaList page for The Legend of General of HongAn. JunJun is listed in the Cast and Crew section
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post from 2015/07/24 telling fans to watch the drama once it started airing
- ↑ MyDramaList page with all the details on the drama, Junjun is listed in the Cast and Crew section
- ↑ Instagram post from 2016/03/16 announcing they had their wedding ceremony
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post from 2016/06/23 talking about the drama
- ↑ MyDramaList page with details on the drama, Junjun is listed in the Cast and Crew section
- ↑ MyDramaList page with all details on the drama, JunJun is listed in the Cast and Crew section
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post from 2018/07/01 telling fans to watch the drama when it airs, as well as some photos of her on set
- ↑ MyDramaList page for the drama, gives details and Junjun is listed in the Cast and Crew section
- ↑ Junjun's initial Weibo post demanding a public apology 2018/08/21
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post with screenshots of the conversation she had with the company 2018/08/21
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post with the cast and crew during filming 2017/12/21
- ↑ MyDramaList page for Bureau of Transformer, gives details on the drama and Junjun is listed in the Cast and Crew section
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post from when the movie was released 2019/10/17
- ↑ MyDramaList page with all details on the movie, Junjun is listed in the Cast and Crew section
- ↑ Weibo post announcing she gave birth
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post about the movie 2021/04/26
- ↑ MyDramaList page with details on the movie. Junjun is listed in the Cast and Crew section
- ↑ Junjun's Weibo post from 2022/03/24 reposting the trailer of the drama and telling fans to watch on 03/27 when it airs
- ↑ MyDramaList page for The Grand Merchants with all details of the drama. Junjun is listed in the Cast and Crew section.
- ↑ Weibo post announcing her Xiaohongshu account 2023/06/12
- ↑ JunJun's Weibo post from the premiere 2023/08/19
- ↑ JunJun in CNMO interview (English translation). CNMO.com 2012-05-25.
- ↑ Junjun. "原来我工作你在乱拍照" (in Chinese). Junjun's Boyfriend Weibo account. 2014-06-30.
- ↑ Junjun. "就是这样" (in Chinese). Lǐ Chún official Weibo. 2014-12-26.
- ↑ Compilation of JunJun on Haromoni@, two of which show her willing to do anything for bananas
- ↑ JunJun Weibo post from 2013/05/04 from when she attended GDragon's concert in China
- ↑ Yorosen Week 20 2009/02/23
- ↑ Interview with CNMO translation, 2012/05/25
- ↑ Weibo post from 2013/04/02 where JunJun says she is 'addicted' to Ishida Ayumi
- ↑ JunJun covering Secret by WJSN 2023/04/05
- ↑ JunJun covering Alcohol Free by TWICE 2023/07/01
- ↑ JunJun covering Super Shy by NewJeans 2023/07/16
- ↑ Interview with CNMO translation, 2012/05/25
- ↑ Blog post showing the screenshot of JunJun wearing the Morning Musume concert jersey in the movie
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