Kingone Wang | |||
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Kingone Wang @ Sony Fair 2008
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Background information | |||
Chinese name | 王傳一 (traditional) | ||
Chinese name | 王传一 (simplified) | ||
Pinyin | Wáng Chuán Yī (Mandarin) | ||
Origin | Taiwan | ||
Born |
Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan |
May 5, 1980 ||
Occupation | Actor, Singer, Host | ||
Genre(s) | Mandopop | ||
Instrument(s) | Guitar | ||
Label(s) |
Ocean Butterflies Music (Present) Sony Music Taiwan (2002–2005) |
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Years active | 2002–present | ||
Associated acts |
Comic Boyz (2002–2005) |
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Parents | 王文正(father) | ||
Alma mater | National Chiao Tung University | ||
Website | Wang Ocean Butterflies Music | ||
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Kingone Wang (simplified Chinese: 王传一; traditional Chinese: 王傳一; pinyin: Wáng Chuán Yī) was born 5 May 1980. He is a Taiwanese actor, singer and host. He was part of the boy band Comic Boyz and winner of Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor. He is the alumni of both National Chiao Tung University and Chinese Culture University.
On 5 May 1980, Wang was born in Taipei. He is the only child in his family. His given name "传一" means "the one to inherit".
His father is a senior doctor in dermatological department. His mother died of cancer when he was only 17.
During his years of Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University, his mark was always very first-class. So the school recommended him for admission to National Chiao Tung University.
Kingone is able to speak English, Mandarin and (Taiwanese Hokkien). He is currently completing Graduate degrees in both Civil Engineering at (National Chiao Tung University) and Philosophy at (Chinese Culture University).
In his spare time, Wang likes music and sport, especially golf and darts.
Wang began his media career in modeling and attracted public attention with his figure and looks. Many feel that Wang's attractive figure is a combination of the Hong Kong popstar Andy Lau and Taiwanese popstar Jay Chou. in 2002, Wang was signed by Sony Music (Taiwan) to form a 6-man boy band Comic Boyz () where he was the leader of the group. They acted in several Taiwanese dramas and released 3 albums: Hey Hah! (可米小子), 2002; 青春紀念冊 2003; Goodbye 可米小子新歌+精選, 2005 before disbanding in 2005.