Jay Chou
Taiwanese singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, and director, renowned as the 'King of Mandopop'.
Debuted in 2000 with self-titled album 'Jay'; revolutionized Mandopop by blending Western R&B, hip-hop, and classical elements with Chinese instrumentation; sold over 30 million records; starred in films like 'Initial D' and 'The Green Hornet'; founded record label JVR Music.
- Overcame academic struggles (failed high school twice) and was rejected by record labels early on, later discovered by host Jacky Wu who encouraged his songwriting.
- Faced plagiarism accusations over songs like 'Plum Blossoms' (2006), settled out of court; criticized for concert lip-syncing in 2022.
- Suffers from hereditary ankylosing spondylitis, a painful spinal condition requiring lifelong management.
- Married model Hannah Quinlivan in 2015 after 4-year courtship; three children born amid intense media scrutiny over relationship timeline.