Yiren from Everglow: Chinese K-pop star is lead dancer and best looking of up-and-coming girl group
- Born in Hangzhou, China in 2000, Yiren was scouted by Chinese label Yuehua Entertainment while still at school
- After a few years’ training, she joined Everglow, who are quickly building a loyal following around the world
When girl group Everglow were unveiled in March last year by Yuehua Entertainment, many music industry insiders were curious to see how the Chinese K-pop idol agency would fare in a market dominated by South Korean entertainment companies.
But Everglow – whose members were selected from various idol survival shows – have quickly built an enthusiastic following in South Korea and around the world. Their debut single, Bon Bon Chocolat, peaked at No 5 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart and the accompanying music video has racked up 58 million views on YouTube.
Their second single, Adios, fared even better, reaching No 2 on the same chart and receiving 96 million views on YouTube.
One of the group’s most popular idols is Yiren, the only Everglow member who comes from China. Here’s a look at her life so far.
Early life
Born Wang Yiren in the western Chinese city of Hangzhou in 2000, Yiren is the maknae – or youngest member – of Everglow.