Jay Chou 543675 226178120 2008-07-17T04:48:04Z Davumaya 298922 /* External links */ {{ChineseText}} {{Infobox Chinese actor and singer | name = Jay Chou | image = Jay Chou in Seoul.jpg | caption = Jay Chou at the "[[Secret (2007 film)|Secret]]" premiere in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]], [[January 10]] [[2008]] | chinesename = | tradchinesename = 周杰倫 | simpchinesename = 周杰伦 | pinyinchinesename = Zhōu Jiélún | jyutpingchinesename = | birthname = | birthdate = {{birth date and age|1979|01|18}} | birthplace = [[Linkou]], [[Taipei County]], [[Taiwan]], [[Republic of China]] | deathdate = | deathplace = | restingplace = | restingplacecoordinates = | othername = President Chou (周董) | origin = [[Republic of China]] ([[Taiwan]]) | height = 173cm | occupation = [[Singer]], [[musician]], [[songwriter]], [[record producer]], [[rapper]], [[film director|director]], and [[actor]] | genre = [[Mandopop]], [[R&B]], [[hip hop]], [[pop rap]], [[C-pop]],[[Rock music|rock]] | instrument = [[Piano]], [[Cello]], [[Guitar]] | voicetype = | label = [[Sony BMG|Sony BMG Asia]], Alfa Music, [[JVR Music]] | yearsactive = 2000–Present | spouse = | partner = | children = | parents = | influences = | influenced = [[Nan Quan Mama]] | website = [http://www.jay2u.com/ jay2u.com]<br/>[http://www.jvrmusic.com/artist/artist-index.asp?id=jay jvrmusic.com] | hongkongfilmwards = '''Best Newcomer'''<br>2006 ''[[Initial D (film)|Initial D]]''<br>'''Best Original Film Song'''<br>2007 "Chrysanthemum Terrace" (''[[Curse of the Golden Flower]]'') | goldenbauhiniaawards = | hkfcsawards = | goldenhorseawards = '''Best Newcomer'''<br>2005 ''[[Initial D (film)|Initial D]]''<br>'''Outstanding Taiwanese Film of the Year'''<br>2007 ''[[Secret (2007 film)|Secret]]''<br>'''Best Original Song'''<br>2007 "The Secret That Cannot Be Told" (''[[Secret (2007 film)|Secret]]'') | goldenroosterawards = | mtvasiaawards = '''Favorite Artist, Taiwan'''<br>2002, 2005 | goldenmelodyawards = '''Best Album'''<br>2001 ''[[Jay (album)|Jay]]''<br>2002 ''[[Fantasy (Jay Chou album)|Fantasy]]''<br>2004 ''[[Ye Hui Mei (album)|Ye Hui Mei]]''<br>'''Best Song of the Year'''<br>2008 ''"Blue and White Porcelein"'' (''[[On The Run (Jay Chou album)|On The Run]]'')<br>'''Best Composer'''<br>2002 ''"Love Before A.D."'' (''[[Fantasy (Jay Chou album)|Fantasy]]'')<ref>{{zh icon}} [[Government Information Office]] ([[Republic of China|R.O.C.]]) [http://info.gio.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=13498&ctNode=1220&mp=1 Winners of the 13th Golden Melody Awards]. April 28, 2004. Retrieved December 11, 2007.</ref><br>2008 ''"Blue and White Porcelein"'' (''[[On The Run (Jay Chou album)|On The Run]]'')<br>'''Best Producer'''<br>2002 ''[[Fantasy (Jay Chou album)|Fantasy]]'' '''Best Single Producer'''<br>2007 ''[[Fearless (2006 movie)|Fearless]] EP''<br>'''Best Composer (Instrumental Category)'''<br>2008 ''"Piano Room"'' (''[[Secret (2007 film)|Secret]]'')<br>'''Best Producer (Instrumental Category)'''<br>2008 ''Secret Original Movie Soundtrack'' (''[[Secret (2007 film)|Secret]]'') | awards = '''[[World Music Awards]]'''<br>Best-Selling Chinese Artist<br>2004, 2006, 2007 }} '''Jay Chou ''' ({{zh-tspwp|t=周杰倫|s=周杰伦|p=Zhōu Jiélún|w=Chou Chieh-lun|poj=Chiu Kia̍t-lûn}}) (born [[18 January]] [[1979]]) is a [[World Music Award]]-winning [[Taiwan]]ese musician, singer, producer, actor and director. In 1998, he was discovered in a talent contest where he showcased his piano and song-writing skills. Over the next two years, he was hired to compose for popular Chinese singers. Trained in classical music, he combines Chinese and Western music styles to produce songs that fuse [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[Rock music|rock]], and [[Pop music|pop]] genres, covering issues such as domestic violence, war, and urbanization. In 2000, he released his first album titled ''[[Jay (album)|Jay]]'' under the record company Alfa Music. Since then, he has released one album per year, selling several million copies each. His music has gained recognition throughout [[Asia]], most notably in countries such as [[China]], [[Japan]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Malaysia]], [[Indonesia]], [[Singapore]], [[Vietnam]], [[Taiwan]], and in [[overseas Chinese]] communities, winning more than 20 awards each year. He has sold over 25 million albums worldwide. In 2007, he was named one of the 50-most influential people in China by the British think tank [[Chatham House]]. He starred in ''[[Initial D (film)|Initial D]]'' (2005) for which he won Best Newcomer Actor in [[Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards|Golden Horse Awards]], and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor by [[Hong Kong Film Awards]] for his role in ''[[Curse of the Golden Flower]]'' (2006). His career now extends into directing and running his own record company JVR Music. ==Early life== Jay Chou grew up in the small town of [[Linkou Township|Linkou]], [[Taiwan]]. Both his parents were secondary school teachers: his mother Ye Hui Mei ({{zh-tsp|t=葉惠美|s=叶惠美|p=Yè Huìměi}}) taught fine arts while his father Zhou Yao Zhong ({{zh-cp|c=周耀中|p=Zhōu Yàozhōng}}) was a biology instructor. His mother noticed his sensitivity to music and took him to piano lessons at the age of 4. During his childhood, he was fascinated with capturing sounds and songs with his tape recorder, something he carried everywhere with him. In the third grade, he became interested in music theory and also started cello lessons. As an only child, he enjoyed being the family's center of attention; he loved to play piano, imitate TV actors, and perform magic tricks.His parents divorced when he was 14; as a result, he became reclusive and introverted. Although he had friends, he often preferred to be alone listening to music, contemplating and daydreaming. At Dan Jiang Senior High School, he majored in piano and minored in cello. He showed talent for improvisation, became fond of pop music and began to write songs.<ref name="gddm812">{{zh icon}} {{cite book| last = Chou| first = Jay| title = Grandeur de D Major| format = Book| date = 2004-11-01| publisher = Hua Ren Ban Tu| location = China | isbn = 9572937146 | pages = p.8, 12 }}</ref><ref name="Time"/> Chou graduated from high school with inadequate grades for university, so he prepared for military service, which was compulsory for all Taiwanese men at the age of 18. However, a sports injury triggered by an unexplainable and severe back pain eventually led to the diagnosis of [[ankylosing spondylitis]], a hereditary spine inflammation disease; as a result, he was exempted from conscription.<ref name="interviewak">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2003-04-28/2225147402.html |title = Jay Chou discusses the wonder of life in illness 二度造访心情电视 周杰伦谈病痛中的精彩人生 | date = 2003-04-28 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn |format = News article}}</ref><ref name ="zaobaoak">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://stars.zaobao.com/pages3/zhoujielun060225.html |title = Jacky Wu: Jay Chou takes 12 painkillers 吴宗宪:周杰伦一度服12颗止痛药| publisher = zaobao.com |date = 2006-02-25 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | format = News article }}</ref> Meanwhile, he found himself a job as a waiter. Without his knowing, his friend had entered both their names in a talent show called ''Super New Talent King''. Chou played the piano accompaniment for his friend, whose singing was described as "lousy". Although they did not win, the show's host [[Jacky Wu]]—an influential character in Taiwan's entertainment business—happened to glance at Chou's music score and was impressed with its complexity. Wu hired him as a contract composer and paired him with the novice lyricist [[Vincent Fang]] ({{zh-cp|c=方文山|p=Fāng Wénshān}}).<ref name = "Time"/> Over the next two years he wrote songs for Chinese pop artists, and also learned recording and sound mixing; his dedication was apparent as he even slept in the music studio. There were no plans to make him a singer because his mentor Wu thought he was too shy and not good-looking{{Fact|date=June 2008}}. Wu's music studio was later sold to Alfa Music, and the new manager Yang Jun Rong asked him to release his own album. Chou already had an arsenal of songs he wrote for others but had been rejected, so among those he chose 10 for his debut CD ''[[Jay (album)|Jay]]'' that was released in 2000. The album established his reputation as a musically gifted singer-songwriter whose style is a fusion of [[R&B]], [[hip hop music|rap]], [[classical music]], and yet distinctly Chinese. His fame spread quickly not only in Chinese-speaking regions, but in non-Chinese countries as well throughout Southeast Asia.<ref name= "jcbio" >{{zh icon}} {{cite web| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/2007-01-08/23381402205.html |title = King of the new generation 周杰伦:新声代之王| date = 2007-01-08 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher =sina.com.cn | format = Web article}}</ref><ref name = "starsrising"/><ref name="revolutionary"/> Since 2000, Chou has released one album per year, each selling several million copies (see ''[[Jay Chou#Discography|Discography]]''), and has been recognized with hundreds of awards.<ref name = "awardlist"/> In 2003, he was the cover story of ''Time'' magazine (Asia version),<ref name = "Time"/> acknowledging his influence on popular culture. He has held two world tours, "The One" (2002) and "Incomparable" (2004), performing in cities such as Taipei, Hong Kong, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Las Vegas, and Vancouver. Unlike most singers, Chou has an enormous amount of creative control over his music.<ref name ="Time"/> He is not only the songwriter but also the producer in all of his albums; since 2005 he is also the music director and also directs his own music videos. While continuing to release an album yearly, he also entered the movie business with his debut role as the lead actor in ''[[Initial D (film)|Initial D]]'', for which he won ''Best Newcomer'' at the [[Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards|Golden Horse Awards]] in 2005.<ref name="bestnewcomer">{{cite news| url = http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/01/12/features/peepfri.php |title = People: Jay Chou, Pete Doherty, Penélope Cruz |date = 2006-01-12 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 |publisher = International Herald Tribune| format = News article}}</ref> The following year, Chou was cast as a supporting character in the world-wide release of ''[[Curse of the Golden Flower]]'', starring international Chinese stars [[Chow Yun-Fat]] and [[Gong Li]], giving Chou his brief but formal introduction to North American audiences. In February 2007, he finally fulfilled his childhood dream of being a director in [[Secret (2007 film)|''Secret'']], in which he also played the main character.<ref name ="firstdirmovie"> {{cite news|url = http://www.china.org.cn/english/entertainment/200283.htm | title = Jay Chou directs his first movie | publisher = china.org.cn | date = 2007-02-15 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | format = News article}}</ref> In March 2007, his 8-year contract with Alfa Music ended. Chou, his manager Yang Jun Rong, and lyricist [[Vincent Fang]] co-founded a new record company, '''[[JVR Music]]''' (which is an acronym for '''J'''ay, '''V'''incent, Jun '''R'''ong) through which Chou will continue his music career and fulfill his goal of fostering new singing talent.<ref name = "jvr">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/7/4/4/n1668409.htm | title = Jay Chou is certain of his direction/ Establishes his entertainment kingdom 周杰倫動向確定 欲打造娛樂全方位王國 | date = 2007-04-04 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = www.epochtimes.com | format = }}</ref><ref name="gddm92">{{cite book| last = Chou | first = Jay | title = Grandeur de D Major | format = Book| date = 2004-11-01| publisher = Hua Ren Ban Tu| location = China | isbn = 9572937146 | pages = p.92 }}</ref> ==Music career== ''For album information, see [[Jay Chou#Discography|Discography]].'' ''See also: [[List of songs written and performed by Jay Chou]].'' ===Musical style=== {{sample box start|Jay Chou songs}} {{multi-listen start}} {{multi-listen item| filename=Ju_hua_tai.ogg| title="Chrysanthemum Terrace" (菊花台)| description=An example of Chou using "China Wind."| format=[[Ogg]]}} {{multi-listen item| filename=Nunchucks.ogg| title="Nunchucks" (雙截棍)| description=A combination of "China Wind" and rap.| format=[[Ogg]]}} {{multi-listen end}} {{sample box end}} Chou's compositions are loosely categorized as [[pop music]]. While many of his works fall into contemporary [[R&B]], [[rap music|rap]], and [[rock music|rock]] genres, the term "Chou Style" ({{zh-tsp|t=周氏風格|s=周氏风格|p=zhōu shì fēnggé}})<ref name = "2mill">{{zh icon}} {{cite news |url=http://newsserver.ccwb.net/html1/2006/10/11/f110918.shtml |title="Still Fantasy" Two million albums sold recognized for Jay Chou 《依然范特西》两百万销量力证周董 |publisher=www.ccwb.net | date=2006-10-11 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref><ref name ="dreamon">{{zh icon}} {{cite news |url= http://finance.eastday.com/eastday/enjoy/node58771/node58900/node58903/node143675/u1a2299177.html |title=Jay Chou Still "Fantasy"/How much longer will he dream on? 周杰伦依然"范特西" 周董还会梦幻多久 |publisher=East Day |date=2006-09-05 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> has been popularized to describe his trademark cross-cultural music and his insistence on singing with relaxed enunciation. ''[[Taipei Times]]'' once described the meaning of "Chou Style": "''In what has become the archetypal Chou style, Taiwan's favorite son blends pop, rap, blues and a smorgasbord of esthetic elements of world music to create his dream-like never-never land…''"<ref>{{cite web |last = Phipps |first = Gavin |url = http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2004/08/29/2003200785 |title=CD Reviews |publisher=Taipei Times |date=2004-08-29 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> He regularly fuses traditional Chinese instruments and styles with R&B or rock to form a new genre called "Zhongguo feng" ({{zh-tspl|t=中國風|s=中国风|p=Zhōngguó fēng|l=China wind}}),{{Ref_label|A|a|none}} some of which are written in the [[Pentatonic Scale]] as opposed to the normal seven-note scale ([[Diatonic scale|Diatonic Scale]]) to accentuate an oriental style. Besides his own culture, he also incorporated [[Flamenco guitar|Spanish guitar]] in "Red Imitation" ({{zh-tsp|t=紅模仿|s=红模仿|p=hóng mófǎng}}), American [[techno music|techno]]/[[electronic music|electronica]] in "Herbalist's Manual" ({{zh-tsp|t=本草綱目|s=本草纲目|p=Běncǎo Gāngmù}}), rap with subtle [[classical music]] undertones in "Reverse Scales" ({{zh-tsp|t=逆鱗|s=逆鳞|p=nìlín}}), and [[Bossa nova|Bossanova]] style in "Rosemary" ({{zh-cp|c=迷迭香|p=mídiéxiāng}}), to name a few. Sound effects from everyday life are frequently weaved into his music, such as bouncing ping pong balls, touch tone phone dialing, helicopter blades, dripping rain, and radio static noise.{{Ref_label|B|b|none}} His formal musical training is evident by the use of classical [[Musical texture|textures]] in his compositions. For example, [[counterpoint]] was used in "Perfection" ({{zh-tsp|t=完美主義|s=完美主义|p=wánměizhǔyì}}) and "Sorry" ({{zh-tsp|t=對不起|s=对不起|p=duìbuqǐ}}), while [[polyphony]] can be found in "The Wound That Ends War" ({{zh-tsp|t=止戰之殤|s=止战之殇|p=zhǐ zhàn zhī shāng}}) and "Twilight's Chapter Seven" ({{zh-cp|c=夜的第七章|p=yè de dì-qī zhāng}}). Chou's albums have been noted for the lack of change compared to his earlier works, yet he firmly stated that he will not alter his style: "''They say I've been standing still … but this is the music I want, and I don't see what I want by moving ahead.''"<ref name="appetite"/> To demonstrate his point, he named his 2006 album ''Still Fantasy'' after his 2001 album ''Fantasy''. His use of relaxed [[enunciation]] has been criticized as "mumbling"<ref name = "cleardragonfist">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://www.people.com.cn/GB/yule/1080/2266274.html | title = Jay Chou does not pronounce clearly, resulting in a request for a clearer version of "Dragon Fist" 周杰伦咬字不清被退货《龙拳》要出清晰版 | date = 2003-12-26 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = people.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref> which he also insisted will not change;<ref name = "vincentmusic">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://music.ent.tom.com/2007-03-15/0009/10022879.html | title = Vincent Fang discusses music/ Revealed that Jay Chou intentionally enunciates poorly 方文山畅聊音乐 透露周杰伦唱歌故意咬字不清 | date = 2007-03-15 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = music.tom.com | format = News article }}</ref> however, recently he has adopted clearer pronunciation for certain songs, such as "Faraway" ({{zh-cp|c=千里之外|p=qiānlǐ zhīwài}}) and "Chrysanthemum Terrace" ({{zh-tsp|t=菊花臺|s=菊花台|p=júhuā tái}}).<ref name = "intachievement">{{zh icon}} {{cite web| url = http://news.cnnb.com.cn/system/2006/09/20/005181809.shtml | title = Jay Chou interview/ Being a director gives a greater sense of personal achievement than music 周杰伦接受专访全交代 称做导演比音乐有成就感 | date = 2006-09-20 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = cnnb.com.cn | format = Interview }}</ref> ===Lyrics=== Strictly speaking, Chou is more often a singer-composer than a [[lyricist]]. Several "regulars" write the lyrics for most of his music, but the content and style is unified with his own personality and image, covering a diverse range of topics and ideas. Vincent Fang accounts for more than half of the lyrics in his albums, helping to establish an important element in Chou's music: the use of meaningful, imagery- and emotionally-rich lyrics, sometimes written in the form of ancient Chinese poetry with reference to Chinese history or folklore.{{Ref_label|C|c|none}} In addition to writing romantic hits,{{Ref_label|D|d|none}} he also broaches on war, the [[Holy Bible|Bible]], sports, and martial arts.{{Ref_label|E|e|none}} [[Vivian Hsu]] is a singer herself and has helped with Chou's earlier hits,{{Ref_label|F|f|none}} while Huang Jun Lang ({{zh-tsp|t=黃俊郎|s=黄俊郎|p=Huáng Jùnláng}}) is noted for his work surrounding unusual themes (such as a detective story and chess game).{{Ref_label|G|g|none}} Chou himself has written lyrics for many love ballads,{{Ref_label|H|h|none}} but has also discussed societal ills such as drug addiction in "Coward" ({{zh-cp|c=懦夫|p=nuòfū}}) and loss of the rural countryside to urbanization in "Terrace fields" ({{zh-cp|c=梯田|p=tītián}}). Domestic violence discussed in "Dad, I am back" ({{zh-tsp|t=爸,我回來了|s=爸,我回来了|p=bà, wǒ huílai le}}) received a great deal of commotion since he was the first to bring up this taboo subject in Chinese music,<ref name ="aiyo">{{cite news |url=http://www.mass-age.com/audio_article.php?id=1230 |title=Aiyo, Aiyo, Jay Chou 唉唷,唉唷,周杰倫 |publisher=www.chinatimes.com, Mass-age | date=2007-02-28 | accessdate = 2007-06-02}}</ref> which helped solidify his status as a pioneer and a unique pop singer capable of approaching serious issues. In the songs "Maternal grandmother" ({{zh-cp|c=外婆|p=wàipó}}) and "Listen to your mother" ({{zh-tsp|t=聽媽媽的話|s=听妈妈的话|p=tīng māma de huà}}), he voiced his high regard for family values. He addressed personal issues about his failure to enter university in "Split" ({{zh-cp|c=分裂|p=fēnliè}}), his resentment towards the paparazzi in "Besieged From All Sides" ({{zh-cp|c=四面楚歌|p=sìmiànchǔgē}}), and preached the importance of individuality in "Popular Imitation" ({{zh-tsp|t=紅模仿|s=红模仿|p=hóng mófǎng}}). ===Collaborations=== Chou began as a songwriter for other singers and continued this area of work even after he debuted his own career in singing. He has composed frequently for [[Jolin Tsai]], [[Landy Wen]], and occasionally for other Taiwanese singers such as [[Coco Lee]], [[S.H.E]], [[Vivian Hsu]], [[Lee-Hom Wang]], [[Will Liu]], [[Valen Hsu]], and Hong Kong pop stars [[Edmond Leung]], [[Gigi Leung]], [[Jordan Chan]], [[Edison Chen]], [[Karen Mok]], [[Leo Ku]], [[Eason Chan]], and [[Joey Yung]]. He has also written for singers outside of his generation—over one dozen songs for his mentor [[Jacky Wu]], later also for Taiwanese singer [[Jody Chiang]] ({{zh-cp|c=江惠|p=Jiāng Huì}}), and Hong Kong singers [[Jacky Cheung]], [[Andy Lau]], Lui Fong ({{zh-tsp|t=呂方|s=吕方|p=Lǚ Fāng}}), [[Aaron Kwok]], and [[Kenny Bee]].<ref name="gddm204211">{{zh icon}} {{cite book| last = Chou| first = Jay| title = Grandeur de D Major| format = Book| date = 2004-11-01| publisher = Hua Ren Ban Tu| location = China | isbn = 9572937146 | pages = 204–211 }}</ref><ref name = "kennybeejc">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://music.ent.tom.com/2006-12-11/0009/11506235.html | title = Kenny Bee prepares new album/ Jay Chou writes "A Ghost's Love Poem" 钟镇涛筹备新专辑 周杰伦献曲《魔鬼的情诗》 | date = 2006-12-11 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = tom.com | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "giginews">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.qq.com/a/20070108/000064.htm | title = 梁咏琪谈感情心情愉快 声称要感谢周杰伦 | date = 2007-01-08 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = ent.qq.com | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "joeysong">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://enjoy.eastday.com/eastday/enjoy1/e/20070517/u1a2838709.html | title = Jay Chou and Vincent Fang writes song for Joey Yung/King and queen collaborate for the first time 周杰伦方文山为容祖儿写歌 天王天后首度合作 | date = 2007-05-17 | accessdate = 2007-06-28 | publisher = Eastday | format = News article}}</ref> He initiated the band [[Nan Quan Mama]] in 2004, selecting band members and overseeing their album production. The group has been noted for sounding too similar to their mentor;<ref name = "nqmmreview">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://www.people.com.cn/BIG5/yule/1085/2535103.html | title = 南拳媽媽:一個周杰倫和四個小周杰倫的夏天 | date = 2004-05-31 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = people.com.cn | format = Review }}</ref> as a result, Chou has reduced his involvement in the band,<ref name = "nqmmnews">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2006-08-03/14141185014.html | title = 南拳妈妈“驱逐”周杰伦 新专辑体现自己风格 | date = 2006-08-03 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref> but continues to help increase their exposure to mass audiences by inviting them as guests performers for his own concerts and music videos.<ref name = "chongqing2007concert">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2007-03-05/08041466653.html | title = "Jay Chou and Friends" April concert in Chongqing Olympic Sports Centre "周杰伦和他的朋友们”四月唱响重庆奥体 | date = 2007-03-05 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "jay2004concertdvd">Jay 2004 Incomparable Live DVD. In Jay 2004 Incomparable Live DVD無與倫比演唱會 [DVD liner notes] (2004). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.]: Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.</ref><ref name = "maltosemv">''Maltose Candy'' 麥芽糖. In ''Huo Yuan Jia'' 霍元甲 [DVD liner notes] (2006). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.]: Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.</ref><ref name = "twilightchapter7mv">Twilight’s Chapter Seven 夜的第七章. In ''Golden Armor'' 黄金甲 [DVD liner notes] (2006). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.]: Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.</ref> He has performed live duets with [[Landy Wen]],<ref name = "jay2004concertdvd"/> [[Jolin Tsai]],<ref name = "jolin2004concert">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/4/11/21/n724016.htm | title = Beautiful Jolin Tsai/ Jay Chou and his father attends concert 美豔蔡依林 周董父子搶著看 | date = 2004-11-21 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Epoch Times | format = News article }}</ref> and former girlfriend news anchor [[Patty Hou]],<ref name = "phvsjt">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.people.com.cn/BIG5/1082/3197295.html | title = Patty Hou versus Jolin Tsai/ Who makes Jay Chou happier 侯佩岑Vs蔡依林 誰更能討得“周董”歡心 | date = 2005-02-23 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = people.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref> but only two studio recordings have been formally placed in his own albums: "Coral Sea" ({{zh-cp|c=珊瑚海|p=shānhú hǎi}}) in 2005 with [[Lara Veronin]] (of [[Nan Quan Mama]])<ref name = "coralsea"> ''Coral Sea'' 珊瑚海. In ''November's Chopin'' 十一月的蕭邦 [CD liner notes] (2005). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.]: Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.</ref> and "Faraway" ({{zh-cp|c=千里之外|p=qiānlǐ zhīwài}}) in 2006 with [[Fei Yu-Ching]], who began his career in the 1970s.<ref name = "faraway"> ''Faraway'' 千里之外. In ''Still Fantasy'' 依然范特西 [CD liner notes] (2006). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.]: Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.</ref> Besides working with singers, Chou's longest-running collaboration is with lyricist Vincent Fang, as they both started their careers in the music field in 1998. The compilation album ''Partners'' ({{zh-tsp|t=拍檔|s=拍档|p=pāidàng}}) featured 12 songs, each consisting of Chou's musical and Fang's lyrical compositions.<ref name = "partnerscd">''Partners''. In ''Partners'' 拍檔 [CD liner notes] (2002). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.]: Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.</ref> Fang has written the words to than more 40 of Chou's songs, acted as the chief editor of his book ''Grandeur de D Major'' ({{zh-tsp|t=D調的華麗|s=D调的华丽|p=D diào de huálì}}), and together are now business partners (with Chou's manager JR Yang) for the record company JVR Music.<ref name = "fangwenshanjcinterview">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://showbiz.chinatimes.com/Chinatimes/ExteriorContent/Showbiz/Showbiz-Page/0,4434,content+110511-5+112006092700316,00.html | title = Lyrics-music partners (part 1) Jay Chou Vincent Fang 詞曲黃金拍檔(上)周杰倫 方文山寫出創作4部曲 | date = 2006-09-27 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = showbiz.chinatimes.com | format = Interview }}</ref><ref name = "jvr"/> ==Other works== ===Movie career=== Chou formally entered the film industry in 2005 with the release of the movie ''[[Initial D (film)|Initial D]]'' (頭文字D). He has since acted in three other movies, directed one film and more than a dozen music videos. Chou, who once said "I live because of music",<ref name = "gddm109">{{zh icon}} {{cite book | last = Chou | first = Jay | title = Grandeur de D Major | publisher = Hua Ren Ban Tu | date = 2004 | pages = p.109 | month = December | isbn = 957-29371-4-6 }} </ref> ventured into movies because he felt the need for a new challenge. As fans have grown concerned that movies will compromise his music career, Chou has repeatedly reassured that movies are a source of inspiration and not a distraction; at the same time, he realizes the need to balance both careers and maintain his place in the music field to garner the continued support of fans.<ref name = "directorsroad">{{zh icon}} {{cite web| url = http://ol.mingpao.com/cfm/star5.cfm?File=20070107/saa01/mak1.txt | title = Jay Chou on the director’s road周杰倫攻陷導演路 | date = 2007-01-07 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Mingpao | format = Interview }}</ref><ref name = "movietomusic">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://music.yule.sohu.com/20070329/n249054788.shtml | title = Plans to slowly distance from movies and "other occupations"/ Jay Chou will return to music 規划逐漸遠离電影等"副業" 周杰倫要回歸音樂 | date = 2007-03-29 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = 時代商報/Sohu | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "joymovie">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/6/4/10/n1282561.htm | title = Jay Chou: the joy in filming cannot be found in music anymore 周杰倫:拍電影的興奮感在做音樂時已經找不回來 | date = 2006-04-10 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Epoch Times | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "invincible">{{zh icon}} {{cite web| url = http://ent.tom.com/2006-12-14/0016/32559464.html | title = The invincible Jay Chou: it’s good to be number one 無可匹敵周杰倫:保持第一的感覺非常好 | date = 2006-12-14 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = ent.tom.com | format = Interview }}</ref> ====Acting==== Entry into acting was an unexpected move for Chou.<ref name = "movietomusic"/> His high school English teacher thought he was capable of very few facial expressions,<ref name = "Time"/> and the director of ''Hidden Track'' (2003, a movie in which Chou had a cameo role) said that his strong individualistic personality will not make him a good actor.<ref name = "findingjay">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://entertainment.anhuinews.com/system/2003/11/25/000499960.shtml | title = Director Lin Ai Wah: Jay Chou's individual style is too strong/ Not a good actor导演林爱华:周杰伦个人风格太强烈 不是好演员| date = 2003-11-25 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = ent.anhuinews.com | format = News article }}</ref> In 2005, Chou’s first role as the lead actor in ''[[Initial D (film)|Initial D]]'' served two purposes: to launch his acting debut, and to increase his exposure to Japanese audiences.<ref name = "promoteinid"> {{cite news| url = http://english.people.com.cn/200508/29/eng20050829_205006.html | title = Jay Chou promotes film "Initial D" in Japan | date = 2005-08-29 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = People's Daily | format = News article }}</ref> This film is based on the [[Initial D|Japanese manga ''Initial D'']], where Chou played Takumi Fujiwara, a gifted [[touge]] racer who is quiet and rarely shows expression. Some reviewers criticized his bland acting<ref name = "inid_revvariety"> {{cite web| url = http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117927786.html?categoryid=31&cs=1 | title = Initial D | date = 2005-07-28 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Variety | last = Elley | first = Derek | format = Movie review }}</ref> while others felt he performed naturally, but only because the character’s personality closely mirrored his own.<ref name = "inid_revfilmthreat"> {{cite web| url = http://www.filmthreat.com/index.php?section=reviews&Id=7999 | title = Initial D| first = Stina | last = Chyn | date = 2005-09-21 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Film Threat | format = Movie review }}</ref><ref name = "inid_revbeyondhollywood"> {{cite web| url = http://www.beyondhollywood.com/reviews/initiald.htm | title = Initial D [2005] | first = Nix | date = 2005-07-06 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Beyond Hollywood | format = Movie review }}</ref> His performance in ''[[Initial D (film)|Initial D]]'' won him Best Newcomer Actor in [[Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards|Golden Horse Awards]] and [[Hong Kong Film Awards]].<ref name = "impress"> {{cite news| url = http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2006-03/22/content_549757.htm | title = Jay Chou impresses Zhang Yimou | date = 2006-03-22 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = chinadaily.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "25hkfilmaward"> {{cite news| url = http://english.cri.cn/349/2006/04/08/44@74829.htm | title = 25th Hong Kong Film Awards Unveiled | date = 2006-04-08 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = crienglish.com | format = News article }}</ref> Chou’s second film was ''[[Curse of the Golden Flower]]'' (2006). As a supporting character, he drew much of the attention from the Chinese reporters; Chou’s involvement in this movie was announced in its own press conference,<ref name = "pressconhjj">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2006-03-22/15101023787.html | title = Zhang Yimou compliments the directing potential of Jay Chou: will surpass me in the future 张艺谋赞周杰伦有导演潜质:将来会超过我 | date = 2006-03-22 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref> separate from the meeting held for [[Chow Yun-Fat]], [[Gong Li]], and the other actors. Chou portrayed Prince Jai, the ambitious second eldest prince and general of the Imperial army whose personality epitomizes Xiao (孝), the Chinese virtue of [[filial piety]]. In this internationally-released film, North American audiences see Chou for the first time. According to Chinese movie critics, comments about his acting ranged from "lacks complexity"<ref name = "cotgf_revkingnet">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://movie.kingnet.com.tw/movie_critic/index.html?r=5855&c=BA0001 | title = 滿城盡帶黃金甲  | date = 2006-12-22 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = KingNet | format = Movie review }}</ref> to "acceptable,"<ref name = "cotgf_revbeijingnews">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.thebeijingnews.com/0615/2006/12-16/018@065540.htm | title = 《满城尽带黄金甲》:金玉其外,败絮其中 | date = 2006-12-16 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = thebeijingnews.com | format = Movie review }}</ref><ref name = "cotgf_revsina">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/r/m/2006-12-15/10031371284.html | title = 《满城尽带黄金甲》:没什么可说的 | date = 2006-12-15 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn | format = Movie review }}</ref> but was critically praised by Western reviewers.<ref name = "cotgf_enrevindptfilm"> {{cite web| url = http://www.independentfilm.com/films/curse-of-the-golden-flower-china-2007-oscar.shtml | last = Molayeme | first = Ester | title = Film Review: CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER | date = 2006-12-04 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = IndependentFilm.com | format = Movie review }}</ref><ref name = "cotgf_enrevreelviews"> {{cite web| url = http://www.reelviews.net/movies/c/curse_golden.html | last = Berardinelli | first = James | title = Curse of the Golden Flower | date = 2006-12-22 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Reelviews | format = Movie review }}</ref><ref name = ";;cotgf_enrevmetromix"> {{cite web| url = http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/movies/mmx-061222-movies-review-flower,0,1606473.story?coll=mmx-movies_top_heds | last = Wilmington | first = Michael | title = Movie review: 'Curse of the Golden Flower' | date = 2006-12-22 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = metromix.com | format = Movie review }}</ref><ref name = "cotgf_enrevlondonnet"> {{cite web| url = http://www.londonnet.co.uk/films/curseofthegoldenflower.html | last = Hilbrenner | first = Jill | title = Curse of the Golden Flower | date = 2006-12-22 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = LondonNet | format = Movie review }}</ref><ref name = "cotgf_enrevfilmthreat"> {{cite web| url = http://www.filmthreat.com/index.php?section=reviews&Id=9494 | last = Hall | first = Phil | title = Curse of the Golden Flower | date = 2006-12-22 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Film Threat | format = Movie review }}</ref> His performance in ''[[Curse of the Golden Flower]]'' was nominated Best Supporting Actor in the [[Hong Kong Film Awards]].<ref name = "26hkfilmawards">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/2007-02-01/15291435403.html | title = Exclusive: 26th annual Hong Kong Film Awards nominee list 独家:第26届香港电影金像奖完全提名名单揭晓 | date = 2007-02-01 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref> For his third movie, he is the lead actor and director for [[Secret (2007 film)|Secret]]. Another movie, ''[[Kung Fu Dunk]]'' was also released in 2008. ====Directing==== [[Image:Secret-Bunengshuodemimi.jpg|thumb|150px|Promotional poster for [[Secret (2007 film)|''Secret'']] featuring Chou as a director for the first time.]] Chou's acquired his first directing experience in 2004 through music videos. He initially experimented with a song by the group [[Nan Quan Mama]] titled "Home" ({{zh-cp|c=家|p=jiā}}) where he was involved throughout the entire process from research to editing. After learning the difficulties of being a director, he refused to direct again even at the request of his record company.<ref name = "gddm109">{{zh icon}} {{cite book | last = Chou | first = Jay | title = Grandeur de D Major | publisher = Hua Ren Ban Tu | date = 2004 | pages = p.106 | month = December | isbn = 957-29371-4-6 }}</ref> However, his interest resurfaced again as he directed music videos for 4 of the 12 songs in own album ''[[November's Chopin]]'' in 2005,<ref name = "huoyuanchiaep"> Huo Yuan Chia. In Huo Yuan Chia 霍元甲 [DVD liner notes] (2006). Taipei, Taiwan [R.O.C.]: Alfa Music International Co., Ltd.</ref> and later television advertisements.<ref name = "advert_jcdirect"> {{cite news| url = http://www.cycnet.com/cms/2004/cycenglish/culture/200605/t20060510_322293.htm | title = Jay Chou ready to direct again | date = 2006-05-10 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = youth.cn | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "eyehealth">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2007-03-20/13221485683.html | title = Jay Chou gives advice for eye health 周杰伦闪亮护眼心得大揭密 四招全搞定 | date = 2007-03-20 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref> By 2006, he had taken responsibility for the storyboard, directing, and editing of music videos for all his songs.<ref name = "directorsroad"/> It is unclear how the public appraises his work, since music videos are rarely the subject of critical review; however, director [[Zhang Yimou]] said that Chou's directing abilities may surpass his own in the future, after viewing several of Chou's music videos.<ref name = "jcimpresszhangy"> {{cite news| url = http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2006-03/22/content_549757.htm | title = Jay Chou impresses Zhang Yimou | date = 2006-03-22 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Xinhua | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "pressconhjj"/> In February 2007, Chou finally directed his first movie [[Secret (2007 film)|''Secret'']]. The story he wrote is based loosely on his relationship with a high school girlfriend, with a plot focused on music, love, and family.<ref name = "stcbt_filmlocation">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2007-02-23/14311456743.html | title = Jay Chou directs for the first time/ "The Secret That Cannot Be Told" filmed in his high school 周杰伦首次执导 《不能说的秘密》回母校取景 | date = 2007-02-23 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref> He stars as the lead actor of the film with [[Kwai Lun-Mei‎]] as the female lead, and Hong Kong veteran actor [[Anthony Wong Chau Sang|Anthony Wong]] as Chou’s father. Despite previous experience in filming music videos, Chou admits that movies are comparatively more challenging due to storyline and time constraints.<ref name = "stcbt_filmlocation"/> This movie was released in July 2007.<ref name = "secretrelease">{{cite news| url = http://english.sina.com/taiwan_hk/p/1/2007/0608/114507.html | title = Singer Jay Chou's directorial debut to be released in late July | date = 2007-06-08 | accessdate = 2007-06-28 | publisher = Associated Press | format = News article }}</ref> ===Book: ''Grandeur de D Major''=== Chou published his first book titled ''Grandeur de D Major'' ({{zh-tsp|t=D調的華麗|s=D调的华丽|p=D diào de huálì}}) on [[November 25]], [[2004]].{{Ref_label|K|k|none}} This 200-page book features a prologue written by his family, friends, and co-workers; the main section is a compilation of his personal attitudes, philosophies, and recollections of childhood experiences along with pictures from his music videos, many of which have never been released; and lastly, a list of the artist's major awards, musical and lyrical compositions, and discography. For the usually low-profile singer, this book revealed his personality and convictions that has served as the basis of his musical and public image. He demonstrated a strong appreciation of family values with an especially deep connection with his mother and maternal grandmother. His confidence and dedication towards music is evident as he dedicated 2 out of 7 chapters to music: the current state of the industry, his composition methodology, and the importance of individualism to his success in music. This pride is contrasted against his modesty and self-assessed naivety about many aspects in life, particularly regarding relationships and marriage. ===Endorsements=== In contrast to the United States where a negative connotation is placed on celebrities who endorse commercial products ("[[selling out]]"), in Asia, acquiring endorsement contracts with major brands are positive testaments of star-status.<ref name = "japanbrand"> "…there is no Japanese word for 'sell out.' … an actor … has finally achieved celebrity status when he or she is big enough to appear in a television ad. famous enough to represent a brand-name product." {{cite web| url = http://archive.salon.com/people/feature/2000/06/29/japancelebs/index1.html | title = How US stars sell Japan to the Japanese | date = 2000-06-29 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Salon.com | format = Web article }}</ref><ref name = "celebbrand"> {{cite web| url = http://www.venturerepublic.com/resources/Branding_celebrities_brand_endorsements_brand_leadership.asp | title = Branding and Celebrity Endorsements | date = | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Venture Republic | format = Web article }}</ref> Chou has been a spokesperson for popular brands such as [[List of Pepsi spokespersons|Pepsi]] (2002–2007), [[Panasonic]] (2001–2005), [[Motorola]] (since 2006), M-Zone/China Mobile (since 2003), [[Levi's]] (2004–2005), Deerhui (sporting goods, since 2003), and Metersbonwe (casual wear, since 2003), Colgate (2004–2005), popular computer game ''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]'' (2002), science and nature magazine ''[[National Geographic]]'' (2005).<ref name = "natgeo1">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/5/11/3/n1107017.htm | title = Asia king Jay Chou is the spokesperson for National Geographic 亞洲天王周杰倫代言國家地理風雲榜 | date = 2005-11-03 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = www.epochtimes.com | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "natgeo2">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://www.ngc.com.tw/press/2005cot.asp?id=24 | title = National Geographic and Jay Chou's music, classics are worth considering! (…) 國家地理頻道和周杰倫的音樂,經典值得考驗! 亞洲天王周董自我詮釋代言國家地理風雲榜超屌| date = 2005-11-04 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = National Geographic (Taiwan) | format = News article }}</ref> To maximize the [[celebrity branding]] effect, advertisements are nearly always linked to his music and TV commercials are occasionally directed by him.<ref name = "advert_jcdirect"/><ref name = "eyehealth"/> He acted as the tourism ambassador for Malaysia in 2003.<ref name = "jaymalaytourism"> {{cite news| title = Now to woo back tourists | date = 2003-06-04 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Straits times | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "jay2u_endorse">{{zh icon}} {{cite web | url = http://www.jay2u.com/profiles/?indiID=4 | title = Endorsements (under Profile) | date access = 2006-03-30 | publisher = www.jay2u.com | format = Jay Chou Official Website}}</ref> ==Media and public relations== ===Public image=== Despite living under continual media scrutiny, Chou's public image has changed little over the years as he emphasizes individuality as his "personal philosophy".<ref name = "lookeast">{{cite news | title = Taiwan singer Jay Chou looks East to crack the West |publisher= Reuters/Epoch Times | date = 2005-06-27 | url = http://www.daikynguyen.com/eet/print_archive/canada/toronto/2005/06-Jun/30/B_6.pdf | format = News article (PDF file) | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref><ref name="Time">{{cite web| url = http://www.time.com/time/asia/covers/501030303/story.html| title = Cool Jay| accessdate = 2007-06-02 | last = Drake| first = Kate| date = 2003-03-03| format = Web article| publisher = Time (Asia)}}</ref> In his music, this is also evident as he fuses Chinese and Western styles and explores topics unconventional for a pop singer, which have been described as "authentic" and "revolutionary."<ref name = "starsrising">{{cite web| url = http://taiwanreview.nat.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1131&CtNode=128| title = The Stars of East Asia Rising| accessdate = 2007-06-02 | last = Chung| first = Oscar| date = 2005-01-10| format = Web article| publisher = Government Information Office, Republic of China (Taiwan)}}</ref><ref name="Time"/><ref name="revolutionary">{{cite web| url = http://www.china.org.cn/english/NM-e/147512.htm| title = Jay—A Revolutionary Musician| accessdate = 2007-06-02 | date = 2005-11-04| format = Web article| publisher = china.org.cn}}</ref> The media describes a hard-working<ref name="hopefuls">{{Cite news|url = http://www.china.org.cn/english/culture/98200.htm | title = Jay Chou Encourages Young Hopefuls | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | date = 2004-06-14 | format = News article | publisher = china.org.cn }}</ref> perfectionist<ref name="Time"/> with clear self-direction<ref name = "mandarinhits">{{cite news |title = Mandarin R&B Singer Hits It Big |url= http://www.china.org.cn/english/Life/74631.htm |date = 2003-09-09| accessdate = 2007-06-02 |publisher = china.org.cn/China Daily |format = News article}}</ref> who is occasionally regarded as competitive<ref name ="thaws">{{cite news | title = The Ice King Thaws | date = 2004-12-28 | format = Magazine article | publisher = V Mag (Malaysia) | quote = I love competing with myself because I feel that this will force me to improve as a singer. For one, I would definitely love to win more awards}}</ref> and a "control freak".<ref name="Time"/> His nickname "Chairman Chou" ({{zh-cp|c=周董|p=Zhōu dǒng}}) is used by both the press and fans to underscore his domineering personality and impact on Asian music,<ref name="edge">{{cite web |last = Taylor |first =Chris |title = An Industry on the Edge |url = http://taiwanreview.nat.gov.tw/fp.asp?xItem=960&CtNode=128 |format = Web article | date = 2004-01-05 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 |publisher = Taiwan Review}}</ref> but also points at his musical talent<ref name="hopefuls"/><ref name ="aiyo"/> since the Chinese word for ''president'' is a homonym of ''knowledge''. His [[neologism]] "diao" ({{zh-cp|c=屌|p=diǎo}}), which was originally a slang for [[penis]], stands for "outrageous" or "cool".<ref name = "Time"/> Outside of music, Chou is reported as shy, quiet,<ref name = "mandarinhits"/><ref name ="allhailjay">{{cite news |last = Woodworth |first =Max |url = http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2004/10/01/2003205140 |title = All Hail Jay | date = 2004-10-01 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Taipei Times}}</ref> modest, and views [[filial piety]] as "''the most important thing''".<ref name="mommy">{{cite news | url = http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2006-02/13/content_519707.htm | title = "Jay Chou says he's still a mommy's boy | date = 2006-02-13 | format = News article| publisher = Associated Press/China Daily }}</ref> In-line with his aim to present a positive image,<ref name="appetite">{{cite web | url = http://english.taipei.gov.tw/TCG/index.jsp?recordid=2746 | title = Taiwan's performing artists feed Asia's appetite for pop | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | coauthors = | date = 2004-11-15 | format = Web article | publisher = Taipei City Government}}</ref> he is a non-smoker, non-drinker, and does not go to nightclubs.<ref name="nonsmoker">{{cite book| last = Chou| first = Jay| title = Grandeur de D Major| format = Book| date = 2004-11-01| publisher = Hua Ren Ban Tu| location = China| language = Chinese | isbn = 9572937146 | pages = p.10 }}</ref> Government officials and educators in Asia have awarded him for his exemplary behaviour,<ref name="emulate">{{cite news | title = Emulate Singer Jay Chou | date = 2005-01-28| format = News article| publisher = New Straits Times}}</ref> designated him a spokesperson in the youth-empowerment project "Young Voice" in 2005 and an anti-depression campaign in 2007,<ref name = "youngvoice">{{zh icon}} {{cite news |url = http://ent.163.com/05/1008/13/1VHULA6Q00031H2G.html |title = Jay Chou is the spokesperson for Young Voice/ Encourages youths to express their opinions 周杰伦代言青少年网 鼓励青少年发表观点 | date = 2005-10-08 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | format = News article | publisher = ent.163.com}}</ref><ref name = "depression">{{zh icon}} {{cite news |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/p/2007-07-06/00411626792.shtml |title = 周杰伦拍公益广告呼吁帮助忧郁症患者 周杰伦担任公益活动代言人 | date = 2007-07-06 | accessdate = 2007-11-12 | format = News article | publisher = ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> His lyrics for two songs{{Ref_label|I|i|none}} has been incorporated into the school syllabus to inspire motivational and filial attitudes.<ref name ="ancient"> {{cite news |first = Xiaomin |last = Xu | url = http://app1.chinadaily.com.cn/star/2005/0324/cu14-1.html | title = Echos of ancient sacrifice| date = 2005-03-24 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | format = Web article | publisher = Shanghai Star}}</ref><ref name ="approved">{{cite news |url=http://english.eastday.com/eastday/englishedition/metro/userobject1ai939208.html |title=Pop songs approved for classes |publisher=ShanghaiDaily/Eastday |date=2005-03-16 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref><ref name="primaryschool">{{zh icon}} {{cite news |url=http://www.ettoday.com/2006/11/04/340-2011336.htm |title=The Jay Chou effect again "Listen to your mother" used by primary school teacher 周董新歌「聽媽媽的話」,成小一生教材 |publisher=ETtoday |date=2006-11-04 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.china.org.cn/english/entertainment/188176.htm |title=Jay Chou's Song Used as Teaching Materials |publisher=china.org.cn |date=2006-11-03 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> In November 2007, Chou was criticized for attending the funeral of Taiwanese gang leader [[Chen Chi-li]] to console Chen's son [[Chen Chuhe]], whom Chou met while filming ''[[Kung Fu Dunk]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2007/11/09/2003386966|work=Taipei Times|title=Editorial: Gangsters, gangsters everywhere|date=[[2007-11-09]]|accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.sina.com.tw/society/ftv/tw/2007-10-16/191512730645.shtml|work=Sina News|date=[[2007-10-16]]|accessdate=2007-11-12|title=陳啟禮告別式 周董獻唱致意? (Will Mr. Chou sing his respects at Chen Chi-li's funeral?)|language=Chinese}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|work=PChome Magazine|publisher=TVBS|url=http://news.pchome.com.tw/entertainment/tvbs/20071031/index-20071031175659394416.html|date=[[2007-10-31]]|accessdate=2007-11-12|title=周杰倫弔陳啟禮 慰陳楚河喪父痛 (Jay Chou mourns Chen Chi-li, consoles Chen Chuhe on the loss of his father)|language=Chinese}}</ref> ===Accolades=== From the launch of his music career in 2000, Chou has won more than 200 singer, singer-songwriter, and producer awards in Asia.<ref name = "awardlist">[http://www.jaychoustudio.com/jay-chou-awards.php Detailed award list (external link) by Jay Chou Studio]</ref> The highly coveted Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan{{Ref_label|J|j|none}} awarded "Best Album" for his debut CD ''[[Jay (album)|Jay]]'' (2000) in 2001, and five awards (including "Best Album", "Best Composer", and "Best Producer") in the following year for the album ''[[Fantasy (Jay Chou album)|Fantasy]]'' (2001). However, failure to win "Best Album" for three consecutive years has left him disheartened with award ceremonies.<ref name ="gddm1">{{zh icon}} {{cite book | last = Chou | first = Jay | title = Grandeur de D Major | publisher = Hua Ren Ban Tu | date = 2004 | pages = p.89 | month = December | isbn = 957-29371-4-6 }}</ref> Golden Melody Awards gave no awards to Chou in 2005, and not even a nomination in the following year (except for lyrics to "[[Fa Ru Xue|Hair Like Snow]]" ({{zh-tsp|t=髮如雪|s=发如雪|p=fā rú xuě}}) and arrangement of "Blue Storm" ({{zh-tsp|t=藍色風暴|s=蓝色风暴|p=lánsè fēngbào}}), which lost). Apart from angering fans, various news agencies commented on the organization’s credibility.<ref name = "zeronomination">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.qq.com/a/20060507/000106.htm | title = Golden Melody Awards/David Tao receives six nomination/Jay Chou with zero nominations is suspected of letting others win 金曲奖陶喆六项提名称雄周杰伦零提名被疑让奖 | date = 2006-05-07 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = ent.qq.com | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "editorialgma">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.qq.com/a/20060612/000128.htm | title = I don't understand Golden Melody Awards 新快报:看不懂的金曲奖 | date = 2006-06-12 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = ent.qq.com | format = Editorial }}</ref><ref name = "zeronominationsina">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2006-05-07/09341073717.html | title = Golden Melody Awards Jay Chou receives zero nominations/ Father of folk music receives six nominations 金曲奖周杰伦零提名 民歌教父胡德夫获6项提名 | date = 2006-05-07 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "zeronomination163">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://ent.163.com/06/0506/11/2GEEJLRR00031KK9.html | title = David Tao glorified at Golden Melody Awards/ Jay Chou and Jolin Tsai receives zero nominations 陶喆风光热爆金曲奖 周杰伦蔡依林零提名 | date = 2006-05-06 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = ent.163.com | format = News article }}</ref><ref name = "zeronominationxinhua">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://www.hq.xinhuanet.com/audio/2005-05/30/content_4334153.htm | title = 16th annual Taiwan Golden Melody Awards/ Jay Chou and Wang Leehom returns empty-handed 第16届台湾金曲奖 周杰伦王力宏空手归 | date = 2005-05-30 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = xinhua.net | format = News article }}</ref> They have been accused of producing awardees lists intended to maximize shock value by disfavoring Chou and others such as [[Lee-Hom Wang]] and [[Jolin Tsai]], who have been treated similarly as they became increasingly popular.<ref name = "editorialgma"/><ref name = "zeronomination163"/><ref name = "zeronominationxinhua"/> Although he continues to win more than 20 awards per year from various organizations in Asia, Chou has stated he will rely more on album sales as an indicator of his music's quality and popularity.<ref name="gddm2">"For every album I hope to improve from my last, sell more than my last, … better sales means more people like the music…"{{zh icon}} {{cite book | last = Chou | first = Jay | title = Grandeur de D Major | publisher = Hua Ren Ban Tu | date = 2004 | pages = p.113 | month = December | isbn = 957-29371-4-6 }}</ref> In 2004, 2006 and 2007, he was awarded Best-Selling Artist in China by [[World Music Awards]] for the albums ''[[Common Jasmin Orange]]'' and ''[[Still Fantasy]]''.<ref name = "2007wma">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT6/4086459.shtml | title = President Chou The best-selling artist award 周董 蟬聯最暢銷藝人獎 | date = 2007-11-07 | accessdate = 2007-11-07 | publisher = stars.udn.com | format = News article }}</ref> ===Response to the news media and paparazzi=== As with other stars, Chou has expressed a strong dislike of the [[paparazzi]]. In the early years of his career, unwanted attention by the media was usually dealt with by avoidance. In-line with his quiet nature, he frequently wore baseball caps and hoods while lowering his head and evading eye contact during interviews.<ref name = "allhailjay"/> In the recent years however, he has been less passive about the invasion of his privacy. To discourage the paparazzi from taking unsolicited pictures, Chou is known to photograph the paparazzi that follow him.<ref name="confrontation">{{zh icon}} {{cite news |url = http://www.singtao.com/index_archive.asp?d_str=20051223&htmlpage=main&news=1223fo01.html |title= Jay Chou and the paparazzi in a direct confrontation 周杰倫與狗仔隊打埋身戰 |publisher=Singtao Daily (Hong Kong) |date=2005-12-23 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> He openly calls the paparazzi "dogs" and tabloids "dog magazines", as shown in his lyrics for "Besieged From All Sides" ({{zh-cp|c=四面楚歌|p=sìmiànchǔgē}}). Chou has been reported to be romantically linked to an array of female celebrities, such as [[Jolin Tsai]], [[Vivian Hsu]], and [[Hebe Tian]] from [[S.H.E]]. Although each relationship (with the exception of [[Patty Hou]]<ref name = "phvsjt"/>) has been denied by Chou, these reports have given him a "player" image. The media and Taiwanese government has also accused Chou of evading compulsory military service<ref>{{cite news |url=http://english.sina.com/taiwan_hk/p/1/2006/0224/66936.html |title=Pop singer Jay Chou accused of evading military service |publisher=Associated Press/Sina |date=2006-02-24 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> by feigning to suffer from [[ankylosing spondylitis]]. Later that year he was acquitted after providing the relevant medical records and letters from the army confirming a lawful exemption from draft dated before the start of his music career.<ref name ="innocence">{{zh icon}} {{cite news |url=http://ent.sz.net.cn/fashion/2006-11/10/content_295892.htm |title=Jay Chou faked medical records to evade military service? The courtroom restores his innocence 周董利用假病历逃兵? 出庭应讯法院还清白 |publisher=yule.sohu.com |date=2006-11-10 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> Despite constant harassment and stalking by the media, he does acknowledge that not all media attention is unwelcome.<ref name="gddm79">"''[one] cannot take a clear-cut stance against them (the paparazzi) … because they help you promote your name … and [the paparazzi] will write about what the populace is most interested in.''"{{zh icon}} {{cite book | last = Chou | first = Jay | title = Grandeur de D Major | publisher = Hua Ren Ban Tu | date = 2004 | pages = p.79 | month = December | isbn = 957-29371-4-6 }}</ref> Coverage by international journals and news agencies such as ''[[Time magazine|Time]]'',<ref name="Time"/> ''[[The Guardian]]'',<ref name = "guardianuk">{{cite news | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/filmandmusic/story/0,,1757374,00.html |title=We're Not Listening Until You Sing In English|publisher=The Guardian (UK) |date=2006-04-21 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> and ''[[Reuters]]''<ref name="lookeast"/> help ascertain his influence on mainstream culture. An editorial published by the [[Chatham House|Royal Institute of International Affairs]] named Chou as one of the 50 most influential figures in China, one of only three singers on a list dominated by politicians and corporate owners.<ref name = "chinapowerlist"> {{cite web| first = Kerry | last = Brown | url = http://www.opendemocracy.net/home/chinapower/china.jsp | title = China Power List 2007 | date = 2007-04-11 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Chatham House/United Kingdom Royal Institute of International Affairs | format = Web article }}</ref> ===Fanbase=== It is difficult to estimate the size and global spread of Chou's fanbase. The Chinese-speaking population of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China make up the majority of his fans. Despite rampant [[Copyright infringement|piracy]] issues in this region, particularly in China, every album Chou has released so far has surpassed 2 million sales. According to [[Baidu]], the most popular internet search engine in China, Chou is the number one searched male artist in 2003,<ref name ="baidu2003">{{zh icon}} [http://top.baidu.com/ Baidu's Top Searches 2003]</ref> 05,<ref name ="baidu2005">{{zh icon}} [http://www.baidu.com/2005/ Baidu's Top Searches 2005]</ref> and 06.<ref name="baidu2006">{{zh icon}} [http://www.icif.china.cn/2006ndssfyb/ Baidu's Top Searches 2006]</ref> In Hong Kong, he has been the best-selling Mandarin artist for the past 4 years.<ref name="topsaleshk">{{zh icon}} {{cite web |title = Hong Kong Top Sales Music Awards presented |url=http://www.ifpihk.org/www/public/dcm/dis_dcmcontent.php?langsel=0&catid=3&rkey=gold | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> According to a 2004 survey in five Chinese urban centers for children ages 9 to 14, 1 in 6 named Chou as their favorite idol;<ref name = "born1990"> {{cite news| url = http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-08/09/content_363431.htm | title = Born in the 1990s | date = 2004-08-09 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = China Daily | format = News article }}</ref> he was also reported as the favorite singer of youths aged 8 to 25 in a study conducted in seven Asian countries (2006).<ref name = "synovate"> {{cite web| url = http://www.synovate.com/current/news/extra/20061108/061108%20Young%20Asians%20Regional%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf | title = Synovate Young Asians survey reveals the hearts, minds, and wawllets of Asia's digital youth | date = 2006-11-08 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = Synovate | format = Report (PDF) }}</ref> He has a solid fanbase throughout Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.<ref name = "synovate"/> In Singapore, Chou was the second most searched celebrity behind Britney Spears in the "Music" category.<ref name = "hitwisejan07">Hitwise Singapore—Top 10 Industry Search Terms—January, 2007 </ref> Currently, Chou remains largely unknown outside of Asia, except in cities with large Chinese immigrant populations such as [[Vancouver]], [[Toronto]], [[Calgary]], [[Sydney]], [[Los Angeles]], [[New York]] and [[San Francisco]]. He has held concerts in major venues such as the [[MGM Grand]] (Las Vegas—December 25, 2002),<ref name = "Time"/> [[Shrine Auditorium]] (Los Angeles—December 18, 2004),<ref name = "2005shrine"> {{cite news| last = Quah | first = Junie | url = http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=20302 | title = Jay Chou in LA: An Incomparable Breakthrough | date = 2005-03-02 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = UCLA Asia Institute | format = Review }}</ref> and [[Galen Center]] (Los Angeles—December 24, 2007). His intention to increase his prominence in the Western world beyond Chinese audiences is clear. In 2006, Chou composed and sang the theme song for ''[[Fearless (2006 film)|Fearless]]'', a movie released in major theatres in most English-speaking countries,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://english.sina.com/taiwan_hk/1/2006/0111/61386.html |title=Jay Chou pens theme song for new Jet Li movie 'Fearless' |publisher=Associated Press |date=2006-11-01 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> though the impact to his fame has been minimal. His role in ''[[Curse of the Golden Flower]]'' (limited release) marks his acting debut in North America. Despite having a supporting but important role in the story's plot, the North American version of the official posters only featured a view of his back, greatly contrasting the Asian versions where his face and name were clear and placed between the leading actor and actress. Although Chou is still far from being well-known to English audiences, this movie has brought him international exposure. ==Discography== {{Infobox Artist Discography |Artist = Jay Chou |Studio = 8 |Live = 3 |Compilation = 2 |EP = 5 |Soundtrack = 1 }} <big>'''Albums'''</big> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" "width:44%" |width="18%"|'''Date Released''' |width="45%"|'''Album Name''' |width="18%"|'''Sales in Asia <br /> (millions)''' |width="18%"|'''References''' |- | [[November 7]], [[2000]]|| [[Jay (album)|Jay]] 周杰倫同名專輯|| ! colspan="2" | No data |- | [[September 1]], [[2001]]|| [[Fantasy (Jay Chou album)|Fantasy]] 范特西|| ! colspan="2" | No data |- | [[July 19]], [[2002]]|| [[The Eight Dimensions (album)|Eight Dimensions]] 八度空間|| ! colspan="2" | No data |- | July 31, 2003|| [[Ye Hui Mei (album)|Ye Hui Mei]] 葉惠美|| 2–3||<ref name = "yhmsales1">{{zh icon}} {{cite news|url = http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2003-09/10/content_1073001.htm | title = "Ye Hui Mei" sales in Asia is rising | date = 2003-09-10 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = www.xinhuanet.com | format = News article}}</ref> |- | August 3, 2004|| [[Common Jasmin Orange]] 七里香|| 3–4||<ref name= "jcbio"/><ref name = "cjssales2">{{zh icon}} {{cite news|url = http://big5.southcn.com/gate/big5/www.southcn.com/ent/yulefirst/200409140062.htm | title = "Common Jasmine Orange" sells three million/ Jay Chou is full of pride | date = 2004-09-14 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 |publisher = southcn.com | format = News article}}</ref> |- | November 1, 2005|| [[November's Chopin]] 十一月的蕭邦|| 2.5+||<ref name = "ncsales1">{{zh icon}} {{cite web| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/2005-12-31/1550946797.html | title = 2005 Celebrities countdown no. 7—Jay Chou | format = Web article | date = 2005-12-31 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = sina.com.cn}}</ref><ref name = "ncsales2">{{zh icon}} {{cite news| url = http://music.ent.tom.com/1026/1027/20051224-64907.html |title = "November's Chopin" sells 2.5 million copies/ Jay Chou is the king of Taiwan | date = 2005-12-24 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | format = News article | publisher = tom.com }}</ref> |- | September 5, 2006|| [[Still Fantasy]] 依然范特西|| 3+ ||<ref name = "sfsales1">{{zh icon}} {{cite web| url = http://ent.big5.enorth.com.cn/system/2006/10/19/001437215.shtml | title = New album sold 3 million copies in Asia/ Jay Chou with poor enunciation blames Vincent Fang | format = Interview transcript | publisher = enorth.com.cn | date = 2006-10-19 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref><ref name = "sfsales2">{{zh icon}} {{cite web| url = http://big5.yantai.gov.cn/b5/www.yantai.gov.cn/cn/news/index_show.jsp?id=136583 | title = Jay Chou celebrates/ Wishes to collaborate with Song Zu Ying | date = 2006-10-18 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 | publisher = www.yanti.gov.cn | format = Interview transcript }}</ref> |- | November 2, 2007|| [[On The Run (Jay Chou album)|On The Run]] 我很忙<ref>{{zh icon}} {{cite web | title = 杰威爾音樂 JVR Music - Artists - Jay Chou - Album | url = http://www.jvrmusic.com/artist/work-album_full.asp?id=31&artistid=1 | publisher = [[JVR Music]] | accessdate = 2007-12-21}}</ref> || ! colspan="2" | |} {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} <big>'''EPs'''</big> * Fantasy Plus 范特西+ ''(Includes Fantasy MV VCD)'' ([[December 21]], [[2001]]) * Nun-Chucks 雙截棍(2002-04-09) * Hidden Track 尋找周杰倫''(Includes Ye Hui Mei MV VCD)'' ([[November 12]], [[2003]]) * Huo Yuan Jia 霍元甲''(Includes November's Chopin MV DVD)'' ([[January 20]], [[2006]]) * Golden Armor 黄金甲''(Includes Still Fantasy MV DVD)'' ([[December 8]], [[2006]]) <br /> <big>'''OSTs'''</big> * Secret 不能說的秘密([[August 14]], [[2007]]) <br /> <big>'''Live albums'''</big> *The One Concert Live'' (Includes Eight Dimensions MV VCD)'' ([[October 28]], [[2002]]) * 2004 Incomparable to Jay Concert Live 無與倫比演唱會 2004''(Includes Common Jasmine Orange MV VCD)'' ([[January 21]], [[2005]]) * [[Jay 2007 The World Tours Concert Live]] CD+DVD ([[January 30]], [[2008]]) {{col-2}} <big>'''Compilation albums'''</big> *Partners—''Music by Jay Chou and lyricist Vincent Fang'' ([[April 26]], [[2002]]) *[[Initial J (Jay Chou album)|Initial J: Jay Chou's Greatest Hits]]—''Japan release only'' ([[August 31]], [[2005]]) <br /> <big>'''Other works'''</big> * Neoprint 大頭貼—''Single, no official release'' *JIII MP3 Player—''MP3 player endorsed by Jay Chou featuring songs from Initial D movie, three old demos and a personal message from Jay'' ([[June 26]], [[2005]]) *Qian Shan Wan Shui 千山万水—''Official song for the Beijing 2008's Olympic Games'' ([[May 2008]]) {{col-end}} ==Filmography== * ''[[Hidden Track (film)|Hidden Track]]'' 尋找周杰倫 (2003) ''Cameo'' * [[Initial D (film)|''Initial D'']] [[:zh:頭文字D (電影)|頭文字D]] ([[June 23]], [[2005]]) ''Lead actor'' * ''[[Curse of the Golden Flower]]'' [[:zh:滿城盡帶黃金甲|滿城盡帶黃金甲]] ([[December 22]], [[2006]]) ''Supporting actor'' * [[Secret (2007 film)|''Secret'']] [[:zh:不能說的秘密|不能說的秘密]] ([[July 27]], [[2007]]) ''Director, lead actor'' * ''[[Kung Fu Dunk]]'' 功夫灌籃 ([[February 7]], [[2008]]) ''Lead actor'' * ''[[Kung Fu Dunk 2]]'' 功夫灌籃 2 ([[2009]]) ''Lead actor'' ==External links== {{Commons}} {{Spoken Wikipedia|En-Jay Chou-article.ogg|2008-07-16}} ;Official *{{zh icon}} [http://www.jvrmusic.com/artist/artist-index.asp?id=jay Jay Chou] at JVR Music *{{zh icon}} [http://www.jay2u.com/ Jay Chou Official Website 周杰倫官方網站] ;Lyrics *[http://www.karazen.com/reviews/music/jaychow.php Karazen: Jay Chou Album Reviews & Lyrics in Pinyin and Han Characters] *[http://www.geniv.com/ako888/html/list61.html AMW168—Jay Chou's Lyrics, Pics, and Translation] ;Fansites *{{zh icon}} [http://jaycn.fanswo.com/index.asp Jaycn.com] *[http://jay-chou.net Jay-Chou.net] *[http://www.jaychoustudio.com Jay Chou Studio] *[http://www.jayvietnam.net Jay Chou's FC in Vietnam ] ;Other *{{imdb name|id=1727100}} *{{MusicBrainz artist|id=a223958d-5c56-4b2c-a30a-87e357bc121b}} ==Notes== <div class="references-small"> '''a.'''{{note_label|A|a|none}} Examples of Chou's "Zhong guo feng" R&B: "East Wind Breaks" (東風破), "Hair Like Snow" (髮如雪), "Faraway" (千里之外). Examples of "Zhong guo feng" rock: "Nunchucks" (雙截棍), "Dragon Fist" (龍拳), "Golden Armor" (黃金甲). '''b.'''{{note_label|B|b|none}} Examples of sound effects used in Chou's music: ping pong balls in "Third Year Second Class" (三年二班), touch-tone phone dialing in "Blue Storm" (藍色風暴), helicopter blades in "My Territory" (我的地盤), dripping rain in "You Can Hear" (妳聽得到), and radio static noise in "Nocturne" (夜曲). '''c.'''{{note_label|C|c|none}} Examples of Oriental-style lyrics by Vincent Fang: "Shanghai 1943" (上海一九四三), "Wife" (娘子), and "Chrysanthemum Flower Platform" (菊花台). '''d.'''{{note_label|D|d|none}} Examples of romantic lyrics by Vincent Fang: "Love Before ''Anno Domini''" (愛在西元前), "Nocturne" (夜曲), "Common Jasmine Orange" (七里香), and "Perfectionist" (完美主義) . '''e.'''{{note_label|E|e|none}} Vincent Fang's lyrics discuss war in "The Last Battle" (最後的戰役) and "Wounds That End War" (止戰之殤), the Bible in "Blue Storm" (藍色風暴), sports in "Bullfight" (鬥牛) and "Third Year Second Class" (三年二班), and martial arts in "Nunchucks" (雙截棍) and "Ninja" (忍者). '''f.'''{{note_label|F|f|none}} Examples of Vivian Hsu's work: "Adorable Woman" (可愛女人), "Tornado" (龍捲風), and "Simple Love" (簡單愛). '''g.'''{{note_label|G|g|none}} Unusual themes of Huan Jun Lang's lyrics: detective story in "Twilight's Chapter Seven" (夜的第七章), a chess game in "Checkmate" (將軍). '''h.'''{{note_label|H|h|none}} Examples of romantic lyrics by Jay Chou: "Black Humor" (黑色幽默), "Silence" (安靜), "Iron Box Of An Island" (半島鐵盒), "Fine Day" (晴天), "Excuse" (藉口), "Black Sweater" (黑色毛衣), and "White Windmills" (白色風車). '''i.'''{{note_label|I|i|none}} "Snail" (蝸牛) and "Listen To Your Mother" (聽媽媽的話) '''j.'''{{note_label|J|j|none}} Golden Melody Awards: "…the Chinese pop music industry's equivalent of the Grammy Awards in the US are held annually to award professionals making music in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka and any of Taiwan's Aboriginal languages."<ref name = "gmadefn">{{cite news |last = Woodworth | first = Max |url = http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2005/05/29/2003257129 |title=The red carpet rolls out for Golden Melody Awards |publisher=Taipei Times |date=2005-05-29 | accessdate = 2007-06-02 }}</ref> '''k.'''{{note_label|K|k|none}} A similar book was published in Japanese, titled ''Grandeur de D major—Jay Chou Photo Essay'' (ISBN 4901873504). </div> ==References== {{reflist|3}} {{Jay Chou}} <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]] --> {{featured article}} {{Persondata |NAME=Chou, Jay |ALTERNATIVE NAMES=周杰倫, President Chou |SHORT DESCRIPTION=[[Musician]] |DATE OF BIRTH=[[January 18]], [[1979]] |PLACE OF BIRTH=[[Linkou Township|Linkou]], [[Taiwan]] |DATE OF DEATH= |PLACE OF DEATH= }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Chou, Jay}} [[Category:1979 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Taiwanese Mandopop singer-songwriters]] [[Category:Taiwanese actors]] [[zh-min-nan:Chiu Kia̍t-lûn]] [[de:Jay Chou]] [[es:Jay Chou]] [[eo:Jay Chou]] [[fr:Jay Chou]] [[ko:저우제룬]] [[id:Jay Chou]] [[it:Jay Chou]] [[nl:Jay Chou]] [[ja:周杰倫]] [[pt:Jay Chou]] [[ro:Jay Chou]] [[th:โจว เจี๋ยหลุน]] [[vi:Châu Kiệt Luân]] [[zh-yue:周杰倫]] [[zh:周杰倫]]