Zhou Shen

Zhou Shen 周深
Zhou in 2019
Background information
Also known as	Charlie, Charlie Zhou
Born	(1992-09-29) 29 September 1992 (age 31) Shaoyang, Hunan, China
Genres	Mandopop
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	2014–present
Labels	Zhou Shen Studio (Shanghai Jinyan Cultural Media Co., Ltd) (2020 – present) The Voice of Dreams (2014 – 2020)
Alma mater	Lviv National Musical Academy
Notable work	Big Fish, Dear Traveler, Dalabengba, The Lonely Whale Incarnated into an Island, The Shape of Water
Awards	ERC Chinese Top Ten Awards Best New Artist 2016, People's Selection Male Singer 2017, Most Improved Artist 2018, Breakthrough Artist of 2019, Media Recommended Singer 2020, Most Popular Male Singer 2021 and 2022, Best Male Singer 2023 MTV Europe Music Award 2019 Best Greater China Act Forbes 30 Under 30 China 2019 Music Industry Forbes China Celebrity 100 2020 ranked 42nd Tencent Video "All-Stars Night 2020" Awards Ceremony The Most Popular Singer of 2020 Tencent Music Entertainment Awards Best Male Singer 2021 and 2022, Most Influential Male Singer 2023
Website	www.weibo.com/charlieper

Zhou Shen (Chinese: 周深; pinyin: Zhōu Shēn; born (1992-09-29)29 September 1992), also known as Charlie Zhou, is a Chinese singer known for his ethereal voice and wide vocal range. He gained prominence with his renowned song "Big Fish", which has garnered eight awards. In May 2024, he released his second album Shenself and sold over 1 million digital copies in a week.^[1] He has performed OSTs for numerous high-profile Chinese films and TV series, including Big Fish & Begonia, Jiang Ziya, and The Wandering Earth 2, among many others.

He won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Greater China Act in November 2019. In August 2020, he ranked 42nd in the Forbes China Celebrity List of 2020.^[2] The ERC Chinese Top Ten Awards named Zhou the Most Popular Male Singer of 2021 and 2022 and the Best Male Singer of 2023.^[3] In August 2022, his Douyin online concert "I Want to Be by Your Side" (想到你“深”边) attracted over 140 million viewers.^[4] His 9.29Hz 10th Anniversary Concert Tour began on May 2024 in stadiums across China, with tickets selling out within seconds after release.^[5][6] Since 2022, he has been a cast member of the popular Chinese variety show Keep Running! .