Xinyu (singer)
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| Born | Zhou Xinyu May 25, 2002 Beijing, China |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2023–present |
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| Traditional Chinese | 周心語 |
| Simplified Chinese | 周心语 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zhōu Xīnyǔ |
| Wade–Giles | Chou1 Hsin1-yü3 |
Zhou Xinyu (Chinese: 周心语; born May 25, 2002), known mononymously as Xinyu, is a Chinese singer. Since 2023, she is a member of South Korean multinational girl group TripleS and its sub-units Lovelution, Visionary Vision and Sun.
Career
2016-2022: Trainee period, Girls Planet 999 and Great Dance Crew
Xinyu was a trainee under YH Entertainment.[1] In August 2021, she participated in the reality competition program Girls Planet 999 as a trainee in Group C;[2] she ultimately ranked seventh in the group and was unable to make it into the debut group.[3] During the program, she participated in the third performance's limited unit "7 Love Minutes" and performed the single "U+Me=Love".[4]
| Girls Planet 999 Rankings | |
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| Preliminary Rating
(Theme Song Ranking) |
C23 |
| Episode 5
(First Ranking Ceremony) |
C14 |
| Episode 8
(Second Ranking Ceremony) |
C13 |
| Episode 9 (Mid-term Ranking) | C07 |
| Episode 11
(Third Ranking Ceremony) |
C07 |
| Episode 12 (Final Ranking) | N/a |
In 2022, she participated in the first season of Youku's dance competition reality show Great Dance Crew.[1]
2023-present: Debut with TripleS
In July 2023, South Korean entertainment company Modhaus announced Xinyu as the fifteenth member of girl group TripleS and she became a member of the group's sub-unit Lovelution.[5] She debuted with Lovelution on August 17 with their first EP Muhan.[6]
On June 18, 2024, Modhaus announced Xinyu as a member of the sub-unit Visionary Vision.[7] On October 18, the sub-unit debuted with Performante and its title track "Hit The Floor".[8]
On September 3, 2025, Modhaus announced the MSNZ project which would form four sub-units named Moon, Sun, Neptune, and Zenith, with six members each, with Xinyu as the leader of Sun.[9] On November 24, TripleS released the EP Beyond Beauty featuring the MSNZ sub-units.[10]
Personal life
In July 2025, Xinyu expressed her support for One China principle, including claims that Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan all belong to the same country as the People's Republic of China.[11][12][13] After the statement received backlash from the fanbase, Xinyu urged those who disagree to "unfollow" her on the platform.[13]
Discography
| Release Date | Song Title | Performers | Album | Notes |
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| July 12, 2021 | "O.O.O (Over&Over&Over)" | Girls Planet 999 | "O.O.O (Over&Over&Over)" | Girls Planet 999 theme song |
| October 8, 2021 | "U+Me=Love" | 7 Love Minutes | "Creation Mission" | Performed with Seo Young-eun, Nonaka Sana, May, Kim Soo-yeon, Sakamoto Maishiro, and Kamimoto Kotone |
Filmography
Television shows
| Date | Name | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2021 - October 15, 2021 | Girls Planet 999 | Mnet |
Web shows
| Date | Name | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2022 - June 11, 2022 | Great Dance Crew | Youku |
References
- 1 2 "乐华娱乐（北京乐华圆娱文化传播有限公司）". www.yuehuamusic.com. Archived from the original on 2025-02-25. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ 김효진 (2021-08-05). "'걸스플래닛999' 휴닝바히에, 'O.O.O' 직캠 조회수 1위…2위 최유진-3위 에자키 히카루". 톱스타뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ C_Hong. ""Girls Planet 999" Reveals 18 Finalists After Third Elimination Round Results | Soompi". www.soompi.com. Archived from the original on 2024-08-24. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ 상현호 (2021-10-07). "'걸스플래닛999' 크리에이션 미션 멤버→음원 공개 시간 관심 모아". 톱스타뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2025-02-24. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ 기자, 안병길 (2023-07-03). "트리플에스, S15 신위 공개". 스포츠경향 (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ 기사입력: 2023-07-29 10:15 (2023-07-29). "트리플에스 러블루션, 'ↀ' 첫 단체 콘셉트 컷 오픈…데뷔 기대감 UP". 비즈엔터. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ 기사입력: 2024-06-14 10:27 (2024-06-14). "트리플에스, 12인조 'VV' 탄생 예고". 비즈엔터. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Yeo, Gladys (2024-10-24). "tripleS subunit Visionary Vision debut with old-school hip-hop single 'Hit the Floor'". NME. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ "[라온신문] 팬들이 직접 만든 디멘션…트리플에스, 네 가지 '미소녀즈' 탄생". www.raonnews.com (in Korean). 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ "트리플에스 미소녀즈, 'Beyond Beauty' 발매". m.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ "Xinyu's Political Stance Sparks Controversy in K-Pop: The One China Principle Explained". The Times of India. 2025-07-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ 한현정, 기자 (2025-07-13). ""하나의 중국, 동의 안 하면 나가"…女아이돌 발언 논란". 스타투데이 (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- 1 2 Yoon, So-yeon (13 July 2025). "Xinyu of tripleS says Taiwan and Hong Kong are China, tells fans who don't agree to 'leave'". Korea JoongAng Daily.