Wu Chun

Wu Chun (Chinese: 吳尊; pinyin: Wú Zūn) was born on 10 October 1979,^[1] birth name Goh Kiat Chun, is a Bruneian actor, singer, model, entrepreneur, visionaire , ambassador, youth role model, and health and sport enthusiast. He speaks Malay (including local Bruneian Malay), English, Hokkien, Mandarin and limited Korean, Japanese and Cantonese.

He was widely known as a member of a Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit from its debut in 2005 to June 2011. He was the last and oldest member to join the boy band and was the bass vocalist of the group. HIM International Music, the group's record label, announced in an official statement on 22 June 2011 that Chun left Fahrenheit to concentrate on his acting career and also to spend more time with his family.

Wu Chun also starred in many popular Taiwanese idol dramas such as Tokyo Juliet (2006), Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (2006), Romantic Princess (2007), Hot Shot (2008), Sunshine Angel (2011) and Kindaichi Case Files (2012-2013). In 2014, he starred in his first reality show as a loving father with his daughter Nei Nei in Dad is Back. He has also starred in a few movies, most notably The Butterfly Lovers (2008) and Lady of the Dynasty (2014). He is set to star in two English films; NEST 3D with Li Bingbing and Kellan Lutz and My Other Home with co stars Stephen Curry and Jessica Jung. In 2016, he was cast in his first Chinese drama, Martial Universe.

As a model, Wu Chun has appeared and featured in numerous international magazines such as Esquire, Elle for Men, Men's Health Magazine, Harper's BAZAAR Magazine, GQ and Reader's Digest.

At present, he focuses on running his Brunei-based businesses inclined with fitness and health industry. To name a few, Bake Culture (Taiwan based artisan bakery), The Energy Kitchen (creativity healthy gourmet) and Fitness Zone (largest and biggest health club in Brunei since 2003),^[2] and WoMen Hair Salon (team of professionals for international celebrities). In China, he is the Director of TV Commercial Advertisements for InterContinental Hotel.

Biography

Wu Chun have studied in Chung Hwa Middle School in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. He graduated from the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He also played for Brunei's National Basketball Team and still actively participates in this field of sport among other various physical and sport related attributes.

Prior to joining Fahrenheit, Chun worked as a model for Yilin in Taiwan and Diva Models in Singapore. He is currently the Managing Director of a family-owned health club in Brunei, Fitness Zone.

Wu Chun has been awarded numerous recognition in Asia. To name a few, in consecutive year order, Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) as Young Entrepreneur of The Year (2008), CQE Geneva QC Total Quality Management Model Award (2012), APEA Corporate Social Responsibility Award (2013) and most recently in 2015, he was awarded by His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah, the King of Brunei for the Excellent Youth Award category.^[3]

Wu Chun was chosen to be an Ambassador for Brunei Anti Narcotic Drug Association in 2012 and is currently the International Brand Ambassador of Royal Brunei Airlines^[4][5][6] since year 2014. And Taiwan Tourism Ambassador.^[7]

On June 24, 2016, Wu Chun has been officially announced as Ambassador of Goodwill for a charity concert dedicated for children and athletes with special needs to be held in his home country, Brunei Darussalam.

Personal life

Wu Chun and his family currently live in Brunei. In October 2013, Wu Chun publicly announced that he is happily married and has two children - a daughter and a son.^[8][9] He had previously kept his marriage a secret because he respects his wife's decision that she was not ready to face the publicity and just wanted to lead a quiet family life.^[10]

Wu Chun is also the nephew of Legislative Council of Brunei's MP Goh King Chin.

Discography

As a member of Fahrenheit Wu Chun has released 4 studio Mandarin albums and 3 Japanese singles. He was the last to join Fahrenheit. His publicized temperature is that of cool autumn, at 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

Philanthropy

Annually, in his mother country, Brunei, he hosts and organizes blood donation campaigns twice a year. He also organized Saving and Preserving the Environment Campaigns, donating to the senior, youth, indigents and less fortunate sector.

Wu Chun actively gives motivational talks to the younger generation. In May 2015, he organized the first ever female run in Brunei, SHE RUNS, specially dedicated to the women community in Brunei. All proceeds were donated to Yayasan Kanser Kanak Kanak (YASKA) or Children's Cancer Foundation in Brunei.

He also took the initiative to take a 10 hours road trip from Qinghai to the small villages in China to bestow and pledge medical supplies and sports equipment to the in-need communities.

In May 2016, his Brunei based own health club organized the SHE RUNS 2016 that raised $68,000 for its beneficiaries for SPECIAL OLMPICS BRUNEI DARUSSALAM and once again YASKA (Children's Cancer Founder in Brunei) which is a huge success getting ample support from 16 countries. The event, is not only dedicated for empowering women, but according to Wu Chun, he also dedicates it for his late mother who died from cancer.

September 2016, As the Goodwill Ambassador of Roots and Wings Charity Concert in Brunei, the said concert gathered estimatedly $43,000 BND for two NGOs as beneficiaries. Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam and LA VIDA Bhd.

Endorsements

Wu Chun has and still endorsing some of the globally known brands such as the following:

• Guerlain
• Coca-Cola
• Mandom's Gatsby
• Canon Inc.
• Hong Kong Disneyland
• COSATTO
• Allianz Global Investors - Germany
• BMW - Germany
• Illuma Premium Milk Formula - Ireland
• Infinitus 无限极 - Health Suppliment, China
• POND's
• Levis
• Mido (watch)
• Osim International
• ZESPRI, New Zealand
• InterContinental Hotel in China
• Royal Brunei Airlines

Some endorsements he had are as follows:

• Master Kong 3+2 (China)
• Taisun Grass Jelly (China)
• Watsons Water (China/HongKong/Macau)
• CARDANRO (China)
• ZESPRI Kiwifruit (Taiwan/China)
• Taisun Tea (Taiwan)
• C.C. Lemon (Taiwan)
• 7-Eleven (Taiwan)
• Bomy Fruit Juice (Taiwan)
• Heme Man Simple (Taiwan)
• Tera Wellness Health Club (China)
• IDSHE.com (China)
• OSIM (Taiwan)
• Super Supau Sports Drink (Taiwan)
• ALT (China)
• YELI Sports (China)
• PANCOAT (Korean fashion wear) (China)
• MarySharon Cosmetic Brand
• Sunshine 100 - China Republic Listed Developer Company

Filmography

Films

Television

Variety Show

Acting/Singing Awards

References

External links

• Wu Zun's Official Website
• Wu Chun at the Internet Movie Database