Group Profile
- Group Name: Produce Pandas (熊猫堂 ProducePandas)
- Debut: July 28, 2020
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2020–present (6 years)
- Entertainment Company: DMDF Entertainment (under Simply Joy Music)
- Fandom: Panda Keeper
- Group Color: Positive Red (#FF0000)
- Members: DING (Chen Dingding), Otter (Cui Yunfeng), Husky (Qi Ha), Mr. 17 (Shi Qijun), Cass (Ka Si), Luu (Lulu)
- Oldest Member: Mr. 17 (Shi Qijun)
- Youngest Member: Otter (Cui Yunfeng)
- Most Popular Member: N/A
- Notable Albums: A.S.I.A. (2020), emo了 (2021), W.O.R.L.D. (2023)
- Country: China
- Generation: N/A
- Leader: DING (Chen Dingding)
Produce Pandas (Chinese: 熊猫堂; Pinyin: Xióng Māo Táng) is a Chinese boy group active in music and live performance, established and managed by DMDF Entertainment, a subsidiary of Simply Joy Music. The group debuted on July 28, 2020, with the single “La La La” (辣辣辣). Produce Pandas currently consists of six members, all of whom are Chinese nationals.
Members
| Stage Name | Real Name | Date of Birth | Role |
| DING | Chen Dingding (陈鼎鼎) | Aug 16, 1994 | Leader |
| Otter | Cui Yunfeng (崔云峰) | Mar 9, 1998 | Main Vocalist |
| Husky | Qi Ha (七哈) | Feb 5, 1995 | Lead Vocalist |
| Mr. 17 | Shi Qijun (十七君) | Nov 1, 1989 | Main Dancer |
| Cass | Ka Si (卡斯) | May 27, 1991 | Lead Vocalist |
| Luu | Lu Lu (鲁鲁) | Aug 24, 1995 | Member |
The first five members of Produce Pandas were selected through multiple periodic evaluation rounds from approximately 300 candidates. Before joining the group, the members held various careers outside the entertainment industry. Otter worked as a customer service representative for Amazon, Mr. 17 was an oil refinery worker, Cass was a bar singer, and DING was active as a plus-size model.
Meaning of the Group Name
The English name “Produce Pandas” is used alongside the Chinese name. In this context, “Produce” emphasizes the process of idol training and development, while “Pandas” directly refers to the panda image representing the group.
The Chinese name 熊猫堂 (Xióng Māo Táng) literally means “Panda Hall.” This name is tied to the panda imagery frequently used in the group’s visual identity.
Fandom
The official fandom name for Produce Pandas is Panda Keeper (Chinese: 熊猫饲养员), announced on December 18, 2020. This name literally means “panda keeper,” reflecting the symbolic relationship between fans and the group’s panda image.
The group’s official representative color is Positive Red (Hex code: #FF0000).
International Activities
Produce Pandas primarily operates in mainland China while simultaneously releasing music in the Japanese and Thai markets.
In Japan, the group signed a distribution deal with the label TEAM Entertainment. The single “山海 -Promise-”, released in 2024, reached No. 7 on the Oricon Daily Chart and No. 34 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The song “世界晚安” (2022) was used as the ending theme for the Thai television drama 2Moons: The Ambassador.
Awards
- In 2021, Produce Pandas received the Discover Happiness Musician Award in the “Spotlight Program” (看见音乐计划) organized by Douyin.
- On November 25, 2022, the group won the Eastern New Artist Award at the ERC Chinese Top Ten Awards (东方风云榜).
Musical Style
Produce Pandas incorporates various musical genres in their discography, including pop, hip-hop, ballad, and dance-pop.
The group’s fourth album, G.A.M.E. (2025), features electronic sounds combined with a high-energy pop style. The group’s promotional visuals often employ a casual and approachable style, aligning with their goal of building an idol image that differs from the typical appearance standards in the industry.
Fun Facts
Produce Pandas is widely regarded as China’s first plus-size boy idol group; all members have plus-size physiques rather than following the conventional appearance standards of the idol industry. This is an intentional point of differentiation in the group’s concept, directly linked to the panda imagery in their name.