Artist Profile
- Full Name: Zhou Jieqiong
- Native Name: 周洁琼
- Nicknames: Kyulkyung
- Birthday: Dec 16, 1998 (27 years old)
- Blood Type: O
- Height/Weight: 166.5 cm (5'5.55'') / 48 kg (105.82 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
- Debut: 2016 (as part of I.O.I), 2017 (Solo in China)
- Birthplace: Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
- Ethnicity: Han Chinese
- Nationality: Chinese
- Profession: Singer, Actress
- Languages: Mandarin (Native), Korean, English
- Active Years: 2016–present (10 years)
- Notable works: Miss Truth, Legend of Fei, I.O.I
Zhou Jieqiong (born December 16, 1998), known professionally as Zhou Jieqiong or Pinky, is a Chinese singer and actress active in both China and South Korea. Zhou was a member of the project girl group I.O.I and the K-pop group PRISTIN. Currently, Zhou focuses on her solo career and acting in China under the management of Zhou Jieqiong Studio.
Early life
Zhou Jieqiong was born in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. She attended the Middle School affiliated with the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she specialized in the pipa.
In 2009, at age 11, she was discovered by Pledis Entertainment scouts in Shanghai. She moved to South Korea at age 13 to begin training under Pledis Entertainment. In 2017, Zhou graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) with a degree in Performing Arts.
Career
In 2015, Zhou Jieqiong became a trainee at Pledis Entertainment in South Korea. In January 2016, she competed in the Mnet survival program Produce 101. She finished in sixth place with 218,338 votes, earning a position in the project girl group I.O.I. The group debuted on May 4, 2016, with the mini-album Chrysalis and the lead single “Dream Girls.”
Following the disbandment of I.O.I in January 2017, Zhou debuted with the girl group PRISTIN on March 21, 2017, releasing the mini-album Hi! PRISTIN. In May 2018, she joined the sub-unit PRISTIN V for the single album Like a V.
In January 2018, Zhou served as a dance mentor on the Chinese reality show Idol Producer. She made her solo debut in China on September 6, 2018, with the single “Why” and established Zhou Jieqiong Studio.
In 2019, Pledis Entertainment announced the official disbandment of PRISTIN. Zhou subsequently notified Pledis Entertainment and XCSS Entertainment of her contract termination in September 2019. This led to a legal dispute in March 2020 when the agencies filed a lawsuit for breach of contract, which Zhou denied via Weibo.
In 2020, Zhou transitioned into acting, starring as Ran Yan in the historical drama Miss Truth and Li Yan in Legend of Fei. She also participated in the reality program King of Masked Dancer. In 2021, she appeared in the shows Stage Boom and The Flash Band, and acted in the television series To Be With You and the film Sunny Sisters.
In 2022, Zhou played the lead role of Ming Wei in the drama Be My Princess.
In 2024, she appeared in the television projects Romance in the Alley, Brocade Odyssey, and Their Wonderful Time.
In 2025, her acting career continued with roles in A Forbidden Marriage, Fight For Love, and a guest appearance in Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Love in Pavilion.
Achievements
- 2016: Ranked 6th on Produce 101 and debuted with I.O.I.
- 2016: New Artist Award at the 12th Asia Model Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) with I.O.I.
- 2017: New Artist Award at the 31st Golden Disc Awards (with I.O.I), Asia Artist Awards, and MAMA (with PRISTIN).
- 2017: Ranked 99th on TC Candler’s “100 Most Beautiful Faces.”
- 2018: Served as a dance mentor on Idol Producer.
- 2024: Top 10 Young Actors at the 10th Wenrong Awards.
- 2025: Breakthrough Actress at the Fashion Bazaar Art Awards.
Fun facts
- She is nicknamed “Pinky” due to her rosy cheeks.
- She is 167 cm tall and is recognized for her dancing skills.
- She is a skilled pipa player and has performed professional solos on television.
- She enjoys collecting perfumes and associates different scents with personal memories.
- She is known for her versatility in various fashion styles and concepts.
- She received positive feedback from native speakers for her Korean rapping skills.
- She has served as a professional mentor on major reality programs in both South Korea and China.
- She is a fan of hot pot, particularly spicy Sichuan hot pot.
- She owns a cat named Mimi, who has acquired a personal following.
- She often creates handmade accessories as gifts for fans during meetings.
- She is known among staff for falling asleep easily during breaks.
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