Zhou Jieqiong's Profile
- Full Name: Zhou Jieqiong
- Native Name: 周洁琼
- Nicknames: Kyulkyung
- Birthday: Dec 16, 1998 (26 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
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Nationality:
Chinese
- Profession: Singer, Actress
- Languages: Mandarin (Native), Korean (Fluent), English (Basic)
- Active Years: 2016 – present (9 years)
- Notable works: Miss Truth, Legend of Fei, I.O.I
Zhou Jieqiong (周洁琼) is a Chinese singer and actress, born on December 16, 1998. She has been active in both the South Korean and Chinese entertainment industries. She was formerly a member of the South Korean girl group I.O.I, where she served as the lead dancer, vocalist, and visual, and later joined the K-pop group PRISTIN as the main dancer, vocalist, visual, and face of the group. Currently, Zhou Jieqiong is focusing on her solo career and acting in China under her management company, Zhou Jieqiong Studio.
Early life
Zhou Jieqiong was born in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. She studied at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, majoring in pipa. In 2009, at the age of 11, she was discovered by recruiters from Pledis Entertainment in Shanghai. Two years later, at 13, she moved to South Korea and began her trainee journey under Pledis Entertainment. In 2017, Zhou Jieqiong graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul, majoring in Performing Arts.
Career
In January 2016, Zhou Jieqiong participated in Mnet’s survival program Produce 101 along with 5 other trainees from Pledis Entertainment. She ranked 6th place among 101 contestants and became a member of the project girl group I.O.I. On May 4, 2016, I.O.I officially debuted with the mini album Chrysalis and the title track Dream Girls.
After I.O.I ended its activities in January 2017, Zhou Jieqiong together with Nayoung returned to Pledis Entertainment. On March 21, 2017, she debuted in the girl group PRISTIN with the mini album Hi! PRISTIN and the track Wee Woo. In May 2018, Zhou Jieqiong became a member of the sub-unit PRISTIN V, debuting with the single album Like a V on May 28.
In September 2019, Zhou Jieqiong announced the termination of her contract with Pledis Entertainment and XCSS Entertainment – her management company in China. On March 25, 2020, these companies filed a lawsuit against her on charges of contract violation, but Zhou Jieqiong posted on Weibo denying these accusations.
On September 6, 2018, Zhou Jieqiong made her solo debut in China with the single Why. Since 2020, she has focused on her acting career with the role of Ran Yan in the web series Miss Truth and Li Yan in Legend of Fei. In 2021, she appeared in To Be With You as Li Xiaorong. In 2022, Zhou Jieqiong played Ming Wei in Be My Princess. In 2024, she appeared in Romance in the Alley as Wu Shanshan.
Strengths
Zhou Jieqiong is 167 cm tall, with a well-proportioned figure, and has been nicknamed “Chinese Dancing Machine” thanks to her sharp dance moves, precise rhythm, versatility from seductive and graceful Latin dance to powerful and charismatic hip-hop; along with her confident stage presence, captivating gaze, and expressive facial expressions.
She is fluent in both Chinese and Korean, and has been playing the pipa since her student days at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Zhou Jieqiong also demonstrated her MC skills when she participated in TV programs such as Idol Producer as a dance mentor in 2018.
Achievements
Throughout her music and acting career, Zhou Jieqiong has earned many awards and achievements, reflecting her continuous efforts from singing to acting.
- 2016: Ranked 6th place in the survival program Produce 101, officially debuting with the project group I.O.I.
- May 22, 2016: Won New Artist – Singer at the 12th Asia Model Awards (with I.O.I).
- December 2, 2016: Won Best New Female Artist at the 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) (with I.O.I).
- January 14, 2017: Won New Artist of the Year – Album at the 31st Golden Disc Awards (with I.O.I).
- October 15, 2017: Won New Artist – Singer at the 2017 Asia Artist Awards (with PRISTIN).
- November 29, 2017: Won Best New Female Artist at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) (with PRISTIN).
- 2017: Ranked 99th in TC Candler’s “100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World”.
- 2018: Served as dance mentor on the program Idol Producer (偶像练习生).
- 2024: Won Top Ten Outstanding Young Actors at the 10th Wenrong Hengdian Awards.
- 2025: Won Breakthrough Actress Award at the Fashion Bazaar Art Awards.
Fun Facts
- Affectionately nicknamed “Pinky” for her rosy cheeks, as sweet as a ripe peach.
- A passionate pipa player, she once wowed TV audiences with a dazzling solo.
- Collects perfumes, each scent tied to a personal memory.
- Can transform from “princess” to “CEO” chic in a blink-her styling versatility is legendary.
- Her Korean-language rapping skills have impressed even native rappers.
- Served as a mentor on major reality shows in both Korea and China, cementing her professional credibility.
- Hotpot enthusiast-she never misses a spicy Sichuan meal when home.
- Owns a beloved cat named “Mimi,” who boasts its own fan page.
- Designs accessories by hand, gifting custom bracelets to fans at meet-and-greets.
- Famous for her “sleeping beauty” moments, often caught napping adorably by staff.
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