Artist Profile
- Full Name: Wang Xiao Cao
- Native Name: 王小草
- Nicknames: Wang Xiaocao
- Birthday: Nov 02, 1997 (28 years old)
- Blood type: N/A
- Height/Weight: N/A / N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Chinese Zodiac: Ox
- Birthplace: Zhejiang, China
- Nationality: Chinese
- Profession: Singer, Musician, Internet Celebrity
- Language Skills: Mandarin Chinese
- Current Agency: N/A
- Debut: November 25, 2021
- Years Active: 2021–present (5 years)
Wang Xiao Cao (Chinese: 王小草; born November 2, 1997, in Zhejiang, China) is a Chinese singer who works as a solo artist and cover performer, primarily focusing on pop ballad and acoustic music.
She officially began her career in 2021 with her debut single “萤火” (Yíng Huǒ – Firefly) under the label TZ. She is known for her soft musical style, clear voice, and ability to express deep emotions through both cover songs and original works. In recent years, she has appeared in television reality shows such as Sing for You (2025) and Qi Miao Lian Ge Fang Season 3 (2025).
Early Life
Details about Wang Xiao Cao’s childhood and education have not been officially disclosed. However, it is evident that she developed a passion for music from an early age, demonstrated by her ability to cover and compose across various genres.
Before officially debuting with “萤火” in November 2021, Wang Xiao Cao built her reputation on platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud. She gradually gained a following thanks to her covers of popular Mandarin songs, especially those with strong emotional resonance.
Career
Wang Xiao Cao officially launched her music career on November 25, 2021, with the single “萤火” (Yíng Huǒ – Firefly), released under TZ and Shanghai Wayin Wayu Music Culture Co., Ltd. The single included two tracks: the main version and the instrumental, with a total running time of 8 minutes and 20 seconds. The song was later selected as the ending theme for the web drama “锁红颜” (Suǒ Hóng Yán), which aired in January 2025.
In 2022, she continued to release new singles. That year, she introduced “胆小鬼” (Dǎn Xiǎo Guǐ – Coward), which showcased her gentle ballad style. Another single, “阿拉斯加海湾” (Ālā Sī Jiā Hǎiwān – Alaska Bay), was also released, further expanding her discography.
The year 2023 marked a productive period with a series of releases. She released the EP “老男孩” (Lǎo Nán Hái – Old Boys) in a female rendition, which became one of her most popular works. In the same year, she also released singles including “想把我唱给你听” (Xiǎng Bǎ Wǒ Chàng Gěi Nǐ Tīng – I Want to Sing for You), “刺蝟” (Cì Wèi – Hedgehog), and “远走高飞” (Yuǎn Zǒu Gāo Fēi – Fly Away).
In 2024, Wang Xiao Cao continued with steady activity, releasing singles such as “被動” (Bèi Dòng – Passive), “因为爱情（依然随时可以为你疯狂）” (Yīnwèi Àiqíng – Because of Love [Still Willing to Be Crazy for You Anytime]) and “遲早都會喜歡上你 (合唱版)” (Chí Zǎo Dōu Huì Xǐhuān Shàng Nǐ – Sooner or Later I’ll Like You [Duet Version]). These works demonstrated her stylistic range, from emotional ballads to romantic duets.
In 2025, Wang Xiao Cao gained recognition through her participation in reality television programs. She was a main cast member of Sing for You (2025), appearing in all 20 episodes of the series, which received a rating of 7.0/10 on MyDramaList. She also appeared as a guest on Qi Miao Lian Ge Fang Season 3 (2025).
In the same year, Wang Xiao Cao was active in music-related projects. In January, the original soundtrack album “锁红颜网剧原声专辑” (Suǒ Hóng Yán – Original Soundtrack Album) was released, featuring “我也可以变成光吗” (Can I Also Become Light?) as an insert song and “萤火” (Firefly) as the ending theme.
In March, she released the single “盛夏的果实” (Fruits of Midsummer), consisting of three tracks with a total running time of 10 minutes. This was followed by the release of an album of the same name, alongside the singles “心似烟火” (Heart Like Fireworks) and “有一种遗憾叫我们” (There Is a Kind of Regret Called Us), issued in multiple versions.
Throughout 2025, she also performed at the “2025 Keqiao Dabamin – Joyful Jianhu Night” event held at the North Shore Park of Jianhu Lake in Shaoxing on August 10, and embarked on the “疯吹草动” (Feng Chui Cao Dong) concert tour, which included a performance in Beijing on December 27 with an approximate duration of 120 minutes.
Fun Facts
- She has three Douyin accounts: @WXC33333 (main, over 5.49M followers), @一颗小草 (secondary, sharing daily life), and @王小草live (dedicated to livestreams, over 1M followers).
- Her personal slogan is “热爱可抵岁月漫长” (“Passion can withstand the long years”).
- Her “滴滴哒” covers are nicknamed “cute loops” by fans and often turned into meme soundbites.
- Her livestreams are usually shot in a small room, earning the fan-made nickname “living room concert.”
- Her debut song “萤火” (Firefly) has been remixed into playful loops for funny videos.
- Fan-uploaded clips on YouTube have become a meme resource for edits and parodies.
- The 🌱 emoji is closely associated with her, inspiring the meme aesthetic “small-grass vibes.”
- When she releases multiple versions of the same song (original, live, instrumental), fans make memes comparing “living room vs studio.”
- Fan-made remixes often use her “滴滴哒” line as a soundbite for comedic clips.
- Her secondary account “一颗小草” is the source of memes like “on stage vs off stage.”
- Fans joke that she “turns originals into living room acoustics,” a line often used as meme captions.
- Her acoustic clips are widely used in Gen Z aesthetic montages (study, café, rainy mood).
- The fandom enjoys “shipping” her with other singers, creating funny fanart and sticker memes.
- Fans call her a “bridge between emotions and memes”: follow to chill, subscribe to laugh.
- The simple backdrop of her livestreams also reinforces the “living room concert” meme.
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