Cheng Xiao

Cheng Xiao's full biography: from K-Pop Idol to star in China

Cheng Xiao (程潇), born on July 15, 1998 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, is a versatile singer, dancer, and actress who has achieved popularity both as a member of a K-pop group and as a solo artist in her home country. Known for her stunning Barbie-like visuals, incredible body flexibility, and diverse talents, Cheng Xiao has built a glorious career in the entertainment industry.

Personal life and interesting facts

Cheng Xiao showed interest and talent in the art of dance from an early age. She attended Shenzhen Art School before graduating from Seoul School of Performing Arts (SOPA) in South Korea, a school known for producing many talented K-pop idols. He has a younger sister named Cheng Chen.

Prior to his debut, Cheng Xiao was a trainee at JYP Entertainment, One of the largest entertainment agencies in South Korea. His career journey in Korea began when he left home at the age of 16 to pursue his dream as a trainee.

Some interesting facts about Cheng Xiao include:

• Nickname " Living Barbie”: Due to her ideal facial proportions and often flawless appearance, fans and the media often nicknamed her “Chun-Li” and “living Barbie”.
• Rhythmic Gymnasts: One of his most outstanding talents was his ability in rhythmic gymnastics. He won a gold medal in this sport at the “Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC)” in 2016, which further catapulted his name.
• Traditional Chinese Dance Skills: In addition to modern dance, Cheng Xiao also mastered traditional Chinese dance, which he has been studying for 10 years.
• Early career in Korea: At the beginning of his arrival in South Korea, he had difficulty in communicating due to language limitations.
• Former Members Of Sunny Girls: Selain WJSN, ia juga pernah menjadi bagian dari grup proyek bernama Sunny Girls bersama dengan Eunha (GFriend), YooA (Oh My Girl), Nayoung (Gugudan), dan Nancy (Momoland).

Career journey: from WJSN to the peak of popularity in China

Cheng Xiao debuted on February 25, 2016 as a member of a Korean-Chinese girl group, WJSN (Cosmic Girls), yang berada di bawah naungan Starship Entertainment dan Yuehua Entertainment. Within the group, she held positions as lead dancer, sub-vocalist, and visual.

Starting in 2018, Cheng Xiao began focusing his activities in China and took a hiatus from WJSN group activities. He became a dance mentor in the popular survival show "Idol Producer". Since then, her career in China has skyrocketed, both in music, variety shows, and acting. On March 3, 2023, it was officially announced that Cheng Xiao had left WJSN.

Successes and awards

In recognition of his talent and popularity, Cheng Xiao has received several prestigious awards, including:

• 17th Top Chinese Music Awards (2017): New Force Idol
• 2018 Cosmo Beauty Ceremony: Annual Youthful Beautiful Idol
• Sina Fashion Awards (2019): Popular Idol of the Year

Cheng Xiao's success is a testament to his hard work, talent, and ability to adapt and shine in various areas of the entertainment industry, making him one of China's most influential young artists today.