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'''Joyce Chu''' ({{zh|c=朱主愛|j=Zyu1 Zyu2 Oi3}}; born 7 March 1997; nicknamed 'Si Ye Cao' ({{zh|c=四葉草|j=Sei3 Jip6 Cou2}}), literally "[[four-leaf clover]]") is a [[Malaysian people|Malaysian]] singer-songwriter and actress. She is best known for her viral songs "Malaysia Chabor" and "I Miss You", whose catchy melodies became internet sensation. In 2020, she participated in the Chinese girl group competition show ''[[Produce Camp 2020]] (Chuang 2020)'', where she ranked 9th. She is now a solo singer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian singer Joyce Chu wows judges in Produce Camp 2020 with touching original song|url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/malaysian-singer-joyce-chu-wows-judges-china-talent-show-touching-original-song|last=|first=|date=2020-05-12|website=AsiaOne}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian singer Joyce Chu joins ''Produce Camp 2020''|url=http://www.thehive.asia/2020/05/malaysian-singer-joyce-chu-joins-chuang.html|first=|date=4 May 2020|website=The Hive|access-date=}}</ref>
'''Joyce Chu''' ({{zh|s=|t=|p=Zhū Zhǔái|c=朱主爱}}; born 7 March 1997), nicknamed "[[four-leaf clover]]" ({{zh|s=四叶草|t=四葉草|p=Sì Yè Cǎo}}), is a [[Malaysian people|Malaysian]] singer-songwriter and actress. She is best known for her viral songs "Malaysia Chabor" and "I Miss You", whose catchy melodies became internet sensation. In 2020, she participated in the Chinese girl group competition show ''[[Produce Camp 2020]] (Chuang 2020)'', where she ranked 9th. She is now a solo singer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian singer Joyce Chu wows judges in Produce Camp 2020 with touching original song|url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/malaysian-singer-joyce-chu-wows-judges-china-talent-show-touching-original-song|last=|first=|date=2020-05-12|website=AsiaOne}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian singer Joyce Chu joins ''Produce Camp 2020''|url=http://www.thehive.asia/2020/05/malaysian-singer-joyce-chu-joins-chuang.html|first=|date=4 May 2020|website=The Hive|access-date=}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Joyce Chu is a local [[Malaysian Chinese]], born and raised in [[Johor Bahru]], [[Johor]], [[Malaysia]]. She has an older sister, Joana, and an older brother, Joey, who starred in some of her YouTube videos. She studied in [[Si Ling Secondary School]] in Singapore, but decided not to further her studies after completing GCE 'O' Level examination to focus on her career.<ref name="tnp">{{cite news|last=|first=|date=5 December 2014|title=Malaysia Chabor star Joyce Chu wants to be singer-actress in Singapore|work=AsiaOne|url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/msia-chabor-star-joyce-chu-wants-be-singer-actress-spore|access-date=}}</ref> She plays piano, guitar and [[ukulele]].
Joyce Chu is a local [[Malaysian Chinese]] of mixed [[Hainanese people|Hainanese]]-[[Hoklo people|Hokkien]] descent, born and raised in [[Johor Bahru]], [[Johor]], [[Malaysia]]. She has an older sister, Joana, and an older brother, Joey, who starred in some of her YouTube videos. She studied in [[Si Ling Secondary School]] in Singapore, but decided not to further her studies after completing GCE 'O' Level examination to focus on her career.<ref name="tnp">{{cite news|last=|first=|date=5 December 2014|title=Malaysia Chabor star Joyce Chu wants to be singer-actress in Singapore|work=AsiaOne|url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/msia-chabor-star-joyce-chu-wants-be-singer-actress-spore|access-date=}}</ref> She plays piano, guitar and [[ukulele]].


==Career==
==Career==
In 2014, she was scouted by [[Namewee]] and joined his company label [[RED People]]. She debuted with the song "Malaysia Chabor". Upon debuting, the song instantly received widespread attention in Malaysia and she was launched into overnight stardom.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The story of a 'Malaysia Chabor': Joyce Chu interview|url=https://www.rage.com.my/joyce-chu-interview/|last=|first=|date=26 July 2016|website=R.AGE}}</ref> The song was composed by [[Namewee]], in the lyrics she tells others that she is a "Malaysian Chabor" (Malaysian girl), and not Korean which is what people assumed.<ref>{{cite news|date=1 July 2014|title=Malaysia Char Bor gets love song in reply|publisher=AsiaOne|url=http://news.asiaone.com/news/showbiz/malaysia-char-bor-gets-love-song-reply|access-date=13 July 2014|archive-date=14 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714190636/http://news.asiaone.com/news/showbiz/malaysia-char-bor-gets-love-song-reply|url-status=dead}}</ref> The word 'chabor' means girl in [[Hokkien]].<ref>{{cite news|date=4 June 2014|title=Song about 'Malaysia Chabor' goes viral|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2014/06/04/malaysian-chabor-joyce-chu-video-goes-viral/}}</ref> The song spawned covers and parodies.<ref>{{cite news|title=Singapore Dapor expresses his love for Joyce Chu in reply to her viral Malaysia Chabor video |url=http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/music/2014/06/04/malaysia-char-bor-and-singapore-dapor |work=[[The Straits Times]] |access-date=9 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607224652/http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/music/2014/06/04/malaysia-char-bor-and-singapore-dapor |archive-date=7 June 2014 }}</ref> The MV video has since reached around 27 million views on YouTube.
In 2014, she was scouted by [[Namewee]] and joined his company label [[RED People]]. She debuted with the song "Malaysia Chabor". Upon debuting, the song instantly received widespread attention in Malaysia and she was launched into overnight stardom.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The story of a 'Malaysia Chabor': Joyce Chu interview|url=https://www.rage.com.my/joyce-chu-interview/|last=|first=|date=26 July 2016|website=R.AGE}}</ref> The song was composed by [[Namewee]], in the lyrics she tells others that she is a "Malaysian Chabor" (Malaysian girl), and not Korean which is what people assumed.<ref>{{cite news|date=1 July 2014|title=Malaysia Char Bor gets love song in reply|publisher=AsiaOne|url=http://news.asiaone.com/news/showbiz/malaysia-char-bor-gets-love-song-reply|access-date=13 July 2014|archive-date=14 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714190636/http://news.asiaone.com/news/showbiz/malaysia-char-bor-gets-love-song-reply|url-status=dead}}</ref> The word 'chabor' means girl in [[Hokkien]].<ref>{{cite news|date=4 June 2014|title=Song about 'Malaysia Chabor' goes viral|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2014/06/04/malaysian-chabor-joyce-chu-video-goes-viral/}}</ref> The song spawned many covers and parodies.<ref>{{cite news|title=Singapore Dapor expresses his love for Joyce Chu in reply to her viral Malaysia Chabor video |url=http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/music/2014/06/04/malaysia-char-bor-and-singapore-dapor |work=[[The Straits Times]] |access-date=9 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607224652/http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/music/2014/06/04/malaysia-char-bor-and-singapore-dapor |archive-date=7 June 2014 }}</ref> The music video has since reached over 30 million views on [[YouTube]] as of 2023.


In October 2014, Chu released a song "Your Little Round Hand" for the 100th anniversary of [[Doraemon]].<ref name=tnp /> In November 2015, Chu release her first EP, "''Joyce Chu''" with three songs, and started debuting in Taiwan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu heads to Taiwan|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2016/02/23/malaysia-chabor-joyce-chu-heads-to-taiwan/|last=|first=|date=23 February 2016|website=The Star}}</ref>
In October 2014, Chu released a song "Your Little Round Hand" for the 100th anniversary of [[Doraemon]].<ref name=tnp /> In November 2015, Chu release her debut self-titled EP, with three songs, and started debuting in Taiwan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu heads to Taiwan|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2016/02/23/malaysia-chabor-joyce-chu-heads-to-taiwan/|last=|first=|date=23 February 2016|website=The Star}}</ref>


The lead song "I Miss You" from the EP, became an instant hit and went viral due to its catchy lyrics and melodies. This song was also covered by other celebrities and singers, such as Happy Polla and [[TFBoys]], leading to a further rise in popularity.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian YouTube singing sensation Joyce Chu makes it big|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/08/22/msian-youtube-singing-sensation-joyce-chu-makes-it-big/|date=22 August 2016|website=Free Malaysia Today}}</ref> The MV has since garnered around 58 million views on YouTube. Subsequently, "I Miss You 2.0" featuring Namewee, and a Vietnamese version were released.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu Has Everyone Saying "I Miss You" In Southeast Asia|url=http://vpopfan.com/2016/07/22/joyce-chu-has-everyone-saying-i-miss-you-in-southeast-asia/|last=|first=|date=22 July 2016|website=VpopFan}}</ref>
The lead song "I Miss You" from the EP, became an instant hit and went viral due to its catchy lyrics and melodies. This song was also covered by other celebrities and singers, such as Happy Polla and [[TFBoys]], leading to a further rise in popularity.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian YouTube singing sensation Joyce Chu makes it big|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/08/22/msian-youtube-singing-sensation-joyce-chu-makes-it-big/|date=22 August 2016|website=Free Malaysia Today}}</ref> The MV has since garnered around 58 million views on YouTube. Subsequently, "I Miss You 2.0" featuring Namewee, and a Vietnamese version were released.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu Has Everyone Saying "I Miss You" In Southeast Asia|url=http://vpopfan.com/2016/07/22/joyce-chu-has-everyone-saying-i-miss-you-in-southeast-asia/|last=|first=|date=22 July 2016|website=VpopFan|access-date=24 May 2020|archive-date=3 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203080438/http://vpopfan.com/2016/07/22/joyce-chu-has-everyone-saying-i-miss-you-in-southeast-asia/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The song later went viral due to an apparition in the video of what appeared to be a man plunging off of a roof, later speculated to be a trashbag.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Green |first=Simon |date=2016-11-10 |title=Shocking moment 'man plunges to his death' in background of music video |url=https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/man-suicide-background-music-video-17061350 |access-date=2023-04-20 |website=Dailystar.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>


In May 2016, she starred in the Singaporean comedy film, ''[[Young & Fabulous]]''. She is the lead role alongside [[Aloysius Pang]], [[Jeffrey Xu]] and Joshua Tan in the film about cosplay.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian YouTuber Joyce Chu on making 'Young and Fabulous'|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2016/09/03/malaysian-youtuber-joyce-chu-on-making-young-and-fabulous-and-being-a-close/1197833|date=3 Sep 2016|website=MalayMail}}</ref> In June 2016, Chu was one of the main participants in the Chinese music reality show ''[[Heroes of Remix]],'' under the mentorship of [[Wang Leehom]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Malaysia Chabor' Joyce Chu hits the big time|url=https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/music/malaysia-chabor-joyce-chu-hits-big-time|last=|first=|date=22 August 2016|website=TODAY}}</ref>
In May 2016, she starred in the Singaporean comedy film, ''[[Young & Fabulous]]''. She is the lead role alongside [[Aloysius Pang]], [[Jeffrey Xu]] and Joshua Tan in the film about cosplay.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian YouTuber Joyce Chu on making 'Young and Fabulous'|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2016/09/03/malaysian-youtuber-joyce-chu-on-making-young-and-fabulous-and-being-a-close/1197833|date=3 Sep 2016|website=MalayMail}}</ref> In June 2016, Chu was one of the main participants in the Chinese music reality show ''[[Heroes of Remix]],'' under the mentorship of [[Wang Leehom]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Malaysia Chabor' Joyce Chu hits the big time|url=https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/music/malaysia-chabor-joyce-chu-hits-big-time|last=|first=|date=22 August 2016|website=TODAY}}</ref>


In December 2016, she released her second EP "''Together / Merry Cold Christmas''", with three songs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian Chabor sees surge in popularity|url=https://tnp.straitstimes.com/m/music/malaysian-chabor-sees-surge-popularity|date=19 August 2016|website=The New Paper}}</ref> In 2017, she released a song "Simple Love" with local singer Michiyo Yo; and the cover song "The Never Old Legend" from [[Jacky Cheung]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu covers 'The Never Old Legend', song by hit singer Jacky Cheung|url=http://www.sohu.com/a/146299179_288750|last=|first=|date=5 June 2017|website=Sohu Entertainment}}</ref> In December 2017, she released her first studio album <nowiki>''</nowiki>''Where It All Started''<nowiki>''</nowiki>, with ten songs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu sings at her first album press meeting|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2017-11-10/doc-ifynstfh3636896.shtml|last=|first=|date=10 November 2017|website=Sina Entertainment}}</ref>
In December 2016, she released her second EP "''Together / Merry Cold Christmas''", with three songs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malaysian Chabor sees surge in popularity|url=https://tnp.straitstimes.com/m/music/malaysian-chabor-sees-surge-popularity|date=19 August 2016|website=The New Paper}}</ref> In 2017, she released a song titled "Simple Love" with local singer Michiyo Ho; and the cover song "The Never Old Legend" from [[Jacky Cheung]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu covers 'The Never Old Legend', song by hit singer Jacky Cheung|url=http://www.sohu.com/a/146299179_288750|last=|first=|date=5 June 2017|website=Sohu Entertainment}}</ref> In December 2017, she released her first studio album <nowiki>''</nowiki>''Where It All Started''<nowiki>''</nowiki>, with ten songs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu sings at her first album press meeting|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2017-11-10/doc-ifynstfh3636896.shtml|last=|first=|date=10 November 2017|website=Sina Entertainment}}</ref>


In 2018, Chu starred in Taiwanese web drama, ''Music in Love''. In 2019, she has a cameo in the Thailand romantic comedy film ''Friend Zone'', and is one of the Southeast Asian singers for its main OST.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu joins Thailand film "Friend Zone" for its OST|url=http://www.sohu.com/a/296969209_288750|last=|first=|date=23 February 2019|website=Sohu|language=zh|access-date=}}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> She also recorded the opening song for Chinese drama series ''[[Le Coup de Foudre]].''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu sings opening title track for ''Le Coup de Foudre''|url=https://k.sina.cn/article_2090512390_7c9ab00602000wmuu.html|first=|date=30 April 2019|website=Sina Entertainment}}</ref>
In 2018, Chu starred in Taiwanese web drama, ''Music in Love''. In 2019, she has a cameo in the Thailand romantic comedy film ''Friend Zone'', and is one of the Southeast Asian singers for its main OST.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu joins Thailand film "Friend Zone" for its OST|url=http://www.sohu.com/a/296969209_288750|last=|first=|date=23 February 2019|website=Sohu|language=zh|access-date=}}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> She also recorded the opening song for Chinese drama series ''[[Le Coup de Foudre]].''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joyce Chu sings opening title track for ''Le Coup de Foudre''|url=https://k.sina.cn/article_2090512390_7c9ab00602000wmuu.html|first=|date=30 April 2019|website=Sina Entertainment}}</ref>
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|2013 ||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw_Dn8sQ0Xw Because You Are You] 因為你是你|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|2013 ||Because You Are You 因為你是你|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
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|rowspan="4"|2014 ||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79uuj5hXsOg Malaysia Chabor] 马来西亚查某|| ''Joyce Chu''
|rowspan="4"|2014 ||Malaysia Chabor 马来西亚查某|| ''Joyce Chu''
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxOq4FYbr0E Your Little Round Hand] 伸出圓手|| ''Where It All Started''
|Your Little Round Hand 伸出圓手|| ''Where It All Started''
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55bwCJgBO6A Like Me!!] || {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|Like Me!! || {{N/A|Non-album single}}
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN9ligxxD9g 謝謝你]|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|謝謝你 Thank you|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
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|rowspan="4"|2015 ||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HqIX1h2G1o Sweet Home] 家裡|| ''Red Red People Red Red Year'' <br>''Where It All Started''
|rowspan="4"|2015 ||Sweet Home 家裡|| ''Red Red People Red Red Year'' <br>''Where It All Started''
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WUNFVlgQXc It's A Long Day]||rowspan="2"| ''Joyce Chu''
|It's A Long Day|| rowspan="2" | ''Joyce Chu''
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdQgPu3iUYk I Miss U] 好想你
|I Miss U 好想你
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK1MaJ6xX-s I Miss U 2.0] (ft. Namewee) 好想你 2.0 ||''Crossover Asia'' (Namewee's Album)
|I Miss U 2.0 (ft. Namewee) 好想你 2.0 ||''Crossover Asia'' (Namewee's Album)
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| rowspan="6" |2016 ||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DxUrYzWhVU Em nhớ anh] (I Miss U Vietnamese version)|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
| rowspan="6" |2016 ||Em nhớ anh (I Miss U Vietnamese version)|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69Or6IPvJ1Q I Miss U 3.0] (ft. Namewee) 好想你 3.0|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|I Miss U 3.0 (ft. Namewee) 好想你 3.0|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI5aeyIxHWE Water! 打功夫!] (ft. Namewee)|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|Water! 打功夫! (ft. Namewee)|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
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|321 Go!
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4iCT9SVgiU3 321 Go!]
|OST for Singaporean film ''[[Young & Fabulous]]''
|OST for Singaporean film ''[[Young & Fabulous]]''
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5QlVGfjWKI Together] 在一起 (ft. Namewee)|| rowspan="2" |''Together / Merry Cold Christmas''
|Together 在一起 (ft. Namewee)|| rowspan="2" |''Together / Merry Cold Christmas''
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfBiYqg1pGs Merry Cold Christmas] 冷冷der聖誕節
|Merry Cold Christmas 冷冷der聖誕節
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| rowspan="6" |2017
| rowspan="6" |2017
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0AYXIOYVK4 Together (Ver. 2017)] 在一起 (2017 個唱版)
|Together (Ver. 2017) 在一起 (2017 個唱版)
|{{N/A|Non-album single}}
|{{N/A|Non-album single}}
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2O56nWEN2E Mambo Island] 新寶島曼波|| rowspan="2" |''Where It All Started''
|Mambo Island 新寶島曼波|| rowspan="2" |''Where It All Started''
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2IFIvEpR7M Simple Love] 小清新 (with Michiyo Ho)
|Simple Love 小清新 (with Michiyo Ho)
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYvrTHmbKTs The Never Old Legend] 不老的传说|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|The Never Old Legend 不老的传说|| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7gWJKjR29U Answer The Phone!] 快接電話! || rowspan="4" | ''Where It All Started''
|Answer The Phone! 快接電話! || rowspan="4" | ''Where It All Started''
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KssKIzNWJfI Oh My Mother!] 阿娘喂!
|Oh My Mother! 阿娘喂!
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| rowspan="2" | 2018 ||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlRr7pQqBg0 Fell In Love With You Ridiculously] 莫名其妙愛上你
| rowspan="2" | 2018 ||Fell In Love With You Ridiculously 莫名其妙愛上你
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YclBiF3WZE In This Room] 小房间
|In This Room 小房间
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| rowspan="3" |2019
| rowspan="3" |2019
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPxMBE-X_9Y คิดมาก] 想太多
|คิดมาก 想太多
|OST for Thailand film ''Friend Zone''
|OST for Thailand film ''Friend Zone''
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTnAeiIHz20 Unseen Heartbeat] 藏不住的心跳
|Unseen Heartbeat 藏不住的心跳
|OST for Chinese drama ''[[Le Coup de Foudre]]''
|OST for Chinese drama ''[[Le Coup de Foudre]]''
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|[https://www.bilibili.com/video/av95986692/ Hello 5G] || {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|Hello 5G || {{N/A|Non-album single}}
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| rowspan="4" | 2020 ||做梦|| ''做梦 - Single''
| rowspan="4" | 2020 ||做梦|| ''做梦 - Single''
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|Survival show
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===See also===


==References==
==References==
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* {{instagram|syc_joycechu_}}
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Latest revision as of 08:24, 20 December 2024

Joyce Chu
朱主爱
Joyce Chu in 2016.
Born
Joyce Chu Zhu Ai

(1997-03-07) 7 March 1997 (age 27)
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
EducationSJK(C) Pei Hwa, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Si Ling Secondary School, Singapore
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actress
Years active2014–present
Musical career
OriginMalaysia
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar, ukulele, guitalele, piano
LabelsRED People
Avex Taiwan
EQ MUSIC
The DOW Cultural Taiwan
AC Music Entertainment
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese朱主愛
Simplified Chinese朱主爱
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhū Zhǔái
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingZyu1 Zyu2 Oi3
Si Ye Cao
Traditional Chinese四葉草
Simplified Chinese四叶草
Literal meaningFour-leaf clover
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinSì Yè Cǎo
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingSei3 Jip6 Cou2

Joyce Chu (Chinese: 朱主爱; pinyin: Zhū Zhǔái; born 7 March 1997), nicknamed "four-leaf clover" (simplified Chinese: 四叶草; traditional Chinese: 四葉草; pinyin: Sì Yè Cǎo), is a Malaysian singer-songwriter and actress. She is best known for her viral songs "Malaysia Chabor" and "I Miss You", whose catchy melodies became internet sensation. In 2020, she participated in the Chinese girl group competition show Produce Camp 2020 (Chuang 2020), where she ranked 9th. She is now a solo singer.[1][2]

Early life

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Joyce Chu is a local Malaysian Chinese of mixed Hainanese-Hokkien descent, born and raised in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. She has an older sister, Joana, and an older brother, Joey, who starred in some of her YouTube videos. She studied in Si Ling Secondary School in Singapore, but decided not to further her studies after completing GCE 'O' Level examination to focus on her career.[3] She plays piano, guitar and ukulele.

Career

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In 2014, she was scouted by Namewee and joined his company label RED People. She debuted with the song "Malaysia Chabor". Upon debuting, the song instantly received widespread attention in Malaysia and she was launched into overnight stardom.[4] The song was composed by Namewee, in the lyrics she tells others that she is a "Malaysian Chabor" (Malaysian girl), and not Korean which is what people assumed.[5] The word 'chabor' means girl in Hokkien.[6] The song spawned many covers and parodies.[7] The music video has since reached over 30 million views on YouTube as of 2023.

In October 2014, Chu released a song "Your Little Round Hand" for the 100th anniversary of Doraemon.[3] In November 2015, Chu release her debut self-titled EP, with three songs, and started debuting in Taiwan.[8]

The lead song "I Miss You" from the EP, became an instant hit and went viral due to its catchy lyrics and melodies. This song was also covered by other celebrities and singers, such as Happy Polla and TFBoys, leading to a further rise in popularity.[9] The MV has since garnered around 58 million views on YouTube. Subsequently, "I Miss You 2.0" featuring Namewee, and a Vietnamese version were released.[10] The song later went viral due to an apparition in the video of what appeared to be a man plunging off of a roof, later speculated to be a trashbag.[11]

In May 2016, she starred in the Singaporean comedy film, Young & Fabulous. She is the lead role alongside Aloysius Pang, Jeffrey Xu and Joshua Tan in the film about cosplay.[12] In June 2016, Chu was one of the main participants in the Chinese music reality show Heroes of Remix, under the mentorship of Wang Leehom.[13]

In December 2016, she released her second EP "Together / Merry Cold Christmas", with three songs.[14] In 2017, she released a song titled "Simple Love" with local singer Michiyo Ho; and the cover song "The Never Old Legend" from Jacky Cheung.[15] In December 2017, she released her first studio album ''Where It All Started'', with ten songs.[16]

In 2018, Chu starred in Taiwanese web drama, Music in Love. In 2019, she has a cameo in the Thailand romantic comedy film Friend Zone, and is one of the Southeast Asian singers for its main OST.[17] She also recorded the opening song for Chinese drama series Le Coup de Foudre.[18]

In April 2020, she acted in the Taiwanese drama series I, Myself. She is one of the main cast in the self-healing themed series and acts in Taiwanese Hokkien.[19] In May 2020, she participates in the Chinese girl group competition show Produce Camp 2020 (Chuang 2020), where she is one of the two trainees from Southeast Asia.[20][21] She successfully entered the final round, and finished with 9th place.[22][23]

Discography

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As solo artist

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Studio albums

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  • Where It All Started 我來自四葉草 (2017)

EPs

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  • Joyce Chu 四叶草 (2015)
  • Together / Merry Cold Christmas 在一起 / 冷冷 der 聖誕節 (2016)

Singles

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Year Title Album / EP
2013 Because You Are You 因為你是你 Non-album single
2014 Malaysia Chabor 马来西亚查某 Joyce Chu
Your Little Round Hand 伸出圓手 Where It All Started
Like Me!! Non-album single
謝謝你 Thank you Non-album single
2015 Sweet Home 家裡 Red Red People Red Red Year
Where It All Started
It's A Long Day Joyce Chu
I Miss U 好想你
I Miss U 2.0 (ft. Namewee) 好想你 2.0 Crossover Asia (Namewee's Album)
2016 Em nhớ anh (I Miss U Vietnamese version) Non-album single
I Miss U 3.0 (ft. Namewee) 好想你 3.0 Non-album single
Water! 打功夫! (ft. Namewee) Non-album single
321 Go! OST for Singaporean film Young & Fabulous
Together 在一起 (ft. Namewee) Together / Merry Cold Christmas
Merry Cold Christmas 冷冷der聖誕節
2017 Together (Ver. 2017) 在一起 (2017 個唱版) Non-album single
Mambo Island 新寶島曼波 Where It All Started
Simple Love 小清新 (with Michiyo Ho)
The Never Old Legend 不老的传说 Non-album single
Answer The Phone! 快接電話! Where It All Started
Oh My Mother! 阿娘喂!
2018 Fell In Love With You Ridiculously 莫名其妙愛上你
In This Room 小房间
2019 คิดมาก 想太多 OST for Thailand film Friend Zone
Unseen Heartbeat 藏不住的心跳 OST for Chinese drama Le Coup de Foudre
Hello 5G Non-album single
2020 做梦 做梦 - Single
老公公老婆婆 老公公老婆婆 - Single
爱的魔法圈 爱的魔法圈 - Single

With Red People

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Albums

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  • Red Red People Red Red Year 红红年 (2015)

Singles

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Year Title Album
2014 You're Not Red 你不紅 Non-album single
Sambal Party 38派對 Non-album single
2015 七洞強 (CNY 2015) Red Red People Red Red Year 红红年
咩咩咩

Filmography

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Films

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Year Country Title Role Notes
2016 Singapore Young & Fabulous 最佳伙扮 Violet Ong Lead role
2019 Thailand Friend Zone Herself Cameo

Series

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Year Country Title Role Notes
2018 Taiwan Music in Love 音为爱上你 Lead Web series
2020 Taiwan Dancing to Silence 舞出寂靜 Cameo
2020 Taiwan I, Myself 若是一個人 Main cast
2020 China Produce Camp 2020 Contestant Survival show

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Malaysian singer Joyce Chu wows judges in Produce Camp 2020 with touching original song". AsiaOne. 12 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Malaysian singer Joyce Chu joins Produce Camp 2020". The Hive. 4 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Malaysia Chabor star Joyce Chu wants to be singer-actress in Singapore". AsiaOne. 5 December 2014.
  4. ^ "The story of a 'Malaysia Chabor': Joyce Chu interview". R.AGE. 26 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Malaysia Char Bor gets love song in reply". AsiaOne. 1 July 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Song about 'Malaysia Chabor' goes viral". The Star. 4 June 2014.
  7. ^ "Singapore Dapor expresses his love for Joyce Chu in reply to her viral Malaysia Chabor video". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  8. ^ "Joyce Chu heads to Taiwan". The Star. 23 February 2016.
  9. ^ "Malaysian YouTube singing sensation Joyce Chu makes it big". Free Malaysia Today. 22 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Joyce Chu Has Everyone Saying "I Miss You" In Southeast Asia". VpopFan. 22 July 2016. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  11. ^ Green, Simon (10 November 2016). "Shocking moment 'man plunges to his death' in background of music video". Dailystar.co.uk. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Malaysian YouTuber Joyce Chu on making 'Young and Fabulous'". MalayMail. 3 September 2016.
  13. ^ "'Malaysia Chabor' Joyce Chu hits the big time". TODAY. 22 August 2016.
  14. ^ "Malaysian Chabor sees surge in popularity". The New Paper. 19 August 2016.
  15. ^ "Joyce Chu covers 'The Never Old Legend', song by hit singer Jacky Cheung". Sohu Entertainment. 5 June 2017.
  16. ^ "Joyce Chu sings at her first album press meeting". Sina Entertainment. 10 November 2017.
  17. ^ "Joyce Chu joins Thailand film "Friend Zone" for its OST". Sohu (in Chinese). 23 February 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  18. ^ "Joyce Chu sings opening title track for Le Coup de Foudre". Sina Entertainment. 30 April 2019.
  19. ^ "Young actors brushed up Taiwanese Hokkien for drama series "I, Myself"". CTS Channel (in Chinese). 6 May 2020.
  20. ^ "Chuang 2020: 5 Favourite Moments From Joyce Chu So Far". Hype Malaysia. 23 May 2020.
  21. ^ "Malaysian singer Joyce Chu is a trainee on reality show, "Chuang 2020"". Yahoo Malaysia. 6 May 2020.
  22. ^ "Joyce Chu is among the finalists of "Chuang 2020"". TheHive Asia. July 2020.
  23. ^ "Joyce Chu finished on 9th place on Chuang 2020". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). 4 July 2020.
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