Overnight, TFBOYS, a boy band consisting of three middle school students, became the talk all over China. Founded in 2013, the oldest member of TFBOYS is only 19. But the number of their followers on Sina Weibo has reached over 12 million. Their music videos are also getting millions of views online.
Some say that TFBOYS has become popular only because of their pretty faces. But take a serious look at the three boys, and you may find out what has helped them win over so many people.
| Karry Wang, 19, from Chongqing | What did you do when you were 8 years old? Wang had become a trainee (练习生) at TF Entertainment at that age. He still goes to school like other kids during weekdays. But his weekends were filled with training classes. He learned how to sing and dance. He had to do the splits (劈叉) again and again. Many boys couldn't stand it and quit, but Wang didn't give up. Before he finally became a TFBOY, the tough guy has been practising for five years. |
| Roy Wang,18, from Chongqing | Fans like to call Wang "Er Yuan" because he is a funny guy who's always telling dry jokes. But when he starts to sing, you'd be thrilled by his clear voice and high pitch (高音). The cheerful boy lives a simple life. He doesn't like to compare himself with others. His mobile phone cost only 300 yuan. He is a big fan of Pleasant Gout and Big Big Wolf. He has watched every Pleasant Goat film at the cinema. |
| Jackson Yee, 18, from Hunan | Jackson is the shortest of the three boys, but he definitely has the most splendid resume. He is a top student. He is an excellent dancer. He takes part in TV shows. He has played different roles in many films. He is even good at calligraphy (书法). When other teenagers show off their new clothes on Weibo, Jackson displays his calligraphy work. How can he be good at so many things? "I was practising dancing while others were chatting," he said. |
