Joker Xue | |||||||
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| 薛之谦 | |||||||
 Xue in December 2019 | |||||||
| Born | July 17, 1983 Shanghai, China | ||||||
| Nationality | Chinese | ||||||
| Alma mater | Glion Institute of Higher Education | ||||||
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| Years active | 2005–present | ||||||
| Notable work | "Serious Snow", "Ugly", "Actor", "Just Right", "Extraterrestrial" | ||||||
| Spouses | Leixin Gao (m. 2012–2015)Leixin Gao (m. 2017) | ||||||
| Children | 1 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 薛 之 谦 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 薛 之 謙 | ||||||
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| Musical career | |||||||
| Genres | Mandopop | ||||||
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Piano | ||||||
| Labels | Chaoshi Music | ||||||
Joker Xue (Chinese: 薛之谦; pinyin: Xuē Zhīqiān, born July 17, 1983) is a Chinese singer-songwriter and record producer, formerly known as Jacky Xue.[1] One of the most-streamed and most popular Mandopop artists, Xue's musical style melds the classic pop pairing of piano and strings with folk-tinged acoustic guitar and R&B beats; in recent years, he has incorporated more rock elements into his music.[2][3][4] Xue is known for his distinctive emotional ballads, frequently referred to as "Xue Style Love Songs" (薛式情歌/薛氏情歌) by critics, media, and listeners.[5][6][7][8][9] In addition, his "jokester" nature and sense of humor contribute to his popularity as it's "not just about good music, but it is also about him showing his funny side to fans."[1][10]
Xue is one of five Chinese artists to surpass 100 shows, counting both arena and stadium venues, in a single tour and the only Chinese artist to surpass 100 stadium shows in a single tour.[11][12]
- ^ a b "The 5 'Jewels' of Mandopop: China's Joker Xue is the newly minted gem". The Strait Times. January 3, 2024.
- ^ "内娱歌手全网粉丝量排名，薛之谦周杰伦林俊杰陈奕迅上榜，你喜欢的歌手在榜吗" [Entertainment singers are ranked by number of fans across the platforms. Joker Xue, Jay Chou, JJ Lin, and Eason Chan are on the list. Is your favorite singer on the list?]. Sohu (in Chinese). December 24, 2023.
- ^ "周杰伦 邓紫棋 周兴哲 YouTube点阅榜四首金曲破亿" [Jay Chou, G.E.M., and Eric Chou have four hits that have exceeded 100 million views on YouTube]. Zaobao (in Chinese). September 22, 2022.
- ^ "中国五大音乐平台20大歌手榜" [Top 20 singers from China's five major music platforms]. Zaobao (in Chinese). December 30, 2023.
- ^ "薛之谦庆功会惊喜多" [Xue Zhiqian's celebration party has many surprises]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). August 13, 2006.
- ^ "薛之谦一言不合就跨界 情歌王子惊变段子手" [Xue Zhiqian changes roles when he disagrees with others; Prince of love songs turns into a joke teller]. CCTV (in Chinese). July 22, 2016.
- ^ "薛之谦重现11年前成名曲 唱《认真的雪》秒变深情" [Xue Zhiqian re-sang his famous song from 11 years ago, singing "Serious Snow" and instantly conveying deep feelings]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). July 10, 2017.
- ^ "薛之谦《像风一样》首发 再任制作人分享秋日思绪" [Xue Zhiqian releases "Like the Wind" and shares his autumn thoughts as producer again]. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). November 3, 2017.
- ^ "出道13年的实力创作歌手薛之谦, 首度来马开唱, 带来多首耳熟能详的"薛氏情歌" 陪粉丝度过浪漫情人节!" [Xue Zhiqian, a talented singer-songwriter who debuted 13 years ago, will perform in Malaysia for the first time, bringing many well-known "Xue-style love songs" to accompany fans through a romantic Valentine’s Day!]. China Press (in Chinese). February 15, 2019.
- ^ "Concert review: Three faces of the captivating, unpredictable Joker Xue". The Straits Times. January 8, 2024.
- ^ "薛之谦厦门演唱会2024官宣定档" [Xue Zhiqian Xiamen Concert 2024 Officially Announced]. 大河票务网 (in Chinese). April 26, 2024.
- ^ "2024薛之谦汕头演唱会时间票价一览". 大河票务网 (in Chinese). May 31, 2024.