In 2000, the Chinese music scene ushered in two young and bright new stars - Wu Kequn and Jay Chou. With a love for music, they embarked on their artistic journey. As if fate played a joke, they appeared on the same stage in the first show, but this also laid the groundwork for future competition.
However, the goddess of fate seems to favor Jay Chou more. Soon, Jay Chou became an upstart in the music industry at an astonishing speed, and the title of "Heavenly King" followed. In contrast, Wu Kequn's star journey seems to be a little bleak, overshadowed by Jay Chou's light.
Standing in the spotlight, Wu Kequn's eyes flashed with a complicated light. Watching Jay Chou's popularity continue to rise, he has both admiration for this talented peer and a trace of unwillingness and desire to challenge.
This mixed mood became the impetus that propelled him forward, and also made him say the bold words that caused an uproar in the future.
Looking back on the past, Wu Kequn once sighed: "We debuted in the same year, but since we took the stage, Jay Chou, who is also a newcomer, has become the 'king of heaven', and I have 'died'." This huge contrast made the young Wu Kequn feel unbalanced, and also inspired his determination to catch up.
This starting point is not only the beginning of Wu Kequn's musical journey, but also the origin of the delicate relationship between him and Jay Chou. It planted the seeds of challenge for Wu Kequn's future music career, and also became a source of motivation for him to keep moving forward.
"To surpass Jay Chou within 5 years", this sentence is like a bombshell, which has caused huge repercussions in the Chinese music scene. Wu Kequn stood firmly in front of the camera, resolutely announcing his determination to the world, his eyes full of confidence.
This is not his arrogance, but his confidence in his musical prowess and his persistent pursuit of musical dreams.
When Wu Kequn talked about this past many years later, he did not deny the truth of this sentence. In an interview, he calmly faced the reporter's questions, and his eyes flashed with determination.
He said, "I dare to say this sentence now," Wu Kequn's words showed a hint of self-deprecation, but with a firm determination.
He explained that it was not disrespectful to Jay Chou, but it was precisely because of his deep appreciation of Jay Chou that he regarded him as an "opponent" and was determined to surpass. "I'm not saying that I don't like Jay Chou, it's precisely because I appreciate him too much that I have the idea of treating Jay Chou as an 'opponent' and wanting to surpass him." Wu Kequn's words are full of recognition of Jay Chou's talent and expectations for himself.
In Wu Kequn's heart, surpassing Jay Chou not only means personal achievement, but also represents the supreme glory of "becoming the first person in the music world". This bold statement has become the driving force for him to keep moving forward, making him work harder and more persistent in music creation.
However, this goal is far more difficult to achieve than expected. Wu Kequn knows that in the face of a strong opponent like Jay Chou, he needs to put in more effort to make a name for himself in the Chinese music scene.
Jay Chou's talent is undoubted, and since his debut, he is still firmly at the top of the Chinese music scene, which is enough to prove everything.
Although the rhetoric was mixed, it did give Mr. Wu a powerful impetus to his music career. This seemingly unattainable goal has become a source of motivation for him to constantly break through himself and improve his music, and it has also planted the seeds of challenges for his future music career.
Wu Kequn's musical talent is undoubted, he can not only write lyrics and music independently, but also sing highly praised. In the field of creation, Wu Kequn has shown all-round strength, and can monopolize lyrics and composition.
His song "Loneliness is Addictive" was praised by many netizens as "Jay Chou can't write it", although such remarks quickly attracted controversy and criticism from other netizens.
However, Wu Kequn's attitude and persistence towards music were fully demonstrated in the "Almighty Star Wars" program. When judge Jin Wulin gave a mean evaluation of Zhang Shaohan's performance, and even made Zhang Shaohan cry for a while, Wu Kequn couldn't bear it anymore and stepped forward.
He frowned, and said in a firm and excited tone: "This is a music competition, we compare how to arrange the program and how to make music, not to see who pleases the judges and asks them what we are going to do, which is called a competition!" ”
Jin Wulin gave Tao Zhe's performance a score of 0, and Wu Kequn stepped forward again, his love for music and insistence on fair competition made the audience applaud and moved the other contestants and judges.
He said that the competition should go the normal way, and there will be no zero points for music.
After the show, Wu Kequn once again emphasized his position in the song "Looking for Yourself" by hinting at Jin Wulin's behavior. In the song, the lyrics of "This is a competition" were heard by the contestants backstage, which also highlighted Wu Kequn's insistence on the essence of the music competition.
As he grew older, Wu Kequn's attitude towards music also matured. At the age of 42, he admits that he has only "started vocal lessons again" and has made a "subversive change" in the way he writes songs.
He no longer just started from the perspective of "observation" and "how he wanted to sing", but began to think on a deeper level.
When asked "what qualities and conditions an excellent singer should have", Wu Kequn was unusually humble. He said that he is not a good singer, and he is "not qualified" to give everyone a pertinent answer.
This spirit of continuous learning and breakthrough is the most valuable asset on his musical path.
Wu Kequn's musical path is a perfect fusion of talent and perseverance. He has grown from a fledgling newcomer to a mature artist who adheres to principles in the show, and then to a middle-aged singer who keeps learning and breaking through himself.
Wu Kequn interprets his love and dedication to music with practical actions.
Influenced by Jay Chou's "The Secret That Can't Be Said", Wu Kequn decided to create his own musical film "Writing Poems for You". His works have won unanimous praise from the outside world, which undoubtedly aroused Wu Kequn's desire to create.
There was a glint of excitement in his eyes, as if he saw a new opportunity to surpass Jay Chou. However, filmmaking is not an easy task. As a novice director, Wu Kequn faced many difficulties. The shooting cycle far exceeded expectations, and the time and effort invested far exceeded expectations.
He worked day and night to deliver the perfect work, and it was a huge challenge for him to not only play the dual roles of director and actor, but also to coordinate all aspects of work.
However, it is a pity that the box office of "Writing Poems for You" was deserted, and it did not realize his film dream as Wu Kequn expected, but made him lose all his savings. This work, which took a lot of painstaking work, ended up receiving a very different response than expected, which was a big surprise.
In the show, the judges commented that Wu Kequn was "insensitive to risks, nervous, and fearless", he nodded with a smile, and admitted that it was precisely because of his "fearlessness" that he lost the money for film shooting. These candid words revealed his helplessness and self-deprecation at this failed attempt.
This cross-border attempt dealt a heavy blow to Wu Kequn, but it also made him more deeply aware of the hardships of behind-the-scenes work. He experienced first-hand the work of a director and learned that the hard work of the staff on the set is the real hard work.
This experience played an important role in his unique insight into the work of artists in the future.
Although the director's dream did not persevere to the end and did not succeed, this experience did not dampen Wu Kequn's passion for music. On the contrary, it gave Wu Kequn a clearer understanding of his own positioning, and also made him cherish his music career even more.
Wu Kequn's love life has attracted much attention and is also full of controversy. He was praised as a "fairy ex-boyfriend" for buying a house for his ex-girlfriend. In this relationship, he promised that one day he would buy her a house and let her live in a spacious new house.
Although he later broke up, he still kept his promise and used his savings from years of hard work to buy a house for her, a move that made netizens praise him and called him "fairy ex-boyfriend".
However, this wonderful relationship was soon replaced by another one. The appearance of He Chaolian, the daughter of the gambling king, made Wu Kequn the focus of attention again. In the beginning, their romance was sweet and was often photographed dating around the world.
The media also reported on their sweet dates around the world, but this sweet time did not last long, and He Chaolian's words on social media cast a shadow on the relationship.
When Luo Zhixiang and Zhou Yangqing were in a uproar over the "time management incident", He Chaolian posted a post in support of Zhou Yangqing, saying that she understood the pain experienced by Zhou Yangqing, because she also had a similar experience.
This remark was interpreted by netizens as an insinuation of Wu Kequn's disloyalty, which instantly changed Wu Kequn from a "fairy ex-boyfriend" to a "scumbag".
He Chaolian revealed that in her relationship with Wu Kequn, she shed a lot of tears, and even did not leave a good impression when she broke up. This remark made Wu Kequn ridiculed and criticized by netizens, and some people accused him of preferring to ignore the gambling king's daughter, but always hurt her heart, and he really didn't know how to be blessed.
In recent years, Wu Kequn has become lovers with Chen Yu'an, and wrote a song "Abstraction" for her, which is known as the "sweetest song". The two have announced their relationship since 2018, but there has been no news of their marriage so far.
When asked about marriage, Wu Kequn frankly admitted that he was "afraid of marriage", "I don't know much about marriage, and I am a little afraid", this contradictory attitude makes people question his emotional outlook.
Wu Kequn's emotional journey, from "fairy ex-boyfriend" to "scumbag", and then to his current love state, reveals the complexity of his emotional world. These experiences also let people see his emotional growth and confusion, as well as the public's attention and judgment on the artist's love life.
After the ups and downs of music, movies, and feelings, Wu Kequn has a deeper understanding of the profession of an artist. In an interview, he candidly said that the artist's job is "not as hard" as the behind-the-scenes staff.
Wu Kequn's tone was full of emotion, and his eyes showed respect and gratitude for the workers behind the scenes.
Wu Kequn said bluntly: "Artists really don't talk nonsense anymore, it's not so hard,". He believes that the hard work of an entertainer is not even worth being taken out and discussed as a separate topic compared to those who work behind the scenes.
While this remark may be controversial, it also shows his maturity and respect for the labor of others.
Wu Kequn expressed deep humility about the standard of "good singer", and he frankly said that he is not qualified enough to answer this question because he is still constantly learning and changing.
His attitude is in stark contrast to his early threats to surpass Jay Chou, showing the growth and self-awareness he has experienced in the process.
Wu Kequn's remarks reflect his deep thinking about the artist's career. He no longer pursues the glamorous on the surface, but pays more attention to the essence of the industry and the dedication of each staff member.
This change in attitude demonstrates Wu Kequn's maturity and reflection after experiencing the ups and downs of life.
Wu Kequn's bold words at the beginning, to the ups and downs later, to the current reflection and growth, his experience is like a song of life with ups and downs. His story teaches us that humility and an attitude of continuous learning are the most valuable qualities, both in music and in life.