Alfred Sun (born Alfred Sng Eng How on 16 November 1991) is a Singaporean male singer, actor, and model.[1][2][3][4][5] He is known for his participation in singing competitions such as The Voice, Jungle voice (声林之王), as well as his appearances on the Chinese idol survival reality show We Are Young (少年之名), along with acting roles in the LINE TV web drama HIStory3-那一天 and the short film Summerdaze.

Alfred Sun
Alfred Sun in 2023
Born
Alfred Sng Eng How

(1991-11-16) 16 November 1991 (age 33)
Other names
  • Sealfred
  • 小英
  • 白兔
EducationNanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • model
  • dancer
Agent
  • Independent
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Hanyu PinyinSūn Yīngháo
Wade–GilesSun Yinghao

Early life and career

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Sun graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Graphic Communication from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2016.[6]

In 2010, Sun and his friends participated in an audition co-sponsored by JYP and Alpha Asean Region Audition, which was held in 2010 by Alpha Entertainment. Sun was the only male contracted trainee, alongside fellow Singaporeans Tahsa Low and Elaine Wong.[7][8][9][10] Due to National Service in Singapore, he was unable to debut in South Korea but went on to pursue a solo career in music, acting and modeling.[11][12]

In 2017, Sun partnered with Zhang Minhua to form a group and participated in the Malaysia-Singapore singing program The Voice.[13][14][15] He achieved a top-four ranking in the Dingdang team.

In 2018, he participated in the first season of Jungle voice (声林之王) and was eliminated in the fifth episode.[16] During the same year, he starred in the short film Summerdaze alongside David Eung, directed by Martin Hong. Sun's portrayal of Kai in this production showcased his acting skills and versatility as a performer.[17][18]

In 2019, Sun played the role of Xiao Ying in the LINE TV web drama HIStory3-那一天.[19][20]

 
Event artwork "We Are Young-Unfinished Party" Designed by Alfred Sun in 2020

In 2020, Sun participated in the Chinese male group reality competition show We Are Young.[21][22][23][24] Out of 84 participants, including fellow Singaporean Huang Junrong, Sun left the show after being placed 30th.[25][26]

In 2022, Sun released his single "Vampire" and in 2023, his debut music album Eyes on Me in 2023.[27][28][29][30]

Discography

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Singles

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Year Title Notes Ref
2022 "Vampire" 重生 [31]
"Something, Alright" Performed with David Eung, Summerdaze OST
2023 "Dancing With The Moon" English and Chinese version [32]
2024 "BLOOM"

Studio albums

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Year Title Notes Ref
2023 Eyes On Me [33]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Unbroken: 不倒翁 光 / Guang Short Film [34]
2018 Shelter Aaron Short Film [35]
Summerdaze Kai Short Film
2021 Summerdaze: The Series Kai [36]
2023 Summerdaze: Christmas Together Kai Short Film [37]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 HIStory3: 那一天 小英 / Xiao Ying Web drama [38]
2020 致2020的我们 Cameo
2023 Silent Walls 金凯德/ Jin Kai De Television series [39]

MV and cameo appearance

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Year Singer Title Role Ref
2017 Matthew Quek 郭光正 Unbroken: 不倒翁 Actor
2018 Estelle Fly Blue (feat. Soleil Soleil) Actor [40]
2019 The Sam Willows Keep Me Jealous Dancer

Music competitions

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Year Competitions Stage location Result Ref
2017 The Voice   Malaysia Semi-finalist [41][42][43]
2019 Jungle Voice 声林之王   Taiwan [44]
2020 We Are Young   China Top 30 finalist [45][46]

Awards and nominations

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Year Organisation Category Nominated work Result Ref
2024 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes Nominated [47]


References

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  7. ^ Hayat, Iqmall (18 November 2017). "Catch Up With Alfred Sng, One Of SG's K-Pop Hopefuls From The Alpha Auditions Back In The Day". Hype & Stuff. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Dance Dance Hallyu: Dialogue Sessions". Scape Singapore. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
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