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Yan An (entertainer)

In this Chinese name, the family name is Yan.

Yan An (Chinese: 闫桉; Korean: 옌안; born October 25, 1996), is a Chinese actor and singer based in South Korea and China. He debuted as a vocalist of the group Pentagon in October 2016. Aside from group activities as singer, he has debuted as an actor in Chinese series Use for My Talent. As an actor, he is well known for his role as Li Lun in Fangs of Fortune.

Yan An
闫桉
Yan An in April 2019
Born (1996-10-25) October 25, 1996 (age 28)
Hokkaido, Japan
NationalityChinese
Alma materShanghai Theatre Academy
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2016–present
Agents
  • Yan An Studio
  • Super Up
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
Labels
Member ofPentagon
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese闫桉
Hanyu PinyinYán Ān
Korean name
Hangul
옌안
Revised RomanizationYen An
McCune–ReischauerYen An

Career

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Pre-debut

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Yan An passed "Cube Star World Audition" overseas selection and became Cube trainee in 2014.[1][2]

2016–2023: Debut with Pentagon and departure from Cube

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Yan An at a fansign event in September 2017

Yan An debuted on July 10, 2016, with the group Pentagon under Cube Entertainment as a vocalist and dancer.[3] The group was formed through a variety show called Pentagon Maker.[4] Despite Yan An being eliminated from the program, he was added to the group's final lineup alongside E'Dawn and Shinwon.[5]

On July 22, 2019, Cube Entertainment announced that Yan An would not be able to participate in Pentagon's 2019 world tour, "Prism", for medical reasons.[6] He returned to the group on September 17, 2020, officially ending his 440-day hiatus.[7] He actively promoted with the group before going into a hiatus again on February 21, 2022. As of October 2023, he has yet to return and no further statement regarding his future in the group has been made.[8] On October 9, 2023, it was announced that he had left Cube Entertainment alongside fellow Pentagon members Yeo One, Kino, Yuto, and Wooseok.[9] It was also announced that the group would not be disbanding.[10]

2018–present: Solo activities and acting career

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In 2018, Yan An participated in the Chinese reality television show Chao Yin Zhan Ji as a contestant.[11]

Yan An officially made his acting debut in the 2021 Chinese television series Use for My Talent where he played the role of Shi Junjie.[12][13]

In April 2023, he participated in television show Youth π Project.[14] In October, he joined the cast of Fangs of Fortune where he portrayed the role of the antagonist Li Lun.[15] The series was broadcast on October 26, 2024 on iQIYI.[16]

In March 2024, Yan An joined the cast of Hidden Shadow alongside Li Hongyi and Wang Churan where he played the role of Hua Rongjian.[17][18] The filming of the drama began in March and finished in June of the same year.[19] In December, it was announced that Yan An had joined the cast of Veil of Shadows. The booting ceremony of the drama was held on December 2.[20]

Discography

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For Yan An's works with Pentagon, see Pentagon discography.

Singles

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Title Year Album
Collaborations
"You Are" (with Hui, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yeo One, Jinho, Kino) 2016 Pentagon

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CHN
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"Little Verse" (小诗句) (with Hou Minghao, Chen Duling, Tian Jiarui, Cheng Xiao, Lin Ziye, Xu Zhenxuan & Lai Weiming) 2024 63 Fangs of Fortune OST
"The World is Without Boundaries" (天地无仑) 168

Writing and production credits

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Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
2016 Pentagon "Up" Non-album release No — Yes Yeo One, Shinwon, Jinho, Wooseok
2019 "Round 1" (Bonus track) Genie:us Yes Hui, Jinho, Shinwon, Yeo One, Hongseok, Yuto, Kino, Wooseok Yes Hui, Jinho, Shinwon, Yeo One, Hongseok, Yuto, Kino, Wooseok, MosPick
"Round 2" (Bonus track) Sum(me:r) Yes Yes

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Use for My Talent Shi Junjie [13]
2024 Fangs of Fortune Li Lun [15]
TBA Hidden Shadow Hua Rongjian [17]
Veil of Shadows Li Jie / Yuan Wudi [20]
Jin Zhao Wan Nian Chang Shen Kou [22]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Ref.
2016 Pentagon Maker Contestant [4]
2018 Chao Yin Zhan Ji [11]
2023 Youth π Project [14]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee(s)/Work(s) Result Ref.
2023 Wenrong Awards Potential Actor of the Year Yan An Won [23]
2024 iQIYI Scream Night New Actor of the Year Won [24]
Weibo Music Awards Song of the Year "The World is Without Boundaries"
(天地无仑) 		Pending [25]

References

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  1. ^ "펜타곤의 매력발산 미니라이브 - II -" (in Korean). July 9, 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  2. ^ "少年は高校を辞めて15歳で韓国に渡り、K-POPのスターになった" [The boy quit high school and moved to Korea at the age of 15 and became a K-POP star]. Buzzfeed Japan (in Japanese). February 14, 2019. Archived from the original on August 5, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
  3. ^ Lee, Ho-yeon (October 4, 2016). "[팝업뮤직]'큐브 비밀병기' 펜타곤, 10인조라 더 완전한 데뷔". Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 10, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  4. ^ a b '큐브 비밀병기' 펜타곤, 예비 10인 완전체 무대 21일 최초 공개. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). May 21, 2016. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  5. ^ Lee, Ho-yeon (October 4, 2016). "[팝업뮤직]'큐브 비밀병기' 펜타곤, 10인조라 더 완전한 데뷔". Herald POP (in Korean). Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  6. ^ PENTAGON·펜타곤 [@CUBE_PTG] (July 22, 2019). "[공지] 2019 PENTAGON WORLD TOUR <PRISM> 멤버 불참 안내 https://t.co/KBWNjOKZwh" [[Notice] 2019 PENTAGON WORLD TOUR <PRISM> Notice of member absence] (Tweet) (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Ko Seungah (September 18, 2020). 펜타곤 옌안, 스포 영상으로 복귀 예고…10월 컴백 합류 [Yanan Pentagon announces return with a spoiler video... Joined comeback in October]. News1. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  8. ^ letsgoptg [@letsgoptg] (February 21, 2022). "[KR-EN 🔁 #UCUBE - NOTICE] Hello. This is CUBE Entertainment. We would like to inform you about the future activities of PENTAGON members, Yeoone and Yanan. Member Yanan has left for China today (21st) due [...] (Source: https://t.co/ttABdKHAtQ) #PENTAGON #펜타곤 @CUBE_PTG https://t.co/CnN7JyUiES" (Tweet). Archived from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (2023-10-09). "Five Pentagon members leave Cube Entertainment". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  10. ^ "PENTAGON smashes disbandment rumours after five members leave agency: 'What is disbandment?'". Hindustan Times. October 9, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "《潮音战纪》开始录制 周兴哲徐明浩等人加盟". Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "《我亲爱的小洁癖》开播 沈月刘以豪"小邋遢小洁癖"花样组CP" (in Chinese). Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "《我亲爱的小洁癖》是俊杰，看上姐姐闺蜜，闫桉在线教你撩人" (in Chinese). 10 May 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Ex-CLC's Elkie, PENTAGON's Yanan to join upcoming Chinese reality competition series". NME. April 24, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  15. ^ a b "解读《大梦归离》十对CP" (in Chinese). 3 November 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "《大梦归离》卡颜局！侯明昊、陈都灵甜蜜互动". Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  17. ^ a b "电视剧《烽影燃梅香》曝光海报，王楚然、李宏毅领衔主演" (in Chinese). 14 May 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "看完《大梦归离》，却去闫桉饰演的离仑一眼万年" (in Chinese). Retrieved December 2, 2024.
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  20. ^ a b "郭敬明新剧《月鳞绮纪》明日开机，鞠婧祎、曾舜晞、陈都灵出演" (in Chinese). December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  21. ^ The Tencent Music Uni chart was launched in September 2018.
  22. ^ "小爆料：闫桉、檀健次、蔡徐坤" (in Chinese). 9 July 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  23. ^ "10th Wenrong Awards Winners" (in Chinese). Retrieved December 2, 2024 – via Weibo.
  24. ^ "iQiyi Scream Night – New Actor of the Year" (in Chinese). Retrieved December 7, 2024 – via Weibo.
  25. ^ "2024 Weibo Music Awards Nomination – Song of the Year" (in Chinese). Retrieved December 9, 2024 – via Weibo.
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