Liljay
A foundational member of the Taiwanese Mandopop trio JPM, contributing to the group's vibrant, dance-pop sound in the early 2010s.
Born 1978 (age 48)·Musical artist·Birthday: April 30·Generation X
Biography
Liljay, born Liao Xiao Jie, emerged as part of the Mandopop landscape through the boy band JPM. The group, formed in 2011, was a recombination of talent from the earlier band J-STAR, featuring Liljay alongside brothers Qiu Wang Zi and Qiu Mao Di. JPM quickly carved out a space with their upbeat, dance-oriented pop tracks and synchronized performances, appealing to a young audience across Taiwan and Hong Kong. Liljay, often presenting a cooler, more reserved stage persona compared to his bandmates, contributed vocals and presence to hits like '365天' and '因為有你.' While the group's active period was concentrated in the first half of the 2010s, their music defined a specific moment in Mandopop, marked by bright production and idol-focused appeal. Post-JPM, Liljay has maintained a lower public profile compared to his bandmates, who pursued solo careers in hosting and acting.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Liljay was born in 1978, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Liljay Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Liljay's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1978Born
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1983Started school
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1991Became a teenager
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Could drive
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1996Could vote
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Turned 21
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2008Turned 30
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 40
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 48 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Released JPM's debut studio album '月球漫步' (Moonwalk) in 2011, which achieved commercial success in Taiwan.
- The group's song '365天' became a popular hit and was used as a theme song for various promotional events.
- Won the 'Best Potential Group' award at the 2012 HITO Radio Music Awards in Taiwan.
- Performed sold-out concerts in Taiwan and Hong Kong as part of JPM's 'Feel The Love' tour.
Did You Know?
His stage name 'Liljay' is derived from his English name, Jay.
Before JPM, he was a member of the earlier boy band J-STAR, which also included his future JPM bandmates.
He is known for his skills in dance and was often featured in the group's choreography.
He is less active on social media and in the entertainment industry than his former JPM bandmates.
“Our music is about the energy we share with the crowd.”
