Wang Yibo
A Chinese multi-hyphenate who skyrocketed to fame as an actor and dancer, then channeled that intensity into professional motorcycle racing.
Born 1997 (age 29)·Chinese actor and singer·Birthday: August 5·Generation Z
Biography
Wang Yibo embodies the modern Chinese entertainer: a blur of talent across disparate fields. He first entered the public eye as a member of the boy band UNIQ, where his sharp dancing stood out. His acting breakthrough was seismic, coming with the role of Lan Wangji in 'The Untamed,' a performance of restrained power that fueled a global fan phenomenon. Rather than resting on that idol status, Yibo pursued parallel passions with serious rigor. He became a licensed professional road motorcycle racer, competing in national championships, and also tested his skills as a racing driver. This duality—the poetic actor and the adrenaline-fueled athlete—defines his public persona, making him a figure of intense dedication in both artistic and extreme physical domains.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Wang was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Wang Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Wang's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
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 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Gained international fame for his leading role as Lan Wangji in the massively popular drama 'The Untamed' (2019).
- Became a certified professional road motorcycle racer, competing in the China Superbike Championship.
- Debuted as a singer and dancer as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band UNIQ in 2014.
- Transitioned to leading roles in major films like 'Hidden Blade' and 'Born to Fly' in 2023.
Did You Know?
He is a member of the Chinese variety show 'Day Day Up' as a permanent host.
He is an ambassador for several luxury brands, including Chanel.
He has a well-documented passion for LEGO building and street dance.
He holds a racing license and has participated in professional motorsport events beyond motorcycle racing.
“If I like something, I will keep doing it until I'm good at it.”
