Fu Yaning (Chinese: 符雅凝; pinyin: Fú Yǎníng, born July 14, 1997), also known as Yenny, is a Chinese singer and actress under Gramarie Entertainment. She is known for her participation in the survival reality shows Youth With You 2 and Girls Planet 999. On April 20, 2022, she released her debut extended play (EP), Ning.

Fu Yaning
Born (1997-07-14) July 14, 1997 (age 26)
NationalityChinese
Other names
  • Yenny
  • Jessie Fu
EducationCommunication University of China
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
  • Gramarie Entertainment
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese

Career edit

2020–present: Career beginnings and rising popularity edit

From March to May, Fu represented Gramarie Entertainment, alongside Zhang Luofei and Ge Xinyi on the girl group survival reality television show Youth With You 2. She was eliminated in Episode 16 and eventually placed 53rd.[1] On June 20, Fu released the single "Navigator's Daughter".[2] In October 15, she released another single titled "I'm Done" which was also co-written by her.[3]

In March 2021, Fu sang the opening song of the Chinese drama Unusual Idol Love. From August to October, Fu participated in the Mnet survival show Girls Planet 999 as one of the program's 33 Chinese contestants.[4] However, she was eliminated during the finale, after ranking 12th overall with 560,606 votes.[5] After the show, she released the track "Starlight".[6] In December, Fu made her acting debut in a supporting role in the Chinese drama, My Heart.[7] She also played the role of An Xiaoluo in the drama The Flowers are Blooming.[8]

Fu made her official debut with the single "Ning" on April 20, 2022.[9]

Discography edit

Singles edit

List of singles, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album
As lead artist
"Navigator's Daughter" (with Ailia) 2020 Non-album singles
"I'm Done"
"Starlight" (星之海) 2021
"Ning" (凝) 2022
"Light it Up" (燃)
"Why Not" 2024
As featured artist
"Ladybug" (逐) (with Juvenile) 2022 Non-album single

Soundtrack appearances edit

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album
"Turning On" (正在启动) 2021 Unusual Idol Love OST

Composition credits edit

List of songs written or co-written, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist Album Credited
"I'm Done" 2020 Fu Yaning Non-album singles Yes
"Ning" 2022 Yes

Filmography edit

Television series edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 My Heart Bai He [7]
The Flowers are Blooming An Xiaoluo [8]

Television shows edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Youth With You 2 Contestant Finished 53rd [1]
2021 Girls Planet 999 Finished 12th [4]

Awards and nominations edit

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Nominee(s)/Work(s) Result Ref.
Sino Fashion Style Award 2021 New Artist of the Year Fu Yaning Won [10]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "《青你2》第3次排名:赵小棠3,谢可寅13,秦牛正威39,黄一鸣80". Sohu (in Chinese). March 28, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  2. ^ "航海家的女儿符雅凝驾到 来《酷狗星乐坊》乘风破浪啦" (in Chinese). July 9, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "不止一面!符雅凝携"如初之光"新曲《I'm Done》登陆腾讯音乐娱乐集团展现更多可能" (in Chinese). October 15, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "CLC 최유진, 1위 등극…2위 션샤오팅·3위 에자키 히카루". X Sports News (in Korean). September 3, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  5. ^ "종영 '걸스플래닛999' 김채현 1위..최유진→김다연 '케플러' 데뷔 확정". Star News (in Korean). October 22, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  6. ^ 星之海Starlight
  7. ^ a b "《卿卿我心》热播,程潇谷嘉诚上演充电式恋爱甜到上头". Sohu (in Chinese). December 13, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "《清风朗月花正开》收官 木羽院众人完美结局甜蜜落幕" (in Chinese). January 19, 2022. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  9. ^ 《凝》NING
  10. ^ "微博".

External links edit