Influenced by his grandfather, Ryan Yu’s love for music started at a very young age. His grandfather would play the piano and sing every day. In turn, music became a crucial part of Yu’s life. Born in Wuhan, rising Chinese pop singer Ryan Yu’s handsome and lively demeanour goes hand-in-hand with his singing skills. During his time in the United States, he formed a band to continue his passion for music and singing. He entered a competition that he would later say helped solidify his decision to join the music industry. When he returned to China, he jump-started his musical career by participating in many large-scale singing competitions. His achievements have been quite impressive, including a second-runner up position on the third season of The Voice of China. In the same year, Yu was named Wuhan’s N Generation Idol, as he inspires the younger generation to be innovative and courageous. Last year, he released his new single titled ‘Idol’. In order to pursue his musical dream, Yu gave up the opportunity to study in the United States. When he expressed his desire to leave school to pursue music, he was met with strong opposition from his parents. However, he did not take his parents’ objections to heart. Yu went to a bar to sing and found a teacher to teach him proper techniques. His achievements today prove that his efforts have not been in vain. ‍