5 Things To Know About Yang Yan, The Singaporean Actor Competing In The Idol Survival Show ‘Starlight Boys’
He will be mentored by BIGBANG’s Daesung and Eric of The Boyz.
By Ju Onn, Penny Wong - published
Yang Yan, a Singaporean actor, is set to participate in iQIYI’s idol survival show Starlight Boys. The show is scheduled to air in October on iQIYI International (iq.com and the iQIYI app), though exact details on the date and number of episodes have yet to be announced.
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The show will be hosted by Lee Sung Kyoung, and mentored by senior K-pop artists such as BIGBANG’s Daesung, Kwon Eun Bi, Yoon of STAYC, Hui of Pentagon, and Eric of The Boyz. Balladeer Lee Seung Gi, rapper Hanhae, and famous K-pop choreographer Choi Young Jun will also be guiding the trainees.
As we inch closer to the premiere of Starlight Boys and Yang Yan’s appearance on the show, munch on these facts about the Singaporean contestant.
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He is 23 years old and studied at Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Yang Yan was born on March 16, 2001, making him 23 years old this year. Despite his age, he has spent some time in the entertainment industry modelling, acting, and singing.
He pursued business studies in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, working as a part-time model at the same time.
He is represented by Dasmond Koh’s agency
Yang Yan is represented by NoonTalk Media and Insight Entertainment. The company was co-founded in 2011 by local artist Dasmond Koh, an ex-deejay, actor and show presenter.
Left to right: Dasmond Koh, Kevin, Yang Yan, Kenneth Goh, Xubin and Zong Zijie
In 2023, Yang Yan also attended the Harper’s BAZAAR NewGen Award 2023 Show, in a light blue sweater and white pants. He was joined by other Singaporean artists, Dasmond Koh, Kevin, Xubin and Zong Zijie.
He has a song released on Spotify
Besides acting, Yang Yan has dabbled in music as well, having released a Chinese song titled “O2 氧气” with another artist, Kevin. The song is available for streaming on major digital platforms, one of which is Spotify.
Yang Yan’s talents don’t just stop there. As it turns out, he’s musically inclined and plays the piano and guitar as well.
He acted in Stranger in the Dark
The actor made his television debut in the Singaporean mystery drama series Stranger in the Dark (2023), alongside cast members Seow Sin Nee, Hank Wang, Yunis To, Benjamin Tan, Kiki Lim, and Cavin Soh.
He was nominated during the 2024 Star Awards
Influenced by his performance in Stranger in the Dark, he was nominated for Best Rising Star and Most Popular Rising Star during Star Awards 2024.