YHBOYS
| Company type | Male idol group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Music |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Yuehua Entertainment |
| Headquarters | China |
| Products | Singing, Acting |
| Parent | Yuehua Entertainment |
YHBOYS was a Chinese male idol group formed by Yuehua Entertainment in 2017, making their debut within the same year. The ensemble consisted of leader Zhang Junyi alongside members Guo Dianjia, Zhang Minghao, Liu Guanyi, Zhang Enshuo, Sun Jiakai, and Li Linma. Their concept emphasized fan involvement in the members' growth as they advanced their careers in both singing and acting.
Members
- Zhang Junyi (), originating from Nanchang, Jiangxi, fulfilled the role of group leader.
- Guo Dianjia (), also born in Nanchang, was recognized as a main dancer.
- Zhang Minghao (), hailing from Harbin, Heilongjiang, took on the position of lead vocalist.
- Liu Guanyi (), born in Taiwan, shared lead singing responsibilities.
- Zhang Enshuo (), from Handan, Hebei, contributed as a dancer.
- Sun Jiakai (), whose birthplace is Inner Mongolia, was known for adding the group's "cute" appeal.
- Li Linma (), born in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, was part of the dance lineup.
Pre-debut
Liu Guanyi had experience as a child actor, having appeared in television dramas, web films, and commercials since 2009. Zhang Junyi appeared on CCTV’s reality program Wildest Summer Vacation (2015) and Beijing TV’s Music Masters' Class (2016). Before joining Yuehua Entertainment, Zhang Minghao made his public debut as a child judge on Anhui TV’s Fighting! Fantastic Baby (2015) and took part in various variety shows and movies. Li Linma had a background as a dancer and performed as an opening act for UNIQ's Yibo on Hunan TV's Day Day Up in 2016.
On January 24, 2017, Yuehua Entertainment officially revealed the group formation through their Weibo account, introducing the first member, Minghao. Subsequent members were unveiled every two weeks until the seventh and final member, Jia Kai, was presented on February 14, 2017.
YHBOYS began their musical journey with the release of their digital single The World Ahead on February 15, 2017, followed by Dream Fighting on March 27. Their inaugural live appearance occurred at the 17th Annual Top Chinese Music Awards on April 9. Shortly after, on April 17, they launched their third digital single titled Sunshine Boys.
Branching into variety shows, they announced YHBOYS' Talent Time Machine on May 4; episode zero premiered the next day on Yinyuetai. On May 19, YHBOYS gained international attention when invited to attend the Magenta Carpet at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.
Their fourth digital single, Magic Fun Land, was released on July 10 and featured their final high-production music video. YHBOYS swiftly emerged as an influential new presence within the music scene.
Dramas
| Year | Title | Member(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Garage Brotherhood | Guanyi | |
| 2011 | Dear Mother, Dear Daughter | Guanyi | Young Male Lead |
| 2013 | Little Daddy | Guanyi | Cameo Appearance |
| 2014 | Attack of the Students: New Comers | Guanyi | Co-Lead Role |
Web Films
| Year | Title | Member(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | End of the World | Guanyi | Supporting Role |
| 2012 | Guess Game Move | Guanyi | Cameo Appearance |
| 2012 | Note to BFF | Guanyi | Cameo Appearance |
| 2015 | 108 Poetry Stories of the Tang Dynasty | Minghao | Lead Role: Liu Xian Ge |
Films
| Year | Title | Member(s) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | After School | Minghao | Lead role as a child |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Member(s) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 流星雨 (Meteor Shower) | Entire group | Cover rendition |
| 前方的世界 (The World Ahead) | All members except Dianjia and Enshuo | Official theme for the TV series "了不起的孩子 (Fantastic Baby)" | |
| 梦想加油 (Dream Fighting) | All except Dianjia | ||
| 阳光小鬼头 (Sunshine Boys) | Full lineup | ||
| A-OK | Complete group | Promotional track for Transformers: The Last Knight in China | |
| 魔FUN乐园 (Magical FUN Land) | All members | ||
| 国家 (Country) | Entire ensemble | Cover song | |
| 2018 | I Can Do It | All members | |
| Summer Work | All except Linma |