Biography
Who is Aaron Yan?
Early life and real name
Aaron Yan was born as Wu Keng-lin in Taipei, Taiwan on November 20, 1985. When he was very young, he and his family moved to Connecticut in the United States. He lived there for five years before moving back to Taiwan.
He studied at the Jinwen University of Science and Technology. In 2004, Aaron posted pictures of himself on a public blog. A Taiwanese management company named Comic Productions scouted him through these photos.
Fahrenheit and acting career
In August 2004, Aaron made his acting debut in the Taiwanese drama I Love My Wife. By 2005, he signed with Comic Productions and HIM International Music. He starred in the dramas It Started with a Kiss and KO One.
In December 2005, he formed the boy band Fahrenheit with three other artists: Wu Chun, Jiro Wang, and Calvin Chen. The group released their debut studio album in September 2006 and won a Hito Music Award for Best Boy Band.
Solo music and television roles
In March 2011, Aaron released his debut extended play titled The Next Me, which spent five weeks at the number one spot on the G-Music chart. He later released his debut studio album, The Moment, in October 2012.
In June 2013, he starred in the romantic comedy drama Just You, which topped ratings during its run. He won the Asia Star Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards after starring in Fall in Love with Me in February 2014.
Recent projects and legal issues
Aaron starred in the workplace romance drama Refresh Man in March 2016, which became a big hit across Asia. He later acted in Memories of Love, Please Give Me a Pair of Wings, and Kiss Love, and Taste.
In May 2020, Aaron launched his own Taiwan mazesoba brand named Yan's Collection. He also released his sixth extended play titled Metropolis in December 2020, featuring self-composed songs.
Birthday and age
Aaron Yan was born on November 20, 1985, which makes Aaron 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Aaron shares the date with 62 other famous people.
Explore more
