Biography
Who is Zhang Hao?
Early life and education
Born on July 25, 2000, in Nanping, Fujian, China, Zhang Hao spent his youth focused on academic success. In school, he consistently ranked among the top students in his classes. He originally pursued a science track and gained admission to the China University of Geosciences. However, his strong interest in music led him to change his academic path. He chose to retake the college entrance examination specifically for arts students.
In 2018, he ranked first in his home province of Fujian during this national exam. This achievement allowed him to enroll in the musicology program at Fujian Normal University. He completed his degree there in 2024. While attending university, he developed his musical skills by playing instruments including the piano, violin, cello, and viola. He performed as part of the school orchestra and also earned a certificate to teach music to secondary school students.
Rise to fame on Boys Planet
YH Entertainment recruited Zhang in 2021. He trained for 15 months before joining the survival program Boys Planet. The show premiered in early 2023, and Zhang was one of eight trainees representing his agency. He served as the center for the G-Group during the performance of the theme song Here I Am. During the initial evaluations, he performed the song Kick It by NCT 127.
On April 20, 2023, the show concluded with Zhang placing first among all contestants. He earned a total of 1,988,154 points, which secured his position as the center of the new South Korean boy band Zerobaseone. This victory marked the first time a foreign contestant placed first in a South Korean idol survival show.
Musical career and Zerobaseone
Zerobaseone officially debuted in July 2023 with the EP Youth in the Shade. Zhang released a solo track titled Always as part of this release. He also pursued individual projects, including performing violin covers on programs such as Knowing Bros and LeeMujin Service. In 2024, he released the original soundtrack I Wanna Know for the dating program Exchange 3. This song reached the top of the iTunes charts in 25 countries and won the OST Popularity Award at the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards. He became the first non-Korean artist to win an award at this ceremony.
In 2025, he appeared in the MBC drama To the Moon and released the track Refresh. Following the expiration of his contract with WakeOne Entertainment, Zhang departed from Zerobaseone on March 15, 2026.
Re-debut and professional ventures
Shortly after his time with Zerobaseone, Zhang transitioned to his next project. On May 26, 2026, he re-debuted as the leader of the boy group And2ble under YH Entertainment. This group includes former Zerobaseone members Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin, and Han Yu-jin, alongside Yoo Seung-eon.
Beyond music, he established a presence in the fashion industry. He served as a Friend of the House for Gucci and appeared on the covers of magazines like L'Officiel China and Cosmopolitan Korea. He also expanded into television, appearing on shows such as Keep Running and Knowing International High School. Throughout 2024 and 2025, he signed endorsement deals with brands like Fila Fusion, 3CE, and Vaseline. These collaborations secured his reputation as an emerging figure in both the entertainment and advertising sectors.
Birthday and age
Zhang Hao was born on July 25, 2000, which makes Zhang 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Zhang shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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