★ HOW OLD IS JAY CHOU?
Jay Chou is 47 years old, born January 18, 1979 in TW · Capricorn.
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About
Jay Chou turned Mandopop into a global phenomenon—the "King of Mandopop" with 30 million albums sold worldwide. Born in Taiwan on 18 January 1979, the singer-songwriter rose to prominence with his second album Fantasy (2001), which became one of the best-selling albums in Taiwan in the 21st century. His later work Common Jasmine Orange (2004) sold over 2.6 million copies and topped charts across Asia. A Capricorn born into creative influence, Chou channels discipline and ambition into both music and film.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jay Chou is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, actor, director, and businessman widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Chinese-speaking world. Born 18 January 1979, he signed to Alfa Music in 2000 and debuted with the album Jay (2000), then rose to prominence with Fantasy (2001), one of the best-selling albums in Taiwan in the 21st century.
Chou's discography spans diverse genres: R&B and alternative rock in Yeh Hui-Mei (2003) and November's Chopin (2005), traditional Chinese music influences in Common Jasmine Orange (2004)—which sold over 2.6 million copies and became the best-selling physical album in China in the 21st century. Later commercial hits include On the Run! (2007), Capricorn (2008), and Jay Chou's Bedtime Stories (2016), with standout singles "Blue and White Porcelain", "Rice Field", "Love Confession", and "Shouldn't Be". In 2022, Greatest Works of Art became the world's best-selling record in pure sales, making Chou the first Mandopop artist to top the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart.
His film career launched with Initial D (2005), followed by Curse of the Golden Flower (2006), Kung Fu Dunk (2008), The Treasure Hunter (2009), and Hollywood crossovers The Green Hornet (2011) and Now You See Me 2 (2016). As an actor, Chou bridges Taiwanese and international cinema.
Chou has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling recording artists in Taiwanese history. He holds 15 Golden Melody Awards—the most of any singer at that ceremony—and has six music videos surpassing 100 million YouTube views, the most for any Chinese artist. His Opus Jay World Tour (2013–2015) generated over US$250 million in revenue; The Invincible World Tour (2016–2019) drew an audience of over 3 million. As a Capricorn [born F1], Chou embodies the sign's trademark discipline and business acumen, translating creative ambition into empire-building through his label JVR Music, established in 2007. Life path 9 suggests a humanitarian finality—his influence transcends commercial success into cultural legacy.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Chou's early trajectory began when he signed to Alfa Music in 2000. He made his debut with the studio album Jay (2000), setting the stage for his breakthrough. Little is documented about his childhood or musical training before this label signing.
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Trivia
- Chou became the first Mandopop artist to top the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart, with Greatest Works of Art (2022) as the world's best-selling record in pure sales that year.
- Common Jasmine Orange (2004) sold over 2.6 million copies and remains the best-selling physical album in China in the 21st century.
- He holds 15 Golden Melody Awards—the most of any singer at the ceremony—and has six music videos surpassing 100 million YouTube views, the most for any Chinese artist.
- His Opus Jay World Tour (2013–2015) generated over US$250 million in revenue, while The Invincible World Tour (2016–2019) drew an audience of over 3 million.
- Chou established his own label and management company JVR Music in 2007.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Jay Chou often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
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- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jay Chou?
- Jay Chou is 47 years old (born January 18, 1979).
- When is Jay Chou's birthday?
- Jay Chou was born on January 18, 1979.
- What is Jay Chou's zodiac sign?
- Jay Chou is a Capricorn, born January 18, 1979.
- What is Jay Chou's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jay Chou was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Jay Chou from?
- Jay Chou is from TW.
- What does Jay Chou do?
- Jay Chou is a actor.
- Is Jay Chou still alive?
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