| “ | Please don't judge my story based on the chapter you walked into. | ” |
| ━ Zihao's motto | ||
Huang Zihao (Chinese: 黄梓豪; pinyin: Huáng Zǐháo), known professionally as just Zihao (쯔하오), is a Chinese rapper under South Korean label, M&A Entertainment. He is a member of the project boy group IMMORPHIA, formed through Project Euphoria.
Career[]
2021-2022: Project Euphoria[]
On September 23, 2021 it was confirmed that he would join Project Euphoria as a contestant. On the show's final episode, it was announced that he garnered 839,169 votes throughout the whole show and placed sixth overall.
2022: Debut with IMMORPHIA[]
On Aril 24, M&A Entertainment released the second unit concept photo for Zihao, Minwoo and X. He made his official debut with the other members of IMMORPHIA on April 30, 2022 with their debut mini album EUPHORIA : Key To Immortality.
Personality[]
Often referred to as "the member as gentle as a butterfly," Zihao is one to melt hearts rather than steal them with his wholesome, introverted nature. He prefers sitting on the sidelines and observing rather than putting himself out there, as he's known for his self-confidence insecurities.
Zihao's low self-esteem levels cause many to believe that he isn't ready for the idol industry. In response, he replied to these comments by rationally saying that he's still got a long journey ahead of him, therefore giving him time to learn how to care for himself better. His maturity when speaking on this topic attracted the attention of non-fans, who immediately took a stance alongside the idol.
The members describe Zihao as an affectionate and fun person, with Junki adding that his introverted personality doesn't stop him from being a pure comedian.
Filmography[]
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Project Euphoria | Contestant | Survival show on KCC2 |
Credits[]
✔︎ = Participated as a writer/composer/arranger
✘ = Did not participate as a writer/composer/arranger
Relationships[]
IMMORPHIA members[]
Jiyong[]
- Main article: Ziji
"Hyung is my motivator! He makes me want to do better, to act better, to grow. As I always seem to be saying these days, "No Jiyong-hyung, no life." [Laughs]. Even if he's overly-energetic at times and even if his unwanted attempts at including me in his conversations can get annoying, I always find myself returning to him at the end of the day. He's been by my side since we first met at HQ and to that, I owe him the world. Have you guys ever wanted to literally just gift the whole world to someone you treasure so much? Because that's how I constantly feel with Jiyong-hyung."
Project Euphoria contestants[]
Lin Jianyu[]
"I have a bit of trouble opening to new people, since I struggle with social anxiety and social awkwardness.. [Chuckles]. But, I'm really glad I had Lǎo Lín [old Lin] during the show, since he made me really comfortable. Aside from Jiyong and Kihoon, he was the only one that actually understood my insecurities. He even reached out to me on multiple occasions during the show to ensure I was doing well. Even until now, I hold my breath in anticipation for the day Lǎo Lín and I can meet again on stage."
Trivia[]
- He's been a trainee for almost 3 years.
- He auditioned for HQ since his parents encouraged him to.
- He was born in Xiamen, Fuijan, China.
- He has a mother who is a housewife, a father who is a lawyer and an older sister who runs a dance workshop
- He can speak Mandarin and Korean.
- He moved to Seoul just to audition for HQ.
- He is self-taught in playing the dizi.
- He admires Jackson Wang and the members of MAGMA.
- He loves the colour purple.
- He likes sketching pictures of nature in his spare time.
- He says the people who motivate him the most are his fellow trainee Lee Jiyong, his parents and his older sister.
- According to HQ CEO Hong Eunmi, Zihao's rapping is "...powerful, full of energy and helps hype the crowd up."