From Violin “Nerd” to Asian Mega Pop Star, The Rise of Henry Lau

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A Pop Star in the Making

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Destiny Calls…in South Korea

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“I didn’t really expect that I would [be selected]. It was almost impossible because there were so many people. But I was confident.”

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He became a member of Super Junior-M, a Chinese sub-unit of the K-pop group Super Junior. He also attended Berklee College of Music to enhance his musical skills.

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The rising star also began appearing in hit TV shows, the most recent of which was the fourth season of the reality TV show Street Dance of China, which aired in 2021.

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Beyond Music

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Whether it’s creating art or learning new languages, whether it’s singing, dancing or acting, Henry Lau proves himself incredibly dedicated

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