Shin (band)

Shin is a Taiwanese five-man Mandopop rock band who debuted in 2002 with their self-titled album, Shin. The name 'Shin' came from the groups's former lead vocalist, Shin. Other members include guitarist Chris, bass player Max, keyboard player Tomi, and drummer Michael.

Shin
OriginRepublic of China (Taiwan)
GenresRock, Mandopop
Years active2002present
LabelsAvex Taiwan (20022006)
MembersMichael
Tomi
Chris
Max
Liu Wenjie
Past membersShin
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese信樂團
Simplified Chinese信乐团

Apart from Shin's home market of Taiwan, the band also have fans in Mainland China, Hong Kong and among overseas Chinese. The track "一了百了" is listed at number 38 on Hit Fm Taiwan's Hit Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart (Hit-Fm年度百首單曲) for 2002.[1]

On 20 March 2007, lead vocalist Shin left the band to launch his solo career. The remaining members spend the next few years looking for a new lead vocalist. In early 2010, Shin debut with new lead singer Liu Wenjie.[2]

Band members

Current members

  • Michael (黃邁可) - drums (2002-present)
  • Tomi (傅超華) - keyboard (2002-present)
  • Chris (孫志群) - guitar (2002-present)
  • Max (劉曉華) - bass guitar (2002-present)
  • Liu Wenjie (劉文傑) - lead vocals (2008-present)

Former members

Discography

YearNameLabel
May 2002Shin (信樂團同名專輯)Avex Taiwan
April 2003Tian Gao Di Hou (天高地厚)Avex Taiwan
February 2004Hai Kuo Tian Kong (海闊天空)Avex Taiwan
December 2004Tiao Xin (挑信)Avex Taiwan
April 2006One Night @ Mars Concert Live (One Night@火星演唱會Live)Avex Taiwan
October 2011Jiu Shi Wei Yi (就是唯一)

Filmography

  • 死了都要愛 - starring role
  • At the Dolphin Bay (海豚灣戀人) - cameo
  • Westside Story (西街少年) - Chris, Tomi and Shin cameo

References

  1. (in Chinese) Hit-Fm Annual Top 100 Singles Chart 2002 (#1-50) Retrieved 2011-04-16
  2. (in Chinese) 信樂團亮相跨年晚會 新主唱選定劉文傑 2 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-05
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