Hong Junyang (born Ang Junyang; 17 August 1981) is a Singaporean singer, songwriter, record producer and businessman.

Hong Junyang
Born
Ang Jun Yang

(1981-08-17) 17 August 1981 (age 43)
EducationSaint Andrew's Junior College
Alma materNational University of Singapore
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • businessman
  • host
  • actor
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Candyce Toh
(m. 2009)
Children2
Musical career
GenresMandarin pop
Labels
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese洪俊揚
Simplified Chinese洪俊扬
Hanyu PinyinHóng Jùnyáng

Early life

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Hong studied at Saint Andrew's Junior College and National University of Singapore.[1]

Career

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He was a contestant on Project SuperStar 2005, organized by MediaCorp, and was runner-up of the male category in the finals. After the competition, he signed a recording contract with Universal Music. He has also hosted television programmes such as SuperFunkies and Campus SuperStar.

His debut album Du Jiao Shou (独角兽) was released on 26 May 2006.

At one point, Hong relocated to Taipei, Taiwan to pursue his career as a freelance music producer and songwriter.[2][3]

As of September 2023, Hong is managed by Cross Ratio Entertainment and AGNT.[4]

Business ventures

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Hong used to own an Indian banana leaf rice restaurant Bananabro.[5]

He co-owns The Original Boat Noodle, a Thai street food restaurant chain, with two other partners.[6]

He also owns a café-cloud kitchen Caf (short for Clickafood) and is a investor of bubble tea outlet Machi Machi.[5][7]

In July 2023, Hong opened a Korean food stall named Oppa Kitchen at the coffeeshop co-owned by Chew Chor Meng, Dennis Chew and Maureen Ow (Miss Tam Chiak).[8]

Personal life

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Hong and Candyce Toh met on The Project SuperStar in 2005 and married in 2009. Their first daughter, Azalea, was born in April 2016. On 12 August 2022, they welcomed another daughter named Alessia.[9]

Hong and his family reside in a resale condominium in the northeastern part of Singapore.[10]

He is a Christian.[11]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Du Jiao Shou (2006)

Singles

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  • "Buddha Smiles" (2007)
  • "Authenticity" (2019)
  • "Hear Me Sing 2021" (2019)
  • "Eternal Night" (2021)
  • "Light Of My Life" (2021)
  • "My Words to You" (2022)
  • "Moving Forward" (2023)[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Singer-Songwriter Hong Junyang on His Identity, New Album and Struggles". High Net Worth. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  2. ^ "These celeb couples made long-distance relationships work". AsiaOne. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Life and love after Project SuperStar". AsiaOne. 12 July 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b "洪俊扬发行新单曲 赴台湾拍摄MV". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Hong Junyang Opens Banana Leaf Restaurant Bananabro From KL, Sets From $5.90". 8days. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Singer-Songwriter Hong Junyang Finds Owning Restaurant "More Promising" Than Being A Musician". 8days. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Hong Junyang Opens Cafe, Says F&B Biz Helped When Covid-19 Killed Music Work". 8days. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Hong Junyang Became A 'Hawker' Thanks To Chew Chor Meng". 8days. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Project SuperStar alums Hong Junyang, Candyce Toh welcome 2nd child 'after years of trying'". mothership.sg. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Hong Junyang & Candyce Toh Were In Such A Rush To Move Into Their Condo After The $70K Renovation, They Didn't Replace The Toilet Bowls". 8days. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Divine healing? Hong Junyang attributes sudden recovery of vocals to pastor's intervention". AsiaOne. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
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