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Get to Know the Fast-Rising Chinese-Canadian Indie Musician Yung Kai

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On yung kai: Tracksuit and plaid short sleeved shirt both by Charlotte Folk, turtleneck knit top by Zara

<div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743399499418metro artist spotlight on blue hitmaker yung kai cover 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">yung kai, as photographed by Stephen Capuchino | On yung kai: Faux leather jacket and plaid long sleeved shirt both by Charlotte Folk, long back vest top and pleated shorts both by Martin Uy</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>The song “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpFX2vq8HKw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>blue</strong></a>” became such a viral, chart-topping hit that it spurred over 14 million user-generated content on Instagram and TikTok. It has topped music charts, with the artist’s monthly listeners on Spotify skyrocketing to over 20 million. The charming voice behind the nostalgic love anthem turned out to be that of young Chinese-Canadian indie musician <strong>yung kai </strong>whose humble beginnings as an artist all started from his home studio (aka his bedroom). </p><p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/3/29/metro-artist-spotlight-yung-kai-the-artist-behind-the-viral-hit-blue-on-music-that-heals-1805" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In an exclusive interview with <strong>Metro.Style</strong></a>, yung kai said his musical inclination started with him playing instruments like the drums, piano, and guitar. It wasn’t until about three years ago that he tried singing. Equipped with song ideas, that raw and promising musicality, and the online platforms to showcase his song covers, yung kai essentially became a self-made artist. </p><p>yung kai recently released a new single, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymtCVuf481Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>“do you think you could love me</strong></a>,“ and hopes to release an EP this year. Truly, exciting times are ahead for this wunderkind, whose modern-day love songs are timeless hits in the making.</p><div><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/3/29/metro-artist-spotlight-yung-kai-the-artist-behind-the-viral-hit-blue-on-music-that-heals-1805" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metro Artist Spotlight: Meet &#x27;Blue&#x27; Hitmaker Yung Kai Whose Music Calms the Soul and Heals the Heart</a></strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center">[[PHOTO ALBUM]]</div><div><br/></div><p>Recently, yung kai was in Manila for the Wanderland Festival, and ahead of his performance at the event, we got the chance to meet him and learn more about his music. </p><div><br/></div><p><strong>What’s your favorite color? </strong>“Pink or blue”</p><div><br/></div><p><strong>Who’s your favorite singer? </strong>“Daniel from Wave to Earth”</p><div><br/></div><p><strong>Where is your happiest place? </strong>“In my bedroom” </p><div><br/></div><p><strong>What time do you usually sleep? </strong>“When I’m home in Vancouver, 4 AM.”</p><div><br/></div><p><strong>What’s your favorite hobby aside from singing? </strong>“Video games” </p><div><br/></div><p><strong>Who’s your favorite cartoon character?</strong> “Spongebob”</p><div><br/></div><p><strong>What are your favorite lyrics from “blue?”</strong> “I&#x27;ll leave my heart with your air, so let me fly with you.” </p><div><br/></div><p><strong>Which city did you grow up in? </strong>“Shanghai”</p><div><br/></div><p><strong>What’s your dream destination? </strong>“Like for vacation? Bahamas”</p><div><br/></div><p><strong>What’s your motto in life?</strong> “Never give up.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHx4NUtTJGV/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A12265742.100000009%2C%22ls%22%3A229881.60000000894%2C%22le%22%3A230189.20000000298%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="855" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>Stay tuned for more exclusive content on yung kai!</em></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Photography by <strong>Stephen Capuchino</strong></p><p>Sittings editor: <strong>Grace Libero-Cruz</strong></p><p>Styling by<strong> Edlene Cabral</strong></p><p>Videographer: <strong>Viel Dungo</strong></p><p>Shoot assistant: <strong>Krystel Matias</strong></p><p>Photographer&#x27;s assistant: <strong>Meinard Navato</strong></p><p>Special thanks to <strong>Secret Signals</strong></p>

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