Hou Minghao

Hou Minghao, also known as Neo Hou, is a talented Chinese actor and pop singer hailing from Beijing. He completed his studies at the Beijing Contemporary Music Academy, which laid the foundation for his entertainment career. On December 12, 2014, he made his official debut as a member of the boy band Fresh Geek Youth, launching their first album, "UP 4 U." However, he departed from the group on January 11, 2016, to focus on his solo endeavors in both acting and music.

Coming from a family with a rich military heritage spanning three generations, Hou began his musical journey at the tender age of four by learning the accordion. Over eight years, he achieved numerous first-place accolades in various Beijing competitions. In 2012, at just 15 years old, he trained for a year and a half with SM Entertainment in South Korea before returning to China in 2014, where he joined Shang Wenjie Studio, having been selected as a trainee through the show "Shang Laoban’s Trainee."

While with Fresh Geek Youth, the group earned the Best New Group Award at the 22nd Eastern Wind and Cloud Music Awards in 2015. That same year, Hou made his film debut in "Funny Soccer." On July 11, 2016, he released his first self-penned single, "Super Dad." Recognized for his potential, he received the Potential TV Actor of the Year award at the Tencent Video Starlight Awards on December 18, 2018. After being with Black Gold Fashion and Black Gold Entertainment, he signed with Hesong Media on December 27, 2021, marking a new chapter in his career.