Story | Qian Lu
Two years ago, Fu Jing was green and anxious as a young singer, but excited nevertheless, performimg on China’s Creation 101 reality show. “Will they question my capability?” Fu mused at the time. “Will they think that I am overambitious?”
In retrospect, Fu doesn’t think having ambition is a negative trait. Just the opposite, in fact. “There is nothing wrong with being ambitious,” says the 25 year old. “Everyone has it; it all depends on whether you go after it or not.”
Fu quickly realized that what she really needed to do was become more courageous if she was to step up and be a true performer. She knew that if she could showcase her talent through this show, it would open many doors.
It was Jan 12, 2019 when her female group Trainee 18 hosted its first show, Rocket Girl Aviation 101 Concert, in Shanghai. During her solo session, Fu sang her favourite song, “Adjournment”. She could hear her fans singing along in the audience, yet she was so nervous.
“That was the first time I had sung solo on such a huge stage,” says Fu. “I felt timid and insecure.” Nevertheless, during this year’s group farewell concert on June 23rd, Fu confessed before singing her single “Alita”: “The junior me who wanted to leave behind my comfort zone and reconcile is now standing tall and bold on this stage announcing that, I am proud and confident.”
Soaring steadily
When the group was first formed, it received mixed reviews, especially online. A number of comments suggested Fu’s performances lacked character. How far off that observation was as today she has become a full-on super idol. She thrives to develop new performance horizons and, at the same time, maintain her humble beginnings without losing sight of her goals.
Performing since she was a child, Fu trained in folk and classical dance during her teens. However, she says her family never saw a career for her in the performing arts. Even when she auditioned for Creation 101 and quickly advanced to the final, then signed a recording contract, she says it all came as a big surprise to many.
Even when she was selected to join Rocket Girl 101, Fu never imagined what she would go on to achieve. When the group officially disbanded, it was only the end of her first chapter—the best was yet to come.
on Weibo, Fu is labelled as: singer and actor. last year, she did indeed expand her horizons, acting in the online drama We Were Meant to B, as well as the costumed drama Listen to the Phoenix.
So what prompted this super idol to branch off into acting? Fu asserts with conviction that one should constantly strive to improve oneself and expand personal boundaries.
She followed her heart and made the choice. Now she’s experiencing a different life professionally—and enjoying every moment.
As for her music, this past summer Fu released her first solo EP single “Smoke Arise” followed by two more songs, “luminous Body” and “Absurdity”. In the meantime, she plans to live up to her roles as a singer and actor as much as she can.
