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Getting to Know Chinese-Canadian Indie Wunderkind Yung Kai
Getting to Know Chinese-Canadian Indie Wunderkind Yung Kai
Metro.Style
Published Mar 31, 2025 01:30 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 31, 2025 01:54 PM PHT
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
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 UyThe song “blue” 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 yung kai whose humble beginnings as an artist all started from his home studio (aka his bedroom).
The song “blue” 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 yung kai whose humble beginnings as an artist all started from his home studio (aka his bedroom).
In an exclusive interview with Metro.Style, 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.
In an exclusive interview with Metro.Style, 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.
yung kai recently released a new single, “do you think you could love me,“ 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.
yung kai recently released a new single, “do you think you could love me,“ 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.
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MetroStyle Exclusive on yung kai
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MetroStyle Exclusive on yung kai
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.
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.
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What’s your favorite color? “Pink or blue”
What’s your favorite color? “Pink or blue”
Who’s your favorite singer? “Daniel from Wave to Earth”
Who’s your favorite singer? “Daniel from Wave to Earth”
Where is your happiest place? “In my bedroom”
Where is your happiest place? “In my bedroom”
What time do you usually sleep? “When I’m home in Vancouver, 4 AM.”
What time do you usually sleep? “When I’m home in Vancouver, 4 AM.”
What’s your favorite hobby aside from singing? “Video games”
What’s your favorite hobby aside from singing? “Video games”
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Who’s your favorite cartoon character? “Spongebob”
Who’s your favorite cartoon character? “Spongebob”
What are your favorite lyrics from “blue?” “I'll leave my heart with your air, so let me fly with you.”
What are your favorite lyrics from “blue?” “I'll leave my heart with your air, so let me fly with you.”
Which city did you grow up in? “Shanghai”
Which city did you grow up in? “Shanghai”
What’s your dream destination? “Like for vacation? Bahamas”
What’s your dream destination? “Like for vacation? Bahamas”
What’s your motto in life? “Never give up.”
What’s your motto in life? “Never give up.”
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Stay tuned for more exclusive content on yung kai!
Photography by Stephen Capuchino
Photography by Stephen Capuchino
Sittings editor: Grace Libero-Cruz
Sittings editor: Grace Libero-Cruz
Styling by Edlene Cabral
Styling by Edlene Cabral
Videographer: Viel Dungo
Videographer: Viel Dungo
Shoot assistant: Krystel Matias
Shoot assistant: Krystel Matias
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Photographer's assistant: Meinard Navato
Photographer's assistant: Meinard Navato
Special thanks to Secret Signals
Special thanks to Secret Signals
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