Zhang Liyin

Zhang Liyin
张力尹
Zhang in 2010
Born (1989-02-28) February 28, 1989
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Occupations
  • Singer
  • lyricist
Years active2006–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
LabelsSM
Show City Times
Beijing S.W. Culture Media
iFlytek Music
Formerly ofSM The Ballad, SM Town
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese張力尹
Simplified Chinese张力尹
Hanyu PinyinZhāng Lìyǐn
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhāng Lìyǐn
Bopomofoㄓㄤ˙ㄌㄧ˙ㄧㄣ˙
Wade–GilesChang Li-yin
Tongyong PinyinJhāng Lìyǐn
Korean name
Hangul장리인
Transcriptions
Revised RomanizationJang Riin
McCune–ReischauerChang Riin

Zhang Liyin (born February 28, 1989) is a Chinese singer and songwriter. She has released singles in both China and South Korea, singing in both languages. Zhang became the first Chinese female to debut in South Korea with the release of her single "Timeless" in 2006, which later reached number one on music charts. She is also the first foreign artist to win Best Newcomer award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.