Tan Jianci (檀健次) Profile and Facts
Tan Jianci (檀健次) is a Chinese actor, singer, and dancer under JC-T Studio. He debuted in 2010 as a member of the boy group M.I.C. before shifting his focus to acting. Tan Jianci rose to fame through dramas like Winter Begonia, Under the Skin, and Lost You Forever, earning recognition for his emotional depth and dual talent in both music and acting.
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Fandom Name: Xiao Tan Huo (小檀火, “Little Charcoal Fire”)
Fandom Color: Yellow
Stage Name: Tan Jianci (檀健次)
Birth Name: Tan Jian Ci(檀健次)
English Name: JC-T
Birthday: October 5, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Height: 174 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Chinese
MBTI Type: INFP
Occupation: Actor, Singer, Dancer
Studio: JC-T Studio
Tan Jianci Facts:
Early Life
– Attended Beihai No. 3 Primary School (1996–2002).
– At age 6, moved with his family to Kumamoto, Japan, living there for a year.
– While in Japan, he gave himself the English name Kenji (健次), inspired by Kenshiro from his favorite manga Fist of the North Star.
– Returned to China around age 7 and continued schooling in Guangxi.
– At age 13, entered the Affiliated Secondary School of Beijing Dance Academy to study ballroom dance.
– Achievements in 2006:
– 1st place, Taoli Cup National Latin Dance Competition (Under 16)
– 1st place, National Dance Championship Professional – Latin (16 y/o group)
– 5th place, National Dance Championship Professional – Modern
– 3rd place, World IDSF Grand Prix Finals, Shanghai (Latin, U-16)
– 4th place, World IDSF Grand Prix Finals, Shanghai (Modern, U-16)
– In 2007, admitted to Beijing Sport University to major in sports dance.
Music Career
– Selected as a trainee in 2006 by Taihe Rye Music.
– Trained for 3–4 years before debut.
– Participated in Migu Star Academy (2009) and won the championship.
– Performed at WCG World Esports Competition (2009), singing Beyond the Game.
– 2010: Debuted as the youngest member of boy group M.I.C. with the EP Rock Star.
– Stage name during group activities: JC-T.
– Group inactivity led him to pursue acting.
– 2014: Released his first solo single “Fly Away.”
– Later released solo albums Dreams (2023) and Brilliance/焕 (2024).
– Held his first solo concert tour See You Once More, selling out 5 consecutive shows.
– Concert was recognized by CCTV as “Haute Couture.”
– Released OST singles for dramas including Lost You Forever and Love Me Love My Voice.
– His song The Wait That Can’t Be Waited charted at #11 on TME UNI Chart for 12 weeks.
– Released his first English single “INU” in 2024.
Acting Career
– Acting debut: 2008 film Lost Indulgence.
– First drama role: The Master of the House (2013).
– Gained recognition in Peace in Palace, Peace in Chang’an.
– Breakthrough with Winter Begonia (2020), which earned him an international following.
– Permanent cast member on Hello Saturday (2022–present).
Trivia & TMI Facts
– He was born in Beiliu, Guangxi, China.
– He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama.
– He trained for about three years before debut.
– Childhood idol: Michael Jackson.
– Favorite manga: Fist of the North Star.
– Loves bunnies and animals.
– He can write lyrics and compose music.
– Enjoys cooking, especially making soups and stir-fried dishes.
– His favorite comfort food is spicy hotpot.
– Has a pet dog named “Little Bean”.
– Very close to his mother, who encouraged his dance career.
– Known for his versatile dancing skills (Latin, modern, hip-hop).
– Loves playing chess in his free time.
– Describes himself as an introvert who opens up on stage.
– Friends often call him “A Suan” affectionately.
– In interviews, he joked that his stage outfits sometimes feel too heavy.
– Loves listening to pop and R&B music.
– Favorite Western artists: The Weeknd, Bruno Mars.
– Has a habit of writing daily journals when working on roles.
– Favorite season: Spring.
– Likes the color green.
– Prefers tea over coffee.
– A perfectionist when learning choreography.
– Admires actors Tony Leung and Hu Ge.
– Dislikes being late; values punctuality.
– His smile is often described as bright and boyish.
– Likes board games with friends.
– Has a fear of snakes.
– He likes cooking and is good at grilling meat.
– Collects hats from his travels.
– Fans love his deep speaking voice.
– His role in Winter Begonia gained him a large following internationally.
– Known for his charisma and emotional depth in acting.
– Keeps his personal life very private.
– Said his happiest moments are when performing live on stage.
– Trained intensively in Latin dance for over 10 years.
– Doesn’t like overly sweet food.
– Believes in hard work over luck.
– Favorite number: 5 (his birthdate is October 5th).
– Described as the “quiet observer” among his peers.
– Can speak basic Japanese from his childhood year in Japan.
– Prefers comfort clothing when not filming.
– Often rewatches his dance practice videos to self-critique.
– Very good at memorizing scripts quickly.
– His fans appreciate his gentle and caring personality off stage.
– Values loyalty in friendships.
– Admires his fans’ dedication and artwork.
– His favorite gift from fans is handwritten letters.
– Once said he would love to direct in the future.
– Sees himself working in the arts for life.
– Other Names: Tan Kenci, Kenji
– Nicknames: Duo Duo, A Suan, A Cici
– Values loyalty, responsibility, and kindness in friendships/relationships.
– Ideal type: someone genuine, calm, self-disciplined, and kind.
Dramas
2014 — Soul Food — Xiao Bo — Main Role
2015 — Hua Yang Jiang Hu — Jian Ci — Main Role
2015 — Intouchable (男神执事团) — Hua Sheng Su — Main Role
2018 — Secret of the Three Kingdoms — Cao Pi — Main Role
2020 — Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 3 — Monkey Demon — Guest Role
2020 — The Centimeter of Love — Guan Zhen Lei — Support Role
2020 — Twisted Fate of Love — Pang Yu — Main Role
2021 — Court Lady — Li Ke (Prince Zhou) — Main Role
2021 — Everybody in the House — Jian Cilang — Main Role
2022 — Under the Skin — Shen Yi — Main Role
2022 — Are You Safe? — Qin Huai — Main Role
2023 — Lost You Forever — Xiang Liu / Fangfeng Bei — Main Role
2023 — Love Me, Love My Voice — Mo Qing Cheng / Qiang Qing Ci — Main Role
2024 — Lost You Forever 2 — Xiang Liu / Fangfeng Bei — Main Role
2024 — Go East — Yuan Mo — Main Role
2024 — Under the Skin 2 — Shen Yi — Main Role
2025 — Filter — Tang Qi — Main Role
TBA — Winner Is King (Sha Po Lang) — Gu Yun / Shen Shiliu — Main Role
TBA — Love Has Fireworks — Li Yi Fei — Main Role
Movies
2008 — Lost Indulgence — Xiao Chuan — Main Role
2016 — Scary Notes — (Role unknown) — Support Role
2019 — Adoring — Luo Hua — Support Role
2024 — I Miss You — Bai Xiao Yu — Main Role
2025 — Sound of Silence — Li Qi — Main Role
Awards & Achievements
– 2006: National dance awards (Latin + Modern categories).
– 2009: Champion of Migu Star Academy.
– 2022: Most Popular Actor – 3rd New Era International Television Festival (Under the Skin).
– 2022: Most Popular Actor of the Year – 1st China TV Drama Production Industry Conference.
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