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{{Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
| name = Li Yifeng
| image =
| chinesename =
| tradchinesename =
| simpchinesename = 李易峰
| pinyinchinesename = Lǐ Yìfēng
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|05|04}}
| birth_place = [[Chengdu]], [[Sichuan]]
| othername = Yifeng Lee, Evan Li
| occupation = Actor, Singer
| genre = [[Mandopop]]
| yearsactive = 2007–present
| label = H&R Century
| alma_mater = [[Sichuan Normal University]]
| spouse =
| website =
}}
'''Li Yifeng''' (born May 4, 1987), is a Chinese actor and singer, who rose to fame after participating in the 2007 ''My Hero'' contest. He debuted as a singer in the same year, with the album ''Four Leaf Clover''. Since 2009, he gradually shifted his career focus to acting. He is best known for his roles in ''[[Swords of Legends]]'' (2014), ''[[The Lost Tomb]]'' (2015), ''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr. Six]]'' (2015), ''[[Noble Aspirations]]'' (2016) and ''Sparrow'' (2016).
In 2015, he placed 9th on the [[Forbes China Celebrity 100|Forbes Chinese Celebrity list]]. In 2016, he won the [[Hundred Flowers Awards]] for Best Supporting Actor with his performance in ''Mr Six''.
== Biography ==
On May 4, 1987, Li was born in [[Chengdu]], [[Sichuan]].
From 2006 to 2010, Li majored in Broadcasting and Host at [[Sichuan Normal University]].
== Career ==
===Beginnings and rise to fame===
Li achieved fame in 2007 after appearing in the talent show competition, ''My Hero'', coming in at 8th place and winning the Most Popular Contestant award.<ref>http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2007-09-26/112213976922.shtml</ref> He released his first single "The One I Love Hurts Me The Most" on November 11, 2007. He then released his 1st EP titled ''Four Leaf Clover'' in December 2007, followed by his autobiography.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2007-12-17/16221838130.shtml</ref>
The following year, he released his second album, ''Ferris Wheel'' in August, and held his first solo concert at the Shanghai Majestic Theatre.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20080721/000299.htm</ref><ref>http://ent.163.com/08/0728/10/4HUDIU7700032PPQ.html</ref>
In 2009, Li made his acting debut in the youth drama ''The Prince of Tennis 2'', adapted from the Japanese anime ''[[The Prince of Tennis]]''. His role is the equivalent of Saeki Kojirou in the original anime.<ref>http://ent.hunantv.com/t/20090501/287102.html</ref> He then released his first full-length album ''Mr Child''.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2009-05-18/03442523997.shtml</ref>
In 2010, Li starred in the television series ''Happy & Love Forever'' and released his second album, titled ''That Song''.<ref>http://ent.hunantv.com/t/20100127/559592.html</ref><ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2010-10-27/10233127052.shtml</ref>
Li rose to fame for his role as Xiang Yunchao in the popular Taiwanese drama ''[[Sunny Happiness]]'', the sequel to ''Happy & Love Forever'' The drama captured first-place spot among TV show ratings in both mainland China and Taiwan, and Li won Best New Actor at the 2011 [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]].<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20110225/000480.htm</ref><ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/2012-01-01/02283522991.shtml</ref> The same year, he also made his feature film debut in ''Lovesick'', starring alongside [[Ariel Lin]] and [[Chen Bolin]]. <ref>http://yue.ifeng.com/news/detail_2011_09/26/9477219_0.shtml</ref>
In 2012, Li starred in ''White Lies'', portraying a guy who suffers from autism. The drama edged out competitors on the same time-slot to capture the highest ratings on [[CCTV]] and Li received praise for his portrayal of an autistic guy.<ref>http://www.chinanews.com/yl/2012/07-06/4013226.shtml</ref><ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-07-16/05073685620.shtml</ref>
Li's popularity continued to rise in 2013, when he played the role of "first love icon" Lin Hao in ''Daughter's Return''.<ref>http://ent.163.com/13/1119/11/9E1PHF7Q00031GVS.html</ref> Li won Best Acting Idol at the 2013 TV Drama Awards, as well as the Most Popular Actor at the 2013 LeTV Awards.<ref>http://et.21cn.com/tv/roll/a/2013/1220/14/25644150.shtml</ref>
===2014–2015: Breakthrough===
Li's breakout role was in the 2014 hit drama ''[[Swords of Legends]]'', where he portrayed the cold and quiet Bali Tusu.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2014-08-14/10274191645.shtml</ref> He also contributed to the soundtrack of the drama, with the singles "Sword Wound" and "Sword Heart". The series captured the first-place spot among TV show ratings surpassed 5 billion views. Li's popularity rapidly rose, and he placed first on Vlinkage Celebrity List for 78 days straight and achieved the highest score attained for [[mainland China]]'s actors. In recognition of his audience appeal and popularity, Li was given the Most Commercially Valuable Actor award and the Favorite Actor award at the 2014 TV Drama Awards.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2014-12-18/doc-iavxeafr7854710.shtml</ref> Li also became the first male actor to be crowned as the Artist of the Year at the 2014 [[Elle Style Awards]].<ref>http://cd.qq.com/a/20141030/020547.htm</ref>
From January to February 2015, he embarked on a sold-out solo fan-meeting concert tour at Beijing and Shanghai. During the Milan Men's Fashion Week, he was invited by [[Hogan]], [[Versace]], [[Moncler]], [[Gucci]], [[Etro]] and [[Fendi]] to attend their shows.
Li next starred in his first period drama, ''[[Legend of Fragrance]]'' alongside [[Tiffany Tang]]. The series was successful, and Li's performance was praised.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20150323/014299.htm</ref> He then took the leading role as Wu Xie in ''[[The Lost Tomb]]'', based on the [[Daomu Biji|novel of the same name]]. Li also featured in [[He Jiong]]'s directorial debut, the coming-of-age film ''[[Forever Young (2015 film)|Forever Young]]''; and reunited with ''Swords of Legends'' co-star [[Yang Mi]] for the romance film ''[[Fall in Love Like a Star]]''.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20151204/047656.htm</ref> Li contributed to the soundtrack of the movie, releasing the single "Please Contact Me" featuring [[Girls' Generation]]'s [[Yoona]] in the music video. The single topped the Freshasia music charts for three weeks consecutively, and became the Song of the Month for December.
Li once again achieved breakthrough with his role in the crime blockbuster film ''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr. Six]]''.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20150913/001462.htm#p=2</ref>
The film was commercially successful,<ref>http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-et-ct-mr-six-china-box-office-20160105-story.html</ref> and Li won Best Supporting Actor for his performance at the 33rd [[Hundred Flowers Awards]].<ref>http://news.ifeng.com/a/20160924/50018588_0.shtml</ref>
Following his phenomenal success in 2014, Li once again was touted as the "No.1 Television Actor" by the media in 2015. He also entered the 2015 [[Forbes China Celebrity 100|Forbes Chinese Celebrity list]] for the first time, placing at 9th with an estimated revenue of 69 million [[Chinese yuan|yuan]] (10.5 million [[dollar]]s; 9.6 million [[euros]]).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Flannery|first1=Russell|title=2015 Forbes China Celebrity List (Full List)|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2015/05/13/2015-forbes-china-celebrity-list-full-list/|website=Forbes|accessdate=January 9, 2016|date=May 13, 2015}}</ref> He was also named "Most Commercially Valuable Celebrity" by CBN Weekly.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/zt2015/guiquan/bpsstar.htm</ref>
===2016–Present: Mainstream popularity and acclaim===
As a result of his fame, Li became the spokesperson for the blockbuster film ''[[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]]'', becoming the first Chinese ambassador for the superhero series.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20160305/019083.htm</ref> He also attended 2016 [[Style Icon Asia]] Awards as the only Chinese representative, winning the Style Icon Award.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2016-03-16/doc-ifxqhmve9248740.shtml</ref>
Li starred as the protagonist Zhang Xiaofan in the drama adaption of popular xianxia novel ''[[Zhu Xian]]'', titled ''[[Noble Aspirations]]''. Said to be the most anticipated drama of the year, ''Noble Aspirations'' premiered in July to great reception, placing first in ratings nationally and receiving positive critics.<ref>http://news.gmw.cn/2016-08/01/content_21242720.htm</ref> ''Noble Aspirations'' is Li's most successful drama to date, surpassing 25 billion views. He then starred in ''Sparrow'', a suspense thriller drama set in the 1940s. Li plays as a double-agent who is in a specialized task force that captures anti-Japanese revolutionaries, but actually works under the code name Sparrow whose real mission is to bring down the very people that he works for. Li's performance in the drama received critical acclaim. The drama garnered a peak rating of 2.46, becoming the highest rated war drama to date.<ref>http://yule.sohu.com/20161026/n471375339.shtml</ref>
At the end of the year, Li was awarded numerous honors, including Artist of the Year at the TV Drama Awards, as well as Most Popular TV Actor and VIP Star of the Year at the Tencent QQ Star Awards.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20161212/023226.htm#p=1</ref>
Li will star in the upcoming suspense crime drama ''Evil Minds'', slated for a 2017 release.<ref>http://news.mtime.com/2016/06/21/1556538.html</ref>
In early 2017, Li was appointed as an ambassador for Spring Bud Project, which is a social welfare program launched by China Children and Teenagers Foundation to support girls education in poverty-stricken areas.<ref>http://www1.cctf.org.cn/news/info/2017/01/10/4247.html</ref>
==Filmography==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Chinese Title !! Role !! Network !! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2009 || ''The Prince of Tennis 2'' || 加油! 网球王子 II || Zuo Bo || [[Shanghai Media Group|SMG]]: [[Dragon Television|Dragon TV]] ||
|-
| 2010 || ''Happy & Love Forever''|| 幸福一定强 || Lu Sen || AHBC: [[Anhui Television|Anhui TV]] ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Sunny Happiness]]'' || 幸福最晴天 || Xiang Yunchao || AHBC: [[Anhui Television|Anhui TV]], [[China Television|CTV]] ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2012 || ''White Lies'' || 真爱谎言 || Jiang Xiyu || JRTS: [[Jiangxi TV]], [[Chung T'ien Television|CTi]] ||
|-
| ''[[Happy Michelin Kitchen]]'' || 幸福三顆星 || Xiang Yunchao || AHBC: [[Anhui Television|Anhui TV]], [[China Television|CTV]] || Guest star
|-
| ''Bounty Hunter'' || 赏金猎人 || Yu Tai || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''Love Actually'' || 愛的蜜方 || Chen Liyang || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| 2013 || ''Daughter's Return'' || 千金归来 || Lin Hao || [[LeTV.com|LeTV]] ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2014 || ''[[Swords of Legends]]'' || 古剑奇谭 || Bali Tusu || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''Tiny Times'' || 小时代之折纸时代 || Jian Xi || [[Youku]] ||
|-
| ''The Joyfully Pretty Enemy'' || 欢天喜地俏冤家 || Chen Sanliu || [[CCTV-8]] ||
|-
| rowspan=2|2015 || ''[[Legend of Fragrance]]'' || 活色生香 || Ning Zhiyuan || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''[[The Lost Tomb]]'' || 盗墓笔记 || Wu Xie || [[iQiyi]] ([[Viki (website)|Viki]]) ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2016 || ''[[Noble Aspirations]]'' || 青云志 || Zhang Xiaofan || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''Sparrow'' || 麻雀 || Chen Shen || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''[[Noble Aspirations 2]]'' || 青云志2 || Zhang Xiaofan / Gui Li || [[Beijing TV]] ||
|}
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Chinese Title !! Role!! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2011 || ''Lovesick'' || 恋爱恐慌症 || Cui Ailun ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2015 || ''[[Forever Young (2015 film)|Forever Young]]'' || 栀子花开 || Xu Nuo ||
|-
| ''[[Fall in Love Like a Star]]'' || 怦然星动 || Su Xingyu ||
|-
| ''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr. Six]]'' || 老炮儿 || Zhang Xiaobo ||
|-
| rowspan=2|2017 || ''Evil Minds'' || 心理罪 || Fang Mu ||
|-
| ''The Founding of an Army'' <ref>[http://baike.baidu.com/subview/6024460/19575361.htm]</ref> || 建军大业 || He Changgong || Cameo
|-
| TBA || ''Revelations of War: 800 Heroes'' || 战争启示录之八百壮士 || ||
|}
<ref>[http://chinesemov.com/actors/Li%20Yifeng.html Li Yifeng at chinesemov.com]</ref>
==Discography==
===Albums===
{|class="wikitable"
! Year !! Ttitle !! Chinese Title !! Released date !! Label
|-
| 2007 || ''Four Leaf Clover'' || 四叶草 || November 19, 2007 ||
|-
| 2008 || ''Ferris Wheel'' || 摩天轮 ||July 20, 2008 || EQ Record
|-
| 2009 || ''Mr. Child'' || 小先生 || May 17, 2010 || EQ Record
|-
| 2010 || ''That Song'' || 那首歌 || October 29, 2010 || EQ Record
|-
| 2014 || ''Yifeng's Love Letter'' || 易峰情书 || November 10, 2014 || Sony Music Entertainment
|}
===Singles===
{|class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Chinese Title !! Album !! Notes
|-
| 2007 || "The One I Love Hurts Me The Most" || 我爱的人伤我最深 || ''Le Yan'' (乐宴) ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2008 || "Da Fang Yi Cai" || 大放异彩 || ||Olympic theme song <br> Sung with Hu Haiquan
|-
| "Little Girl Don't Cry" || 娃娃不哭 || ||Earthquake relieve charity song; lyrics written by Li Yifeng
|-
| "Believe in Love" || 相信爱 || || Earthquake relieve charity song <br> Sung with various singers
|-
| 2012 || "Jiang Hu" || 江湖 || ''Bounty Hunter'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2014 || "Sword Wound" || 剑伤 || rowspan=2|''[[Legend of the Ancient Sword]]'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| "Sword of Heart" || 剑心 ||
|-
| "Warm Heart Stings" || 心如玄铁 || ''[[Legend of Fragrance]]'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| "What I Want, I Want It Now" || 我要的现在就要 || ''Choice'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2015 || "Goodbye Goodbye" || 再见再见 || rowspan=2|''[[Forever Young (2015 film)|Forever Young]]'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| "In a Rare You" || 年少有你 ||
|-
| "Please Contact Me" || 请跟我联络 || ''[[Fall in Love Like a Star]]'' original soundtrack || MV featuring [[Yoona]] of [[Girls' Generation]]
|-
| "The Price of Love" || 爱的代价 || ''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr Six]]'' original soundtrack || Sung with [[Feng Xiaogang]]
|-
| 2016 || "Time Cracks" || 时间裂缝 || ''[[Noble Aspirations 2]]'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| 2017 || "Love in the Spring Bud" || 爱在春蕾 || || Spring Bud Project theme song <br> Sung with Hao Wei
|}
==Awards and nominations==
===Acting===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Nominated work
! Result
|-
| 2010
| 1st [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Best New Actor
| ''Happy & Love Forever''
|{{nom}}
|-
| rowspan=3|2011
| Youku Television Index Festival
| Best New All-Rounded Artist
| rowspan=3|''[[Sunny Happiness]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2nd [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Most Popular All-Rounded Artist
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best New Actor
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2013
| 4th [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Best Acting Idol
| rowspan=2|''Daughter's Return''
| {{won}}
|-
| 4th LeTV Awards
| Most Popular Actor
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan=6|2014
|11th [[Elle Style Awards]]
|Newcomer of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
|BAZAAR Men Style Award Ceremony
|Most Attractive Star of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
|Esquire Awards
|Newcomer of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
| iQiyi All-Star Carnival
| Most Popular Actor (Mainland)
| rowspan=4|''[[Swords of Legends]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|5th [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Most Popular Actor (Mainland)
| {{won}}
|-
| Most Commercially Valuable Actor
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2015
| 17th [[Huading Awards]]
| Best Actor (Ancient)
| {{nom}}
|-
|GQ China Men of the Year Awards
|Trendy Artist of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan=11|2016
|Tencent App Awards
|Most Anticipated Star
|
|{{won}}
|-
| [[Style Icon Asia]] Awards
|Style Icon Award
|
|{{won}}
|-
| 33rd [[Hundred Flowers Awards]]
| Best Supporting Actor
| rowspan=2|''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr. Six]]''
| {{won}}
|-
|16th [[Chinese Film Media Awards]]
|Most Anticipated Actor
|{{nom}}
|-
|Baidu Entertainment Awards<ref>http://news.163.com/16/1103/21/C4VQB1SO000187VI.html</ref>
|Artist of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
|Weibo Fan Festival
|Artist of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|Tencent QQ Star Awards
| Most Popular TV Actor
| rowspan=2|''[[Noble Aspirations]]'', ''Sparrow''
| {{won}}
|-
| VIP Star of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| New & Sharp Top List
| Artist of the Year
| rowspan=2|''Sparrow''
| {{won}}
|-
| 7th [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Artist of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| Chinese Original Literature Billboard Awards
| Best Actor
|''[[Noble Aspirations]]''
| {{won}}
|-
|}
===Music===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Nominated work
! Result
|-
|rowspan=2|2007
|rowspan=2|2nd ''My Hero'' Singing Contest
| 8th Place
| rowspan=2|Li Yifeng
| {{won}}
|-
| Congeniality Award
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=3|2008
| Sogua Entertainment Show Time Music Award Voting
| Champion
| ''Four Leaf Clover''
|{{won}}
|-
|6th South East Music Chart Awards
| Best New Male Singer
| rowspan=3|''Ferris Wheel''
| {{won}}
|-
| 4th Top Chinese Chart Break Through New Artist Award
| Best Newcomer EP
| {{won}}
|-
| 2009
| MusicRadio China Top Rankings
| Campus Popularity Award
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2010
| CCTV Global Popular Music Award Ceremony
| Media Recommendation Award
| ''Mr. Child''
| {{won}}
|-
| iFensi 5th Anniversary Ceremony
| Most Vibrant All Rounded Artist
| ''That Song''
| {{won}}
|-
|2016
|10th Migu Music Awards
| Top Ten Songs
|"Please Contact Me"
|{{won}}
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
* [http://baike.baidu.com/link?url=BvHgP7lSGv1pQziyqwL2TatHoeOXvi7NOWGPN2ARq3e_FzZ-0dA8hYh6gEMpicznkboY47o_3fR_Vjvia85DFa Li Yifeng's [[Baidu Baike]]] {{zh icon}}
== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=4705900|name=Yifeng Li}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Hundred Flowers Award Best Supporting Actor}}
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New page wikitext, after the edit (new_wikitext) | '{{Chinese name|[[Li (surname)|Li]]}}
{{Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
| name = Li Yifeng
| image =
| chinesename =
| tradchinesename =
| simpchinesename = 李易峰
| pinyinchinesename = Lǐ Yìfēng
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|05|04}}
| birth_place = [[Chengdu]], [[Sichuan]]
| othername = Yifeng Lee, Evan Li
| occupation = Actor, Singer
| genre = [[Mandopop]]
| yearsactive = 2007–present
| label = H&R Century
| alma_mater = [[Sichuan Normal University]]
| spouse =
| website =
}}
'''Li Yifeng''' (born May 4, 1987), is a Chinese actor and singer, who rose to fame after participating in the 2007 ''My Hero'' contest. He debuted as a singer in the same year, with the album ''Four Leaf Clover''. Since 2009, he gradually shifted his career focus to acting. He is best known for his roles in ''[[Swords of Legends]]'' (2014), ''[[The Lost Tomb]]'' (2015), ''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr. Six]]'' (2015), ''[[Noble Aspirations]]'' (2016) and ''Sparrow'' (2016).
In 2015, he placed 9th on the [[Forbes China Celebrity 100|Forbes Chinese Celebrity list]]. In 2016, he won the [[Hundred Flowers Awards]] for Best Supporting Actor with his performance in ''Mr Six''.
== Biography ==
On May 4, 1987, Li was born in [[Chengdu]], [[Sichuan]].
From 2006 to 2010, Li majored in Broadcasting and Host at [[Sichuan Normal University]].
== Career ==
===2007–2013: Beginnings and recognition===
Li achieved fame in 2007 after appearing in the talent show competition, ''My Hero'', coming in at 8th place and winning the Most Popular Contestant award.<ref>http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2007-09-26/112213976922.shtml</ref> He released his first single "The One I Love Hurts Me The Most" on November 11, 2007. He then released his 1st EP titled ''Four Leaf Clover'' in December 2007, followed by his autobiography.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2007-12-17/16221838130.shtml</ref> The following year, he released his second album, ''Ferris Wheel'' in August, and held his first solo concert at the Shanghai Majestic Theatre.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20080721/000299.htm</ref><ref>http://ent.163.com/08/0728/10/4HUDIU7700032PPQ.html</ref>
In 2009, Li made his acting debut in the youth drama ''The Prince of Tennis 2'', adapted from the Japanese anime ''[[The Prince of Tennis]]''. His role is the equivalent of Saeki Kojirou in the original anime.<ref>http://ent.hunantv.com/t/20090501/287102.html</ref> He then released his first full-length album ''Mr Child''.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2009-05-18/03442523997.shtml</ref>
Li rose to fame for his role as Xiang Yunchao in the popular Taiwanese drama ''[[Sunny Happiness]]'', the sequel to ''Happy & Love Forever'' The drama captured first-place spot among TV show ratings in both mainland China and Taiwan, and Li won Best New Actor at the 2011 [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]].<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20110225/000480.htm</ref><ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/2012-01-01/02283522991.shtml</ref> The same year, he also made his feature film debut in ''Lovesick'', starring alongside [[Ariel Lin]] and [[Chen Bolin]]. <ref>http://yue.ifeng.com/news/detail_2011_09/26/9477219_0.shtml</ref>
In 2012, Li starred in ''White Lies'', portraying a guy who suffers from autism. The drama edged out competitors on the same time-slot to capture the highest ratings on [[CCTV]] and Li received praise for his portrayal of an autistic guy.<ref>http://www.chinanews.com/yl/2012/07-06/4013226.shtml</ref><ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-07-16/05073685620.shtml</ref>
Li's popularity continued to rise in 2013, when he played the role of "first love icon" Lin Hao in ''Daughter's Return''.<ref>http://ent.163.com/13/1119/11/9E1PHF7Q00031GVS.html</ref> Li won Best Acting Idol at the 2013 TV Drama Awards, as well as the Most Popular Actor at the 2013 LeTV Awards.<ref>http://et.21cn.com/tv/roll/a/2013/1220/14/25644150.shtml</ref>
===2014–2015: Breakthrough===
Li's breakout role was in the 2014 hit drama ''[[Swords of Legends]]'', where he portrayed the cold and quiet Bali Tusu.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2014-08-14/10274191645.shtml</ref> He also contributed to the soundtrack of the drama, with the singles "Sword Wound" and "Sword Heart". The series captured the first-place spot among TV show ratings surpassed 5 billion views. Li's popularity rapidly rose, and he placed first on Vlinkage Celebrity List for 78 days straight and achieved the highest score attained for [[mainland China]]'s actors. In recognition of his audience appeal and popularity, Li was given the Most Commercially Valuable Actor award and the Favorite Actor award at the 2014 TV Drama Awards.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2014-12-18/doc-iavxeafr7854710.shtml</ref> Li also became the first male actor to be crowned as the Artist of the Year at the 2014 [[Elle Style Awards]].<ref>http://cd.qq.com/a/20141030/020547.htm</ref>
From January to February 2015, he embarked on a sold-out solo fan-meeting concert tour at Beijing and Shanghai. During the Milan Men's Fashion Week, he was invited by [[Hogan]], [[Versace]], [[Moncler]], [[Gucci]], [[Etro]] and [[Fendi]] to attend their shows.
Li next starred in his first period drama, ''[[Legend of Fragrance]]'' alongside [[Tiffany Tang]]. The series was successful, and Li's performance was praised.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20150323/014299.htm</ref> He then took the leading role as Wu Xie in ''[[The Lost Tomb]]'', based on the [[Daomu Biji|novel of the same name]]. Li also featured in [[He Jiong]]'s directorial debut, the coming-of-age film ''[[Forever Young (2015 film)|Forever Young]]''; and reunited with ''Swords of Legends'' co-star [[Yang Mi]] for the romance film ''[[Fall in Love Like a Star]]''.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20151204/047656.htm</ref> Li contributed to the soundtrack of the movie, releasing the single "Please Contact Me" featuring [[Girls' Generation]]'s [[Yoona]] in the music video. The single topped the Freshasia music charts for three weeks consecutively, and became the Song of the Month for December.
Li once again achieved breakthrough with his role in the crime blockbuster film ''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr. Six]]''.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20150913/001462.htm#p=2</ref>
The film was commercially successful,<ref>http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-et-ct-mr-six-china-box-office-20160105-story.html</ref> and Li won Best Supporting Actor for his performance at the 33rd [[Hundred Flowers Awards]].<ref>http://news.ifeng.com/a/20160924/50018588_0.shtml</ref>
Following his phenomenal success in 2014, Li once again was touted as the "No.1 Television Actor" by the media in 2015. He also entered the 2015 [[Forbes China Celebrity 100|Forbes Chinese Celebrity list]] for the first time, placing at 9th with an estimated revenue of 69 million [[Chinese yuan|yuan]] (10.5 million [[dollar]]s; 9.6 million [[euros]]).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Flannery|first1=Russell|title=2015 Forbes China Celebrity List (Full List)|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2015/05/13/2015-forbes-china-celebrity-list-full-list/|website=Forbes|accessdate=January 9, 2016|date=May 13, 2015}}</ref> He was also named "Most Commercially Valuable Celebrity" by CBN Weekly.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/zt2015/guiquan/bpsstar.htm</ref>
===2016–Present: Mainstream popularity and acclaim===
As a result of his fame, Li became the spokesperson for the blockbuster film ''[[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]]'', becoming the first Chinese ambassador for the superhero series.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20160305/019083.htm</ref> He also attended 2016 [[Style Icon Asia]] Awards as the only Chinese representative, winning the Style Icon Award.<ref>http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2016-03-16/doc-ifxqhmve9248740.shtml</ref>
Li starred as the protagonist Zhang Xiaofan in the drama adaption of popular xianxia novel ''[[Zhu Xian]]'', titled ''[[Noble Aspirations]]''. Said to be the most anticipated drama of the year, ''Noble Aspirations'' premiered in July to great reception, placing first in ratings nationally and receiving positive critics.<ref>http://news.gmw.cn/2016-08/01/content_21242720.htm</ref> ''Noble Aspirations'' is Li's most successful drama to date, surpassing 25 billion views. He then starred in ''Sparrow'', a suspense thriller drama set in the 1940s. Li plays as a double-agent who is in a specialized task force that captures anti-Japanese revolutionaries, but actually works under the code name Sparrow whose real mission is to bring down the very people that he works for. Li's performance in the drama received critical acclaim. The drama garnered a peak rating of 2.46, becoming the highest rated war drama to date.<ref>http://yule.sohu.com/20161026/n471375339.shtml</ref>
At the end of the year, Li was awarded numerous honors, including Artist of the Year at the TV Drama Awards, as well as Most Popular TV Actor and VIP Star of the Year at the Tencent QQ Star Awards.<ref>http://ent.qq.com/a/20161212/023226.htm#p=1</ref>
Li will star in the upcoming suspense crime drama ''Evil Minds'', slated for a 2017 release.<ref>http://news.mtime.com/2016/06/21/1556538.html</ref>
In early 2017, Li was appointed as an ambassador for Spring Bud Project, which is a social welfare program launched by China Children and Teenagers Foundation to support girls education in poverty-stricken areas.<ref>http://www1.cctf.org.cn/news/info/2017/01/10/4247.html</ref>
==Filmography==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Chinese Title !! Role !! Network !! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2009 || ''The Prince of Tennis 2'' || 加油! 网球王子 II || Zuo Bo || [[Shanghai Media Group|SMG]]: [[Dragon Television|Dragon TV]] ||
|-
| 2010 || ''Happy & Love Forever''|| 幸福一定强 || Lu Sen || AHBC: [[Anhui Television|Anhui TV]] ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Sunny Happiness]]'' || 幸福最晴天 || Xiang Yunchao || AHBC: [[Anhui Television|Anhui TV]], [[China Television|CTV]] ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2012 || ''White Lies'' || 真爱谎言 || Jiang Xiyu || JRTS: [[Jiangxi TV]], [[Chung T'ien Television|CTi]] ||
|-
| ''[[Happy Michelin Kitchen]]'' || 幸福三顆星 || Xiang Yunchao || AHBC: [[Anhui Television|Anhui TV]], [[China Television|CTV]] || Guest star
|-
| ''Bounty Hunter'' || 赏金猎人 || Yu Tai || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''Love Actually'' || 愛的蜜方 || Chen Liyang || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| 2013 || ''Daughter's Return'' || 千金归来 || Lin Hao || [[LeTV.com|LeTV]] ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2014 || ''[[Swords of Legends]]'' || 古剑奇谭 || Bali Tusu || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''Tiny Times'' || 小时代之折纸时代 || Jian Xi || [[Youku]] ||
|-
| ''The Joyfully Pretty Enemy'' || 欢天喜地俏冤家 || Chen Sanliu || [[CCTV-8]] ||
|-
| rowspan=2|2015 || ''[[Legend of Fragrance]]'' || 活色生香 || Ning Zhiyuan || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''[[The Lost Tomb]]'' || 盗墓笔记 || Wu Xie || [[iQiyi]] ([[Viki (website)|Viki]]) ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2016 || ''[[Noble Aspirations]]'' || 青云志 || Zhang Xiaofan || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''Sparrow'' || 麻雀 || Chen Shen || [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television|Hunan TV]] ||
|-
| ''[[Noble Aspirations 2]]'' || 青云志2 || Zhang Xiaofan / Gui Li || [[Beijing TV]] ||
|}
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Chinese Title !! Role!! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2011 || ''Lovesick'' || 恋爱恐慌症 || Cui Ailun ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2015 || ''[[Forever Young (2015 film)|Forever Young]]'' || 栀子花开 || Xu Nuo ||
|-
| ''[[Fall in Love Like a Star]]'' || 怦然星动 || Su Xingyu ||
|-
| ''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr. Six]]'' || 老炮儿 || Zhang Xiaobo ||
|-
| rowspan=2|2017 || ''Evil Minds'' || 心理罪 || Fang Mu ||
|-
| ''The Founding of an Army'' <ref>[http://baike.baidu.com/subview/6024460/19575361.htm]</ref> || 建军大业 || He Changgong || Cameo
|-
| TBA || ''Revelations of War: 800 Heroes'' || 战争启示录之八百壮士 || ||
|}
<ref>[http://chinesemov.com/actors/Li%20Yifeng.html Li Yifeng at chinesemov.com]</ref>
==Discography==
===Albums===
{|class="wikitable"
! Year !! Ttitle !! Chinese Title !! Released date !! Label
|-
| 2007 || ''Four Leaf Clover'' || 四叶草 || November 19, 2007 ||
|-
| 2008 || ''Ferris Wheel'' || 摩天轮 ||July 20, 2008 || EQ Record
|-
| 2009 || ''Mr. Child'' || 小先生 || May 17, 2010 || EQ Record
|-
| 2010 || ''That Song'' || 那首歌 || October 29, 2010 || EQ Record
|-
| 2014 || ''Yifeng's Love Letter'' || 易峰情书 || November 10, 2014 || Sony Music Entertainment
|}
===Singles===
{|class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Chinese Title !! Album !! Notes
|-
| 2007 || "The One I Love Hurts Me The Most" || 我爱的人伤我最深 || ''Le Yan'' (乐宴) ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2008 || "Da Fang Yi Cai" || 大放异彩 || ||Olympic theme song <br> Sung with Hu Haiquan
|-
| "Little Girl Don't Cry" || 娃娃不哭 || ||Earthquake relieve charity song; lyrics written by Li Yifeng
|-
| "Believe in Love" || 相信爱 || || Earthquake relieve charity song <br> Sung with various singers
|-
| 2012 || "Jiang Hu" || 江湖 || ''Bounty Hunter'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2014 || "Sword Wound" || 剑伤 || rowspan=2|''[[Legend of the Ancient Sword]]'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| "Sword of Heart" || 剑心 ||
|-
| "Warm Heart Stings" || 心如玄铁 || ''[[Legend of Fragrance]]'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| "What I Want, I Want It Now" || 我要的现在就要 || ''Choice'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2015 || "Goodbye Goodbye" || 再见再见 || rowspan=2|''[[Forever Young (2015 film)|Forever Young]]'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| "In a Rare You" || 年少有你 ||
|-
| "Please Contact Me" || 请跟我联络 || ''[[Fall in Love Like a Star]]'' original soundtrack || MV featuring [[Yoona]] of [[Girls' Generation]]
|-
| "The Price of Love" || 爱的代价 || ''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr Six]]'' original soundtrack || Sung with [[Feng Xiaogang]]
|-
| 2016 || "Time Cracks" || 时间裂缝 || ''[[Noble Aspirations 2]]'' original soundtrack ||
|-
| 2017 || "Love in the Spring Bud" || 爱在春蕾 || || Spring Bud Project theme song <br> Sung with Hao Wei
|}
==Awards and nominations==
===Acting===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Nominated work
! Result
|-
| 2010
| 1st [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Best New Actor
| ''Happy & Love Forever''
|{{nom}}
|-
| rowspan=3|2011
| Youku Television Index Festival
| Best New All-Rounded Artist
| rowspan=3|''[[Sunny Happiness]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2nd [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Most Popular All-Rounded Artist
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best New Actor
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2013
| 4th [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Best Acting Idol
| rowspan=2|''Daughter's Return''
| {{won}}
|-
| 4th LeTV Awards
| Most Popular Actor
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan=6|2014
|11th [[Elle Style Awards]]
|Newcomer of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
|BAZAAR Men Style Award Ceremony
|Most Attractive Star of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
|Esquire Awards
|Newcomer of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
| iQiyi All-Star Carnival
| Most Popular Actor (Mainland)
| rowspan=4|''[[Swords of Legends]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|5th [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Most Popular Actor (Mainland)
| {{won}}
|-
| Most Commercially Valuable Actor
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2015
| 17th [[Huading Awards]]
| Best Actor (Ancient)
| {{nom}}
|-
|GQ China Men of the Year Awards
|Trendy Artist of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan=11|2016
|Tencent App Awards
|Most Anticipated Star
|
|{{won}}
|-
| [[Style Icon Asia]] Awards
|Style Icon Award
|
|{{won}}
|-
| 33rd [[Hundred Flowers Awards]]
| Best Supporting Actor
| rowspan=2|''[[Mr. Six (film)|Mr. Six]]''
| {{won}}
|-
|16th [[Chinese Film Media Awards]]
|Most Anticipated Actor
|{{nom}}
|-
|Baidu Entertainment Awards<ref>http://news.163.com/16/1103/21/C4VQB1SO000187VI.html</ref>
|Artist of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
|Weibo Fan Festival
|Artist of the Year
|
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|Tencent QQ Star Awards
| Most Popular TV Actor
| rowspan=2|''[[Noble Aspirations]]'', ''Sparrow''
| {{won}}
|-
| VIP Star of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| New & Sharp Top List
| Artist of the Year
| rowspan=2|''Sparrow''
| {{won}}
|-
| 7th [[TV Drama Awards Made in China|TV Drama Awards]]
| Artist of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| Chinese Original Literature Billboard Awards
| Best Actor
|''[[Noble Aspirations]]''
| {{won}}
|-
|}
===Music===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Nominated work
! Result
|-
|rowspan=2|2007
|rowspan=2|2nd ''My Hero'' Singing Contest
| 8th Place
| rowspan=2|Li Yifeng
| {{won}}
|-
| Congeniality Award
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=3|2008
| Sogua Entertainment Show Time Music Award Voting
| Champion
| ''Four Leaf Clover''
|{{won}}
|-
|6th South East Music Chart Awards
| Best New Male Singer
| rowspan=3|''Ferris Wheel''
| {{won}}
|-
| 4th Top Chinese Chart Break Through New Artist Award
| Best Newcomer EP
| {{won}}
|-
| 2009
| MusicRadio China Top Rankings
| Campus Popularity Award
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2010
| CCTV Global Popular Music Award Ceremony
| Media Recommendation Award
| ''Mr. Child''
| {{won}}
|-
| iFensi 5th Anniversary Ceremony
| Most Vibrant All Rounded Artist
| ''That Song''
| {{won}}
|-
|2016
|10th Migu Music Awards
| Top Ten Songs
|"Please Contact Me"
|{{won}}
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
* [http://baike.baidu.com/link?url=BvHgP7lSGv1pQziyqwL2TatHoeOXvi7NOWGPN2ARq3e_FzZ-0dA8hYh6gEMpicznkboY47o_3fR_Vjvia85DFa Li Yifeng's [[Baidu Baike]]] {{zh icon}}
== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=4705900|name=Yifeng Li}}
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