{
  "id": 18571775,
  "title": "XIAOJUN Stars in Billboard China Artist Book Issue 02 With First Solo EP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/xiaojun-stars-in-billboard-china-artist-book-issue-02-with-first-solo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T21:28:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/xiaojun-billboard-china-artist-book-issue-02-hey-somebody-1236376677/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Billboard China's SPOTLIGHT Artist Book Issue 02, featuring XiaoJun, a member of boy group WayV, dropped on October 31. The issue introduces XiaoJun's debut solo EP, Hey, Somebody, marking his transition to a solo artist. The five-track EP, released on October 26, includes the title track \"Hey, Somebody\" in both Chinese and English, along with \"Wave, Sky High\" and \"To Us.\" Known for his powerful vocals and expressive delivery, XiaoJun penned and composed several tracks on the EP, showcasing his songwriting abilities. The SPOTLIGHT issue, launched in April for the Chinese music market, is a print and digital publication that seeks to highlight exceptional artists worldwide. The cover of Issue 02 presents XiaoJun's artistic transformation through four visual states: Silent Green, True Blue, Burning Red, and Dialogue White, each representing a different facet of his artistry. This visually striking composition complements the EP, delivering a rich, multi-dimensional experience that elevates XiaoJun from a talented musician to an iconic figure on the global stage.",
  "summary": "The WayV member unveils his solo debut Hey, Somebody in Billboard China Special Issue.",
  "key_points": [
    "XiaoJun debuts as solo artist with EP Hey, Somebody",
    "EP includes title track Hey, Somebody in Chinese and English",
    "XiaoJun penned and composed several tracks on the EP"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}