Aaron Yan Biography: Sonsg, Age, Movies, Sister, Awards, Parents, Viral Photos, Net Worth

Aaron Yan is a Taiwanese actor, singer, television host, and entrepreneur who first came into the spotlight as the youngest member of the boy band Fahrenheit. His breakthrough acting roles in drama series such as It Started with a Kiss (2005) and KO One (2005) brought him wide recognition.

Over the years, his successful transition into a solo music career and his ventures in business and public advocacy have made him one of the most enduring figures in Taiwanese entertainment.

Profile

• Full name: Wu Keng-lin (吳庚霖)
• Other names: Aaron Yan (炎亞綸)
• Date of birth: 20 November 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Taipei, Taiwan
• Nationality: Taiwanese
• Profession: Actor, Singer, Television host, Businessman
• Height: 177 cm
• Weight: 62 kg
• Eye colour: Dark brown
• Hair colour: Black
• Parents: Father – Wu Tzu-hsin (businessman); Mother – Yang Shu-ling (homemaker)
• Siblings: One younger sister
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single (openly gay)
• Religion: Buddhism
• Ethnicity: Han Chinese (Taiwanese)
• Net worth: $10–12 million

Early Life and Education

Aaron Yan was born in Taipei, Taiwan, on 20 November 1985. During his childhood, his family relocated to Connecticut, USA, where he lived for about five years before returning to Taiwan.

His parents have largely maintained privacy, though he has spoken warmly about their support during his early years abroad. Aaron has a younger sister but has kept her name and identity out of the public eye.

He attended Chinese Culture University, majoring in Journalism and News Broadcasting, but later transferred to Jinwen University of Science and Technology, where he majored in English. His early experiences living abroad helped shape his fluency in both Mandarin and English, which later enhanced his appeal in international projects.

Personal Life

Aaron Yan came out publicly as gay in 2023, becoming one of the few major Taiwanese male celebrities to do so. His coming out was widely praised for helping to advance LGBTQ+ representation in Taiwanese entertainment.

As of 2025, he remains unmarried and has no children. He continues to advocate for self-acceptance and equality through interviews and social platforms.

Career

Aaron Yan’s career began in 2004 when he was discovered by Comic Productions after posting photos online. He debuted in 2005 in It Started with a Kiss and KO One, which made him a household name across Asia.

In 2006, he debuted as the youngest member of the boy band Fahrenheit alongside Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, and Wu Chun. Fahrenheit became one of Asia’s top-selling Mandopop groups, achieving regional fame across Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.

Aaron launched his solo music career in 2011 with the EP The Next Me, which sold over 60,000 copies in Taiwan alone and topped several Mandopop charts. Subsequent releases like The Moment (2012) and Drama (2014) solidified his position as a leading solo artist.

His acting credits include:

• Just You (2013)
• Fall in Love with Me (2014)
• Refresh Man (2016)
• Memories of Love (2018)
• Please Give Me a Pair of Wings (2019)

Beyond acting and music, Aaron has invested in food, fashion, and skincare businesses in Taiwan, including a dessert café brand and a men’s skincare line under his name.

Awards

• 2014: Asia Star Award – Seoul International Drama Awards (Fall in Love with Me)
• 2016: Top Male Idol Actor – Chinese TV Drama Awards
• 2018: Asia Rainbow TV Award Nominee – Best Actor (Memories of Love)

Numerous recognitions in both acting and music categories throughout his career.

Net Worth

Aaron Yan’s net worth is estimated at $10–12 million USD. His wealth stems from: Music royalties from, Acting, Brand endorsements etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @aaronyan1120
• YouTube: Aaron Yan Official Channel
• TikTok: @aaronyanofficial

Filmography

• I Love My Wife (2004)
• It Started with a Kiss (2005)
• KO One (2005)
• The X-Family (2007)
• They Kiss Again (2007)
• Love Buffet (2010)
• Alice in Wonder City (2012)
• Just You (2013)
• Fall in Love with Me (2014)
• Refresh Man (2016)
• Memories of Love (2018)
• Please Give Me a Pair of Wings (2019)
• Kiss, Love and Taste (2019)

Discography

• The Next Me (2011)
• The Moment (2012)
• Drama (2014)
• Cut (2014)
• Where I Belong (2018)
• Dear Monster (2018)
• Metropolis (2020)