Hou Minghao Biography: Age, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Height, Parents, TV Shows, Songs

Neo Hou, also known as Hou Minghao, is a talented Chinese actor and singer who has captivated audiences with his dynamic performances in dramas like Love Between Fairy and Devil, Dashing Youth, and Fangs of Fortune.

Rising from a boy band member to a leading actor, he’s become a prominent figure in Chinese entertainment, known for his versatility and charm.

Profile

• Full Name: Hou Minghao
• Stage Name: Neo Hou
• Born: August 3, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Beijing, China
• Nationality: Chinese
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Model
• Height: 5 ft 10 in (179 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hou
• Siblings: Not known
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Hou Minghao was born on August 3, 1997, in Beijing, China, to Mr. and Mrs. Hou, whose names are not publicly known. His father has a military background, part of a three-generation military family, but no information is available about his siblings, if any. His ethnicity is Chinese, and his religion is not publicly disclosed.

Growing up in Beijing’s Fengtai District with his grandparents, Neo developed an early passion for music, learning the accordion at age four and winning first-place awards in Beijing competitions over eight years. He also took vocal lessons in bel canto, singing in tenor.

He attended the Beijing Contemporary Music Academy, where he studied music, laying the groundwork for his entertainment career. At 15, he became a trainee at South Korea’s SM Entertainment in 2012 but returned to China after a year and a half due to his mother’s health issues.

Career

Neo Hou debuted in 2014 as a member of the boy band Fresh Teenager Geek under Shang Wenjie’s Studio (BG Talent), releasing their album UP 4 U. The group won the Best New Group Award at the 22nd Eastern Wind and Cloud Music Awards in 2015. He left the group in January 2016 to pursue a solo career in acting and music.

His film debut came in 2015 with Funny Soccer as Xiao Shuai, followed by Frightened Bird (2015) as Su Niu. In 2016, he released his first solo single, “Super Dad,” for the variety show Let Go of My Baby. His acting breakthrough came in 2017 with the suspense film The Devotion of Suspect X as Tang Chuan and the web drama Cambrian Period, earning him the Most Popular Actor (Web Series) at the 2nd Golden Guduo Media Awards.

Notable roles include Wu Xie in The Lost Tomb 2 (2019), Hua Biao in When We Were Young (2018), and Zhao Yuanzhou in Fangs of Fortune (2024), which topped charts with 1.24 billion views on iQIYI. Other key dramas include A Girl Like Me (2021), Back from the Brink (2023), I Am Nobody (2023), and Love in Pavilion (2024). He has also appeared on variety shows like Happy Camp and Hello Saturday. Neo is a brand ambassador for Montblanc, Versace, and Crocs, among others.

Awards and Nominations

• 22nd Eastern Wind and Cloud Music Awards (2015): Best New Group – Fresh Teenager Geek – Won
• OK Magazine 4th Anniversary Award Ceremony (2016): Most Popular New Generation Actor – Won
• 2nd Golden Guduo Media Awards (2017): Most Popular Actor (Web Series) – Cambrian Period – Won
• Tencent Video Starlight Awards (2018): Potential TV Actor of the Year – Won
• IFENG Fashion Selection Award Ceremony (2019): Fashion Icon Prize – Won

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @houminghao

Personal Life

Neo Hou, 28, is single and has no publicly known spouse or children. His height is 5 ft 10 in (179 cm), and his weight is approximately 125 lbs (57 kg). Based in China, he maintains a private personal life but engages fans through Weibo and Instagram.

He enjoys basketball, skateboarding, swimming, singing, dancing, and cooking, with favorite foods including steak and scrambled eggs with tomatoes. His ideal girlfriend has big eyes, long hair, and is filial, with a height above 5 ft 2 in (158 cm).

Neo is deeply connected to his grandparents, especially his grandmother with Alzheimer’s, whom he calls regularly. He’s also a philanthropist, donating 200,000 yuan to Wuhan medical staff during COVID-19 and 300,000 yuan for Henan flood relief in 2021.

Discography

• UP 4 U (2014, album with Fresh Teenager Geek)
• “Super Dad” (2016, single for Let Go of My Baby)

Filmography

• Funny Soccer (2015, film) – Xiao Shuai
• Frightened Bird (2015, film) – Su Niu
• The Devotion of Suspect X (2017, film) – Tang Chuan
• Over Again (2019, film) – Role not specified
• Dogs Best Friend (2020, film) – Role not specified
• Hidden Strike (2023, film) – Role not specified
• Cambrian Period (2017, web series) – Jian Zi
• Rakshasa Street (2017, web series) – Bai Jing Xuan
• Inference Notes (2017, web series) – Mi Kaka
• When We Were Young (2018, TV series) – Hua Biao
• The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note (2019, web series) – Wu Xie
• People’s Property (2019, TV series) – Role not specified
• A Chinese Ghost Story (2020, TV series) – Ning Cai Chen
• Women’s Kingdom (2020, TV series) – Role not specified
• Psych-Hunter (2020, web series) – Jiang Shuo
• A Girl Like Me (2021, TV series) – Role not specified
• Our Times (2021, TV series) – Role not specified
• Hu Tong (2022, TV series) – Role not specified
• Back from the Brink (2023, TV series) – Role not specified
• I Am Nobody (2023, web series) – Supporting role
• Young Babylon (2023, TV series) – Role not specified
• Fangs of Fortune (2024, web series) – Zhao Yuanzhou
• Love in Pavilion (2024, TV series) – Role not specified
• I Am Nobody 2 (2025, web series) – Role not specified
• Glory (TBA, TV series) – Lu Jiang Lai
• Key to the Phoenix Heart (TBA, TV series) – Xiao Wu Yi

Net Worth

Neo Hou’s net worth is estimated to range from $1 million to $5 million. His income comes from acting roles, music, modeling, and brand endorsements for companies like Montblanc, Versace, and Crocs.