Jackson Yi is a singer, a dancer, and a member of the Chinese teen idol group TFboys, which the group debuted on August 6th, 2013 when he was 12. Before becoming a member of TFboys, he has been making appearances on variety shows, commercials, movies, and MV since 2005. His dancing skill is one of his known attributes; he has been dancing since the age of 5 and even choreographed several dances for his birthday concerts. Jackson is one of the most influential teen idols in China with over millions of followers on Weibo, aside from the publicity gained from movies, dramas, variety programs, and music, he also plays a role as ambassador for charity organizations and hold many commercial endorsements.
He has one younger brother, Nannan, whom he loves very much and often shares their stories on Weibo and during interviews.
He excels in Chinese calligraphy, and has showcased his skill during many televised events.
Fans are called "Origami Cranes", taking the character "Qian" from his name. He also created a logo for his fans group.
