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'''Zhang Liyin''' (born February 28, 1989) is a Chinese singer and songwriter. She has released singles in both China and South Korea, singing in both languages. Zhang became the first Chinese female to debut in South Korea with the release of her single "[[Timeless (Zhang Liyin song)|Timeless]]" in 2006, which later reached number one on music charts.<ref name="take7" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Hyun-woo|title=Zhang Liyin in Korea and now China is crowned to the top of the countdown at No. 6 after two weeks on Chinese chart|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200803190918121002|publisher=Newsen|access-date=May 26, 2014|language=ko}}</ref> She is also the first foreign artist to win Best Newcomer award at the [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mwave.me/en/mama/history/winners/list?years=2006|title=MAMA HISTORY – WINNERS 2006: The complete list {{!}} Mwave|website=Mwave|access-date=March 19, 2019|archive-date=July 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726155424/https://www.mwave.me/en/mama/history/winners/list?years=2006|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Early life==
Zhang was born in [[Chengdu]], Sichuan, China. Her parents took her to their classical concerts and exposed her to a variety of music. At the age of three, she began to learn the violin. Zhang was so interested in classical, American, and European pop music that she claims she never sang children's songs when she was a child. She also developed the ability to sing a song after hearing it only once.<ref name="smprofimg">[http://sm.zhangliyin.com/template/profile/img_contents.jpg Profile image on official homepage] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304100057/http://sm.zhangliyin.com/template/profile/img_contents.jpg |date=March 4, 2007 }} (in Korean), ''SM Entertainment'', 2006–08.</ref> When she was nine years old, she showed her musical ability when she sang [[Celine Dion]]'s "[[My Heart Will Go On]]".<ref name="smprofimg" />
As she grew older, Zhang became more absorbed into pop music than classical music. She secretly listened to pop music because her parents were against it. When she was twelve, she was accepted into a middle school affiliated to [[Sichuan Conservatory of Music]] after scoring the highest with her violin talents, but she opted to become a singer instead. Eventually, her parents began to support her dream to become a singer and she gained confidence when she was selected as the top 10 adult singers in a national singing competition under a sponsorship in Shanghai, China.
Zhang was discovered by Korean entertainment company [[DR Music]] in 2002 while attending a [[Baby V.O.X.]] concert in China, and signed an eight-year contract with the company to last until May 2011.<ref name="drmusic">{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Jae-hwan|title=Singer Zhang Liyin, Baby V.O.X. management sues for 200 million won|url=http://media.daum.net/entertain/culture/newsview?newsid=20070420115712072|work=Newsen|publisher=Daum|access-date=May 26, 2014|language=ko}}</ref> The next year, she moved to [[South Korea]] and started training at the age of fourteen. In August 2003, Zhang's mother requested DR Music to terminate Zhang's contract so Zhang could focus on her studies, but in the same month, Zhang signed a contract with S.M. Entertainment.<ref name="drmusic" /> On June 18, 2007, DR Music filed a lawsuit against Zhang and S.M. Entertainment to get 200 million [[South Korean won]] for compensation for her exclusive contract with them.<ref name="drmusic" />
==Career==
===2006–2007: Debut with ''Timeless'' and commercial success===
In August 2006, SM announced that Zhang would officially have her broadcast debut with a performance of her debut single "Timeless" featuring Xia Junsu on MBC's [[Music Core]] the next month.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0001392045 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref> Prior to the official release of her single, "[[Timeless (Zhang Liyin song)|Timeless]]" was available for free download starting on August 31 in five Asian countries.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0001395724 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref> Her debut single, "Timeless", was released on September 8. It is an R&B song which is a Korean version of the original single by [[Kelly Clarkson]] and [[Justin Guarini]]. The music video was a two-part installment, starring [[Lee Yeon-hee]] and [[Super Junior]] members [[Han Geng]] and [[Choi Siwon|Siwon]]. The music video ranked No. 1 on Melon's Video Chart for four full weeks. Within ten days of debuting, Zhang entered the "Take 7" chart on [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]'s [[The Music Trend|Inkigayo]].<ref name="take7">{{cite web|last=Yoo|first=Sook|title=Zhang Liyin who debuted for 10 days up for 1st nominee, viewers eyesore|url=http://media.daum.net/entertain/enews/newsview?newsid=20060917165113925|work=Newsen|publisher=Daum|access-date=May 26, 2014|language=ko}}</ref>
Zhang continued to promote the B-side track from her debut single, "Y (Why...)," in December 2006.<ref>{{Citation|last=MBCkpop|title=Zhang Li Yin – Y(Why), 장리인 – 와이, Music Core 20061230|date=February 17, 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um7wXWYMf9k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211218/Um7wXWYMf9k |archive-date=2021-12-18 |url-status=live|access-date=March 19, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> SM also released a "Timeless" documentary version of her "Y (Why...)" music video. This music video reveals her hardships during training; it also showed many behind the scenes clips of her promotion of "Timeless", including never-before-seen footage of her with Xiah. However, promotions for "Y (Why...)" ended quickly, and SM announced that she would be on hiatus from the music industry throughout the rest of the year to prepare for her major debut in China in the end of the year. Zhang made a surprising guest appearance at TVXQ's second Asia tour concert in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]] on February 23, 2007. She performed "TRI-ANGLE" with TVXQ, singing a part in the song that was previously performed by [[BoA]]. She made a second appearance with TVXQ on November 24, 2007, in [[Malaysia]] for the same concert, and was TVXQ's regular guest star for their "O" Asia tour until its finale in June 2008.
===2008: ''I Will''===
{{Main|I Will (Zhang Liyin album)}}
Zhang's first [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]] album, ''[[I Will (Zhang Liyin album)|I Will]]'' was originally announced to be released in late 2007, but the release date was pushed to early March 2008. The album was finally released in different regions of China starting March 3, 2008, and on March 28, 2008, ''I Will'' made its Asia-wide release. Before the release of the album, two music videos were released on February 27, 2008, to promote the album. Similar to "Timeless", the two music videos "I Will" and "The Left Shore of Happiness", are one story but separated to two parts. [[Han Geng]], [[Choi Siwon|Siwon]], and [[Lee Yeon-hee]] are also the cast for those two music videos.
After the album's release, Zhang received praise from various industry professionals. [[Golden Melody Awards|Golden Melody Award]]-winning [[Taiwanese American]] singer-songwriter [[Leehom Wang]] complimented Zhang's singing and was surprised to hear such a strong voice coming from only a nineteen-year-old.<ref>"[http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2008-06-06/19502052138.shtml Little R&B Queen Zhang Li Yin Hopes to Duet with Leehom Wang]" (in Chinese), Sina Corp, 6 June 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref> During a radio broadcast, Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter, [[Hins Cheung]] compared her "soulful" vocals to well-known R&B vocalists such as [[Whitney Houston]], [[Leona Lewis]] and [[Christina Aguilera]]. He was impressed at the "international-level music" of the release and said he felt there was a lot of "power in this nineteen-year-old."<ref>"[http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=408639283 Hins Cheung Compliments Zhang Li Yin on Radio]" (in Chinese), ''[[Baidu]]'', 14 June 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref>
On May 25, 2008, Zhang received her first award, following the release of her Chinese album, at the 5th Annual Music King Global Chinese Ultimate Song Chart Awards for Female Mainland Newcomer with Most Potential.<ref>"[http://m2.21cn.com/news/china/2008/05/26/4761755.shtml 5th Annual Music King Global Chinese Ultimate Song Chart Awards Winners List] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080622124102/http://m2.21cn.com/news/china/2008/05/26/4761755.shtml |date=22 June 2008 }}" (in Chinese), ''21CN'', 26 May 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref> In her speech, she expressed wishes for more financial support towards the [[2008 Sichuan earthquake|Sichuan earthquake]] that had devastated home province two weeks earlier.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej8k9lKrabQ Zhang Liyin – Winning Award & "I Will"] (in Chinese), 26 May 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref> Throughout the months of May and June, Zhang attended many online interviews and made numerous variety show appearances, as well as a short university tour to raise money for the Sichuan earthquake.<ref>"[http://finance.sina.com.cn/roll/20080702/18015048129.shtml Music Brings Hope; Dreams Bring Tomorrow]" (in Chinese), Sina Corp, 2 July 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref> A solo fan meeting for Zhang was held on July 5, 2008, in Beijing. Besides performing songs from ''I Will'', she also covered songs from notable R&B female singers [[Whitney Houston]] and [[Christina Aguilera]].
On September 13, 2008, fans first heard confirmed news of Zhang's repackage album, which would feature the track "Believe in Love", as well as plans for her second Chinese album.<ref>"[http://korea.sohu.com/html/news/imagenews/200809/14-1550.html Zhang Li Yin's Second Single "Believe in Love"] (in Chinese), ''Sohu'', 14 September 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref> Despite this, the repackage album still has not been released and there has been no other announcements of it being sold in the future.
While Korea's Mnet/MK Music Festival was being held on the same night, Zhang attended the 6th Annual Southeast Music Ranking on November 15, 2008, winning the award for Best Mainland Newcomer.<ref>"[http://music.yule.sohu.com/20081115/n260652980.shtml 2008 Southeast Music Ranking Winners List]" (in Chinese), ''Sohu'', 15 November 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref> Her win was followed by numerous invitations to other award shows throughout the month of December, including the 2008 [[Tencent]] Star Ceremony,<ref>"[http://ent.qq.com/a/20081215/000196.htm Zhang Li Yin in Red & Black Strapless]" (in Chinese), ''QQ'', 15 December 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref> BQ 2008 Celebrity Ranking,<ref>"[http://ent.sina.com.cn/f/s/BQ2008hrb/xckx/more.html Zhang Li Yin Preparing Second Album]" (in Chinese), Sina Corp, 22 December 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref> and the 1st Annual Mengniu New Music Festival.<ref>"[http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=515660072 Mengniu New Music Festival]" (in Chinese), ''[[Baidu]]'', 19 December 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2008.</ref>
===2009–2013: ''Moving On'', second album recordings and hiatus===
The beginning of 2009 saw Zhang's Chinese activities come to an end as she started preparations for her second album. Activities for [[Chinese New Year]] brought her alongside [[Super Junior-M]] to many activities, including her first appearance on China's biggest television broadcaster, [[China Central Television|CCTV]], for the Dance & Music Spring Festival Gala.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRSDmH4zGx8 2009.01.25 Chinese New Year Dance Festival – Zhang Li Yin – One More Try]", 25 January 2009. Retrieved April 25, 2009.</ref> She was also in Shanghai on January 9 to film for a song collaboration between many popular Chinese pop artists, such as [[Show Lo]], [[Fish Leong]] and [[BoBo (band)|BoBo]].,<ref>"[http://ent.sina.com.cn/f/v/09mydf/index.shtml 2009 Chinese Idol New Year Festival]" (in Chinese), 26 January 2009. Retrieved April 25, 2009.</ref>
On February 6, 2009, Zhang flew to Thailand for the second time in her career to attend the Bangkok concert stop in the SMTown Live '08 tour. For that weekend, her activity schedule was tight as she was required to fly throughout Asia for activities. Less than 10 hours after the end of the Bangkok concert, Zhang flew with members of Super Junior-M to [[Guangzhou]], Guangdong, China to participate in the 8th Annual Future Star Competition,<ref>"[http://www.tmi.cn/08mrzx/index.html 8th Annual Future Star Competition] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090202122733/http://www.tmi.cn/08mrzx/index.html |date=February 2, 2009 }}" (in Chinese), ''8th Annual Future Star Film & TV Star Competition''. Retrieved April 25, 2009.</ref> which also featured [[JJ Lin]], [[Eric Tsang]] and [[Dicky Cheung]]. She returned to South Korea for album preparations on February 9, 2009.
On March 7, 2009, Zhang was the opening act for the last Super Show concert in [[Chengdu]] on March 7, 2009, singing "[[I Will (Zhang Liyin album)|I Will]]" and "[[I Will (Zhang Liyin album)|The Left Shore of Happiness]]".
Aside from a performance at the Descendants of the Dragon concert hosted by [[Jackie Chan]],<ref>"[http://news.sports.cn/others/other/news/2009-04-20/1779031.html Jackie Chan Invities Over 100 Guests to the Bird's Nest]" (in Chinese), 2009-04-20, ''Sports.cn''. Retrieved April 20, 2009</ref> Zhang was relatively inactive as she remained in South Korea to record her second single.
Finally, a year and a half after the release of her first album, a teaser for her upcoming song, "[[Moving On (Zhang Liyin song)|Moving On]]" was released on October 15. Four days later, the full music video was released through S.M. Entertainment and [[Sohu]]. The music video features Zhang reflecting back on her memories of the fictional relationship between [[Lee Donghae|Donghae]] (of [[Super Junior]]) and herself before they break up. Despite fans' general disappointment towards the music video being only a slideshow of photos, it was highly anticipated.<ref>"[http://www.honggebang.com/news/200910/news-2240.shtml Young R&B Diva loves massages in her busy life] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091107044819/http://www.honggebang.com/news/200910/news-2240.shtml |date=November 7, 2009 }}" (in Chinese), 2009-10-30, ''Honggebang''. Retrieved November 3, 2009</ref> On October 23, a week before the single's release across China, a joint press conference was held for both Zhang and [[Super Junior-M]] for them to officially announce their new releases to the Chinese media.<ref>"[http://korea.sohu.com/s2009/sjm09/ Super Junior-M, Zhang Liyin Fanmeeting]" (in Chinese), 2009-10-22, ''Sohu''. Retrieved November 3, 2009</ref>
After three short months of promotions for "Moving On", Zhang announced on her [[Cyworld]] that she would be returning to South Korea on January 24 to prepare for her second Chinese album.<ref>"[https://archive.today/20120731174301/http://www.cyworld.com.cn/ps2/diary/diary_view.php?mh_id=2008661634&diary_date=20100123&postid=6366 Tomorrow, I return to Korea]" (in Chinese), 2010-01-23, ''Cyworld''. Retrieved January 25, 2010</ref> Zhang posted on her [[Sina Weibo]] account that her album may be released in September or October. Despite this, the album was eventually delayed. During the summer of 2012, Zhang once again announced on her Weibo account that she is busy recording for her new album and it may be released in September or October.<ref>"[http://www.weibo.com/1276536273/ypz5JjWyO ZhangLiyin_riin's Weibo]" (in Chinese), 2012-06-25, ''Sina Weibo''. Retrieved August 26, 2012</ref> Unfortunately, the album release was once again pushed back. In June 2013, labelmate [[Zhou Mi (entertainer)|Zhou Mi]] posted on his official Weibo account hinting that a new album from Zhang may be forthcoming: "Good voices with great potential should not be buried; anticipating Liyin's transformation from a pupa to a butterfly! New album, hurry up and release!"<ref>"[http://weibo.com/1743877455/A1kq51P8L ZhouMi_SJM's Weibo]" (in Chinese), 2013-07-23, ''Sina Weibo''. Retrieved August 12, 2013</ref>
===2014: SM The Ballad, ''Agape'', ''Not Alone''===
{{Main|SM the Ballad}}
On February 3, it was announced that SM The Ballad would make their comeback in the month after more than 3 years of hiatus, and Zhang would join [[Shinee]]'s [[Kim Jong-hyun (singer)|Jonghyun]], Super Junior's [[Yesung]], [[Super Junior-M]]'s [[Zhou Mi (singer)|Zhou Mi]], TVXQ's [[Changmin]], [[Girls' Generation]]'s [[Taeyeon]], [[Exo (group)|Exo]]'s [[Chen (singer)|Chen]], and [[Krystal Jung|Krystal]] from [[F(x) (band)|f(x)]] in promoting a new [[Extended play|EP]] called ''[[SM the Ballad Vol. 2 – Breath|Breath]]''. The eight members released their second EP on February 13, with Zhang performing the Chinese version of "Breath" with Chen. The Chinese version of "Breath" was promoted on various Chinese and Korean music shows including [[Hunan TV]]'s ''The Lantern Festival'', [[Arirang (TV network)|Arirang]]'s ''[[Wave K|Simply K-Pop]]'', and [[SBS MTV]]'s ''The Show''.
Through various Korean news sites on May 23, 2014, it was revealed that Zhang would be releasing a new song in the summer. Fellow labelmate, [[F(x) (band)|f(x)]]'s Victoria, was cast as the lead actress.<ref name=Newsen>{{cite web|last=Park|first=Seol-ah|title=Victoria appearing in Zhang Liyin's music video, display of friendship in the 'China Line'|url=http://media.daum.net/entertain/star/newsview?newsid=20140526162810228|publisher=Newsen|access-date=May 26, 2014|language=ko}}</ref> On June 18, news arrived that Zhang's music video filming was underway. SM confirmed with Korean media outlets that two more labelmates, [[Exo (group)|EXO]] member [[Huang Zitao|Tao]] and actor [[Song Jae-rim]] were added to the cast.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Yoon|first1=Hye-Young|title=Zhang Liyin Solo Song Mv, Song Jae Rim- Tao Filming 'SM Family Mobilization'|url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1403071628717034010|publisher=TV Daily|access-date=June 18, 2014|language=ko}}</ref> Zhang's third digital single ''[[Agape (Zhang Liyin song)|Agape]]'' was released August 2, 2014, on [[Baidu]] Music exclusively for the Chinese market, before a wider release on Korean online music stores four days later. Agape was promoted on various Korean TV shows like [[Arirang (TV network)|Arirang]]'s ''[[Wave K|Simply K-Pop]]'', [[SBS MTV]]'s ''The Show'' and [[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]'s ''M! Countdown.'' Zhang also made an appearance on CCTV Global Chinese Music Chart to promote the song in China.
On August 7, Zhang announced during a live Weibo interview that a new single will be released after promotions for ''Agape''; the song and its music video will be a sequel to "Agape".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Zhang|first1=Liyin|title=Zhang Liyin chats new song|url=http://www.weibo.com/1276536273/Bhdjp3fbf?mod=weibotime|website=Weibo|access-date=August 9, 2014|language=zh}}</ref>
On September 20, Zhang released her fourth single ''[[Not Alone (Zhang Liyin song)|Not Alone]]'' in China through Baidu and then later released in South Korea through Korean music sites MelOn, Genie, Naver and Bugs on September 22. The single is a remake of [[Tiffany (South Korean singer)|Tiffany]]'s "By Myself" from the SBS drama series ''[[Ja Myung Go]]''. The song is the continuation of the story line of her previous single ''Agape''. To support the release of her latest single, Zhang had a showcase in Beijing on September 22 with EXO members [[Chen (singer)|Chen]] and [[Tao (entertainer)|Tao]] with [[Tasty (band)|Tasty]] as special guests. At the showcase, Zhang performed "Agape", "Back Then", "I Will", "Breath", and "Not Alone".
===2017–2020: Return to China and new agency===
On February 28, 2017, on a live Yizhibo broadcast, Zhang revealed that her contract with SM Entertainment will expire in April 2017 and she decided to pursue her career in China.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zhang Liyin confirms SM Entertainment contract ends in April|date=March 2017|url=http://chocolyn.org/2017/03/zhang-liyin-confirms-sm-entertainment-contract-ends-april/|publisher=Chocolyn|access-date=August 1, 2017|archive-date=March 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301201819/http://chocolyn.org/2017/03/zhang-liyin-confirms-sm-entertainment-contract-ends-april/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 15, Zhang's Weibo profile was updated to indicate that she was now managed by Beijing-based talent agency [[Show City Times]];<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://chocolyn.org/2017/08/zhang-liyin-jane-zhang-company-show-city-times/|title=Zhang Liyin signs with Jane Zhang's management agency|date=August 15, 2017|website=Chocolyn|access-date=March 19, 2019|archive-date=September 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904110633/http://chocolyn.org/2017/08/zhang-liyin-jane-zhang-company-show-city-times/|url-status=dead}}</ref> however, the company did not officially announce her until December 31, 2018, when a Weibo post was shared with her image attached.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.weibo.com/1629398873/H9L6Bj9Vj|title=Show City Times wishes everyone a Happy New Year|date=December 31, 2018|website=Sina Weibo|language=zh|access-date=March 19, 2019}}</ref>
While under Show City Times' management, Zhang released three new songs: a duet with singer [[Henry Huo]] called "Lonely";<ref>{{cite web |title=霍尊 -《玩樂》- 伶仃 (feat.張力尹)｜CC歌詞字幕 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o92-s100U5U |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211218/o92-s100U5U |archive-date=2021-12-18 |url-status=live|website=YouTube | date=May 28, 2018 |publisher=jjy728 |access-date=17 September 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> a soundtrack song called "Answer" for the Chinese TV drama, ''The Remedy'';<ref>{{cite web |title=Zhang Liyin - Answer (答案) MV |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBhfe8lAjW4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211218/aBhfe8lAjW4 |archive-date=2021-12-18 |url-status=live|website=YouTube | date=December 4, 2019 |publisher=Chocolyn |access-date=17 September 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and finally, and a song called "Ashes of Time" that was featured in [[Tencent Pictures]]' feature film, ''Sword and Fire''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ashes Of Time (Title Song from Movie "Sword and Fire") |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74rBE3S-6ag |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211218/74rBE3S-6ag |archive-date=2021-12-18 |url-status=live|website=YouTube | date=January 30, 2020 |publisher=Zhang Li Yin - Topic |access-date=17 September 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Despite these releases, Zhang's time with Show City Times was short-lived. On September 15, 2020, it was announced on Weibo that she had signed with Beijing S.W. Culture Media.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://weibo.com/2740683674/JkMQQsBUf?type=comment#_rnd1631859701331 |website=Sina Weibo |title=Zhang Liyin, Korean SM artist, returns to China for development |language=zh |access-date=17 September 2021}}</ref>
In July 2022, It was confirmed through Weibo that Zhang signed with iFlytek Music.<ref name=newlabel/>
On September 26, 2022, Zhang released her Korean single after several years titled "Sense" as part of the +memory project.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0001229534 | title='Sm 출신' 장리인, '감각'으로 국내 팬 만난다 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003231239 | title=장리인, 신곡 '감각' 발매…호소력 짙은 음색 }}</ref>
===2023–present: Return to Korea ===
On October 26, 2023, Zhang competed on the third season of [[JTBC]] survival battle ''[[Sing Again]] - Unknown Singer Competition'' as singer No. 70, its also marks her first appearance on South Korean national television in 15 years.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000786489 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001654511 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref> Zhang was later eliminated on the seventh episode.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2873288 | title='싱어게인3' 4라운드 진출자 명단 공개...66호·56호·47호 등 생존 | date=December 8, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004980422 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref>
On December 19, 2023, Zhang released digitally her second studio album ''The Tide of Life'' which composed of ten-tracks previously released since 2022 after she signed with iFlytek Music.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://weibo.com/1276536273/NxST9gmc8 | title=Sina Visitor System }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://i.y.qq.com/n2/m/share/details/album.html?ADTAG=swbshare&albumId=44980611&appshare=iphone&channelId=10036163&hosteuin=7wSz7i4s7KC%2A&openinqqmusic=1&source=sinaWeibo | title=张力尹_时光·海岸The Tide of Life专辑_Qq音乐_听我想听的歌 }}</ref>
On December 29, 2023, Zhang made appearance on [[Kim Junsu]]'s year-end concert "XIA 2023 CONCERT Chapter 1: Recreation" with performance duet song "Timeless" in 15 years.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/437/0000373070 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref>
On February 16, 2024, Zhang released a duet single with ballad singer Lee Jung-bong titled "How Have You Been?", as a remake of Lee Jung-bong's own song and was released in Korean and Chinese version.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003806931 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/396/0000667742 | title=뉴스 : 네이버 Tv연예 }}</ref>
On June 29, 2024, Zhang and [[Super Junior-M]]'s [[Zhou Mi (singer)|Zhoumi]] released a single titled "Don't Go Today" through Easy Entertainment, a remake single of Ben and Lim Sejun's "Don't Go Today" (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/119/0002845092|title=뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예|website=m.entertain.naver.com}}</ref>
==Controversies==
===DR Music===
On June 18, 2007, DR Music filed a lawsuit against Zhang and SM Entertainment to get compensation for [[South Korean won|₩]]200 million from terminating their exclusive contract. Zhang had signed an artist contract with DR Music back in 2002.<ref name="drmusic"/>
===Visa===
Like former label mate [[Han Geng]], Zhang held an [[List of South Korean visas#E visas|E-6 (entertainment industry) visa]], for foreigners in [[South Korea]]. Foreign artists carrying out promotional activities have limitations in terms of ___location and other factors. Han's visa only allowed him to work under [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]] and [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]], while Zhang's allowed her to work only with SBS and [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]], which is why she only performed on the two stages at the time of her debut. On August 1, 2008, the South Korean government's law of restrictions on foreigners were lifted, and foreign entertainers are now allowed to perform in every station in the country. However, Zhang was unable to perform on MBC due to the channel's conflict with S.M. Entertainment. As of late 2008, MBC has removed the ban of S.M. Entertainment's artists on their channel.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}
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==Discography==
{{Main|Zhang Liyin discography}}
* ''[[I Will (Zhang Liyin album)|I Will]]'' (2008)
* ''The Tide of Life'' (2023)
==Tours==
===Appearances===
*"O": The 2nd Asia Tour ([[TVXQ]]) (2007)
*SM Town Summer Concert (2007)
*SM Town Live '08 (2008–2009)
*[[Super Show]] ([[Super Junior]]) (2009)
*[[SM Town Live '10 World Tour]] (2010–2011)
*[[Shinee World (concert)|SHINee World]] ([[SHINee]]) (2011)
*[[SM Town Live World Tour III]] (2012–2013)
*[[SM Town Live World Tour IV]] (2014–2015)
== Filmography ==
===Television shows===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%;"
|-
! Year
! Network
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2008
| [[Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation|JSBC]]: [[Jiangsu Television]]
| ''Super Star'' ({{lang|zh|非常大明星}})
| rowspan="11"| Guest
|
|-
| [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television]]
| ''[[:zh:越策越开心|Yue Ce Yue Kai Xin]]''
|
|-
| [[Guangdong Radio and Television|GRT]]: [[Guangdong Television]]
| ''Star'' ({{lang|zh-hant|最愛主打星}})
|
|-
| 2010
| [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television]]
| ''[[Day Day Up]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="6"| 2014
| [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television]]
| The Lantern Festival
|
|-
| [[Shanghai Media Group|SMG]]: [[Dragon Television]]
| ''Immortal Song'' ({{lang|zh|不朽之名曲}})
| Episode 4
|-
| AHBC: [[Anhui Television]]
| ''Mad for Music'' ({{lang|zh|我为歌狂}})
| Episodes 2, 3, 9, 10, 11
|-
| [[Hunan Broadcasting System|HBS]]: [[Hunan Television]]
| ''Laugh Out Loud'' ({{lang|zh-hans|我们都爱笑}})
|
|-
| [[Shenzhen Media Group|SZMG]]: [[Shenzhen Television]]
| ''The Generation Show'' ({{lang|zh|年代秀}})
|
|}
===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="width:30%;"
! style="width:4em" | Year
! Channel
! Date
! Title
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | 2014
| [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]
| March 18
| C-Radio Idol True Colours
|-
| [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]
| October 11
| C-Radio Idol True Colours
|}
== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="width:4em" | '''Year'''
! '''Award'''
! '''Category'''
! '''Recipient'''
! '''Result'''
|-
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| 2006
|[[Mnet Asian Music Awards]]
|[[Mnet Asian Music Award for Best New Artist (Solo or Group)|Best New Artist]]<ref name=":0" />
| "[[Timeless (Zhang Liyin song)|Timeless]]"
|{{won}}
|-
| [[Cyworld Digital Music Awards]]
| Rookie of the Month (September)
| "[[Timeless (Zhang Liyin song)|Timeless]]"
|{{won}}
|-
| [[Mnet Asian Music Awards|M.net KM Music Festival]]
| Best New Female Solo
| "Timeless"
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"| 2008
| [[:zh:「勁歌王」全球華人樂壇音樂盛典|Music King Awards]]
| Female Newcomer with Most Potential
| "星愿 (I Will)"
| {{won}}
|-
| Fujian Southeast Music Ranking
| Best Mainland Newcomer
| rowspan="4"|Zhang Liyin
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Tencent]] Star Ceremony
| Most Popular Female Singer
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Top Chinese Music Awards]]
| Most "Attention Grabbing" Newcomer
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 2014
| [[Anhui Television|AHTV]] ''Mad for Music''
| Most Popular Female Artist
| {{won}}
|-
|}
==References==
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