The Evolution Of Will Pan's Music And Influence

Wilber Pan, also known as Will Pan, is a Taiwanese-American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, entrepreneur, and investor. He was born in West Virginia, USA, on 6 August 1980, and moved to Taiwan at the age of seven. Pan started his career as a host of Channel V programs and has since released multiple albums, including Gecko Stroll, Pass Me the Mic, and Wu Ha. In addition to his music career, Pan has ventured into the business world, with interests in streetwear fashion and mobile gaming. He has also received several awards for his work, including the Best Actor award at the 46th Golden Bell Awards, Taiwan's equivalent of the Emmys.

Characteristics	Values
Full Name	Wilber Pan
Also Known As	Will Pan, 潘玮柏, 潘瑋柏
Nationality	Taiwanese-American
Date of Birth	6 August 1980
Age	43
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, rapper, music producer, actor, entrepreneur, investor
Height	5'8½" (1.74 m)
Spouse	Luna/Yun Xuan
Children	1 daughter

Will Pan's career in music and acting

Will Pan, born Wilber Pan, is a Taiwanese-American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, entrepreneur, and investor. He began his career as a host on Channel V, the Taiwanese equivalent of MTV.

In 2001, Pan signed with BMG and made his acting debut in the Taiwanese drama "Great Teacher." The following year, he released his debut Mandarin solo album, "Gecko Stroll," which sold over 130,0000 copies in Taiwan. The album included the track "By My Side," composed by Jay Chou, and "I'm Not Afraid," composed by Anson Hu.

Pan's second album, "Pass Me The Mic," was released in 2003 and included a collaboration with Jason Tang on the track "Curry Chili." To promote the album, Pan starred in a five-part "music love story" that aired on the SETTV variety show "Showbiz."

In 2004, Pan held his first overseas concert, "Cool Play Concert," in Singapore, and released his third album, "Wu Ha," which featured a duet with Angela Zhang titled "Adoration to Happiness."

Pan released his fourth studio album, "The Expert," in 2005, which included a hit song with Chinese singer Zhang Xianzi, "Cannot Not Love." He also formed a team, "Pan@sonic," to assist with album productions.

In 2006, Pan released his fifth studio album, "Around the World," which included two duets: one with Taiwanese singer Su Rui and the other with Chinese singer May Wang. He also embarked on his first official headlining tour, "Will Pan Around The World Concert Tour," which lasted 16 months.

In 2007, Pan released his sixth studio album, "Play It Cool," which included a collaboration with Mandopop singer Shin on the rock song "Shut Up." He resumed his "Around The World Concert Tour" in October, with Jay Chou as a special guest.

In 2008, Pan collaborated with Jacky Cheung and S.H.E. on the track "Red Around The World," as one of the torch relay songs for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He also released his first compilation album, "Will's Future," which included three new tracks and two medley remixes.

Pan's seventh studio album, "007," was released in 2009 and featured a duet with American R&B singer Akon titled "Be with You." He also held his second headlining tour, "I'm Will Concert Tour," which began in Shanghai and ended in Taipei.

In 2010, Pan guest-starred in "Pandamen," directed by Jay Chou, and acted in "Endless Love" with Sandrine Pinna.

In 2011, Pan released his eighth studio album, "808," which featured the opening theme song of "Endless Love." He also won the Best Actor award at the 46th Golden Bell Awards, Taiwan's equivalent of the Emmys, for his role in the series.

Pan's ninth studio album, "The Story of Billy," was released in 2012 and was inspired by Daniel Keyes' novel "The Minds of Billy Milligan." The album included the singles "Don't Wanna Wake Up" and "Extravagant March."

In 2014, Pan released his tenth studio album, "Crown & Clown," which debuted at number one on several charts in Taiwan. The album included a duet with Rainie Yang, "Snore," and the single "Clown." While rehearsing for the album's promotional tour, Pan sustained severe head injuries and had to cancel the Taipei concert.

In 2017, Pan signed with Warner Music Taiwan and released his eleventh studio album, "illi." The album was a success, putting him back atop the charts and spawning hit singles such as "Coming Home" and "Close Encounter."

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Will Pan's business ventures

Will Pan is involved in a variety of business ventures, including consulting, venture capital, and student recruitment.

PanVenture Consulting

PanVenture Consulting is a global growth specialist firm that helps businesses expand their international marketing and operations. They offer a range of services, including international supply chain consulting, market research, strategic planning, and business plan development. PanVenture's staff are fluent in multiple languages and have cultural expertise, which enables them to secure business contracts on behalf of their clients.

First Bridge Ventures

Will Pan is a VC Analyst at First Bridge Ventures, a growth equity firm investing in lifestyle, consumer, fintech, B2B SaaS, and smart city sectors.

Ventures Platform

Will Pan is also associated with Ventures Platform, a Pan-African early-stage venture capital firm. The firm has raised $46 million to invest in "category-leading" companies across Africa, with a focus on fintech, insurtech, health tech, edtech, and agritech sectors. Ventures Platform has a team of 11 people and has made over 60 investments since its launch in 2016.

Student Recruitment

Will Pan has experience in student recruitment, having worked as a consultant to assist education institutions in designing and implementing effective international student recruitment strategies. They have expertise in online presence development, search engine optimization, and social media marketing.

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Will Pan's personal life

Will Pan, born Wilber Pan, is an American-born Taiwanese-American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, host, music producer, and entrepreneur. He maintains a relatively low profile in his personal life, but here is what we know.

Pan was born in West Virginia, United States, on 6 August 1980, and moved to Taiwan at the age of seven. He attended the Dominican International School and Taipei American School and graduated in 1999. He was offered an athletic scholarship in basketball by an NCAA college but chose to continue his education at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in the United States. However, he left before graduating to pursue a career in showbiz.

Pan's first girlfriend was a mixed-race Chinese-Dutch schoolmate whom he briefly dated for a month. During his high school days, he dated a Japanese senior schoolmate, a year older than him, who was of mixed heritage. The three-year-long relationship ended when Pan started out as an actor and singer. In 2006, he composed the song "Thank You" to commemorate this romance, which he described as "the most unforgettable relationship I ever had".

In the early days of his career, it was reported that he had a three-year-long relationship with his Great Teacher co-star Fan Hsiao-fun, and he wrote the rap for her song "Restrained" in 2002. Pan has also been romantically linked to his former label-mate Chu An-yu and singer Angela Chang, with whom he collaborated on the song "Adoration to Happiness".

In 2010, Taiwanese tabloids reported that Pan was dating his former schoolmate, Bebe Yang, the daughter of a real estate entrepreneur. In 2014, the rumoured relationship resurfaced after reports suggested that they had been living together for some time. However, the couple reportedly ended their relationship in 2016.

On 27 July 2020, Pan revealed via Instagram that he had married Luna Xuan, a China Eastern Airlines air stewardess from Shanghai. Luna is reportedly 13 years younger than Pan, and netizens have accused her of lying about her age, claiming that she was born in 1989 or 1991 instead of 1994. Pan posted a legal warning on his Weibo account, demanding an apology from netizens who insinuated that his wife had had illicit dealings with the privileged class in China.

In March 2021, it was reported that Pan and his wife had a daughter, born in August 2020. The couple had their wedding ceremony at Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali, Indonesia, on 29 November 2023. Celebrities who attended the wedding included Rainie Yang, Li Ronghao, Michelle Chen, Shin, Wang Leehom, and Laurinda Ho.

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Will Pan's awards and nominations

Will Pan, also known as Wilber Pan, is a Taiwanese-American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. He has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career.

In 1999, Pan participated in the singing contest "BCC Star," where he performed the song "Can't Wait" and won the "Best Image Award." This performance caught the attention of Andy Lau's manager, and he was invited to audition for Channel V's program host in Hong Kong.

Pan's debut Mandarin solo album, "Gecko Stroll," was released in 2002 and sold over 130,000 copies in Taiwan. He was awarded the "Best Male Artist in sales records" at the 2003 "G-Music Chart Awards" for this album.

In 2005, Pan released his fourth studio album, "The Expert," which included the hit song "Cannot Not Love," a collaboration with Chinese singer Zhang Xianzi.

Pan's first headlining tour, the "Will Pan Around The World Concert Tour," kicked off in September 2006 and lasted for 16 months.

In 2007, he released his sixth studio album, "Play It Cool," which included a collaboration with Mandopop singer Shin on the rock song "Shut Up."

Pan won the Best Actor award at the 46th Golden Bell Awards in 2011 for his role in the Taiwanese drama "Endless Love." This award is Taiwan's equivalent to the Emmy Awards.

In 2013, Pan ranked 76th on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list and 44th on the income list, with estimated earnings of $31.9 million yuan in 2012.

He has also won awards such as "All Round Artist of the Year" and "Most Popular Male Singer of the Year" at the 20th Chinese Music Chart Awards and "Most Popular Male Singer of the Year" and "Best Stage Performer of the Year" at the 3rd Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards.

Pan's tenth studio album, "Crown & Clown," was released in 2014 and debuted at number one on several charts in Taiwan. However, the supporting concert in Taipei had to be cancelled after Pan suffered severe head injuries during rehearsals.

In 2017, Pan signed with Warner Music Taiwan and released the album "illi." He has since parted ways with the record company and released his twelfth studio album, "Mr. R&Beats," in 2020.

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Will Pan's TV show appearances

Will Pan, also known as Wilber Pan, is a Taiwanese-American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, entrepreneur, and investor. He started his career as a host of Channel V programs.

In 2001, Pan signed with BMG and made his debut hosting V Style Society alongside Jason Tang. In the same year, he acted in the Taiwanese drama "Great Teacher" and contributed four songs to the original soundtrack.

In 2002, Will released his debut Mandarin solo album, "Gecko Stroll," which sold over 130,000 copies in Taiwan. He has since released several more albums and held multiple concerts and tours.

Pan has also made several TV show appearances, including: