Emma Wu

Emma Wu, also known as Gui Gui, was born Wu Ying-chieh on August 11, 1989, in Keelung City, Taiwan. Her early life involved frequent family moves, leading her to attend five different elementary schools. Wu’s career began in November 2005 as an original member of the variety show ‘Blackie’s Teenage Club,’ which sought new talent. After successfully completing three rounds of casting, she was selected to join Hei Se Hui Mei Mei, a nine-member Taiwanese girl group formed around 2006. This group later became Hey Girl after a label change and released their first self-titled album in August 2008.

In 2007, Wu made her acting debut in the idol drama ‘Brown Sugar Macchiato.’ Following her departure from Hey Girl and Channel V’s management in May 2009, Wu focused on her acting career. She signed with Polyface Entertainment Media Group in 2011, returning to television in ‘I, My Brother’ and later in the television adaptation of ‘Painted Skin.’ These roles helped her transition her career focus to the Chinese market. In 2012, she expanded into film with ‘The Four’ series. A significant turning point came in February 2013 when she joined the Korean reality show ‘We Got Married’ with Ok Taecyeon.

Wu continued to achieve milestones in her acting career, starring in numerous Chinese TV dramas such as ‘Legend of Lu Zhen’ (2013), ‘Incisive Great Teacher’ (2014), and ‘The Four’ (2015 TV series). In March 2016, Wu returned to her musical roots, signing with CJ E&M and undergoing rigorous training for her Korean debut. She released her first official music video, ‘Sugar Rush,’ in September 2016, followed by her self-titled EP ‘GEMMA’ in October. In June 2017, she established her own agency, Gemma Wu Studio, and later joined Avex Taiwan in August 2019, releasing new music despite ongoing career developments.