BoBo (band)


BOBO is a Chinese boy band composed of two members, Jing Boran and Fu Xinbo.
The two became famous after competing in the 2007 My Hero competition, with Jing Boran winning first and Fu Xinbo third. In 2008, the two released their own EP, Glory, and then the album, The Big World. Since their debut, they have won multiple new artists awards.
In 2008, they performed during the pre-ceremony performance of the 2008 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony. The two also began their acting career in 2008, with Fu Xinbo playing in I am Veeker and Jing Boran in A Tribute to Stephen Chow.
WWW hybobo.com

Origin of the name

Both members of the group have a "bo" sound in their names. When combined, Jing Boran's Bo and Fu Xinbo's Bo, form the name BOBO.

Fanclubs

Jing Boran's fanclub is known as BBF, standing for BaBy Face because during the My Hero competition, one judge called Jing Boran Baby Face.
Fu Xinbo's fanclub is known as BBT, standing for Bong Bang Tang, another term for lollipop. He was also nicknamed “Little Meat Bun" for his puffy cheeks. Fans of BoBo as a whole are called BBS, or BOBO'S fans.

Awards

2007 My Hero National Competition
  • First Place - Jing Boran
  • Most Popular - Jing Boran
  • Third Place - Fu Xinbo
  • Most Photogenic - Fu Xinbo
2007 BQ
  • Most Popular New Artist First Place - Fu Xinbo
  • Most Popular New Artist Second Place - Jing Boran
  • Best Idol of the Year
2007 FM 917 Vacation Awards Ceremony
  • Most Popular Group
  • Golden Melody - Glory
2007 QQ Starlight Ceremony
  • Group With the Most Potential
2007 Sina Internet Awards
  • Most Popular Group
2007 Music Radio Top Chinese Charts
  • Most Popular Group in Mainland
  • Golden Melody - Glory
2008 University Students Music Festival