Yung Kai
Max Zhang, also known as Yung Kai, is a Chinese-Canadian singer and musician. He is known for his 2024 single "Blue", which went viral on TikTok and Instagram, peaking at 19 on the Billboard Global 200. It also reached the top 5 in the Philippines Hot 100 and Indonesia Songs editions of the chart, peaking at number one on the latter. He released his debut studio album Stay with the Ocean, I'll Find You, on September 26, 2025.
Early life
Max Zhang was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. He grew up in Shanghai, China, but later moved back to Burnaby. His older brother influenced him to learn how to play the drums, piano, and guitar as a child; he also produced music on the side, creating beats for fun starting in 2018.Career
Yung Kai began singing in 2022, uploading covers of himself to TikTok, leading to collaborations with artists such as Bbno$. He received mainstream success in August 2024 when his single "Blue" went viral on TikTok and many other social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. He later became managed by the talent agency Wasserman.In 2025, Yung Kai performed at Wanderland's tenth anniversary music festival. In April, he released a remix of "Blue" with Minnie. In July, he announced the Flower Moon and Star Tour, touring Asia, North America, and Europe. His debut studio album, Stay with the Ocean, I'll Find You, was released on September 26, 2025.
He received a Juno Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2026.