After finishing as the runner-up in Chinese TV talent competition My Hero in 2007, singer and actor Kimi Qiao kicked off his career making upbeat pop-rock in the vein of his favorite bands—Green Day and Simple Plan—only with more emphasis on the pop than the rock. His musical range has since expanded to include piano-based ballads, as well as rap backed by electronic dance beats. Still, his cool, clear, and quirky vocal style stays the same.