Shen Xiaoting

Shen Xiaoting
Shen in February 2023
Born (1999-11-12) November 12, 1999 (age 26)
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
EducationSichuan Conservatory of Music
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
GenreK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2022–present
Labels
Member ofKep1er
Chinese name
Chinese沈小婷
Hanyu PinyinShěn Xiǎotíng
Signature

Shen Xiaoting (Chinese: 沈小婷; Korean: 션샤오팅; born November 12, 1999), known mononymously as Xiaoting, is a Chinese singer and dancer based in South Korea. She rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Kep1er, formed through the reality competition show Girls Planet 999. She debuted as a solo artist with the release of the digital single "Legend" on July 30, 2026.

Early life

Shen Xiaoting was born on November 12, 1999, in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Her background is rooted in competitive ballroom and modern dance, a discipline she practiced for several years while she was studying in the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, before transitioning to the music industry.

Career

2020–2021: Produce Camp 2020 and Girls Planet 999

Shen's initial foray into reality television occurred in 2020 as a trainee for Top Class Entertainment on Produce Camp 2020, where she finished in 80th place. Greater success followed the next year on Mnet's Girls Planet 999; despite a competitive field, she secured the ninth and final spot in the lineup for the resulting group, Kep1er.

2022–2025: Debut with Kep1er and solo activities

Following Kep1er's debut in January 2022 with the EP First Impact, Shen gained significant individual recognition for her technical skill. Her performance in the dance sport category at the September 2022 Idol Star Athletics Championships became a viral moment, resulting in a gold medal win and widespread praise for her professional ballroom background. Recognition in her home country followed at the 2024 Weibo Music Awards, where she was named "Most Anticipated Singer of the Year."

Her career path took a new turn in early 2025. Following the conclusion of her contract with Top Class Entertainment, she remained with Kep1er under a joint agreement between WakeOne and KLAP Entertainment. That same year, she returned to the survival show format as a "Special Idol Master" for Mnet's Boys II Planet, providing mentorship to contestants in the C-group unit. During promotional activities for the show, she indicated a desire to transition into acting, citing her previous studies in performing arts as a foundation for this move.

2026–present: Solo debut with "Legend"

On July 30, 2026, Shen made her solo debut with the digital single "Legend".

Public image

In the media

Shen is known for her background in competitive ballroom dance, which has been highlighted as a distinguishing aspect of her performance style. Her appearances in the Dancesport category of the Idol Star Athletics Championships, where she won gold in 2022 and silver in 2025 made her gain the moniker of "아육대 댄싱퀸" (ISAC's Dancing Queen) in the Korean media.

Endorsements

Shen appeared on the covers of the Chinese edition of InStyle in December 2024, Elle Man Fresh in September 2025, and Wonderland in January 2026.[additional citation(s) needed]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Album
"一夜长大" 2024 Remake of Youth S9
"Legend" 2026 Non-album single

Other songs

Title Year Note
"I Stay" (Chinese version) 2026 Promotional song for Ne Zha 2
"Olympics" Released alongside the single "Legend"

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released, and name of the directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Legend" 2026 22_Ban

Filmography

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Produce Camp 2020 Contestant Placed 80th
2021 Girls Planet 999 Contestant Placed 9th
2025 Boys II Planet Special Idol Master Mentor for C-group unit

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2024 Weibo Music Awards Most Anticipated Singer of the Year Won

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 '케플러 中멤버' 샤오팅 "자신을 남들과 비교하지 마세요" [물 건너온 아이돌]①. News 1 (in Korean). June 26, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 샤오팅, 첫 디지털 싱글 'LEGEND' 티저로 강렬 변신 예고. Top Star News (in Korean). July 21, 2026. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  3. 1 2 샤오팅, 첫 솔로 싱글 'LEGEND' 앞두고 강렬 퍼포먼스 공개. Top Star News (in Korean). July 31, 2026. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ 双栖赛道新蓝筹：从偶像组合主舞到影视新秀 ，拆解沈小婷의"破圈"方法론. Sohu (in Chinese (China)). June 18, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "Meet the 9 members of K-pop's new girl group, Kep1er". South China Morning Post. March 8, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  6. 1 2 케플러 샤오팅, '아육대' 댄스 스포츠 은메달...댄싱퀸 면모 발산. MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Weibo Music Awards honors diverse array of music stars". China.org.cn. October 1, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Xiaoting rejoins Kep1er after brief solo stint". Korea JoongAng Daily. January 10, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 4 케플러 샤오팅, 이런 변신 처음이야 [화보]. Sports Donga (in Korean). July 31, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2026 – via Daum.
  10. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.