Joker Xue (Chinese: 薛之谦; pinyin: Xuē Zhīqiān, born 17 July 1983) is a Chinese singer-songwriter and record producer. Formerly known as Jacky Xue, Xue is known for his signature style, stage charisma, and sense of humor. Since his 2006 debut, Xue has produced a string of ballads. His musical style melds the classic pop pairing of piano and strings with folk-tinged acoustic guitar and R&B beats; in recent years, he has incorporated more rock elements into his music.
Throughout his career, Xue has received more than 160 awards for his songwriting, vocals, songs, popularity, streaming achievements, stage performances, concerts, and more. He is among the most-streamed Mandopop artists on Spotify and YouTube as well as one of six Chinese artists to perform more than 100 shows in a single tour.