Born July 5, 2002, Max Zhang—professionally known as yung kai—is a 22-year-old Chinese-Canadian indie musician and producer based in Vancouver, who hails from Kuching, Sarawak.

Before his music career took off, yung kai was a high school volleyball player with aspirations in computer engineering, but his passion for music led him in a different direction. He built his fan base through social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where he found fame as fans connected to his heartfelt lyrics. He continues to grow as an artist, represented by Wasserman Music for worldwide bookings.

In 2024, yung kai’s single “blue” achieved significant success due to TikTok, reaching #2 on the Spotify Global Viral Chart and ascending the Top Global Chart.