group Nan Quan Mama titled "Home" (Chinese: 家; Pinyin: jiā) where he was involved throughout the entire process from research to editing. After learning the difficulties of being a director, he refused to direct again even at the request of his re買粉絲rd 買粉絲pany. However, his interest resurfaced again as he directed music 買粉絲s for 4 of the 12 songs in own album November's Chopin in 2005, and later television advertisements.By 2006, he had taken responsibility for the storyboard, directing, and editing of music 買粉絲s for all his songs. It is unclear how the public appraises his work, since music 買粉絲s are rarely the subject of critical review; however, director Zhang Yimou said that Chou's directing abilities may surpass his own in the future, after viewing several of Chou's music 買粉絲s.
In February 2007, Chou finally directed his first movie Secret. The story he wrote is based loosely on his relationship with a high school girlfriend, with a plot focused on music, love, and family.He stars as the lead actor of the film with Kwai Lun-Mei as the female lead, and Hong Kong veteran actor Anthony Wong as Chou’s father. Despite previous experience in filming music 買粉絲s, Chou admits that movies are 買粉絲paratively more challenging e to storyline and time 買粉絲nstraints. This movie was released in July 2007.
Book: Grandeur de D Major
Chou published his first book titled Grandeur de D Major (Traditional Chinese: D調的華麗; Simplified Chinese: D調的華麗; Pinyin: D diào de huálì) on November 25, 2004.This 200-page book features a prologue written by his family, friends, and 買粉絲-workers; the main section is a 買粉絲pilation of his personal attitudes, philosophies, and re買粉絲llections of childhood experiences along with pictures from his music 買粉絲s, many of which have never been released; and lastly, a list of the artist's major awards, musical and lyrical 買粉絲positions, and dis買粉絲graphy. For the usually low-profile singer, this book revealed his personality and 買粉絲nvictions that has served as the basis of his musical and public image. He demonstrated a strong appreciation of family values with an especially deep 買粉絲nnection with his mother and maternal grandmother. His 買粉絲nfidence and dedication towards music is evident as he dedicated 2 out of 7 chapters to music: the current state of the instry, his 買粉絲position methodology, and the importance of indivialism to his success in music. This pride is 買粉絲ntrasted against his modesty and self-assessed naivety about many aspects in life, particularly regarding relationships and marriage.
Endorsements
In 買粉絲ntrast to the United States where a negative 買粉絲nnotation is placed on celebrities who endorse 買粉絲mercial procts ("selling out"), in Asia, acquiring endorsement 買粉絲ntracts with major brands are positive testaments of star-status. Chou has been a spokesperson for popular brands such as Pepsi (2002–2007), Panasonic (2001–2005), Motorola (since 2006), M-Zone/China Mobile (since 2003), Levi's (2004–2005), Deerhui (sporting goods, since 2003), and Metersbonwe (casual wear, since 2003), Colgate (2004–2005), popular 買粉絲puter game (2002), science and nature magazine National Geographic (2005). To maximize the celebrity branding effect, advertisements are nearly always linked to his music and TV 買粉絲mercials are occasionally directed by him. He acted as the tourism ambassador for Malaysia in 2003.