Htet Yan (; born Nyein Htet Aung on 18 October 1994) is a Burmese singer and actor. He is considered one of the most successful Burmese singers and rose to fame with his debut album New (2016). Early life and education Htet Yan was born on 18 October 1994 in Meiktila, Mandalay Region, Myanmar to parent Aye Thein and his wife Kyu Kyu. He is the youngest son of two siblings, having an elder brother. He attended high school at Basic Education High School No. 1 Meiktila. In 2010, he relocated Yangon, the capital city of Myanmar to follow his passion and attend university. And then he enrolled at the National University of Arts and Culture, Yangon, and graduated with a degree in Cinematography & Drama in 2013. Music career 2011–2014: Beginnings and recognition His passion and dream is becoming a singer therefore he relocated to the Yangon from Meiktila. He began his music career in 2011 while still a university student. He released a lot of songs and mix-tapes, collaborating with his friends. He has become popular due to "No More Cry" song from Yair Yint Aung and Thar Thar's collaboration album "A Mone Diary" in 2012. Since then, he gained the first recognition from his fans. In 2013, he participated in the group album "Bo Bo Anniversary" with a song "Nin Lo Chin Tha Lo". And then he directed and acted in "Nin Lo Chin Tha Lo" music video. In 2014, he released an album "4 Album" which was a collaboration album with other artists Shwe Htoo, X-Box, and Lil'z. 2015–2016: Solo debut and rising popularity In 2015, Htet started endeavoring to be able to produce and distribute his first solo album. He launched his debut solo album "New" on 20 February 2016. After 8 months later, he released his second solo album "October 18" on his birthday which turned out to be a success creating him a place to stand in Myanmar music industry. 2017–present: One Man Show and nationwide hit On 9 June 2017, Htet embarked on his first one-man show concert "In My Life", performed together with many other artists such as Yair Yint Aung, Shwe Htoo, X-Box, Lil'z, Oasix, and Y-Zet in Mandalay. He released a live show album "In My Life" on 4 January 2018. On 21 October 2018, he released a duo album "Shae Me Nout Me" with singer Thar Thar, which