C-POP Classics and Popular Songs: Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
In this article, we’ll introduce many classic C-pop songs that have been growing in popularity year by year!
C-pop is widely loved.
As an umbrella term for music from the Chinese-speaking world—centered around Mandarin-based Mandopop, along with music originating from Taiwan and Hong Kong’s Cantopop—you’ll find yourself captivated by its many styles.
You’ll surely be drawn in by the high level of musicality and the powerful, skillful vocals.
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[C-POP Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (61–70)
I’m not afraid, not afraid.Kaku Mimi
I’m an artist active in Singapore and Taiwan.
This song is a Mandarin cover of “Koi no Maiahi,” a track that every Japanese person has likely heard at least once.
Just as its upbeat vibe made it a hit in Japan, it’s also hugely popular in the Chinese-speaking world.
ButZani
Zani, a Taiwanese indie band that’s been gaining momentum in the city pop scene.
While they do sing city pop, they also often perform pop songs with an R&B vibe.
Their track “可是” is also crafted with an R&B flavor.
It’s a richly atmospheric, beautiful ballad.
Eternal LoveKris Wu
Many of you may already be familiar with this artist.
Wu Yifan is a former member of the popular Korean idol group EXO.
His track “Eternal Love” is an interesting blend of classic Chinese sounds and Auto-Tune, with a touch of hip-hop as well.
The starry seaHuang Xiaoyun
Xiao Yun Huang, born in 1998, is a singer with incredible vocal prowess, often described as a hybrid of China’s top female artists G.E.M.
(Tang Tsz-kei) and Jane Zhang.
She pairs a cute appearance with a poised, supple elegance—truly a diva-like presence.
“Stars and the Sea” is a grand ballad that became a huge hit on TikTok in 2021 alongside nature-themed vlog videos.
The song seems to voice her desire to become a star, and its romantic, forward-looking lyrics inspire hope in life.
Combined with her expressive vocal delivery, it envelops you in a sense of emotional cleansing.
SoulmateHebe Tien
Hebe Tien, a leading female singer from Taiwan.
“Soulmate” was released in 2016 as the title track of her album Day by Day.
The music video was filmed around Sakurajima and Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, which I feel adds deeper mystique to the song’s world.
The lyrics sing that no matter how deeply two people love each other, their souls can never truly become one.
There’s even a story that Hebe herself was moved to tears when she first heard the demo and later couldn’t sing in the studio, and the song’s depth—woven through her richly emotive vocals—makes it a beautiful ballad.
Your love is even greater than I imagined.nasu tamago EggPlantEgg
Egg Plant Egg is an alternative rock band whose buzzworthy style features songs in Taiwanese, with its distinctive pronunciation rooted in the southern Fujian dialect.
This single, released in March 2021, was chosen as the theme song for the Taiwanese film “Man in Love.” With an atmosphere that conveys emotional turbulence, racing guitars, and an increasingly driving sound, it portrays a blazing romance from multiple angles.
It’s incredibly cool!
HoneyOushin-rin
Cyndi Wang, whose 2022 revival hit “Ai Ni” has been a hot topic, is also known for her signature song “Honey,” the title track from her 2005 album of the same name, which sold over one million copies across Asia.
With its sweet, nostalgic sound and adorable choreography, the song overflows with cuteness.
It was apparently popular on Niconico in Japan at the time.
The catchy, charming chorus is so easy to hum along to, making it a great recommendation for idol fans and anyone who wants to listen to cute C-pop!