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.
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[C-POP Masterpieces & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (71–80)
face; honor; decency; one’s public image/reputationYu Wenwen
Born on November 7, 1989, he is a Canadian singer who debuted as a member of “One and a Half Summer.” He gained popularity in 2014 and has been very active since then, releasing solo albums and appearing on various programs.
He’s even a graduate of Berklee College of Music.
So don’t think of him as just an idol—he has solid releases and is a bona fide musician with a career.
Who is she?Mōka
She is a former member of Miss A and has been pursuing a solo career in China since leaving the group.
The music video is captivating for its photogenic visual beauty.
She was the rap member during her idol days, and this track is also a rap song, with a somewhat wistful sound and visuals that are especially compelling.
I want to see you, want to see you, want to see you — Miss You 3000Eighty-three Day
831 is a Taiwanese rock band formed by high school classmates.
Though they’re a rock band, their music is mostly pop, making them a great recommendation for those who aren’t into noisy, raucous tracks.
“Miss You 3000 (想見你想見你想見你)” is crafted as an easy-listening pop song.
[C-POP Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (81–90)
two hundred threemō fu i
This is a song by Mao Buyi, a Chinese singer-songwriter who has been attracting attention since his debut in 2017.
He has such expressive power that even MISIA, who also appeared on the Chinese music show Singer: Dang Da Zhi Nian, was moved to tears.
Since its release in December 2019, 203 has stayed on the charts for a long time, and its beautiful acoustic guitar intro instantly captivates you.
With his low, calm voice—he’s even been called the Chinese Bob Dylan—the song draws you into an even deeper, more sentimental mood.
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.
bubble; foam; ephemeral (as in something short-lived)GEM
An idol from Shanghai, G.E.M.
(also known as Tang Tsz-kei), is one of the most talked-about artists across the Chinese-speaking world, including Hong Kong and Taiwan.
G.E.M.
stands for “Get Everybody Moving,” and Bubble (Paomo) is her biggest hit, sung with a dynamic balance between low-key and high-key delivery.
Who am I to you?Shūshin
Zhou Shen, known as the singer with a “voice kissed by angels.” This track was released in August 2020.
With lyrics like “I am yours,” it’s a song that expresses a dependence and love so strong you feel you can’t live without someone important.
Haven’t you ever found yourself unable to see anything else when you fall in love? The looping, swirling sound seems to heighten that mood even more.
With Zhou Shen’s overwhelmingly pure voice and its distinctive rhythm, the song became a hit on various charts across China.