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.
There are popular theme songs as well as singers and bands who have collaborated with Japanese artists, so keep an eye on those connections too, and be sure to check them out.
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[C-POP Masterpieces & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (71–80)
Thank you for loving me.Shakazu
She is a singer from Taiwan who is active mainly in Greater China, especially in China and Taiwan.
She has created many songs based on everyday experiences.
The music video for this song also portrays a couple’s happy daily life, and together with the lyrics, it results in a heart-fluttering finish.
Endless LoveKanki Zen & Seiryū
Perhaps the most famous Chinese celebrity in Japan is Jackie Chan.
He performs a collaborative version, in Korean, with Kim Hee-sun of the theme song from the movie The Myth, in which he starred.
It’s one of the few songs where you can hear Jackie Chan’s singing voice.
Have to Love ft. XianziPan Weibo
Wilber Pan, a Taiwanese singer from the United States, has popularized a variety of tracks based on a vocal style that blends Chinese and English rap.
Known for his collaborations, he teamed up with Chinese singer Xueni (Shen’s) and scored a hit with a song released in 2005.
It’s a cover—the original is “Y (Please Tell Me Why)” by the Korean hip-hop group Free Style.
This mid-tempo track features a wistful acoustic sound, and the lyrics, which express how much the singer needs the other person—so much that it feels like they must love them—carry a subtle sense of sadness.
With its familiar, catchy melody, it also seems perfect for karaoke!
[C-POP Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (81–90)
Forever LoveŌ Rikō
A Chinese American from the United States, she is a multi-talented performer based in Taiwan.
In addition to English, she also speaks Chinese and Japanese.
Gifted from a young age, she debuted at the age of 19.
This song showcases her refined looks, slightly husky and sexy vocals, and unmistakable skill.
Thank you for having been here.Ayo97 & A Han
A fantasy-tinged track released in February 2019.
While it falls into the heartbreak-song category, it isn’t straightforward—its lyrics are abstract, full of phrasing that’s a bit removed from reality.
You can kind of sense that from the cover art, right? Is the original motif Assassin’s Creed, perhaps? It’s a ballad leaning toward rap, and I think that makes it approachable for Japanese listeners.
I am sad.5566
5566, the idol group known as the “SMAP of Taiwan.” Hugely popular in the Taiwanese entertainment scene, they made headlines when they reunited in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver a song of encouragement.
Their signature track “Wo Nan Guo” (“I’m Sad”) was used as the ending theme for the idol drama MVPLover and is included on their first album, First Album, released in 2002.
Be sure to take your time and listen to this beautiful ballad woven by the harmonies of all five members.
actor / performerXue Zhiqian
A singer-songwriter, actor, and hotpot restaurant owner from Shanghai.
After reaching the semifinals of an audition hosted by Shanghai Oriental TV, he was scouted and debuted as a singer.
He wrote both the lyrics and music for this song, which is included on the 2015 album “Gentleman.”