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 (91–100)
Has never come back.Li Chien-Na
台湾出身の女優であり歌手です。高校では日本語コースを卒業しています。お子さんが二人いるとは思えない美貌と数々の賞を受賞した透き通るような声が魅力です。この曲は『電視劇<通靈少女>』の挿入歌でMVにも映像が使われています。
Translucent OneGigi Yan Ming Hei
A beautifully translucent ballad.
This is the latest single from powerhouse Hong Kong singer Gigi Yim.
Depicting a journey of self-reflection, the track was released in February 2024 and sparked major buzz.
The lyrics carry a message of opening your heart and reconnecting with purity and beauty, quietly resonating with listeners.
In the music video, Gigi herself takes on ballet; the stunning visuals expressing loneliness and inner conflict are a must-see.
It’s a song to play when you want to step away from the noise and face yourself—perfect for moments of introspection.
[C-POP Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (101–110)
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.
surging wavesKioto Keung To
Kyung To is a Hong Kong-born singer, actor, and all-around entertainer, born in 1999, who has been active in multiple fields.
He originally debuted in 2018 as a member of the boy band MIRROR, and astonishingly began his solo career the following year.
Gifted with solid vocal ability that lets him handle everything from danceable tracks to heart-wrenching ballads, Kyung To showcases a harder edge in the featured song “Tide,” a cool Hong Kong pop track with heavy, thundering bass.
Released in August 2023, it also serves as the theme song for his solo tour, “’WAVES’ IN MY SIGHT SOLO CONCERT 2023.” There’s also a video where you can enjoy a dance performance brimming with masculine allure, so be sure to check it out!
From the beginning to the presentJeff Chang
When it comes to quintessential Korean dramas that were a huge hit in Japan, Winter Sonata probably tops the list.
This song is the Chinese cover of its theme song.
It began to be covered around the time Winter Sonata became popular and was even featured by Japanese media.
MantaRyu Hakushin Lexie Liu
A song released in December 2019 by Lexie Liu, a Chinese singer and rapper who also appeared on a K-pop audition program.
She wrote and composed it herself.
Rather than sounding like Chinese music, it carries a vibe closer to American hip-hop and R&B.
She performed the track on the music show Singer: Year of the Hitmakers.
It feels like she likens the search for a path forward to a manta ray swimming freely underwater.
It’s a cutting-edge groove best enjoyed at night.
Wing Chunnana-taba
It’s a grand music video that runs for about six and a half minutes.
Suddenly, a lot of beautiful girls appear and start dancing, which is quite surprising.
Even that stage is part of the story.
The Asian sound with a Chinese feel and the elegant dance using fans are mesmerizing to watch.