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 Masterpieces & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (91–100)
GOODBYE PRINCESS Goodbye, PrincessRi Yufen TIA LEE
Singer Tia Lee, who also thrived as a former member of the girl group Dream Girls, released the song “GOODBYE PRINCESS 再見公主” in 2022.
Drawing attention for her stunning looks and expressive artistry, she crafted a track with a strong narrative world—complete with an animated series of the same title.
Its unexpected message overturns the conventional image of a princess and is sure to resonate.
It’s a refreshing dance track where her crystalline vocals and melodies truly shine.
Fall in love with youS.H.E
A three-member idol group active in Taiwan.
The group’s name was created from the initials of the three members.
Each of them has such a beautiful singing voice that calling them mere idols feels like an understatement.
Their voices are distinct in their own ways, yet their harmonies together are stunningly beautiful and utterly captivating.
[C-POP Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (101–110)
unrequited loveJane Zhang
The theme song for the film “Unrequited Love,” which was postponed from May 2022 and released in June.
It’s a track by Jane Zhang, a singer whose beautiful voice has earned her nationwide popularity, especially in China.
Set against a bluesy, mellow atmosphere, the song gently conveys the delicate feelings of a love that can’t be confessed and only grows deeper.
The kind of hidden emotions you can hardly believe you hold, and the purity of wanting to love no matter the outcome, may resonate even more with those who are shy in romance.
The development in the latter half, where the scale expands dramatically, is especially captivating.
Lone Warriorchin yishun Eason Chan
A track chosen as the theme song for the Chinese release of Netflix’s anime Arcane, titled “League of Legends: Duel of the Two Cities” (英雄聯盟：雙城之戰).
Released in 2021 by Eason Chan, a hugely popular actor and singer in Hong Kong, it became a hit.
It’s also well-loved in Japan, where you can find cover videos and more.
The lyrics, written by Tang Tian, reflect her life overcoming illness, and the message—bravely facing fate and overcoming daunting obstacles—is truly encouraging.
The powerful vocals riding the dynamic, undulating rhythm are impressive, too.
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.
Kidnapped by oneselfRainie Yang
Known as a Japanophile, Rainie Yang has, on multiple occasions, made comments born of her deep affection for Japan that the media misinterpreted.
The lyrics of this song portray the feelings of a star wounded by the public.
It’s a song in which she sings about herself, having been the target of repeated criticism in the past.
I love youS.H.E
Among the songs by S.H.E—a group formed from the initials of Selina, Hebe, and Ella—this is one of the most popular.
As the title suggests, it’s a song for conveying your feelings to the one you love, and its lyrics have a way of tightening your chest with emotion.