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.
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[C-POP Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (101–110)
I miss you missing me.Shuu Koute Tetsu Eric Chou
A piano ballad included on Taiwanese singer-songwriter Eric Chou’s album Almost (Jihu shi Ai Qing), released in November 2024.
The piece features a beautiful piano melody and portrays a love story that matures as it overcomes the pain of heartbreak.
As suggested by his words, “a longing that is the price of forgetting,” it poignantly captures the sorrow of an unchangeable reality.
In moments when your heart feels empty, its gentle resonance seems to offer quiet comfort.
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.
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.
I once didGe Bi Lao Fan
A slow ballad that begins with a piano-only intro, then brings in a soulful, crying guitar at the break.
It’s a classic approach, but it’s the best sound for a ballad! The interplay with the strings is also pleasant.
Ge Bi Lao Fan was born on November 2, 1998, in Chengde, Hebei Province.
In 2017, his cover song “Girl” gained attention and led to his major debut.
[C-POP Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (111–120)
Highs and lowsPhil Lam 林奕匡
Phil Lam is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Canada and is based in Hong Kong.
His signature song “Highs and Lows,” released in April 2014, is a dramatic number that portrays the ups and downs of life and the ebb and flow of emotions.
The track was included on the EP “3” and went on to achieve the remarkable feat of winning numerous music awards.
Layering Phil Lam’s dynamic, expressive vocals over a sound woven from sweeping strings and rhythmic drums, it resonates deeply with listeners.
A Mandarin version, “Worlds Apart,” was later included on the mainland edition of “Someone Resonates,” and the song has continued to be cherished over time—appearing in 2024 on Japan’s music platform THE FIRST TAKE as well.
With a warmth that feels like a gentle push forward in difficult times, this piece has become a source of strength for many.
Goddess Chu Chu ChuN Girls
This is the signature song of N Girls, a five-member idol group that’s hugely popular in China.
Their cute looks shine in the music video and are soothing just to watch.
The song features an unforgettable hook that sticks with you after a single listen, resulting in a poppy, uplifting track that you can’t help but sing along to.