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 (111–120)
seventeenS.H.E
S.H.E is a popular Taiwanese idol unit.
They’re an idol group similar to K-pop, known for their strong visuals and impressive dance skills.
Their song Seventeen has a slightly slow, mellow pop feel.
The melody is easy to listen to, so be sure to give it a try.
Exchanging the Remaining Life: No Turning BackHayashi Shunkei JJ Rin
JJ Lin, a singer-songwriter from Singapore who has been familiar with Japanese culture since childhood, released this 2020 track, which he composed and produced himself.
JJ’s ethereal melodies intertwine with the deep, beautiful lyrics by Yi-Ke Yong, a renowned lyricist in China, to create a moving world.
The unique expression of “exchanging each other’s lives” tells the story of two lovers who remain side by side for life.
Perhaps life is beautiful precisely because there is no turning back.
ambiguousRainie Yang
An actress and singer active mainly in Taiwan and the Chinese-speaking world.
She was originally a member of an idol group, but after the group disbanded she has been working solo.
She is very fond of Japan and even held an event there in 2012.
This song became a hit as the ending theme for the drama “Devil Beside You.”
Oh noTei Yū
She is an artist from Hong Kong.
While her music is fundamentally rooted in hip-hop, she has garnered attention for incorporating a wide range of styles, including songs with a Chinese aesthetic, as well as Indian- and Arab-inspired sounds.
This track is one of her signature songs; it has a rock vibe and showcases her multifaceted talent.
Wing ChunShichi Tuo Kumiai SEVEN SENSE
They’re an idol group active in the Greater China region.
Their vibe is similar to Japanese idols, but the music video for this song conveys a distinctly Chinese feel.
Many people might be captivated by its unique world, woven from Asian-inspired sounds and a distinctive dance that uses folding fans.
Drawing BabyRuò ruò pǎo de zéi kuài
Gagade Baby is bursting with an anime-like world and a cute vibe.
The original track is a rap song by Giao Ge, written and composed by Xu Zhenzhen.
The cute-voice version went viral on TikTok.
The catchy rhythm and the super adorable chorus really stick with you! It’s easy to listen to and perfect for everyday life.
That bouncy, want-to-skip feeling makes it great as background music for going out, and I also recommend it as a song to boost your mood.
Likewisedōryoku kasha
They are a duo from the Paiwan, an ethnic minority.
They’re among the few minority artists in C-pop.
Because of that background, they’re a group currently attracting a lot of attention.
This is their signature song, and the highlight is the duo’s harmony in the chorus.