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 Classics & Popular Songs] Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (111–120)
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.
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.
a thousand timesJane Zhang
Jane Zhang is a powerhouse female singer.
In a 2020 release, the pipa (a traditional Chinese lute) is used, giving the track a fantastical, distinctly Chinese atmosphere.
Paired with lyrics that evoke a fantasy world, the song wraps you in a feeling like you’ve set off on a journey.
She’s a long-established diva, yet Jane Zhang’s voice remains eternally beautiful.
Not only on the studio track, but in live footage too, her rich tone and soaring high notes give you serious goosebumps! I really want you to listen to it at least once.
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.
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.”