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 (21–30)
The wind has risen.Wu Qingfeng
A hit song by Wu Qing-Feng, a Taiwanese singer born on August 30, 1982, known for his translucent falsetto.
He gained popularity as the lead vocalist of the rock band Sodagreen before launching a solo career.
In particular, the song “Qi Feng Le” (The Wind Rises) is a grand ballad that showcases his greatest weapon—his voice—captivating many fans.
fairy taleHikari Ryo
The promotional video, which tells the story of a loved one falling ill and being supported through song, is deeply moving.
The occasional Japanese lines that appear in the video are noteworthy, but the most attention should be on Guang Liang’s clear, translucent singing voice.
Light-Years Away (Chinese regional theme song for the movie “Passengers”)G.E.M.
The Hong Kong singer-songwriter whose name is written as 鄧紫棋 is Tang Chi-kei (G.E.M.).
This song was the theme for the Chinese version of the Hollywood film “Passengers,” released in December 2016.
Incidentally, the theme song for the Japanese version was performed by JUJU.
Even though it’s the same song, the vibe is completely different.
There’s also a rap version called “Light Years Away (Heat of Love Version)” [光年之外 熱愛版].
Let’s not be friends anymore.Shū Kōtetsu
A singer-songwriter born in Taiwan.
He also spent time living in the United States, is fluent in English, and enjoys hockey and basketball.
His greatest charm is, above all, his delicate, translucent voice.
This song is the theme song for the drama ‘The Way We Were’ (original title: ‘Sixteen Summers’).
The Song of the LuteKizen
A singer and producer who is highly active online, creating works such as theme songs for radio dramas.
They adapt traditional Chinese musical styles into pop, and have produced many contemporary tracks that have become hits on the internet.
You can tell from listening to the music that they have a very high level of quality and a beautiful sense of composition.
They’re an artist whose future activities are highly anticipated.