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 (41–50)
The moon represents my heart.Ton Rei Kun
It’s one of Teresa Teng’s signature songs, known by virtually everyone.
Even in Japan she was active and had many fans, and this now-departed singer’s clear, translucent voice captivates listeners around the world.
For a girlLi Yuchun
Ever since she won the singing competition Super Girl, Chris Lee has been active across multiple fields and has wielded major influence.
This song is one she wrote the lyrics for herself.
Genre-wise, you could call it country pop.
I feel a melody that, in some ways, also connects with Japanese music.
The conversational singing style and the simple, warm atmosphere are heartwarming.
It’s a wonderful track, and I highly recommend it to pop lovers of any kind! It’s included on the 2019 album “Wow” (哇).
I love you.Oushin-rin
“Ai Ni,” an unmissable smash hit in 2022.
It’s a song by Taiwanese singer and actress Cyndi Wang—who has many ties to Japan through her training at Avex and various cover songs—originally released in 2004.
When she performed it on Season 3 of the variety show “Sisters Who Make Waves,” it instantly became a hot topic and sparked an Ai Ni craze! The track is based on the original song “Listen to My Word,” released in 2000 by the Korean artist Papaya.
Its lyrics—expressing a desire to be even more lovey-dovey—are irresistibly cute.
Paired with a catchy, hum-along melody and Cyndi Wang’s sweet vocals, it’s a real mood-lifter.
I just love you too muchHins Cheung
A passionate ballad by Hins Cheung that has been a major standout in recent years.
It opens quietly with no beat in the first half, then shifts to an R&B structure from the second verse.
As you might guess, it’s a breakup song and remains a long-running hit.
It expresses lingering feelings—sadness and regret—toward a former lover after the relationship has ended.
Hins Cheung is a relatively veteran singer, born on February 1, 1981, in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou.
Listening to the SeaA-Mei (Chang Hui-mei)
A ballad you’ll want to listen to by the sea: “Ting Hai” (“Listening to the Sea”).
Released by A-Mei, the great Taiwanese singer who set historic records in both the Golden Melody Awards and sales, sparking a boom in Indigenous artists.
It’s one of her signature songs, included on her second album, “Bad Boy,” from 1997.
A beautiful love song whose sound evokes crystal-clear water, paired with A-Mei’s vocals.
It sings of a bittersweet love, spreading a pensive mood and quiet feelings.
A romance without answers—perhaps as vast as the ocean itself.
Is it okay? / May I? / Can I?Zhang Zihao
This is a track where you can feel a straightforward vocal, highlighted by its distinctive piano intro! Zhang Zihao was a student at Zhengzhou Sias College as of 2019, born on June 22, 1997, and is a promising young singer.
After appearing on a local singing program and performing, his talent became widely recognized, and his songs came to be heard by many people.
The Name Engraved in My Heart Your Name Engraved HereinRo Kōchū Crowd Lu
It’s the theme song of a 2020 Taiwanese LGBT film, whose title means “Your Name Engraved Herein.” It seems to convey a bittersweet feeling of supporting someone precious who shines amid the turbulence of friendship, love, and many emotions, while keeping one’s true feelings locked in the heart.
Crowd Lu’s gentle, beautiful voice really resonates.
Of course it’s a song you’ll want to hear alongside the film, and a key highlight is the rare chance to hear Crowd Lu himself perform the piece that was provided for the movie.