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 (31–40)
BFFOushin-rin
She is a singer and actress from Taiwan.
Although she doesn’t speak Japanese, she often covers Japanese songs and performs them at her own concerts.
This song, with its pop sound and clear, airy vocals, is reminiscent of Taylor Swift.
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.
Black WhiteZTAO
He was a member of EXO and has been active in China as a solo artist since leaving the group.
He handled rap during his idol days, and while this track is rap-centered, there are also parts where he sings the melody, making it a song where you can fully enjoy ZTAO.
friendWakin Chau
Besides Taiwan, this song is also famous on the Chinese mainland.
It’s widely recognized across all generations, young and old.
It’s a song about a dear friend, and the lyrics—singing “let’s live together” and “let’s walk together”—are especially noteworthy.
Skin to skinLuhan
This is one of the tracks from Xplore, the digital mini-album by Luhan, a former member of the idol group EXO who has been active in China since leaving the group.
Within the calm soundscape, Luhan’s clear, translucent vocals resonate, and together with the visual beauty of the music video, you can immerse yourself in a stunning world.