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.
There are popular theme songs as well as singers and bands who have collaborated with Japanese artists, so keep an eye on those connections too, and be sure to check them out.
Playlist
| C-POP Classics and Popular Songs: Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Like a sunny day, like a rainy dayŌ Soron Sairensu Uangu | play_arrow | Wang Sulong, who showcases a wide range of talents in China... |
| 2east | What’s wrong?Shuu Koute Tetsu Eric Chou | play_arrow | Taiwanese singer-songwriter, Eric... |
| 3east | There is a kind of sadness.A-Lin | play_arrow | Born in Taiwan and also known as a “born diva,” she is a powerhouse vocalist… |
| 4east | If possible, Red ScarfIrei An WeiBird | play_arrow | The Taiwanese fantasy that was a big hit in 2021… |
| 5east | A Twig of Plum BlossomsHiyokusei | play_arrow | The Taiwanese ... who sadly retired in 2020 |
| 6east | 23/17Ou ADEN, Kou Nosen OSN | play_arrow | Rooted in R&B and hip-hop, O ADEN… |
| 7east | Every Single TimeKioto Keung To | play_arrow | A track that blends sweet vocals with a modern sound... |
| 8east | Kaijōka (Strange Sentiment Song)Yoga Lin | play_arrow | Singer-songwriter from Taiwan, Yoga … |
| 9east | In My Songkyoku anbantei | play_arrow | I am a singer-songwriter from China. In my childh… |
| 10east | Only twenty-threeKhalil Fong | play_arrow | Khalil Fong is from Hawaii and is active based in Hong Kong... |
| 11east | Skinny person Skinny LoveTei Seikō | play_arrow | A Chinese male singer, lyricist-composer, and music produ... |
| 12east | Ten million imaginingsZhang Jie | play_arrow | Jason Cha, a leading male singer representing China… |
| 13east | sunsetStefanie Sun (Sun Yanzi) | play_arrow | Hailing from Singapore, with her overwhelmingly powerful vocals, she has... |
| 14east | Need to be togetherShūshin | play_arrow | A high-tone beauty born in 1992... |
| 15east | Snow DistanceCapper Ft. Rageng | play_arrow | The allure from China brought by Capper and La Yan… |
| 16east | Confession BalloonJay Chou | play_arrow | A Taiwanese-born actor and singer-songwriter... |
| 17east | Hold OnKō Gakusen OSN & Hai I Shun Patrick Brasca | play_arrow | Taiwan’s accomplished artist, OSN, also known as Gao’er… |
| 18east | greenChen Xuening | play_arrow | A guitar ballad—what in Japan you’d call YUI… |
| 19east | Because I promised not to cry / We Said We Wouldn’t CryJay Chou (Shū Shōrin) with Mayday Asshin | play_arrow | Jay Chou (周杰倫) with … |
| 20east | profile (side face)Yuguo | play_arrow | A teenager exhausted by falling in love... |
| 21east | Always On The RoadSorei Ki Sury Su | play_arrow | Su, a rising female pop singer from China... |
| 22east | Desan (emerging from the mountain)Hanagayu & Ō Shōnan | play_arrow | A hit work in China that became controversial over things like copying… |
| 23east | I will wait.Shōkan | play_arrow | In about six months after its release in February 2023, Sp… |
| 24east | A Little LuckHebe Tien | play_arrow | A member of the idol unit S.H.E, a… |
| 25east | The wind has risen.Wu Qingfeng | play_arrow | A 19-year-old known for a translucent, airy falsetto... |
| 26east | The necessity of old-fashioned datingMC Ansonbean | play_arrow | Singer MC Cheon, who is also active as an actor… |
| 27east | JuiceKris Wu | play_arrow | A former EXO member who, after leaving the group, has been active as a solo artist in China… |
| 28east | fairy taleHikari Ryo | play_arrow | A loved one falls ill, and you keep supporting them through song... |
| 29east | Tears remember you. Remembered.Sun Shengxi Shi Shi | play_arrow | The film Someday or One Day, which became a major hit mainly in Asia… |
| 30east | The Song of the LuteKizen | play_arrow | Works on things like theme songs for radio dramas… |
| 31east | Light-Years Away (Chinese regional theme song for the movie “Passengers”)G.E.M. | play_arrow | A Hong Kong singer-songwriter whose name is written as 鄧紫棋 and… |
| 32east | Let’s not be friends anymore.Shū Kōtetsu | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter born in Taiwan. Ame… |
| 33east | Listen to MamaShū Jielún Jay Chou | play_arrow | It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s the most supported in the Chinese-speaking world… |
| 34east | BFFOushin-rin | play_arrow | She is a singer from Taiwan and also an actress. Ni… |
| 35east | Is it okay? / May I? / Can I?Zhang Zihao | play_arrow | A straightforward bo— with a distinctive piano intro... |
| 36east | The moon represents my heart.Ton Rei Kun | play_arrow | One of Teresa Teng’s signature songs, featuring a crystal-clear voice beloved around the world. |
| 37east | The Boy’s Fantastic DriftWuyuètiān Mayday | play_arrow | They say there's hardly anyone in the Chinese-speaking world who doesn't know it, and yet... |
| 38east | Black WhiteZTAO | play_arrow | A former EXO member who, after leaving the group, has been active as a solo artist in China… |
| 39east | Dislocated SpacetimeAi Chen | play_arrow | Ai Ch..., a male singer born in 1995 |
| 40east | Let me stay by your side.Ferryman | play_arrow | Born in Hong Kong and raised in the UK, an overwhelmingly influential figure in the Chinese-speaking world... |
| 41east | Shake DrumSuiryūdan no Jutsu | play_arrow | It’s a dance number that’s a hit in China... |
| 42east | For a girlLi Yuchun | play_arrow | Ever since I won the singing competition called Super Girl... |
| 43east | In this city, I lost you — Where I Lost UsGokunin Accusefive | play_arrow | The Taiwanese co-ed band, Accusefiv… |
| 44east | I’m Not Yours Feat. Namie AmuroJolin Tsai | play_arrow | Taiwan’s songstress Jolin Tsai and Japan’s songstress... |
| 45east | East District East DistrictEighty-three Day | play_arrow | A dance-music-style, uniquely resonant sa… |
| 46east | The Main Hit of Love (Hiccup)Show Luo | play_arrow | An artist famous for being a great Japanophile… |
| 47east | Tomorrow will be fine.Sodagreen | play_arrow | Sodagreen is a Taiwanese indie band called Soda Green... |
| 48east | Your love is even greater than I imagined.nasu tamago EggPlantEgg | play_arrow | Originating from a southern Fujian dialect, with a distinctive pronunciation... |
| 49east | I still love you.maganryoku | play_arrow | A rock act from Taiwan that enjoys tremendous popularity in the Chinese-speaking world... |
| 50east | Tears of FortuneEVERFOR | play_arrow | Taiwanese city pop band, Freckles (Frec) … |
| 51east | I love you.Oushin-rin | play_arrow | The unmissable smash hit song of 2022, ‘Love You…’ |
| 52east | friendWakin Chau | play_arrow | Besides Taiwan, it's also a well-known song in mainland China. Old… |
| 53east | Skin to skinLuhan | play_arrow | Former member of the idol group EXO, and after leaving the group, … |
| 54east | LightRocket Girls (huǒjiàn shàonǚ 101) | play_arrow | China’s popular idol group, Rocket… |
| 55east | I am a little bird.Ding-dong | play_arrow | C-pop artists with a relatively high number of members from Taiwan… |
| 56east | Love me, don’t leaveChō Shingaku | play_arrow | Taiwanese rock singer, Chang Chen-yue… |
| 57east | One-man showLAY | play_arrow | Mr. Lay, who is active in Korea as a member of EXO, ... |
| 58east | The moment of the New YearSNH48 | play_arrow | The well-known 48 Group. Centered in Shanghai... |
| 59east | SoulmateHebe Tien | play_arrow | Hibi Tie, a female singer representing Taiwan... |
| 60east | The Name Engraved in My Heart Your Name Engraved HereinRo Kōchū Crowd Lu | play_arrow | It carries the meaning of “The Name Engraved in Your Heart,” … |
| 61east | Persistence feat. Jay ChouWuyuètiān Mayday | play_arrow | They’ve also performed alongside artists like GLAY and flumpool... |
| 62east | I just love you too muchHins Cheung | play_arrow | The passionate ballad by Hins Cheung, who has been in the spotlight over the past few years... |
| 63east | It will be okay.LAY Zhang Yixing | play_arrow | The K-pop idol group EXO’s mem... |
| 64east | ButZani | play_arrow | Taiwan, which has been gaining momentum lately in the city pop scene... |
| 65east | Eternal LoveKris Wu | play_arrow | Many of you may already be familiar with this artist… |
| 66east | The most beautiful expectationBibi Zhou | play_arrow | Mature-sounding vocals that belie her appearance are the charm of Shu… |
| 67east | Snowflakes fallingShūshin | play_arrow | …the 2020 Chinese TV series 'Skate Into Love'… |
| 68east | Listening to the SeaA-Mei (Chang Hui-mei) | play_arrow | The ballad “Listening to the Sea,” which I want to listen to near the ocean. Jin… |
| 69east | I’m not afraid, not afraid.Kaku Mimi | play_arrow | An artist active in Singapore and Taiwan… |
| 70east | Thank you for loving me.Shakazu | play_arrow | Originally from Taiwan, active mainly in China and Taiwan across the Chinese-speaking world… |
| 71east | Endless LoveKanki Zen & Seiryū | play_arrow | The most famous celebrity from the Chinese-speaking world in Japan is Jacki... |
| 72east | PORTALZani | play_arrow | The Taiwanese indie band, ZANI... |
| 73east | I am sad.5566 | play_arrow | The idol group that was called the 'SMAP of Taiwan'... |
| 74east | Not afraidAngela Chang | play_arrow | Since my student days living in Canada, I've been active in contests... |
| 75east | actor / performerXue Zhiqian | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter and actor from Shanghai and… |
| 76east | Has never come back.Li Chien-Na | play_arrow | She is an actress and singer from Taiwan. In high school, she stud… |
| 77east | One Song of Yearninghan’yō | play_arrow | It’s kind of like what you’d call an enka singer in Japan... |
| 78east | face; honor; decency; one’s public image/reputationYu Wenwen | play_arrow | Born on November 7, 1989, “One and a Half of…” |
| 79east | Who is she?Mōka | play_arrow | A former member of Miss A, and after leaving the group... |
| 80east | I want to see you, want to see you, want to see you — Miss You 3000Eighty-three Day | play_arrow | A Taiwanese rock ban formed by high school classmates... |
| 81east | two hundred threemō fu i | play_arrow | Since debuting in 2017, they have been attracting attention... |
| 82east | The starry seaHuang Xiaoyun | play_arrow | Xiao Yun Huang was born in 1998 and is a Chinese wom... |
| 83east | bubble; foam; ephemeral (as in something short-lived)GEM | play_arrow | An idol from Shanghai, named Tong Ziqi, G.E…. |
| 84east | Who am I to you?Shūshin | play_arrow | Zhou, whose singing voice is dubbed “a voice kissed by angels”… |
| 85east | Fishyro kōchū | play_arrow | While I was enrolled in university, I was involved in a traffic accident, and during my hospitalization… |
| 86east | extremely happyHua'er Band | play_arrow | This is one of the representative songs of the band Flower. Its release was quite... |
| 87east | Desert CamelZhanzhan and Luoluo | play_arrow | A Latin number with a Spanish-style melody. Poig... |
| 88east | to reach a state of transcendence; to attain consummate mastery (lit. “to go out of oneself and enter the divine”)HirinKAI | play_arrow | It's something like what Arashi would be in Japan... |
| 89east | Is there something wrong with love? Self-complacentKuraundo Ru (Lu Guangzhong) | play_arrow | Popular Taiwanese pop singer, Crowd … |
| 90east | What time is it now?Hebe Tien | play_arrow | The legendary Taiwanese idol group S.H.E… |
| 91east | Have to Love ft. XianziPan Weibo | play_arrow | A singer from the United States who weaves together Chinese and English in their songs… |
| 92east | Forever LoveŌ Rikō | play_arrow | A Chinese American from the United States who is based in Taiwan... |
| 93east | Wing Chunnana-taba | play_arrow | It's an epic music video that runs for about six and a half minutes. Suddenly, it's beautiful... |
| 94east | Thank you for having been here.Ayo97 & A Han | play_arrow | A fantastical set of lyrics released in February 2019… |
| 95east | HoneyOushin-rin | play_arrow | It also sparked talk of the 2022 revival hit of “Love You”... |
| 96east | Under the SkinRakujitsu Hisha Sunset Rollercoaster | play_arrow | A band from Taipei with deep ties to Japan, Sunset… |
| 97east | Between calmness and passionTFBOYS Iyō Chien-ki | play_arrow | The idol born in 2000, Jackson Yee... |
| 98east | boymearen | play_arrow | “The Boy” is a Han Chinese singer from Inner Mongolia… |
| 99east | GOODBYE PRINCESS Goodbye, PrincessRi Yufen TIA LEE | play_arrow | Former member of the girls’ band Dream Girls… |
| 100east | Fall in love with youS.H.E | play_arrow | A three-member idol group from Taiwan. Known for their beautiful vocals and harmonies. |
| 101east | unrequited loveJane Zhang | play_arrow | Postponed from May 2022 and released in June… |
| 102east | Lone Warriorchin yishun Eason Chan | play_arrow | In the anime Arcane on Netfrix... |
| 103east | MantaRyu Hakushin Lexie Liu | play_arrow | He even appeared on a K-pop audition show... |
| 104east | Kidnapped by oneselfRainie Yang | play_arrow | As a known Japanophile, Rainie Yang is Japan… |
| 105east | I love youS.H.E | play_arrow | Three people named Selina, Hebe, and Ella… |
| 106east | I miss you missing me.Shuu Koute Tetsu Eric Chou | play_arrow | Taiwanese singer-songwriter, Eric... |
| 107east | Translucent OneGigi Yan Ming Hei | play_arrow | A beautifully translucent ballad. Hailing from Hong Kong... |
| 108east | surging wavesKioto Keung To | play_arrow | Mr. Gyeon Tou was born in 1999 in Kaga… |
| 109east | From the beginning to the presentJeff Chang | play_arrow | A song that is a Chinese-language cover of the theme song from Winter Sonata. |
| 110east | I once didGe Bi Lao Fan | play_arrow | A slow ballad, with just a piano intro... |
| 111east | Highs and lowsPhil Lam 林奕匡 | play_arrow | A singer who grew up in Canada and is based in Hong Kong… |
| 112east | Goddess Chu Chu ChuN Girls | play_arrow | The five-member idol group N, which is hugely popular in China, … |
| 113east | seventeenS.H.E | play_arrow | Taiwan’s popular idol group, S.H.E... |
| 114east | Exchanging the Remaining Life: No Turning BackHayashi Shunkei JJ Rin | play_arrow | I’ve been familiar with Japanese culture since I was a child… |
| 115east | ambiguousRainie Yang | play_arrow | An actress and singer who is active in the Chinese-speaking world, mainly in Taiwan… |
| 116east | Oh noTei Yū | play_arrow | She is an artist from Hong Kong. The songs she sings... |
| 117east | Wing ChunShichi Tuo Kumiai SEVEN SENSE | play_arrow | An idol group active in the Chinese-speaking world. Ja... |
| 118east | Drawing BabyRuò ruò pǎo de zéi kuài | play_arrow | An anime-like worldview and a cute vibe... |
| 119east | Likewisedōryoku kasha | play_arrow | A duo from the “Paiwan” ethnic minority… |
| 120east | I love you four timesJo Wakusen | play_arrow | Her other name is Vivian Hsu. Japan… |
| 121east | Just one more timeChihSiou Chiuxiu | play_arrow | Electronic sound and folk pop… |
| 122east | Home under the starry skyRi Ken, Chō Chō | play_arrow | Li, a singer-songwriter representing China... |
| 123east | Turn Of A PageHayashi Shunkei JJ Rin | play_arrow | Building a brilliant career in the Mandarin pop scene... |
| 124east | tender spiritSilence Wang, Jane Zhang | play_arrow | If you like dramatic ballads, th… |
| 125east | one two threeHebe Tien | play_arrow | The legendary Taiwanese idol group S.H.E… |
| 126east | Encore (AL!VE Version)Mok Bun’ui Karen Mok | play_arrow | Continuing to shine in the Asian entertainment world... |
| 127east | SomeoneEn Yabi Tia Ray | play_arrow | A singer born in 1984 from Hunan Province, China… |
| 128east | Anyway, I believe it.shin | play_arrow | The formation of Shin Band (Shin樂團), a hugely popular Taiwanese rock band... |
| 129east | The hardest thing is meeting.Wu Qingfeng | play_arrow | Frontman of the rock band, Sodagreen… |
| 130east | Is it okay? / May I? / Can I?Tou U Tetsu | play_arrow | Born in 1984, he is a Taiwanese actor and singer... |
| 131east | JourneyChō Tetsukan Zhehan Zhang | play_arrow | As an actor, he has appeared in various dramas, 202... |
| 132east | Mist of DustJackson Yee, TFBOYS | play_arrow | A member of the idol group, TFBOYS... |
| 133east | Enduring love resides in the human heart.Liang Jingru | play_arrow | I’m an ethnic Chinese from Malaysia. My English name is Fis… |
| 134east | The Ironic Love Letter — The Irony of LoveTian Fuzhen Hebe Tien | play_arrow | From the idol group S.H.E in 2010… |
| 135east | Simon Says in a Big WindNo Party For Cao Dong | play_arrow | Taiwan, which also performed at SUMMER SONIC… |
| 136east | Still hereChin Taku Ken | play_arrow | Ian, a singer-songwriter from Hong Kong... |
| 137east | Playhouseie | play_arrow | I’m a singer-songwriter from Taiwan. My… |
| 138east | a thousand timesJane Zhang | play_arrow | Talented female singer, Ms. Jane Zhang... |
| 139east | On the way of leavingrisō kontan Bestards | play_arrow | The four-piece band Vstarz from Taiwan has 20... |
| 140east | The you I lostKaren Mok | play_arrow | Karen Mok’s song “被我弄丟的你” is… |
| 141east | Kakuaiani Ippai Love You One More Timenasu tamago EggPlantEgg | play_arrow | Taiwan’s popular band, EggPlantEgg… |
| 142east | Riding on a solitary, light-and-shadow journey — Glimpses of a JourneyTian Fuzhen Hebe Tien | play_arrow | They have been widely active as an idol unit from Taiwan... |
| 143east | Hereafter, UsWuyuètiān Mayday | play_arrow | Also known for collaborations with Japanese artists... |
| 144east | Not Rock feat. AccusefiveEighty-three Day | play_arrow | A rock band that represents Taiwan, second only to Mayday… |
| 145east | Let romance take the lead — RomanticismSai Ken’ga Tanya Chua | play_arrow | A female singer from Singapore, Tania ... |
| 146east | I rememberZhao Lei | play_arrow | Creating warm, heartfelt music that soothes people’s hearts… |
| 147east | fragile heartO Aming Zhi & Chen Fang Yu | play_arrow | The uniquely striking cute love song “Fragile Heart”... |
| 148east | thought; idea; sense; remembrance; desire; attention (depending on context)Xue Zhiqian | play_arrow | Employing a melancholic arpeggio and falsetto… |
| 149east | Umezoko: The Dark Plum SauceRonghao Li | play_arrow | The bittersweet love woven by Li Ronghao… |
| 150east | Good thing there are people like me too — Loner Lover.Sweet John | play_arrow | A band formed in Taiwan in 2016, Sweet John… |
| 151east | room; margin; leeway; space; scope (depending on context)Yu Wenwen | play_arrow | …Chinese-Canadian singer Kelly Yu… |
| 152east | Dear Target UntitledJolin Tsai | play_arrow | A female singer from Taiwan who is also a dancer and... |
| 153east | King of KaraokeEason Chan | play_arrow | A Hong Kong–born artist who debuted in 1996 and has immense... |
| 154east | Shine On MeHIT-5 | play_arrow | A four-member idol group that debuted in 2008… |
| 155east | What makes me meet someone like you?Shiro Yasui ANN | play_arrow | A female singer-songwriter born in Taipei, … |
| 156east | The world is so big, yet I still met you.Teikyou | play_arrow | Singer Chen, who became famous on TikTok, … |
| 157east | Oh GirlCosmospeople | play_arrow | It’s a Taiwanese band formed in 2004. |
| 158east | Asuka and CicadaRenran | play_arrow | A pop singer from Chengdu, born in 1989... |
| 159east | release; let fly; set freeXu Song | play_arrow | Born in 1986, and through a personal website... |
| 160east | Renrannen | play_arrow | Born in 1989, a woman from Chengdu, Sichuan Province… |


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