Popular Chinese singer and artist active in the Chinese-speaking world [C-POP]
Asian music is attracting more and more attention every year.
In this article, we’re focusing on Chinese singers.
Curious about Chinese pop and which artists are out there?Take a look!
We’ve picked a wide range of artists—from legendary figures who’ve made history to promising newcomers and charismatic vocalists.
In recent years, many people may have discovered them through social media or via connections with idol groups.
You might even find some familiar names for Japanese audiences and plenty of new discoveries!
Enjoy exploring the Chinese music scene!
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Popular Chinese singers and artists active in the Chinese-speaking world [C-POP] (61–70)
Perfection of Wisdomchin gyou tou
From a Japanese perspective, it’s a slightly unusual title that brings to mind nothing but the Heart Sutra, but surprisingly it’s a tender, beautiful ballad.
The phrase “how many blossoms have fallen,” which appears in Meng Haoran’s poem Spring Dawn—the source of the proverb “In spring, one sleeps unaware of dawn” and a text many people studied in classical Chinese class—is used strikingly in the chorus.
Desert CamelZhanzhan and Luoluo
A Latin number with a Spanish-style melody.
It starts with a bittersweet mood, but the chorus has an emotional mid-tempo vibe.
Exquisite! The duo consisting of Shi Zhan and Luo Zhongkai teamed up in 2014 to launch this project.
Originally vocal instructors who founded a music studio, the release of this song gradually brought their careers closer to the mainstream.
Sō / Eh?shōroku
Koroku is a singer-songwriter who has attracted attention from Japanese music fans as well.
Her debut album, released in 2017 when she was 27, became a major hit in China.
Her second album, released in 2020, garnered a strong response both at home and abroad, leading to a release in Japan as well.
Remarkably, a music video with a message from her and Japanese subtitles has been posted on YouTube.
I think it’s a perfect way to get to know her style and personality.
BlueKou Meihou Justin (Fan Minhāo)
Justin, also known as Huang Minghao, is a singer born in 2002 in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province.
K-pop fans may recognize him from his appearance on the Korean audition program PRODUCE 101 Season 2 in 2017.
He later debuted as a member of NINE PERCENT through the Chinese audition show Idol Producer, and was active from April 2018 until the group disbanded in September 2019.
In 2018, he released his first self-produced solo track, “Hard Road,” and has continued to put out solo works consistently.
With stylish, atmospheric music and a refreshing yet sensual look, he’s incredibly cool—highly recommended for fans of R&B.
Since November 2019, he has also been active as a member of the idol group Yuehua NEXT (Yuehua Qizi NEXT).
May I win the heart of one person (and never be separated).Li Xingliang
Li Hanliang is a highly skilled producer and pop singer, born in 1983 in Xiangyang, Hubei Province.
With a slender face and signature glasses, he has the look of a clean-cut, likeable young man.
His gentle, emotional singing voice has earned him strong results multiple times on the singing competition show The Voice of China.
He’s especially known for moving ballads like his 2012 signature song “Yuan De Yi Ren Xin” (“To Win One Heart”).
One of his appeals is the smooth, rounded quality of his music—free of sharp edges and softly enveloping to the ear.
In 2019, he launched a city pop project that was becoming a movement in China at the time.
In 2021, the album Leisurely Vacation (Youchang Jiaqi) was released in Japan on cassette and LP, making it a strong recommendation for pop music fans.
ChengduZhao Lei
Zhao Lei is a singer-songwriter known for his gentle, heart-touching voice.
Born in Beijing, he began his music career in high school.
He’s a free-spirited, proactive figure, performing solo sets while touring pub bars and traveling to places like Tibet and Yunnan.
Through energetic live tours and other activities, he raised his profile, and in 2017 he performed “Chengdu” on a music program, gaining even more popularity.
The feelings he has cultivated through his journey and the down-to-earth messages embedded in his songs resonate with listeners across a wide range of ages.
Kiss EverywhereYō Senka (Miriamu Yon)
Miriam Yeung is a singer from Hong Kong, and she is also a leading actress who has been frequently nominated for and has won awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, a prestigious film prize.
After participating in a singing contest in 1995, she debuted as a singer in 1996.
While many stars are known for their overwhelming aura, Miriam Yeung is said to be admired for her unpretentious, authentic personality that has earned her long-term support.
Musically, she is a representative female singer of Cantopop who often performs theme songs for films.