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] (41–50)
I once didGe Bi Lao Fan
A slow ballad that starts with a piano-only intro, then brings in a soulful, weeping guitar at the break.
It’s a classic approach, but it’s the perfect sound for a ballad! The interplay with the strings is also pleasing.
Ge Bi Lao Fan was born on November 2, 1998, in Chengde, Hebei Province.
In 2017, his cover of “Girl” drew attention and led to his major debut.
Grow old with you (literally: turn white-haired in your place)naniinshi
She is a singer and actress from Hong Kong.
At the 2006 Festival Music Awards ceremony, she won the Gold Award for Golden Music Female Singer.
In 2010, with Anonymous Poem, she was selected among the top five female singers at the 22nd Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan, making her one of the few female singers in Hong Kong to achieve this.
My left hand is next to your right hand.Chō Seii
One of the singers who emerged from Super Girl, a female singer audition program that has enjoyed nationwide popularity in China since it began airing in 2004.
It’s similar to Japan’s ASAYAN.
This is a refreshing graduation song that calls out to a dear friend, saying, “Even if we’re apart, our hearts will always be together.”
Little AppleChopstick Brothers
Chopstick Brothers is a duo consisting of a film director and a music producer.
This is an insert song from the 2014 Chinese film Old Boys: The Dragon Returns, in which they star.
The dance, choreographed by the creator behind PSY’s Gangnam Style, and the unique music video featuring the Chopstick Brothers performing in cosplay and drag became a hot topic.
It sparked a huge trend among Chinese-speaking internet users of posting “I tried dancing” videos.
The wind has risen.Go Seihōn (Ū Chinfon)
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 and a member of the rock band Sodagreen, and later began a solo career.
In particular, the song “The Wind Rises” (Qi Feng Le) is a grand ballad that showcases his greatest weapon—his voice—and has captivated many fans.