[2026] Popular Chinese Singers and Artists Active in the Chinese-speaking World [C-POP]

Love you so, so much.ryuu jakuei

René Liu [Love You So Much] TVBS-G 'True Feelings' ending theme song Official Music Video

Rene Liu has covered several Japanese songs, and this one is a particularly notable cover of Kiroro’s “Nagaini” (“For a Long Time”).

The original song portrays a couple who, after a long relationship, finally come together, and it has become a wedding staple.

In contrast, this version gently yet poignantly tells the story of someone hiding their feelings for a one-sided love, wishing the other person happiness and letting them go.

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WeiBird ‘If We Could Red Scarf’ MV – Film ‘Till We Meet Again’ theme song, director’s cut music perspective version

Wei Li-an is a singer-songwriter from Taichung, Taiwan.

He has performed theme songs for numerous films and TV dramas in Taiwan and enjoys nationwide recognition.

Known for a gentle, embracing voice, he has released music across a wide range of genres, from folk to Mandopop and R&B.

He has also drawn attention on social media, including an appearance on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE.

He has won many music awards in Greater China and is known as an artist with proven vocal prowess.

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GROWN UPINTO1

INTO1-《GROWN UP》MV

INTO1 is a global boy group formed through the idol audition program “Produce Camp 2021” (Chuang 2021).

The group consists of 11 members from China, Japan, Thailand, and the United States.

They are known for hits such as “INTO THE FIRE” and “The Storm Center.” Their performances—sometimes cool, sometimes sexy—have captured the hearts of fans both in China and overseas.

Their activity period was originally set for two years, and they disbanded in April 2023.

Since then, the members have each continued their careers as singers and actors.

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Araki Jakkan

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See you there (I’ll wait for you).Sun Nan

Sun Nan 'See You There' HD

One of the famous, accomplished singers from mainland China.

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he performed one of the theme songs, “Love in Beijing.” The song was first used as a movie theme in 1999 and became his breakthrough.

“Bù jiàn bù sàn” means “I’ll wait until I can see you” in Chinese.

With a rich, soaring voice, he delivers a powerful call to a cherished person.

Sō / Eh?shōroku

[Official Short PV] Koro-ku (XiaoLiu) “Sō/Yi (‘Whoosh’/‘Huh?’)” release in Japan

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.

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Perfection of Wisdomchin gyou tou

Chen Xiaodong – Prajñāpāramitā

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.

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Comic Boyz – Red Dragonfly

They were formed as the junior group to F4.

They also had a close connection with Japan, including filming an MV in Tokyo, but unfortunately disbanded in 2005.

This is a cover of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Tonbo.” They boldly rearranged the original, transforming it into an anthem that cheers on young people taking flight toward their dreams.