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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Is it okay? / May I? / Can I?Zhang Zihao
It’s a song with a distinctive piano intro and straightforward vocals that really resonate! Zhang Zihao was, as of 2019, a student at Zhengzhou Sias College, a promising young singer born on June 22, 1997.
After appearing on a local singing show and performing, his talent became widely known, and his songs began to be heard by many people.
fairy taleHikari Ryo
Michael, known by the nickname “Prince of Love Songs.” He sings in a sweet, gentle voice about wanting to become the angel from his beloved woman’s favorite fairy tale to protect her—a whimsical, fairy-tale-like theme.
The music video features a story reminiscent of the Japanese blockbuster film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” and it’s impossible to watch without tears.
In My Songkyoku anbantei
She is a singer-songwriter from China.
She has studied music since childhood and has won numerous awards.
She also spent time in Canada, so she is fluent in English.
Above all, her singing voice is beautiful, and this song’s harmony of piano and vocals is simply captivating.
I just love you too muchChō Keiken (Hinzu Chan)
A passionate ballad by Hins Cheung that has drawn major attention in recent years.
It begins with a calm, beatless mood in the first half, then shifts to an R&B structure from the second verse.
As you might guess, it’s a breakup song that has enjoyed a long run on the charts.
It’s a lingering, regret-tinged number that sings of sorrow and remorse to a former lover after a relationship has ended.
Hins Cheung is a relatively long-established singer, born on February 1, 1981, in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou.
Chief of the Not-Cute CultRo Hantei (Anson Rō)
Sung by Anson Lo, a member of MIRROR, Hong Kong’s first major idol group, “The Uncute Cult Leader” is his sixth solo single.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the Hong Kong remake of TV Asahi’s famed drama Ossan’s Love, titled “Uncle’s Love,” in which he also appears in the Japanese Maki Ryota-equivalent role.
It’s a sincere, bittersweet love song that sings, “I miss you when you’re not here.” Centered on an acoustic sound, its gently mellow atmosphere suits the season as the weather turns a bit chilly.
Anson Lo’s warm vocals slowly seep in—making it a wonderful ballad.
