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 singer and artist active in the Chinese-speaking world [C-POP] (51–60)
A Little HappinessDen Fūjin (Tien Fūjen)
Hebe Tien is a Taiwanese singer and actress born in 1983.
She was selected through the audition program “Universe 2000 Powerful Beauty Girl Contest” and was active as Hebe of the idol group S.H.E.
Around 2002, she began writing her own lyrics and has continued to expand her creative pursuits.
While her beauty is captivating, her distinctive mid-to-high vocal range is deeply moving and resonant—so even if you’re not familiar with her, please give her music a listen.
Representative songs include “A Little Happiness” (Xiao Xingyun), the theme song of the Taiwanese film Our Times, released in 2015.
Love you so, so much.ryuu jakuei
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.
PLANETryuu mou rou (ron monrou)
Long Mengluo is a model and singer born in 1994 from Hunan Province.
She made her debut in 2015 after winning the grand prize on the major audition program “Come On! Cinderella.” Later, boosted by her popularity on social media, she made her Japan debut in 2018 with a cover of Ramji’s classic song “PLANET.” Resembling actress Yui Aragaki, she’s known as the “Gakki of China.” Her charming smile and innocent singing voice are delightful.
She’s also a fan of dramas and anime, and has a pro-Japan side.
Wishing to “be a bridge between Japan and China,” she appeared on Terrace House in 2020 and quickly rose to prominence.
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.
Popular Chinese singers and artists active in the Chinese-speaking world [C-POP] (61–70)
The starry seaHuang Xiaoyun
Xiao Yun Huang is a next-generation artist born in 1998.
It’s said that from a very early age, she could accurately hum songs she heard, and she began playing the drums at just two years old.
Her popularity took off when she appeared on a vocal audition show at age 17.
Since then, she has released numerous hit songs.
As she mainly works on gentle ballads, her music is a good choice when you want to relax.
Her representative songs include Starry Sea, among others.
GROWN UPINTO1
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.
See you there (I’ll wait for you).Sun Nan
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.