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!
Playlist
| Popular Chinese singer and artist active in the Chinese-speaking world [C-POP] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | I don’t care about you.Kachin U (Ho a Chanyu) |  play_arrow | In 2013, on the music audition program “Happy Camp”... |
| 2 | Big FishShūshin (Jō Shen) |  play_arrow | Zhou Shen is a singer born in 1992... |
| 3 | Confession BalloonShū Jierun (Jei Chorun) |  play_arrow | A versatile musicality that changes its expression from one work to another... |
| 4 | JourneyChō Tetsukan (Chan Jāhan) |  play_arrow | Zhang Zhe, who is active as a singer and an actor... |
| 5 | greenChen Xuening (Chenshuenin) |  play_arrow | A guitar ballad—what in Japan you’d call YUI… |
| 6 | unstainedMao Bui |  play_arrow | Mao Buyi is a singer born in 1994... |
| 7 | MonodramaLAY |  play_arrow | Mr. Lay, also known as Zhang Yixing, is 199... |
| 8 | Exchanging the Remainder of One’s LifeHayashi Shunsuke (JJ Lin) |  play_arrow | Hailing from Singapore and affectionately known as “JJ”… |
| 9 | Still WalkingCheng Beki (Chen Bii) |  play_arrow | Born in Shandong Province, China. A contemporary artist based in Tokyo and Beijing... |
| 10 | Moon GodSu Ruichī |  play_arrow | A pop singer from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, and… |
| 11 | Spring BreezeKaihou Mori |  play_arrow | A five-member rock band formed in 2012… |
| 12 | I only care about you.Deng Rikjun (Teresa Ten) |  play_arrow | A singer from Taiwan who is active across the entire Chinese cultural sphere and in Japan… |
| 13 | Break up when it’s time to break up.En Abi (Tia Rei) |  play_arrow | A singer born in 1984 from Hunan Province, … |
| 14 | WeChin Ekison (Īson Chan) |  play_arrow | A singer from Hong Kong, immensely popular across the Chinese-speaking world, … |
| 15 | profile (side face)Yuguo |  play_arrow | A teenager exhausted by falling in love... |
| 16 | Universal gravitationŌ Soron (Sairensu Wan) |  play_arrow | Mr. Wang Sulong, who is from Liaoning Province, China, lived in Shen... |
| 17 | Funeral ImmortalKanari |  play_arrow | Not only the work itself, but also its success story... |
| 18 | Pull Me UpChō Jōei (Jēn Chan) |  play_arrow | Ms. Jane Chang was born in 1984... |
| 19 | Night-Blooming JasmineRikōran |  play_arrow | The popular Chinese singer Li Xianglan was in the 1930s... |
| 20 | Day Day UpChō Hekishin (Chan Bīchen) |  play_arrow | Zhang Bichen, who is from Tianjin, China (Chang Bichen/Chang Bi-chen)… |
| 21 | Looking back againKyou Iku Kou (Chan Yūhan) |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter from South Korea, known for balla... |
| 22 | To be honestZeng Xi |  play_arrow | Sexy despite the cute appearance, and sh... |
| 23 | The one I’m infatuated withFaye Wong |  play_arrow | Films such as Chungking Express and Final Fanta… |
| 24 | SilenceNaei |  play_arrow | One of the top singers on the Chinese mainland... |
| 25 | face; honor; decency; one’s public image/reputationU Wenwen (Kerī Yū) |  play_arrow | Born on November 7, 1989, “One and a Half of…” |
| 26 | Is it okay? / May I? / Can I?Zhang Zihao |  play_arrow | A straightforward bo— with a distinctive piano intro... |
| 27 | fairy taleHikari Ryo |  play_arrow | Mr. Guangliang, who is also known by the nickname ‘Prince of Love Songs.’ … |
| 28 | In My Songkyoku anbantei |  play_arrow | I am a singer-songwriter from China. In my childh… |
| 29 | I just love you too muchChō Keiken (Hinzu Chan) |  play_arrow | The passionate ballad by Hins Cheung, who has been attracting a lot of attention in recent years… |
| 30 | Chief of the Not-Cute CultRo Hantei (Anson Rō) |  play_arrow | Hong Kong’s first large-scale idol group, MIRRO… |
| 31 | VagabondWu Huiyun Emily |  play_arrow | An impressive major relea… across various collaborations |
| 32 | Wander with youSetsu no Ken (Jakkī Shue) |  play_arrow | Chinese singer-songwriter and music prode… |
| 33 | Light-Years Away (Chinese regional theme song for the movie “Passengers”)G.E.M. |  play_arrow | Hong Kong singer-songwriter, Tang Chi... |
| 34 | Desan (emerging from the mountain)hanagayu |  play_arrow | The hit work in China that became controversial over issues like copying, '…' |
| 35 | Heavenly RoadHan Hong |  play_arrow | With a beautiful high-pitched voice and influenced by Tibetan music... |
| 36 | The most beautiful expectationShū Hichō (Chō Bīchan) |  play_arrow | Mature-sounding vocals that belie her appearance are the charm of Shu… |
| 37 | The great river flows eastwardAran |  play_arrow | In Japan, the animated film Crayon Shin-chan … |
| 38 | JuiceKris Wu |  play_arrow | A former EXO member who, after leaving the group, has been active as a solo artist in China… |
| 39 | only; sole; uniqueŌ Rikō |  play_arrow | Born in New York and hailing from an ultra-elite family… |
| 40 | I still love you.maganryoku |  play_arrow | The title means, “I knew it—I still like you…” |
| 41 | Noodles (Mēn-Mēn)Hō Daitō (Kariru Fon) |  play_arrow | Mr. Khalil Von is from Hawaii, and in recent years has been based in Kō... |
| 42 | Thank you for having been here.Ayo97 & A Han |  play_arrow | A fantastical set of lyrics released in February 2019… |
| 43 | Bloody Love StoryChō Emika |  play_arrow | She possesses both powerful vocal ability and beauty, and is affectionately known as A-Mei... |
| 44 | Promising Youth: If I Were YoungRi Ronhao (Rī Ronhao) |  play_arrow | Li Ronghao is also active as an actor… |
| 45 | You don’t understand my sadness.Ō Yūshū |  play_arrow | “What a beautiful singing voice,” became a major buzz on social media… |
| 46 | I once didGe Bi Lao Fan |  play_arrow | A slow ballad, with just a piano intro... |
| 47 | Grow old with you (literally: turn white-haired in your place)naniinshi |  play_arrow | She is a singer and actress from Hong Kong. In 2006, her f... |
| 48 | My left hand is next to your right hand.Chō Seii |  play_arrow | Since its broadcast began in 2004, it has become a national sensation in China... |
| 49 | Little AppleChopstick Brothers |  play_arrow | The Chopstick Brothers’ song sparked a trend of “I tried dancing” videos in the Chinese-speaking world. |
| 50 | The wind has risen.Go Seihōn (Ū Chinfon) |  play_arrow | A 19-year-old known for a translucent, airy falsetto... |
| 51 | One Song of Yearninghan’yō |  play_arrow | It’s kind of like what you’d call an enka singer in Japan... |
| 52 | Arborescent Lone Bird feat. Wu BaiJo Ka Ei (Rara Sū) |  play_arrow | Ms. Lara Su is a Taiwanese born in 1984… |
| 53 | Desert CamelZhanzhan and Luoluo |  play_arrow | A Latin number with a Spanish-style melody. Poig... |
| 54 | Biu BiuLiu Yuxin |  play_arrow | Having produced many cool tracks and gaining immense support... |
| 55 | Wishing you peace.Sun Yue |  play_arrow | With a background as a former literary and arts soldier in the Chinese People's Liberation Army... |
| 56 | Red DragonflyComic Boyz |  play_arrow | Born as the junior group to F4. MV in Tokyo... |
| 57 | Love you so, so much.ryuu jakuei |  play_arrow | With Rene Liu, who has covered several Japanese songs... |
| 58 | The starry seaHuang Xiaoyun |  play_arrow | Ms. Xiao-Yun Huang, born in 1998, is a new-generation ar... |
| 59 | GROWN UPINTO1 |  play_arrow | Idol audition program “CHUANG 202…” |
| 60 | See you there (I’ll wait for you).Sun Nan |  play_arrow | One of the famous and accomplished singers from mainland China. In 2008… |
| 61 | Perfection of Wisdomchin gyou tou |  play_arrow | From a Japanese perspective, the only thing that comes to mind is the Heart Sutra... |
| 62 | A Little HappinessDen Fūjin (Tien Fūjen) |  play_arrow | Mr./Ms. Tien Huizhen was born in 1983… |
| 63 | If possible, Red ScarfIrei An WeiBird |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter from Taichung, Taiwan, … |
| 64 | trend; fashion; vogue; popular; epidemic (context-dependent)Ri Yushun (Kurisurī) |  play_arrow | Cool with a mannish vibe and aura, cu… |
| 65 | Sō / Eh?shōroku |  play_arrow | Shoroku has also been attracting attention from Japanese music fans... |
| 66 | BlueKou Meihou Justin (Fan Minhāo) |  play_arrow | Justin, also known as Huang Minghao, is 2... |
| 67 | PLANETryuu mou rou (ron monrou) |  play_arrow | A model and singer born in 1994 from Hunan Province… |
| 68 | The Song of the LuteKizen |  play_arrow | Works on things like theme songs for radio dramas… |
| 69 | Kiss EverywhereYō Senka (Miriamu Yon) |  play_arrow | Miriam Yeung is a singer from Hong Kong. And th… |
| 70 | See You Next TimeAGA 江海迦 (Agasa Kon) |  play_arrow | Agatha Kon is half Spanish... |
| 71 | May I win the heart of one person (and never be separated).Li Xingliang |  play_arrow | Mr. Li Hanliang was born in 1983 in Xiang…, Hubei Province. |
| 72 | Good Night SongFei Yu-ching |  play_arrow | In 1972, a stand-up comedy show hosted by a Chinese television company... |
| 73 | ChengduZhao Lei |  play_arrow | A singer whose gentle, heart-piercing vocals have made them popular… |