[2026] Popular Chinese Singers and Artists 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
| [2026] Popular Chinese Singers and Artists Active in the Chinese-speaking World [C-POP] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Snow Distance (Ft. Raon)Capper |  play_arrow | Introduction to the musical activities and achievements of Kappa, a rapper of the 2000s generation |
| 2east | A Guide to a Boring LifeSongu Yaashuan |  play_arrow | Song Yaxuan, with the charm of clear, transparent high notes |
| 3east | DeadmanKun Cai Xukun |  play_arrow | Cai Xukun, a talented R&B singer |
| 4east | MantaLexie Liu |  play_arrow | Lexie Liu is a next-generation artist with an avant-garde sound. |
| 5east | Don’t call me Da VinciLil Ghost |  play_arrow | Introduction to Lil Ghost’s Music Activities and Talent |
| 6east | Do not ask when I will returnRyū U (Ryu Yu) |  play_arrow | Liu Yu is a performer based on Chinese dance. |
| 7east | Li Baitan itsum? Wait. |  play_arrow | Shan Yichun Singer Success Story |
| 8east | Red LipsSa Ittei EL |  play_arrow | Introduction to the Music and Career of Shaytin Eel |
| 9east | seventeenŌgen (Wan Yuen) |  play_arrow | Roy Wang is a versatile singer-songwriter and a member of TFBOYS. |
| 10east | Mondaydō jingtóng Leah Dou |  play_arrow | Leah Dou is a singer-songwriter and actor from Beijing. |
| 11east | A Love That Never Loses ConnectionJustin Huang Minghao |  play_arrow | Justin's multifaceted talents and musicality |
| 12east | Say I love youSai Erin (Jorin Tsai) |  play_arrow | Jolin Tsai’s music career and appeal |
| 13east | New Moon Moon’s Backadawa |  play_arrow | Adawa, a singer-rapper from Chengdu |
| 14east | Be My POIKyoku Kei I (Jū Jinī) |  play_arrow | Juju Jingyi introduction |
| 15east | light rainHuang Ling (Huan Rin) |  play_arrow | Hoang Lin is a singer from Shanghai |
| 16east | Confession BalloonShū Jierun (Jei Chorun) |  play_arrow | The multi-talented singer-songwriter Jay Chou |
| 17east | I don’t care about you.Kachin U (Ho a Chanyu) |  play_arrow | Debuted through a music audition; multiple award-winning credits |
| 18east | JourneyChō Tetsukan (Chan Jāhan) |  play_arrow | Zhang Zhehan is a multitalented singer and actor. |
| 19east | Big FishShūshin (Jō Shen) |  play_arrow | Zhou Shen is a Chinese singer with a beautiful voice. |
| 20east | unstainedMao Bui |  play_arrow | Mao Buyi is a folk singer-songwriter. |
| 21east | greenChen Xuening (Chenshuenin) |  play_arrow | Chen Xue Ning’s heartbreak song, a clear and translucent beautiful voice |
| 22east | profile (side face)Yuguo |  play_arrow | A Ballad of a Love-Weary Teen |
| 23east | MonodramaLAY |  play_arrow | Lay is an EXO member and a solo artist active in China. |
| 24east | Still WalkingCheng Beki (Chen Bii) |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter from China. |
| 25east | Exchanging the Remainder of One’s LifeHayashi Shunsuke (JJ Lin) |  play_arrow | JJ Lin’s Music and Multifaceted Activities |
| 26east | face; honor; decency; one’s public image/reputationU Wenwen (Kerī Yū) |  play_arrow | A musician and idol singer from Canada |
| 27east | To be honestZeng Xi |  play_arrow | A noteworthy female singer with a sexy voice |
| 28east | The one I’m infatuated withFaye Wong |  play_arrow | Introduction to Faye Wong's signature songs |
| 29east | SilenceNaei |  play_arrow | Theme song for the drama film version sung by Na Ying |
| 30east | Light-Years Away (Chinese regional theme song for the movie “Passengers”)G.E.M. |  play_arrow | Main theme song of Tang Chi-kei's film |
| 31east | Moon GodSu Ruichī |  play_arrow | The charm and achievements of Sue Luqi |
| 32east | Is it okay? / May I? / Can I?Zhang Zihao |  play_arrow | The talent of a young singer, distinguished by the piano, became widely known. |
| 33east | Desan (emerging from the mountain)hanagayu |  play_arrow | A song that sings a parent's feelings from a child's perspective |
| 34east | Break up when it’s time to break up.En Abi (Tia Rei) |  play_arrow | Tia Ray scores a massive hit with a film theme song |
| 35east | Spring BreezeKaihou Mori |  play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of the Chinese rock band Hiperson |
| 36east | I only care about you.Deng Rikjun (Teresa Ten) |  play_arrow | A singer from Taiwan who is active as the Diva of Asia |
| 37east | Funeral ImmortalKanari |  play_arrow | Kanari raised funds through crowdfunding and became a star with an award-winning album. |
| 38east | fairy taleHikari Ryo |  play_arrow | A song in which Michael becomes an angel to protect the woman he loves |
| 39east | In My Songkyoku anbantei |  play_arrow | A singer from China, rich in musical talent |
| 40east | The most beautiful expectationShū Hichō (Chō Bīchan) |  play_arrow | Bibi Zhou's beautiful singing voice is captivating. |
| 41east | Chief of the Not-Cute CultRo Hantei (Anson Rō) |  play_arrow | Anson Lo’s drama theme song love song |
| 42east | Noodles (Mēn-Mēn)Hō Daitō (Kariru Fon) |  play_arrow | Khalil Fong, a singer-songwriter from Hawaii active in Hong Kong |
| 43east | VagabondWu Huiyun Emily |  play_arrow | A young, talented singer-songwriter with an irresistibly transparent charm |
| 44east | I just love you too muchChō Keiken (Hinzu Chan) |  play_arrow | Hins Cheung’s heartbreak ballad |
| 45east | My left hand is next to your right hand.Chō Seii |  play_arrow | Graduation song by a singer from a Chinese audition program |
| 46east | WeChin Ekison (Īson Chan) |  play_arrow | A Hong Kong singer overcomes a crisis and makes a comeback |
| 47east | Wander with youSetsu no Ken (Jakkī Shue) |  play_arrow | Chinese singer draws attention after debut |
| 48east | Pull Me UpChō Jōei (Jēn Chan) |  play_arrow | A singer known for their whistle register |
| 49east | You don’t understand my sadness.Ō Yūshū |  play_arrow | A junior high school teacher gains popularity on social media as a singer |
| 50east | Grow old with you (literally: turn white-haired in your place)naniinshi |  play_arrow | A Hong Kong singer who has won multiple music awards |
| 51east | Thank you for having been here.Ayo97 & A Han |  play_arrow | A fantasy heartbreak ballad |
| 52east | Heavenly RoadHan Hong |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the charm of Tibetan music |
| 53east | Arborescent Lone Bird feat. Wu BaiJo Ka Ei (Rara Sū) |  play_arrow | Lara Su is a popular Taiwanese singer-songwriter |
| 54east | The great river flows eastwardAran |  play_arrow | alan sings the theme song for the movie |
| 55east | I once didGe Bi Lao Fan |  play_arrow | A piece where a piano ballad harmonizes with guitar and strings |
| 56east | JuiceKris Wu |  play_arrow | Former EXO member, active as an actor in China |
| 57east | Wishing you peace.Sun Yue |  play_arrow | Healed by Sun Yue’s encouraging song |
| 58east | Little AppleChopstick Brothers |  play_arrow | The Chopstick Brothers’ song sparked a trend of “I tried dancing” videos in the Chinese-speaking world. |
| 59east | Biu BiuLiu Yuxin |  play_arrow | Liu Yuxin is a popular artist known for cool songs. |
| 60east | A Little HappinessDen Fūjin (Tien Fūjen) |  play_arrow | Taiwanese singer and actress Tien Fu-chen |
| 61east | trend; fashion; vogue; popular; epidemic (context-dependent)Ri Yushun (Kurisurī) |  play_arrow | Chris Lee is a highly influential female singer in China. |
| 62east | The starry seaHuang Xiaoyun |  play_arrow | Xiao Yun Huang is a genius musician who has released many hit songs. |
| 63east | only; sole; uniqueŌ Rikō |  play_arrow | Leehom Wang’s emotion-filled slow ballad song |
| 64east | The wind has risen.Go Seihōn (Ū Chinfon) |  play_arrow | A ballad by the Taiwanese singer Wu Qingfeng |
| 65east | One Song of Yearninghan’yō |  play_arrow | Young singer of classical Chinese songs |
| 66east | Bloody Love StoryChō Emika |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a fierce love-hate drama of killing a loved one in a horror movie style |
| 67east | Promising Youth: If I Were YoungRi Ronhao (Rī Ronhao) |  play_arrow | Li Ronghao is a talented singer-songwriter who also works as an actor. |
| 68east | I still love you.maganryoku |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad with lyrics written by Ryo Tamura of London Boots |
| 69east | Night-Blooming JasmineRikōran |  play_arrow | Li Xianglan was a singer and actress who was active in both Japan and China. |
| 70east | Desert CamelZhanzhan and Luoluo |  play_arrow | A Spanish-style Latin number unit |
| 71east | Love you so, so much.ryuu jakuei |  play_arrow | Rene Liu supports the person she has a crush on |
| 72east | If possible, Red ScarfIrei An WeiBird |  play_arrow | Wei Li-an is a popular Taiwanese singer-songwriter. |
| 73east | GROWN UPINTO1 |  play_arrow | Activities and disbandment of the global boy group INTO1 |
| 74east | See you there (I’ll wait for you).Sun Nan |  play_arrow | A powerhouse Chinese singer performs the Beijing Olympics theme song |
| 75east | Sō / Eh?shōroku |  play_arrow | Shioroku is a singer-songwriter from China. |
| 76east | Perfection of Wisdomchin gyou tou |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad using verses from Spring Dawn |
| 77east | Red DragonflyComic Boyz |  play_arrow | A cover song after the disbandment of F4’s younger-brother group |
| 78east | Universal gravitationŌ Soron (Sairensu Wan) |  play_arrow | Wang Sulong is a singer-songwriter who incorporates classical elements. |
| 79east | PLANETryuu mou rou (ron monrou) |  play_arrow | Model singer from Hunan Province, aiming to be a bridge between Japan and China |
| 80east | Kiss EverywhereYō Senka (Miriamu Yon) |  play_arrow | A singer and actress from Hong Kong. A representative singer of Cantopop. |
| 81east | BlueKou Meihou Justin (Fan Minhāo) |  play_arrow | Introduction to Huang Minghao's solo activities and musical style |
| 82east | Day Day UpChō Hekishin (Chan Bīchen) |  play_arrow | Zhang Bichen is a skilled Chinese female singer. |
| 83east | The Song of the LuteKizen |  play_arrow | An emerging artist who fuses traditional Chinese classical music with pop |
| 84east | Looking back againKyou Iku Kou (Chan Yūhan) |  play_arrow | Chang Yuhan is an emotionally expressive singer-songwriter |
| 85east | ChengduZhao Lei |  play_arrow | Zhao Lei is a singer-songwriter with a gentle singing voice. |
| 86east | See You Next TimeAGA 江海迦 (Agasa Kon) |  play_arrow | Spanish Hong Kong singer-songwriter |
| 87east | May I win the heart of one person (and never be separated).Li Xingliang |  play_arrow | Li Hanliang is a moving ballad singer. |
| 88east | Good Night SongFei Yu-ching |  play_arrow | A Chinese singer thrives as the Golden Bell Singing King |