[Taiwanese Singers] Recommended Artists in C-POP and Taiwanese Music
Asian music—particularly Mandopop—has been growing more and more popular every year.
A lot of great music is coming out of Taiwan, too.
You’ll find plenty of tracks with a city-pop vibe and songs featuring standout vocals.
In this article, I’ll be introducing Taiwanese artists like these!
From veteran singers to must-watch up-and-coming acts, we’ll cover a wide range.
Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards—the country’s equivalent of the Grammys—are a lot of fun, and you might even discover artists who already feel familiar to Japanese listeners.
Let’s enjoy Taiwanese music together!
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[Taiwanese Singers] Recommended Artists in C-POP and Taiwanese Music (31–40)
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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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Versailles (Barsan Yao), a five-member band from Taiwan formed by high school classmates in 2003.
Their energetic, catchy sound blends emo, punk, and rock with a dash of techno.
They began performing in 2007, and their popularity exploded with Dongqu Dongqu from the 2012 album The Last 8/31.
In 2020, they provided the ending theme for the smash-hit drama Someday or One Day, showing just how much attention they’ve garnered.
Their collaboration with Itto Gen on the album Survival Guide is another great highlight.
If you love fiery live shows and melodies that move the heart, be sure to check them out!
I am sad.5566
5566 is an idol group in Taiwan that rivals F4 and Fahrenheit in popularity.
Each member is active across a wide range of fields, including singing, acting, and variety shows.
This song is one of their big hits—a slightly bittersweet ballad that looks back with regret on the past, expressing that what’s lost can never return.
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Rainie is also active as an actress and has appeared in numerous popular works.
She’s also known for being pro-Japanese and has even made her debut in Japan.
The lyrics of this song depict the feelings of a star who is hurt by public opinion.
Perhaps this “star” might even be her herself, who has faced criticism many times in the past.
Incidentally, the music video was shot over 17 hours in a ton of sawdust, and Rainie reportedly developed eye inflammation afterward and was taken to the hospital.
Truly, a star’s hardships never end.
Love does not walk alone.Show Lo
Show Luo, known as the “Dance King,” is an artist whose appeal lies in his pop- and R&B-based music and overwhelming dance performances.
He debuted in 1996 as a member of a boy group, and in 2003 he began his path as a solo singer with the album “Show Time.” One of his signature songs, “Dance Gate,” is included on his 2006 album “Speshow,” and its innovative chair choreography created a huge buzz.
In 2005, he became the first Taiwanese pop singer to successfully hold a solo concert at Taipei Arena, further cementing his standout status in Taiwan’s music scene.
He’s definitely an artist to watch if you want to experience the energetic world of C-pop.