[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 C-POP and Taiwanese Music Artists (41–50)
SomedayKō Ukan Han (Fan Yūhan)
Yu-Han Fann is a female singer-songwriter of Hakka Taiwanese heritage.
She became widely known through the 2019 audition show The Jungle Voice, where she challenged the eventual champion, Yo Ting Lee, though she did not win.
Motivated by a desire to promote Hakka culture, she sings in the Hakka language rather than standard Mandarin.
Her soothing melodies and warm vocals are truly wonderful.
If you enjoy a stylish vibe or acoustic sounds, be sure to check her out!
I like youKō Anni Anni Hung (Hon Anni)
Hong Anni, a beloved Taiwanese singer-songwriter, fills her acoustic, pop-rooted sound with a gentle, soothing voice.
In 2019, she performed in Japan together with Four Pens.
Her lyrics are known for expressing invisible feelings in a friendly, cute way.
Signature songs like “I Like You,” which sings of pure love, and “Present” are wonderfully comfortable to listen to.
With a warm, healing mellowness, she’s an artist we highly recommend for anyone who loves calm, gentle music.
I only care about youŌ Wakarin (Joanna Wong)
Joanna Wang, who debuted in 2008, is a female singer-songwriter raised in the United States.
She is proficient in languages and has performed numerous cover songs in both Chinese and English.
Her jazz and bossa nova-style arrangements are outstanding covers.
She is also an artist who works across a wide range of genres, including gothic rock.
Salty BeachSō Gabu (Tsuao Yāwen)
Cao Ya-wen is a leading female singer in Taiwan’s pop music scene.
In 2009, she won the singing competition show “Super Star” with 20 consecutive victories.
Leveraging her unique strengths, she has broadened the appeal of Taiwanese music with a distinctive musical identity.
At the 32nd Golden Melody Awards, her album “Zi Ben” (Self-Rooted) received nominations in eight categories.
Her songs, paired with her clear, beautiful vocals, are known for their emotional intimacy.
Beyond ballads, she’s a powerhouse vocalist who handles a wide range of genres—from atmospheric tracks like “若是明仔載 (If Tomorrow),” co-written with ?te Huài-tè, to gentle pop numbers like “癮頭 (Craving).”
This is love.Oushin-rin
She is an idol singer who built her popularity with a unique style, such as dancing in cosplay outfits like Japanese high school girl uniforms, military uniforms, and flight attendant attire.
Thanks to her quintessentially idol-like looks and sweet singing voice, she has nicknames written as “甜蜜教主” and “甜心教主,” which mean something like “Honey Priestess” and “Sweet Priestess.” This song is a gentle love ballad, and a notable point in the music video is her co-starring with Dean Fujioka, who became a breakout star in Japan via a reverse import boom after appearing in an NHK morning drama.