With the popularity of K-pop bands worldwide, people have started showing interest in Asian music and groups. China has some great talent too. There is rapid growth in the C-pop music industry. New bands formed through singing and talent competitions. Groups are forming, renaming, and disbanding. Here we have ten C-pop Groups you should try.
1. Wayv
WayV is a C-pop boy band and serves as a sub-unit of NCT under SM Entertainment. WayV has seven members: Hendery, Yangyang, Ten, Winwin, Lucas, Xiaojun, and Kun. This group debuted in 2019 with its album Vision. They won the award for Best New Asian Artist in 2019. In an interview, WayV stated they get influenced by artists like Rihanna, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, and Jay Chou. WayV has collaborated with many brands, like Skechers, Cigalong Beauty, and Maeil Barista Rules.
2. Tnt
Tnt (Teens in Times) is under Time Pengjun Entertainment and debuted in 2019. They got formed by the reality competition show Typhoon Project. Tnt has seven members: Ma Jiaqi, Song Yaxian, Ding Chengxin, Liu Yaowen, Zhang Zhengyuan, He Junlin, and Yang Haoxiang. Tnt's fandom name is called Popcorn. Tnt's fandom colors are black and yellow.
3. Next (nex7)
NEX7 is a C-pop boy group under YH Entertainment. This band consists of seven members: Captain Zhu Zhengting, Huang Minghao (Justin), Fan Chengxiang, Bi Wenjun, Ding Zeren, Li Quanzhe, and Hunag Xinchun. NEX7 officially debuted in 2018 with their music 'The First.'
4. X Nine
X NINE is a C-pop boy group. It consists of nine members: Xiao Zhan, Yanxujia, Zhao Lei, Xia Zhinguang, Chen Zechi, Peng Chuyue, Wu Jiacheng, Gu Jiacheng, and Gu o Zifan. This group is under Wajijiwa Entertainment and debuted in 2018 with the song- 'In Our Name.' X NINE's fandom name is Dimples, and the color: Pink.
5. Oner
ONER is a Chinese group under QIN Entertainment. They officially debuted in 2018 with their first music 'Allergy.' ONER consists of three members: Muzi Yang (KWIN), Captain Yue Yue (PINKRAY), and Ling Chao (DIDI- which means little brother). In November 2018, they won the award for Most Popular Group. Kwain and Pinkray participated in the show Idol Producer.
6. Boy Story
Boy Story is a C-pop boy group by Beijing Xingsheng Entertainment. This group debuted in 2018 and has six members: Zihao, Jia Han Yu (leader), Xin Long, Ze Yu, Shu Yang, and Ming Rui. They debuted with the single 'Enough.' Their fandom name is BOSS, and their Fandom color is PANTONE 2905C and PANTONE 678C.
7. Super Impassioned Net Generation
Sing (Super Impassioned Net Generation) is a C-pop Girl group. They debuted in 2015 with the music 'Qing Chun De Gao Bai.' SING consists of Jiang Shen, Linhui, Xu Shiyin, Qin Yu (leader), Wu Yao, Zhong Ying, Ma Xuejiao, and Lin Jiahui. Their fandom name is 'Starriness.' The music combines traditional Chinese instruments with modern electronic elements.
8. Snh48
SNH48 is a Chinese girl group by Shanghai Star48 media group. It was formally established in 2012 and has four teams: SNH48 Team SII, SNH48 Team HII, SNH48 Team NII, and SNH48 Team X. There are four sub-unit groups: 7SENSES, BLUEV, DEMOON, and HO2. SNH48 consists of over 200 members.
9. Chic Chili
CHIC CHILI is a Chinese pop girl group Star48 media group under ETM Entertainment. It has five members: Liu Renyu, Su Ruiqi, Luo YijiA, Ji Li, and Zhang Jiangxuan. They debuted in 2018 with singles 'Chic Chili' and 'Adventure Blueprint.' CHIC CHILI means 'red pepper' and 'avant-garde, chic,' which shows the multiple attributes of the five members.
10. The9
The9 (THE NINE) is a C-pop girl group by iQIYI through a reality show 'Youth With You 2' in 2020. The9 consists of nine members: Liu Yuxin, Xu Jiaqi, Yu Shuxin, Yu Yan, Xie Keyin, An Qi, Kong Xueer, Zhao Xiaotang, and Lu Keran. Their official fandom name is NINECHO.
