[Acedia]

So, the music industry is pretty much flooded by a bunch of artists, many of whom are definitely great singers. However, I think I only know a few who are TRULY talented on all spectrums of the song-making process (writing lyrics, composing, singing... the list goes on and on).

From my foraying back and forth within the realms of the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean music - I think I can pick out three artists/bands who are actually great in every aspect of making music. Of course, they all have their companies to back them up. But for these people, their success is definitely not a stroke of luck. Their raw talent in music-making truly makes them great artists.

And... drumroll... I would pick these people:
- China: Jay Chou
- Korea: Epik High
- Japan: Utada Hikaru

Who would you pick as the most TALENTED musicians from these three countries? And of course... feel free to recommend any artists that are non-Asian too.

[xxctxx]

Chinese: Wang Lee Hom/Khalil Fong/Eason Chan
Korea: ...can't make up my mind about this one...will come back later.
Japan: YUI

[aznluvergurl]

Chinese: Jay Chou/ LeeHom Wang
Korean: DBSK/ Super Junior/ SS501/ Big Bang
Japanese: Kamenashi Kazuya/ Akanighi Jin/ Utada Hikaru/ Ayumi Hamasaki

[::Mexteur::]

Chinese: Jay Chou
Korean : Super Junior/Park Yong Ha
Japan: I don't know much but I think Prono Graffiti is good.

[hungrycollegeboy]

Personally for me:

Male/Female Artists

China: Jay Chou/Stephanie Sun
Korea: Big Bang/Lee Soo Young
Japan: M-Flo/Beni

The exception: Younha. She does both Japanese and Korean music and she's really good.

[nickynisa]

china : idk.. i only listen to jay chou sometimes..
korea : dbsk/big bang/epik high.. no doubt about epik high.. genius and talented..
japan : probably yui..

others :
linkin park, muse, the rasmus, breaking benjamin.. they r my fav bands..

[sweetgirl_121]

- China: I don't listen to C music
- Korea: Epik High (they need more love)
- Japan: Exile ( in spite of being overhyped, one can't dismiss the fact that these guys can really sing )

[rainhero18]

I would say these are the best:


Korea: Dong Bang Shin Ki
Japan: The GazettE (These guys can really rock, and they're all hot!)
China: Lin Jun Jie (I only listen to his music, no other chinese artist)

[broken.wings]

Chinese: Jay Chou
Japanese: L'Arc~en~Ciel
Korean: ???

[Acedia]

A bump for this thread? Not sure if this is allowed.

But on a more on-topic note, Goo Hye Sun is a REALLY talented composer.

[AyuTrance90]

- China: Jay Chou
- Korea: DBSK
- Japan: Ayumi Hamasaki

[fantasian]

China: Jay Chou
Korea: Tasha (T)
Japan: Yuna Ito / Yui

[Regina Rae]

China: ?? ??
Korea: Clazziquai / Wheesung
Japan: Utada Hikaru

[slipperss]

China: Sodagreen (Uber talented!)/Zhang Xuan
Korea: BigBang/Epik High
Japan: Hata Motohiro/Superfly

[blue_wishesx3]

China : Jay Chou / Leehom Wang
Korea : Big Bang / Epik High
Japan : The Gazette

[love.disease!]

- China: Fahrenheit
- Korea: SUJU / DBSK / 2PM / Bigbang / 2NE1 / Wondergirls
- Japan: Arashi / Otsuka Ai / Ayaka / Younha

[MissLadyBunny]

I'm not that familiar with Chinese music.yeah i know I should try to find out more about it.

American:Lil Wayne, that's right a hip hop artist. i just feel he is reminding me of BIG and 2pac been a while sense anyone could dominate the mic and keep it real.he is also bringing diversity back into hip hop.there is nothing wrong with mixing different genres with hip hop.That is making music in my mind.should never box yourself into one sound.

Japanese:Miyavi, I don't know why but his whole sound can have this unique and original feel to it. He blends jazz,blues,rock and hip hop together and really has no fear.

Korean:That is so hard to pick just one but few that gets me ears pop up.MC Sniper,Drunken Tiger,T(tasha),Dynamic Duo,Outsider,Skull of Stony Skunk.Yeah, without them Korean hip hop in my mind would be boring and suck bad. I like YG artist like 1tym,Big Bang,Masta Wu, etc...BUT what they make is very commercial.There is more to hip hop then just an image and record to sell there has to be some substance underneath.

[sweetfantasy09]

i don't really listen to any other music other than japanese and i must say..

w-inds. all the way!!

[sixth.]

not sure about the other countries, but for china/taiwan i'd definitely pick either leehom or khalil.
i think i'm one of the few people who doesn't understand the jay chou craze =/