Chris Hung

Chris Hung (Chinese: 洪榮宏; born 19 March 1963) is a Taiwanese enka and Hokkien pop singer. Widely known as the "king of Taiwanese pop," he has won five Golden Melody Awards and one Golden Bell Award.

This article is about the singer. For the musician from Hong Kong, see Chris Hung (composer).
Chris Hung
Born
Hung Rong-hung

(1963-03-19) 19 March 1963
Tokyo, Japan
OccupationSinger, songwriter
Years active1973–present
Parent(s)Ang It-hong (father)
FamilyEric Hung
AwardsGolden Melody Awards – Best Mandarin Male Singer
1990

Best Hokkien Male Singer
1990
1993
1996

Best Album Producer
1996

Golden Bell Awards – Best Singing/Musical Variety Show
2002

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese洪榮宏
Simplified Chinese洪荣宏
Musical career
Also known asHung Jung; King of Taiwanese Music (臺灣歌王)
OriginTaiwan
GenresHokkien pop, enka
InstrumentsVocals, piano

The eldest of three sons born to singer Ang It-hong, Hung's relationship with his father deteriorated to estrangement due to the strict musical training Hung received from Ang, as well as Ang's multiple marriages.[1] At the age of ten, Hung was sent to Japan for further education in music. After Hung's conversion to Christianity, he stopped drinking and reconciled with his father.[2]

Over the course of his career, Hung has worked closely with songwriter Huang Tung-kun,[3] and gained the nickname "King of Taiwanese pop" alongside Jody Chiang, the "Queen of Taiwanese pop."[4] He was invited to perform at the 2004 National Day celebration sponsored by the Chen Shui-bian administration.[5]

References
  1. Lin, Yuting (21 October 2011). "Abba (阿爸)". China Post. Archived from the original on 21 October 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  2. Ko, Shu-ling (14 March 2010). "Nation bids fond farewell to singer-songwriter Hung". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  3. Ho, Yi (20 June 2011). "Power of song". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  4. "A Place on the Pop Map". Taiwan Today. 1 June 1994. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  5. Huang, Tai-lin (10 October 2004). "National Day celebrations take on new complexion". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 March 2017.


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