2005

Firmly the 'Jay Chou era' in Mandopop. Jay Chou's 'November's Chopin' cemented his status as the undisputed King of Mandopop with R&B, rap, and Chinese traditional fusion. Guang Liang's 'Tonghua' became a pan-Asian hit. Mainland China declared 2005 'The First Year of Digital Music' as the internet began reshaping consumption, and the Super Girl talent show became a cultural sensation.