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

(1963-03-19) 19 March 1963 (age 62)
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, television host
Years active1973–present
ParentAng 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
Transcriptions
Musical career
Also known asHung Jung; King of Taiwanese Music (臺灣歌王)
OriginTaiwan
GenresHokkien pop, enka
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano

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

Background

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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 [zh],[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

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  1. ^ Lin, Yuting (21 October 2011). "Abba (阿爸)". China Post. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ Ko, Shu-ling (14 March 2010). "Nation bids fond farewell to singer-songwriter Hung". Taipei Times. Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  3. ^ Ho, Yi (20 June 2011). "Power of song". Taipei Times. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  4. ^ "A Place on the Pop Map". Taiwan Today. 1 June 1994. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  5. ^ Huang, Tai-lin (10 October 2004). "National Day celebrations take on new complexion". Taipei Times. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
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