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2025's defining soundtrack

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2025's defining soundtrack

Round Table China

2025/12/31
Round Table China

Round Table China

2025/12/31
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Shownote

What was the sound of 2025? It wasn't a single hit song, but a collection of sounds that moved from the background to the center of youth culture. We trace the soundtrack of a year through the adrenaline of blockbuster scores, the quirky loops of unboxing ...

Highlights

In 2025, a new cultural rhythm emerged—not from one source, but from a dynamic blend of sounds that captured the pulse of youth across China and beyond. These weren't just songs or scores, but sonic moments that resonated with identity, emotion, and innovation.
03:05
The song 'Zhao Shi Nezha' amassed 3 million views on Bilibili and over 50,000 comments on QQ Music.
15:35
A mint green Labubu doll sold for over 1 million yuan at an auction in Beijing.
22:03
Lan Lao's Cantonese money-themed rap dethroned Jay Cho on Spotify's overseas chart

Chapters

What made a mythic animation the voice of a generation?
00:00
How did a billion-dollar soundtrack fuse ancient tradition with futuristic beats?
03:05
Why is a tiny character like Labubu capturing Gen Z’s heart worldwide?
15:35
Can a rap song in Cantonese redefine cultural pride on a global stage?
22:03
How are Chinese brands using sound and story to win over American consumers?
34:34

Transcript

Steve: What does a year sound like? What were the sounds of 2025? Well, it wasn't any single hit song, but a collection of sounds that moved from the background to the center of youth culture. Today, we'll trace the soundtrack of a year. From the adrenalin...