Pu Shu. [Photo provided to China Daily]

One of the few Chinese singer-songwriters who manages to be both popular and keep a low profile. In 1999, the self-taught Pu rose to instant fame after releasing his debut album, I Went to 2000. His best-known hits, such as New Boys, The Flowers and Journey, are still popular today. In 2003, after releasing his second album, Life Like Summer Flowers, Pu withdrew from the limelight. Few artists can make a successful return after years away from the scene. But in 2018, Pu came back with a new album, Orion, which won commercial and critical acclaim. In summer last year, he toured nationwide and appeared on the popular reality television show The Big Band.