Music Scene: 8 Mandopop duets about the joys and sorrows of love

The Fish, by Arrow Wei and Hsieh Kan-chun, is one of the eight Mandopop love duets to check out. PHOTO: ARROW WEI/YOUTUBE
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SINGAPORE - Love duets are a staple in Mandopop, often celebrating the sweetness of romance and the heady excitement of being with a loved one. However, several recent duets also express the trepidation of where a romantic relationship is going, the nature of forbidden love and the isolation when a connection fizzles out.

Here are eight love duets available on platforms such as KKBox, Spotify and Apple Music.

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