Hit Song Factory Across Asia and US

FROM THE FESTIVAL ARCHIVE

“Hit Song Factory: Across Asia and US” explored the craft, strategy and cross-cultural collaboration behind successful records in Asian and American markets.

Speakers and biographies from the 2025 programme:

Jae Chong (정재윤) — Producer / Songwriter / Music Executive
One of Asia’s most prolific producers, Jae Chong has written and produced over 400 songs with more than 70 million records sold worldwide. A founding member of the legendary Korean R&B group SOLID, Jae later became a driving force in K-pop, C-pop, and Mandopop, working with artists including A-mei, CoCo Lee, Jolin Tsai, Angela Zhang, and JYJ. A multi-award nominee at the Golden Melody Awards, Jae is recognized for bridging Asian and Western music markets, crafting chart-topping records across Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the US, and pioneering international collaborations that shaped the sound of modern Asian pop