"Hair Like Snow" (髮如雪) is one of Jay Chou's most iconic "Chinese-style" (Zhongguofeng) pop songs. Released on November 1, 2005, as part of his sixth studio album, , it remains a masterpiece of modern Mandopop that blends traditional Eastern aesthetics with contemporary R&B. Background and Composition
Experience the cinematic tragedy of this Chinese-style masterpiece in the official 4K music video: "Hair Like Snow" (髮如雪) is one of Jay
The music video, which was , tells a tragic, reincarnation-themed love story set in two different eras: In a fit of jealousy, the woman in
: A warrior is torn between two women: his original lover (in red) and a new love (in white). In a fit of jealousy, the woman in red poisons the woman in white, who dies in the warrior's arms. It is also noted for Chou's vocal range,
: The song won the Best Buzz ASIA - Taiwan award at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
: The song prominently features traditional instruments like the guzheng , pipa , and yangqin . It is also noted for Chou's vocal range, reaching a peak in his high-pitched singing style.
: Uniquely for Chou, the lyrics were written by his long-time collaborator Vincent Fang before the music was composed. Although Chou initially didn't plan for a Chinese-style track on this album, he was so moved by Fang's lyrics that he composed the music in just two hours.