The album “偏爱你” (Pian Ai Ni / Deeply Love You) is a significant release in Hong Kong star Ekin Cheng 郑伊健 discography, marking one of his major ventures into the Mandopop (Mandarin-language) market. Released on May 1, 1997, by BMG Records, it arrived at the absolute peak of his fame as both a singer and a mega-popular film actor.
Here is a deeper look into the album, its style, and its significance:
🌟 郑伊健 偏爱你 Background & Context
By 1997, Ekin Cheng was one of Hong Kong’s most popular stars, largely due to his iconic role as the honorable triad leader Chan Ho-nam in the smash-hit Young and Dangerous (古惑仔) film series. While he had already established a highly successful music career in Hong Kong singing in Cantonese, 偏爱你 was specifically tailored to expand his footprint across Taiwan, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia’s Mandarin-speaking audiences.
🎵 郑伊健 偏爱你 Musical Style & Theme
The album leans heavily into late-90s urban Mandopop ballads, blending sweeping romantic melodies with contemporary soft-rock arrangements.
- The Title Track (“偏爱你”): Written by famous lyricist Wang Zhong-yan and composed by Chris Hsueh (薛忠铭), the title track is a powerful, emotional ballad about unwavering devotion. The phrase “偏爱”translates to “favoritism” or “preferential love,” implying a conscious choice to love one specific person blindly against all odds.
- The “Cool-Guy” Persona: The songs were strategically produced to match Cheng’s cinematic persona—sensitive yet rugged, intensely loyal, and deeply romantic.
💼 郑伊健 偏爱你 Commercial Tie-ins & Hits
The album was highly commercialized and featured prominent soundtracks and commercial jingles of the era:
- “至少还有我” (At Least You Have Me): This track served as the official theme song for a World Gold Council advertising campaign, gaining massive television airplay.
- “但愿你知道” (Hope You Know): This is the Mandarin version of his Cantonese hit “我愿你知道”, which was the theme song for the blockbuster movie 97 Young and Dangerous 4 (97古惑仔战无不胜).
- “偏爱你 (Remix)”: A upbeat remix of the title track was used as the commercial song for Head & Shoulders shampoo in Taiwan ( Cheng was famous for his signature long hair, making him the perfect spokesperson).
[1997-05-01] 郑伊健 偏爱你
A larger album art cover
郑伊健 偏爱你 TRACKS
- 至少还有我
- 偏爱你
- 爱的原罪
- 为了爱我可以
- 你不要走
- 但愿你知道
- 除了你还有谁
- 不变
- 想太多
- 别以为我为你流泪
- 偏爱你（Remix）
- 至少还有我（音乐版）
