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Pop-Punk with No Brakes—Just Heart, Hooks, and Chaos.
Papun Band is a pop-punk trio from Taiwan known for turning everyday chaos into
catchy, emotionally honest anthems. Their name—
“Papun”
—is a playful twist on “pop punk,”
and that same tongue-in-cheek spirit drives their sound: raw, relatable, and full of heart. Since
forming in 2007, the band has earned a loyal following for songs that capture the highs and
lows of youth—awkward crushes, late-night doubts, and the ride-or-die power of friendship.
With four full-length albums and one EP, Papun Band has become a streaming force in
Taiwan’s indie scene. Their breakout track “Fish” has over 15 million YouTube views, while hits
like “I’m Useless, Can’t Give You the Life You Want” and “Moon Next to Moonlight” continue
to rack up millions of plays. In 2024, they were named in StreetVoice’s Top 20 Songs of the Year,
and their Spotify streams have passed 40 million.
Live, they bring it all—laughter, sweat, tears, and catharsis. Their recent headlining
shows at Taipei and Kaohsiung Pop Music Centers and Hong Kong’s Ocean Park each drew
crowds close to 10,000. With Dabao’s warm charisma, Shiny’s vulnerable brightness, and
PAPUN BAND PAPUN BAND
Laowai’s explosive edge, Papun Band transforms personal stories into universal moments. Punk
at heart, pop by nature—they make music that moves.
Papun Band is a pop-punk trio from Taiwan known for turning everyday chaos into
catchy, emotionally honest anthems. Their name—
“Papun”
—is a playful twist on “pop punk,”
and that same tongue-in-cheek spirit drives their sound: raw, relatable, and full of heart. Since
forming in 2007, the band has earned a loyal following for songs that capture the highs and
lows of youth—awkward crushes, late-night doubts, and the ride-or-die power of friendship.
With four full-length albums and one EP, Papun Band has become a streaming force in
Taiwan’s indie scene. Their breakout track “Fish” has over 15 million YouTube views, while hits
like “I’m Useless, Can’t Give You the Life You Want” and “Moon Next to Moonlight” continue
to rack up millions of plays. In 2024, they were named in StreetVoice’s Top 20 Songs of the Year,
and their Spotify streams have passed 40 million.
Live, they bring it all—laughter, sweat, tears, and catharsis. Their recent headlining
shows at Taipei and Kaohsiung Pop Music Centers and Hong Kong’s Ocean Park each drew
crowds close to 10,000. With Dabao’s warm charisma, Shiny’s vulnerable brightness, and
PAPUN BAND PAPUN BAND
Laowai’s explosive edge, Papun Band transforms personal stories into universal moments. Punk
at heart, pop by nature—they make music that moves.
Monthly listeners
192,337
Followers
100,795
Top Cities
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Taipei76,290 listeners
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Taichung36,906 listeners
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Taoyuan District14,212 listeners
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New Taipei City28,416 listeners
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Kaohsiung33,782 listeners
Most popular tracks
Track | Plays | Duration | Release date | |
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|
13,703,104 | 4:21 | 2016-11-10 | |
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4,695,155 | 4:32 | 2019-10-18 | |
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4,658,499 | 3:56 | 2019-10-18 | |
|
2,953,280 | 4:10 | 2019-01-09 | |
|
2,491,843 | 3:59 | 2023-04-18 | |
|
2,259,360 | 2:49 | 2021-12-28 | |
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2,181,538 | 4:10 | 2019-10-18 | |
|
1,205,265 | 3:19 | 2013-09-12 | |
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1,058,388 | 3:28 | 2016-11-10 | |
|
999,520 | 3:31 | 2024-09-27 |