Jeff Chang Biography: Age, Net Worth, Songs, Height, Career, Albums, Parents, Wife, Movies

Jeff Chang Shin-che, better known by his stage name Jeff Chang, is a Taiwanese singer and actor widely regarded as one of the most influential and enduring voices in Mandarin pop music.

With his warm, emotive tenor and heartfelt delivery of love ballads, he has touched generations of listeners across Asia since the early 1990s.

Often called the “Prince of Love Ballads,” Jeff has released more than thirty studio albums, won multiple Golden Melody Awards, and remains a beloved figure in the Mandopop world.

Profile

• Full Name: Jeff Chang Shin-che
• Stage Name: Jeff Chang
• Born: March 26, 1967
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: Yunlin County, Taiwan
• Nationality: Taiwanese
• Occupation: Singer, Actor, Record Producer
• Height: 1.72 m
• Parents: Father: Chang Kun-te (張坤德)
• Siblings: 2
• Spouse: None
• Girlfriends: Hsiao Shu-shen (2000s–?)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $25 million

Early Life and Education

Jeff Chang Shin-che was born on March 26, 1967 in Xiluo Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan.

He grew up in a modest family; his father, Chang Kun-te, worked as a civil servant.

Jeff is the second of three children, with an older sister and a younger brother.

From a young age he showed a strong interest in music, teaching himself guitar and participating in school singing contests.

He attended the prestigious National Taiwan Normal University Affiliated Senior High School and later studied Tourism Management at Chinese Culture University in Taipei, though he left before graduating to pursue his music career full-time.

Jeff is of Hoklo Taiwanese descent and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Jeff Chang began his career after winning first place in a 1988 Taiwanese singing competition organized by Taiwan Television.

He signed with Point Music and released his debut album Lies (謊言) in 1990, but real breakthrough came with his third album Worry (憂悶) in 1993, which sold over a million copies in Taiwan alone.

Songs like “Love Is Just a Word” (愛就一個字) and “Too Hard to Say I Love You” instantly established him as the leading voice of romantic ballads in the Mandopop scene.

Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Jeff dominated Asian music charts with albums such as Affection (心事, 1995), Intuition (直覺, 1996), Faith (信仰, 1997), and Back to You (回到你身邊, 2001).

He became the first Taiwanese artist to hold a solo concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum in 1995 and later performed multiple sold-out shows at Taipei Arena.

His collaboration with producer Jonathan Lee and songwriters like Lo Ta-yu and Bobby Chen produced timeless hits including “Overlove” (愛如潮水), “Farewell” (別怕我傷心), and “White Moonlight” (白月光).

Jeff also ventured into acting, starring in the 1997 television drama The Good Old Days and several musicals.

Jeff Chang continues to record and tour extensively across Greater China, releasing well-received albums such as Encore (還愛, 2020) and celebrating his 35th anniversary in the industry with major concerts in 2023 and 2024.

His voice remains remarkably consistent, and he mentors younger artists while serving as a judge on singing competitions.

With over 20 million albums sold worldwide and numerous Golden Melody and other regional music awards, Jeff’s legacy as the eternal prince of Mandarin love songs stands unchallenged.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jeffchangfc
• Facebook Handle: Jeff Chang 張信哲
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Jeff Chang has never married and keeps his private life extremely low-key.

In the early 2000s he dated Taiwanese actress and singer Hsiao Shu-shen, but the relationship ended amicably and both have since avoided discussing it publicly.

He has no children.

Discography

• Lies (謊言) (1990)
• Worry (憂悶) (1993)
• Affection (心事) (1995)
• Intuition (直覺) (1996)
• Faith (信仰) (1997)
• Into the Jeff Chang (插曲) (1999)
• Back to You (回到你身邊) (2001)
• Next Jeff Chang (下一章) (2004)
• Encore (還愛) (2020)
• Just Right (就懂了) (2023)

Net Worth

Jeff Chang has an estimated net worth of $25 million.

His wealth stems mainly from decades of album sales, royalties from evergreen hits, high-grossing concert tours across Asia, endorsement deals, and savvy real-estate investments in Taiwan and mainland China.