Daniel Chan's old-fashioned appeal made him one of Cantopop's top artists of the '90s. Launching his career in 1994, he was greeted with critical acclaim and was hailed as a promising young star—a trajectory he continued at a harrowing pace with film and TV roles. When his long-time manager died in 2000, Chan underwent an emotional and artistic shift, and his singing moved into a softer, more heartfelt direction. Start here for a primer on one of Cantopop's most enduring artists.