Composer and producer Yu-Peng Chen. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Universal Music Publishing Group announced today that it has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with multi-award-winning composer and producer Yu-Peng Chen.
Under the agreement, UMPG will represent Chen's catalog and future works, supporting the continued expansion of his music across classic, neoclassic, film, games, and interactive media worldwide.
Widely recognized as the musical architect behind the open-world role-playing game Genshin Impact, Chen has built a devoted international following for his richly melodic and stylistically versatile scores. His music has appeared in more than 1 million TikTok posts, generated over 126 million official YouTube views, and amassed more than 1.5 billion audio streams worldwide. In 2025, Chen also became the first Chinese composer to sign an exclusive agreement with Deutsche Grammophon, marking a significant milestone in his classical career.
"I'm excited to begin this new chapter with Universal Music Publishing Group. Throughout my career, I have sought to create music that connects different cultures and artistic worlds — from games and films to the concert stage," says Chen.
"With UMPG's global reach and strong commitment to supporting composers, I look forward to continuing to explore new artistic possibilities and sharing my music with audiences around the world."
Composer and producer Yu-Peng Chen. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
"Yu-Peng Chen represents an exciting new voice in global composition. His music has reached millions of listeners through the world of gaming, yet it is deeply rooted in the traditions of orchestral storytelling," says Natasha Baldwin, president of Global Classics, Jazz & Screen Universal Music Publishing Group and Universal Music Group.
"At UMPG, we are passionate about supporting composers whose work crosses cultural and creative boundaries, from concert halls to screens and interactive worlds. Yu-Peng Chen is a powerful example of this new generation of globally resonant composers."
Patricia Sun, managing director of Universal Music Publishing China, adds, "Yu-Peng Chen is a visionary composer whose music resonates far beyond traditional genre boundaries. Through his works, the world receives a vivid understanding of the universal language music speaks and the transcendental humanistic spirit music conveys. Partnering with Yu-Peng marks a further advancement in the composers' global career and a more diverse profile of UMPG in the global music landscape."
A graduate of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Chen is known for skillfully combining Western orchestral composing with musical traditions from across Asia, including Chinese, Japanese and Indian influences. His compositions range from subtle emotional textures to sweeping symphonic narratives, reflecting a distinctive voice that bridges cultures and genres. In recent years, he has received several international recognitions.
Chen first established his career composing for film, television and video games, gaining worldwide recognition as the composer and music producer for the global hit game Genshin Impact. His music has since been performed and recorded with leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
