Li Jinhui. According to iAsk Knowledge, Li Jinhui is the founder of Chinese pop music. Li Jinhui was born in Xiangtan, Hunan. He is one of the "Eight Horsemen of the Li Family" and is the father of pop music. He has learned guqin and plucked instruments since he was a child, and is famous for his hometown folk music. It has a profound influence on the local popular drama music such as Hunan Opera, Huagu Opera, and Han Opera.