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K-pop idols are widely recognized for their musical talent and sonorous voices. They can be often seen sharing their favorite songs with their fans and covering many, requested by them. Their pursuit of excellence in music has led them to cover popular songs from other artists, both in Korea and other parts of the world.
These song covers offer a new perspective on the voice range of K-pop idols and give fans an insight into the genres of music they excel at. These artists have surprised fans with covers from other fan favorites, sung in English and Korean.
From BTS’ Jimin and Jungkook's cover of We Don’t Talk Anymore by Charlie Puth, to ATEEZ's cover of Sherlock by SHINee, this article explores some of the best song covers by K-pop idols.
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Note: This article reflects the author's opinion and is not listed in any particular order.
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These covers from K-pop idols maintain the original quality of the songs while infusing new elements, giving listeners another perspective on the songs.
- Jimin and Jungkook’s cover of We Don’t Talk Anymore by Charlie Puth
- Seoho of ONEUS' cover of Talking to the Moon by Bruno Mars
- ATEEZ's cover of Sherlock by SHINee
- BLACKPINK Rose's cover of The Only Exception by Paramore
- ITZY's cover of Hard Carry by GOT7
- NCT Doyoung's cover of Breathing by Ariana Grande
1) Jimin and Jungkook’s cover of We Don’t Talk Anymore by Charlie Puth
In June 2017, Jimin and Jungkook of the popular K-pop boy group BTS recorded a cover of the hit song We Don't Talk Anymore by American singer Charlie Puth, featuring Selena Gomez.
The pop song was recorded in English and released as a part of the 2017 BTS Fiesta. The song started with Jungkook singing the intro and ended with the chorus.
BTS' Jimin took over with the second solo verse and was then joined by Jungkook towards the end. The song tells the story of a love gone wrong, as two former lovers become strangers to one another.
2) ONEUS' Seoho cover of Talking to the Moon by Bruno Mars
On February 6, 2020, the music video of Seoho of the K-pop group ONEUS was released as he sang a rendition of the hit song Talking to the Moon by Bruno Mars. The lead singer and eldest member of ONEUS captured melancholic notes while walking down a dimly lit and deserted bridge.
The original song was released in 2010 as a part of the Doo-Wops & Hooligans album. The power ballad expresses the sadness of a failed relationship.
3) ATEEZ's cover of Sherlock by SHINee
For the 1000th episode of Music Bank in 2019, several K-pop groups performed past hits from other acclaimed K-pop idols. Dreamcatchers, ATEEZ, WJSN, and ONEUS were among the groups that took the stage.
For their performance, ATEEZ performed the hit song Sherlock from the popular boy group SHINee. Sherlock was the lead single from Shinee’s 4th extended play of the same name, released in 2012, and is often considered K-pop’s first hybrid remix.
The K-pop idols gave a rendition of the classic, fusing performance with vocals while infusing new twists of their own.
4) BLACKPINK Rose's cover of The Only Exception by Paramore
In 2021, BLACKPINK’s Rose was a guest artist on the third episode of SEA OF HOPE, the South Korean reality show. The K-pop idol performed the 2009 hit The Only Exception by the punk/ rock band Paramore.
Rose played for a small crowd, during the episode, and was backed up by instrumentalists. The K-pop idol also showed off her guitar skills as she played along to her song cover. The song lyrics express the hope of newfound love and the happiness of finding that special someone.
5) ITZY's cover of Hard Carry by GOT7
In 2020, the K-Pop girl group, ITZY, kicked off their US Showcase tour with a show in Los Angeles. The newly debuted girl group performed their own songs, ICY and Dalla Dalla, before covering hit songs from other K-pop idols, to the excitement of the crowd.
They performed a cover of TWICE's TT before dazzling the crowd with GOT7’s Hard Carry. The group comprised of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna, performed GOT7’s Hard Carry, with smooth vocals, sharp dance moves, and intense facial expressions.
6) NCT Doyoung's cover of Breathing by Ariana Grande
In 2018, a video of NCT Doyoung singing a cover of Breathing by American singer, Ariana Grande, was released on NCT’s official YouTube channel.
Doyoung’s style of singing emphasized the theme of the song. The song explores dealing with panic attacks, the disconnection that people feel from their surroundings, and how breathing helps to ease stress.
The music video and audio of the song covers from the above-mentioned K-pop idols are available to watch and stream on YouTube and Spotify.
