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On November 1, 2024, KBS dropped John Park's rendition of aespa's track Whiplash through the official YouTube channel KBS Kpop, sending the fandom into a frenzy. The Korean-American singer flaunted his vocal skills while appearing at the show The Seasons: Rainbow of Lee Young Ji. Additionally, the show's host, Young-ji could also be seen grooving to the male artist's cover.
For those unversed, Whiplash was a song recorded by the four-member South Korean girl group aespa. It was part of their fifth extended play Whiplash, and released as the title track. The record was released on October 21, 2024, through SM Entertainment.
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Subsequently, John Park's cover of Whiplash circulated on social media and went viral. The fandom could not contain their excitement, and an X user tweeted:
"A symphony of beauty and talent."
The fandom stated they were glad to hear John Park covering aespa's track and referred to it as amazing. They also demanded him to release the rendition versions officially.
"John Park recently covered aespa's hit song "Whiplash" with his own deep-voiced twist, and it's getting a lot of attention! His performance on KBS2 TV's "The Seasons - Lee Young Ji’s Rainbow" showcased his impressive vocal range and added a seductive charm to the original track," one person said.
"Personally, I thought that vocalists like John Park were somewhat old-fashioned ballad singers, but after seeing this, I changed my mind. Since you have the skills, you can do anything," another X user shared.
"Exciting! John Park’s take on “Whiplash” is sure to be amazing," another person commented.
"He has covered Supernova as well. I really want him to release official versions of his covers.he also showed up during their segment, as Giselle was demonstrating her light-controlling powers ngl i'd love an official version/remix, his deep voice is chef's kiss," one X user mentioned.
Many internet users also stated that John Park's vocals and aespa's vibe perfectly synchronized. They also mentioned that they could listen to his voice all day.
"That voice is so hot he can whisper in my ears all day," one fan reacted.
"John Park’s vocals and aespa’s vibe? A perfect combination," another fan shared.
"John Park's cover of 'Whiplash' by aespa showcases his incredible vocal talent—definitely worth a listen," another fan mentioned.
More about John Park and aespa
The Korean-American John Park, also known as John Andrew Park, was born on September 13, 1988. He rose to prominence as the semi-finalist on the American Idol season 9 and ranked in the 20th position. The male artist was also the runner-up of the Korean singing contest Superstar K2 conducted and organized by M.net.
The male artist has been active in the industry since 2010 and has been associated with the label, Music Farm Entertainment. He has an impressive discography, including studio album, Inner Child, Extended play Knock, and singles such as I'm Your Man, Childlike, Falling, Baby, Smile, Understand, Let Me Stay, You're My Everything, Hold Me, and other tracks.
Meanwhile, aespa is a four-member South Korean K-pop band. It featured members, including Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning. The group rose to prominence domestically and internationally due to its metaverse concept and hyperpop music in the K-pop industry.
They debuted on November 17, 2020, with their single Black Mamba. It recorded the highest number of views within the 24 hours for a K-pop band's debut video.
They have been active in the industry since 2020 and have been associated with labels, including SM Entertainment, Warner Japan, and Warner Records. The band has an impressive discography, including 5 extended plays, 1 studio album, 1 single album, 17 singles, 5 soundtracks, and 2 promotional singles.
They released their first studio album, Armageddon, on May 27, 2024, through SM Entertainment. It featured 10 tracks, including Supernova, Armageddon, Set the Tone, Mine, Licorice, Bahama, Long Chat, Live My Life, and others. The band has also been an ambassador for multiple brands such as Givenchy, Clio, KB Kookmin, Acqua di Pharma, Lotte Chilsung, Chopard, Intel, Amorepacific, and others.
In recent news, aespa began their much-anticipated Parallel Line Live Tour on June 29, 2024, from Seoul, South Korea. It would feature 41 concerts in different cities, including Asia, North America, Oceania, and Europe, concluding on March 12, 2025.
