Hani wows with a solo cover of 'Omen' originally produced by Disclosure with Sam Smith on vocals. Instead of the usual electronic and dancy instrumental, Hani has opted for an acoustic studio version to showcase her gentle vocal talents.
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David Guetta ft. Justin Bieber's '2U' by Jungkook
BTS is known for doing spectacular covers of international tracks and Jungkook's rendition of David Guetta ft. Justin Bieber's track '2U' is no exception! Released for the fans on Jungkook's birthday as a gift from him to loyal ARMY, '2U' is slowed down into a romantic ballad that some claim is better than the original!
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Daniel Caesar ft. Kali Uchi's 'Get You' by DEAN
DEAN does a wonderful rendition of Daniel Caesar's track 'Get You'. With his R&B style and ambient vibe, DEAN amazes us again with another calming cover of an English track! We'd love to see him work with more overseas artists to create original English tracks!
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Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' by LUNAFLY
'Thinking Out Loud' is an absolutely stunning and uplifting cover by LUNAFLY! Their rendition of this Ed Sheeran single is gorgeous and has a music video that pairs well with it! Sam and Yun both impress with their ability to ad-lib, harmony, and vocal trill over the original song's melody. LUNAFLY also has a number of other covers with songs by American artists: Pink, Backstreet Boys, Adam Levine, Nelly and more.
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Calvin Harris & Disciples's 'How Deep Is Your Love' by Jessica Jung
Jessica is known for kick-butt vocals and dancing to match, so it's no surprise that when she covered Calvin Harris and Disciples at a Shanghai fan-meeting jaws dropped. Instead of making the track acoustic like many other artists tend to do when covering a song, Jessica opted for a full performance with choreography and back-up dancers to please her fans!
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Journey's 'Open Arms' by Baekhyun, D.O, Chen, and Luhan
An older cover compared to the newer ones listed prior, EXO members (and former member!) Baekhyun, D.O, Chen, and LuHan create an incredible ensemble harmony that sounds more like a church choir that four men standing in a small studio. Every individual serves as a spine-tingling powerhouse vocal and together they do this song more justice than many would assume based on their outward appearances!
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Maroon 5's 'She Will Be Loved' by DAY6
DAY6 is another group that is known for their wonderful renditions of English songs! Their version of Maroon 5's 'She Will Be Loved' is relaxing and cerebral! AKP Tip: DAY6 has an exceptional cover of the 2004 Tamia hit 'Officially Missing You' among others available on YouTube.
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Zayn Malik's 'Pillow Talk' by Henry Lau
Henry Lau expertly covers Zayn's 'Pillow Talk' through an acoustic version with a soft and melodic piano instrumental. Henry's staccato is masterful and mesmerizing as he gets up-close and intimate in the video for his cover. We'd love to actually hear him collaborate with Zayn!
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Shawn Mendes's 'Stitches' by Eric Nam (ft. Sungha Jung)
Eric Nam puts his own spin on Shawn Mendes's song 'Stitches' through a duet with... well, himself! With some careful video editing, well-timed harmony and help from Sungha Jung on guitar, Eric Nam is able to pull off an intricately made feel-good cover of 'Stitches'. We have to admit, two Eric Nams is better than one!
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Sia's 'Chandelier' by APHRODITE
Sia's 'Chandelier' is popular among Noraebang singers, however, APHRODITE gives this song a brand new twist! APHRODITE consists of Ailee, AOA's Choa, EXID's Solji, Son Seungyeon and U Sungeon. The five women hypnotize with stunning vocal abilities that are reaching levels seemingly untapped by other human beings! 'Chandelier' is by no means an easy song to sing, and we have to say, we are in awe of this special stage!
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Alicia Keys' 'Girl On Fire' by Ailee
Ailee's voice has such a powerful timbre that her rendition of Alicia Keys's 'Girl On Fire' is goosebump-inducing! Ailee has done a number of vocally-challenging covers such as 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston, 'Problem' by Ariana Grande and even a collab with Amber when performing 'Uptown Funk' by Bruno Mars. AKP Tip: Watch through to the end to watch Ailee's effortless last note!
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Ariana Grande's 'The Way' by Tiffany
SNSD's Tiffany covered 'The Way' gorgeously! It seems like Ariana's song suits Tiffany's vocals as well. It seems like pop is Tiffany's strong suit as she proves herself as an adept entertainer in her cover of this song!
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Billy Joel's 'The Stranger' - Hongbin
VIXX's Hongbin took an alternate route with his cover of 'The Stranger' by Billy Joel. The song features awesome falsettos and challenging high notes, but Hongbin manages to nail them to perfection! Billy Joel songs are difficult to do justice, but Hongbin embroiders his cover with inviting effects!
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Troye Sivan's 'Fools' by Rap Monster and Jungkook
When this cover was released, roommates and bandmates, Rap Monster and Jungkook challenged themselves with Troye Sivan's moody electronic ballad. The cover has that memorable BTS style over a sophisticated piano that seems to work perfectly with the breathy vocals of the two members.
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Adele's 'Hello' by Hyorin
Hyorin is known for her femme fatale ballads whether they are hers or not and Adele's 'Hello' is no exception! The cover was done in December in 2015 and features Hyorin in a glittery ensemble belting out Adele's most infamous lyrics to date: 'Hello from the other side'!
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Dreamgirls OST's 'Listen' by Eunji
Eunji from APINK is a jack-of-all-trades! Acting, singing, variety, it seems like the girl can do it all! In this live performance, Eunji has graced fans with a rendition of the song 'Listen' from the musical Dream Girls. Eunji's rich vocal style and lush, poignant delivery has fans whooping the entire time! Keep in mind this track is originally sung by Beyonce!
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Miguel's 'Sure Thing' - BLACKPINK
'Sure Thing' is a sexy rhythm & blues song by Miguel, but who would have thought the four girls of BLACKPINK would tackle it on SBS Party People? The four pair perfectly for striking vocal harmony! A highlight is Lisa doing all of Miguel's adlibs! It seems like the girls of BLACKPINK are having a ton of fun with one of their favorite songs with this cover!
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Taylor Swift's 'Speak Now' by Wendy
Before Wendy was a part of Red Velvet, she did Taylor Swift covers as a part of SM rookies! This is a particularly cute cover that suits Wendy's adorable persona! Her performance of this cover confirms her abilities and greatness! We'd even argue that we like Wendy's version better!
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Rihanna's 'Diamond' by Jessi and Hyorin
Hyorin's vocal range and Jessi's timbre join together for a fierce cover of Rihanna's 'Diamond'. The two girls stun in their aesthetic appeal and complement each other in every aspect! Two bad girls take on the ultimate bad girl's track with this cover!
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Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself' - Hyuk
Hyuk, aka VIXX's maknae came out with a cover of 'Love Yourself' that glows with innocent introspection. The Justin Bieber cover was filmed and recorded as a gift to Starlight for Valentine's Day and Hyuk did not disappoint! His gentle serenade transports listeners into remote serenity!
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Jazmine Sullivan's 'Bust Your Windows' by Lee-Hi
When Lee-Hi was on KPOPSTAR, she auditioned with a rendition of Jazmine Sullivan's 'Bust Your Window' that absolutely stunned judges! Who knew such a timid girl could sing with the anguish and vindictive sass Jazmine Sullivan employs! Lee-Hi shows us that the YG family treasures talent above all!
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