60

16

News
Posted by Rolinnullot197 pts Monday, May 3, 2021

GFRIEND's Sowon amazes fans with her soulful voice by releasing her first vocal cover


On May 1st, GFRIEND's Sowon announced by showing a short teaser on her Instagram account that she would be making a cover of "Pretend" by Suzy, expected to drop on May 3rd.

The clip took fans by surprise; it would be the first time for the member to release a vocal cover individually, making BUDDY look forward to it with excitement.

On May 3rd, the cover was finally released, revealing Sowon's soulful voice and astonishing visuals. BUDDY immediately noticed the member's vocal skills improvement and how many emotions were being conveyed throughout the song.


 Upon its release, the hashtag #SowonPretendCover took a spot between Twitter's worldwide trends and even topped the trends in multiple countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

What are your thoughts on this cover?

  1. GFriend (Girlfriend)
  2. Sowon
7 6,649 Share 79% Upvoted
 
JohnF
JohnF4,836 pts Monday, May 3, 2021 2
Monday, May 3, 2021
Speaking as a voracious GFriend fan, I think it was pretty nice of Source to finally let her do something like this. It's clear Sowon has a *very* limited vocal range and is definitely more a dancer and visual than a singer, but this song fit her thin range well.
9 (+10 / -1)
Share

2 more replies

 
DonBuddyBrs
DonBuddyBrs241 pts Monday, May 3, 2021 1
Monday, May 3, 2021


Sowon totally deserves to be the leader of GFriend, her talent is no joke.

4 (+5 / -1)
Share

1 more reply

SHOW ALL COMMENTS

allkpop in your Inbox

THE TOP 10 STORIES DELIVERED DAILY
F.T. Island, Minhwan, LABOUM, Yulhee
K-netizens react to Yulhee filing lawsuit against Minhwan for the custody of kids and alimony
2 hours ago      4,988
Kian84
Kian84 thanks supporters after finishing New York marathon
5 hours ago      4,251
BLACKPINK, Jennie
K-Netizens respond to foreign criticisms of BLACKPINK Jennie's recent wedding guest attire
19 hours ago      53,664
Kim Jae Young, Lee Kyu Han, misc., Park Shin Hye
Netizens demand Season 2 of 'The Judge From Hell,' praising the drama for its 'perfect ending'
18 hours ago      12,290
Lee Byung Hun, misc.
Viewers are startled after noticing this surprising detail in 'Squid Game' Season 2 trailer
1 day ago      22,436
Younha
Younha rolls out concept photos for her 7th repackage album 'Growth theory: Final Edition'
13 minutes ago      139
Park Shin Hye
Park Shin Hye is praised for her timeless appearance
40 minutes ago      1,051
Red Velvet, Irene
Red Velvet's Irene unveils the schedule for her solo debut 'Like A Flower'
1 hour ago      1,011
NCT, Doyoung
NCT's Doyoung sets out on an adventure in the new music video teaser for "The Story"
1 hour ago      369
F.T. Island, Minhwan, LABOUM, Yulhee
K-netizens react to Yulhee filing lawsuit against Minhwan for the custody of kids and alimony
2 hours ago      4,988
Red Velvet, Irene
Red Velvet's Irene unveils the schedule for her solo debut 'Like A Flower'
1 hour ago      1,011
Park Shin Hye
Park Shin Hye is praised for her timeless appearance
40 minutes ago      1,051
Kian84
Kian84 thanks supporters after finishing New York marathon
5 hours ago      4,251
Minhwan, Yulhee
Yulhee seeks custody and assets from ex-husband Minhwan amid controversy
6 hours ago      16,279
Jang Na Ra
Jang Na Ra shares heartwarming sunset stroll with her adorable dogs
6 hours ago      1,705
New Message

SEND