Of course, with the ton of talented vocalists out there and the immense respect K-Pop in general has for Western music, there is no surprise that there is a plethora of idols covering American music. �So why not compile some of the most amazing, jaw-dropping covers that send shivers down your spines for an earwormy good time?
Check out the ten below--and these idols have many more covers that you should likewise check out!
LEDApple's Hanbyul - Bruno Mars's "Gorilla"
This is just one of many awesome covers by LEDApple's talented vocalist Hanbyul, who sounds like he could go on 'Hidden Singer' as a Bruno Mars impersonator. �Seriously, I just went back and forth between Hanbyul's covers and Bruno Mars's original versions and my friend could not tell the difference. �Rather, she was all, "MINDBLOWN."
ZE:A's Kevin - Pussycat Dolls' "Stickwithu"
The sweet and soothing vocals, not to mention the impressive range, of ZE:A's Kevin will have you melting into a puddle. �That falsetto! �You can check out his cover of Adam Levine's "Lost Stars" here. �He usually does a cover on Arirang's 'Hot Beat' radio program if you just can't get enough!
Ailee - Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"
She's proven herself as a powerhouse vocalist over and over again. �Through this emotional cover of Whitney Houston's classic "I Will Always Love You," Ailee captivates the audience--they're riveted and are undoubtedly thinking, "Yes, I believe you. �I love you, too."
Eric Nam & SPICA's Boa - A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera's "Say Something"
This is a haunting duet by talented singers Eric Nam and SPICA's Boa. �They effortlessly ease their �soothing vocals into the light yet poignant feeling of the song. �Not to mention, their voices work very well together and they put enough power behind each word without making it overbearing as the song warrants a more delicate sound.
SISTAR's Hyorin - Christina Aguilera's "Hurt"
Her deep, husky voice suits the song in her audition for Starship Entertainment. �In addition, she has the passion and power behind each note she belts out, but can instantly go for a softer sound as soon as the song warrants it, showing her versatility as a singer.
A Pink's Eunji - Whitney Houston's "Run To You"
Perfect consistency, control, and technique is displayed in Eunji's soothing rendition of another Whitney Houston classic. �Although she is known to be an incredible singer, I think she is still somewhat underrated. �Listen to the depth of her voice, the perfect hit of every note with ease... There is very little strain in her vocals. �This was a very artistic cover, so kudos!
CNBLUE's Yonghwa - Maroon 5's "Payphone"
His voice sounds so beautifully clear in this cover! �Despite having to sing in a different language, he does not seem like he's having a hard time at all--rather, he seems to be enjoying himself. �What a natural. �He hits the high notes with a very natural falsetto that doesn't sound strained and he sings with an impressive ease that, in turn, puts the listeners at ease.
EXO's D.O - Travie McCoy's "Billionaire (Feat. Bruno Mars)"
Sadly this cover is short, but D.O's smooth and soothing vocals are great! �Not to mention, the other members pipe in for the harmony, which is really nice to hear. �It's a lighthearted cover that should not be missed.
Girls' Generation's Tiffany - Ariana Grande's "The Way"
Personally, I find Tiffany an underrated singer in Girls' Generation. �She has the perfect voice to cover this song; it's lilting and sassy with a 'tude that makes her singing something special. �Her voice is also very pretty and light with good range, and she has the perfect balance of power and relaxed flow.
B2ST's Yoseob - Eric Benet's "Close Your Eyes"
Talented vocalist Yoseob wows with this impressive cover. �His lilting and soothing voice is like a cradle rocking you to sleep so you can have beautiful dreams. �There's nothing very powerful about this cover (at least not in impact or dynamic), but that's the point--he captures and expresses softer emotions for a more poignant listening, so that it's powerful in an entirely different way.
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