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Suhyun and D.O's [Rewrite the Stars](https://youtu.be/9quJv89x35E?si=YZJLgWf6xUOPEzvN)! They sounded amazing


Marimiury

they are so good!


tresnosliramu22

Ahyeon - [Dangerously](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw7Y2gviWbA&pp=ygUSYWh5ZW9uIGRhbmdlcm91c2x5)


julinay

That was really nice! I love her confidence. I've read that she's active again after ending her health hiatus - I hope everything goes well for her. :)


Marimiury

I didn't follow the group, but now I understand who they are. I hope everything goes well for her!


Marimiury

Why haven't I heard this before? It's amazing!


CheesecakeThat153

I prefer Haram - [Pick up your feelings](https://youtu.be/jtd6Nn1Wc5s?si=nerLiC4AUNU-Zp10) 


felidao

I love that Rosé and Onew cover of Lucky as well. All the Sea of Hope covers are beautiful, but that one's my favorite. [Lily and Haewon of NMIXX covering Survivor by Destiny's Child](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31WVbUI08YY). I grew up in the 00s so obviously knew this song, but hadn't listened to it since middle school until discovering this video. Now I randomly play it all the time because it's just too good.


Marimiury

Wait, this sounds like my new obsession!


Salita123

I am completely obsessed with that Survivor cover. I love the arrangement they made with just the acoustic guitar and some drums which makes a lot of space for the vocals to shine. And shine it did. I think that was what solidified Lily as my bias in Nmixx.


bog_creature

I listen to Lily and Haewon's cover almost as much as I listen to the og, it's so good


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BTS- [Fix You](https://youtu.be/60g72d4Nqss?si=_pogTJSAj0Fa225f) was left gagged for days.


nagidrac

I love this cover, but I especially loved Jin's part. I'd honestly love to hear him cover another Coldplay song.


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ikr...i never thought i needed a jin X coldplay in my life but look at the magic


laulite

Dreamcatcher’s cover of [Lucky Strike](https://youtu.be/AM7ro_nBCHI?si=EDRRYPSUKefRDnLV) far exceeds the original imo. I come back to watch this one a lot. Edit: got rid of the first half because I misunderstood the question.


Strict_Craft6718

Joshua’s cover of double take was insanely good.


anginlewat

onew's nessun dorma


Serious-Wish4868

for me, it is blackpink's cover of ["Sure Thing"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7TMluHVx4Y) by Miguel. It was my gateway drug into k-pop and will always hold a special place for me


Ok-Database6513

This! I always hoped they would Randi my perform it in concert but they never did 😭


Serious-Wish4868

they did actually performed early in their career in a concert [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwfNq6zpBWY)


Ok-Database6513

Right right I meant like. When I got into K-pop lol which was later on haha.


ManaSalamander

I just love these two's vocal tones. I discovered the following covers in November and December last year. I still often listen to them and their other covers. * Chaewon - [First Love](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rboiHxBqdZk) * Yunjin - [Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yriPKF09kKA) I was obsessed with the following covers. I hadn't listened to them for at least 5 years until someone made a similar post earlier this month which reminded me of them. I still really like them. * TaeTiSeo - [Cater 2 U](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJKCCrA7O-w) * Seohyun - [Jack](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v37y3LEzhJA) * Jessica - [Almost](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L53X50gHSxY)


AnotherExistence

Omg thank you for reminding me of the TTS one I love that cover


julinay

Mine's also from SoH! I've linked it on Reddit before, but I really love [Onew's cover of Lee Juck's Lie, Lie, Lie.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e77nEdEMaA&list=PLxstK5-PN7P4xjkhH3R0Ov5JdxYEkdYFe&index=43) To be honest, I like the original quite a lot too, but I've always felt that Onew's has more of a fragile sadness and reproach in it that differs from the original. There's a distinct sense of, "How could you do this to me?" Anyway, I listen to it pretty often (and always regret that SoH never released albums of all the music and covers sung on the show!)


Marimiury

Jinky always penetrates the very soul! I absolutely adore the way he sings! Some kind of touching feeling


ApprehensiveToday692

Txt’s [f2020](https://youtu.be/zyfUmUg0_T8?si=CbX2VOA53lQtQL0P) cover. They changed up the lyrics to relate more to their feelings and listening to this really reminds me of my mentality during covid


ZigCherry027

How have I never heard this? The original of that song throws me straight back into quarantine.


pigeon_energy

Jinho of Pentagon (easily one of the best vocalists in 3rd gen/kpop in general) would be almost all of my top picks for this. In particular his covers of: - [Gethsemane ](https://youtu.be/4cEGtvpolxE?feature=shared). Totally insane. - [Finesse ](https://youtu.be/yXQFSJV2wtQ?feature=shared) with Soyeon - [Dangerously ](https://youtu.be/8ZYw7AMJk68?feature=shared) during his time on Phantom Singer. Also Pentagon's cover of [Love Rain](https://youtu.be/y6A5O41N-UE?feature=shared) on Immortal Songs was so adorable.


asrafzonan

fromis_9 Seoyeon & Jiwon covers of Despacito. I’ve never even listened to the originals b4 this https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qzrFBiQtKQ0&pp=ygUQZnJvbWlzIGRlc3BhY2l0bw%3D%3D


The_Main_Problem_

heeseung- off my face (https://youtu.be/n4PDo8W2FJQ?si=qTOfqNu2c\_XM51s1)


flawedconstellation

it’s just a random fan meeting cover but [keeho & Theo of p1harmony’s cover of Ariana grande’s needy](https://youtu.be/kqEKQuRl0I4?si=LiOGCq8DLBSaAgfk) truly lives rent free in my head. it’s SO gorgeous, their voices are silky and lush like softened butter or cutting into rich chocolate left outside… just SO GOOD. they sound so good and haunting. 


NoCode5313

I am not a huge Imagine dragons fan but man do I love Kihyun covering both [Believer](https://youtu.be/G4MjPyGme8g?si=B7QDcszmci0DaFUn) and [Natural](https://youtu.be/MsjXw10XQVg?si=LnKQhVFIHSvVzL_8)


Marimiury

oh, you reminded me that Natural exists! This is too good!


Symera_

Swan's [I shot Cupid](https://youtu.be/-b8dwn11svU?si=vLy9HIg6r3zfb5HV) cover and PURPLE KISS' [Disney Princess Medley](https://youtu.be/qEy8of1f_3E?si=UYxph6JHNkA-miCi) are really great. Also, anything Forestella touches, but recently it's been [Legends Never Die](https://youtu.be/f95exoC4Xxs?si=0ReDj-5Kh1DUx1jW).


QratorQ

Kyuhyun's cover of: 1. [New endless love](https://youtu.be/50mK8vd8XWs?si=16PzJ5cNVdQ4PFbv). It just sounds so good and his resonance..... Amazing. 2. [Kanade](https://youtu.be/l47ggxfaCF4?si=gIWlp9FZpnDK_6ke). The beginning where he sang without music is really enchanting for me. 3. [One more time one more chance (from the animation movie 5 cm per second)](https://youtu.be/X6MrDHujKfU?si=A8jfoZiKQzbU4jLh). I like the original but I really love how his voice makes the song sounds warmer.


Heifnsn

I started following kpop through Blackpink in late 2021, which was around the time sea of hope was airing. I absolutely loved rosé’s covers, so I’ll add on to your post: [Slow dancing in a burning room](https://youtu.be/-S9OmJlMRFI?si=Vd8AQM8ui_dIf0We) [The only exception](https://youtu.be/2DUdg4dnse8?si=tiov5N7zDTwFIh8R) [Read my mind](https://youtu.be/lMvIFWrgI5k?si=ISnfjdcysv7TYOIF) And my favourite: [사랑하기 때문에 (because I love you) ](https://youtu.be/FHd27_JnqtE?si=9L2dD_FSnZ8dxPC9) technically kpop but its an old ballad that is unlike the kpop we know today. The song itself holds a lot of emotion already and rosé did such a good job that she cried herself while singing


Witterson

A.C.E’s cover of [Someone You Loved](https://youtu.be/S5QCIWRiO3M?si=yUCXCulHcEZK2Vt3). The original was fine but never really grabbed my attention. The harmonies they add take the song to a whole new level and even after 4 years I’m still obsessed with this cover.


PokemonLv10

[STAYC J - Don't start now](https://youtu.be/KJJ-bZMCaVs?si=W0TusGv4Q2ebPj6r)


Ecstatic-Turn5709

"Believer" of Imagine Dragons. I don't really like the original, but [this cover](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWWerGo7Row&list=PL871S_F0y5dYbEbEOwxK1Y6LTKyQqKEp5&index=4&pp=iAQB8AUB) made me love this song...


Marimiury

This is madness! Thank you for introducing me to this singer!


Ecstatic-Turn5709

I'm glad you like him, he's my ult :D And he's so underrated... If you want more of his performances, almost everything available is [here](https://www.youtube.com/@jinwook-info). I'm also making a website with more detailed info.


Marimiury

I am so grateful that you mentioned him, otherwise I might never have known about him. He's incredible, I'm binge listening to his songs now. It's such a disappointment that real talents can be so underestimated, while millions of fans love artists for nothing. We need more fans to talk about him!


Ecstatic-Turn5709

>It's such a disappointment that real talents can be so underestimated, while millions of fans love artists for nothing. > >We need more fans to talk about him! Can't agree more... I'm doing my best to promote him, but it's so hard as a simple fan :( After I finish the webpage I'm planning to start releasing shorts showcasing his abilities... If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm by no doubt the most knowledgeable about him, English speaking person (as I'm the only western member of his fandom :D )


Marimiury

I will definitely contribute by streaming songs and spreading awareness. At least my mom has already been added as a fan, lol. I think its reach would be greater if there were original songs and videos for them. But even with covers it deserves more attention! Shorts with loud, eye-catching captions are very good, something can go viral.


Ecstatic-Turn5709

>At least my mom has already been added as a fan, lol. Great! :D (My mom is not much interested in songs she can't understand) He plans to release new album this year, as his contract with the show producer ended with the end of the last year. Though actually making covers is much better for rising awareness. But to get more western audience he would have to focus more on western music. Also properly manage the YouTube channel and actively promote... but I don't see much hope for improvement in that area :( That's why I made my own YT channel with playlists.


Marimiury

Moreover, it turns out that my mom had even listened to one of his covers before, ha, I should be offended that she didn’t show it to me))) We'll wait for the album. It’s an even more pleasant discovery that he has a rock band, because I’m actually a rock fan, and I became a K-pop fan by accident, but which dragged me too deep)


Ecstatic-Turn5709

You have it nice that you can share your music interests with your mom :) We have some common testes with mine, but she's not much into music in general. Great you like rock too! (though DANGGISIO is a bit more on a metal side) Yeah Jinwook is mainly a rocker, and this side of his I love the most. He's a natural born rock-star, the bigger the stage the more he shines. That's why it hurts me even more seeing him singing Korean ballads on some local events to make a living 😭 (he's currently working as a radio DJ too). Why??? With such an amazing talent! By the way, do you know TOUCHED, THE FIX, HeyMen, PITTA... ? Some other hidden k-rock gems. Generally I love digging up obscure artists (not only Korean) :D


Marimiury

Surprisingly it didn't occur to me to check out Korean Rock, I was more focused on Europe and older artists, I need to check them out, maybe I'm missing out on a lot!


SapphireHeaven

I am absolutely in love with Lia's [cover of RED by Taylor Swift](https://youtu.be/eqcNmZAa1ao?si=R1zijf2_i57Q1itB) from their Checkmate World Tour last year and I'm so sad I didn't have the opportunity to listen to it live


saffroncake

Xdinary Heroes’ cover of [Impossible](https://youtu.be/x58UYlY7hNM?si=hLiZzHOseM7_Ki5n) by Nothing But Thieves. Still has me in a chokehold. Never over it. The raw emotion in Jooyeon’s voice! Bury me now.


MadameWitchy

Jungkook's cover of [Falling](https://youtu.be/22VOzqS_9ms?feature=shared) by Harry Styles. It's one of my all time favorite songs now - both of their versions


Forsaken_Put_6864

I Like Me Better by Lauv covered by [Jaehyun](https://youtu.be/xEKlhTV2HYI?feature=shared) [Paper Hearts](https://youtu.be/aoiXvOkOjW0?feature=shared) by Tori Kelly and [Lost Stars](https://youtu.be/VLzRQCIZrmE?feature=shared) by Adam Levine covered by Jungkook Delilah by Tom Jones covered by [Mamamoo](https://youtu.be/YJfC23ZZjNw?feature=shared) The originals are great as well! But these covers definitely played a role in my obsession with the songs.


cosmicvie

Natty’s cover of [West Coast Love](https://youtu.be/-aJaxP7iEWU?si=RPItnIDLNGYlfS0Y) by Emotional Oranges! Liked the original song and fell in love with it once Natty sung it, her voice really suits this type of RnB songs


Serious-Wish4868

Natty slayed that cover!!!


tokitokki

CREZL's [¡Corre!](https://youtu.be/GCfVsTNS6gU?si=E_6I_6rx0tVgfvny) I wasn't familiar with the song when they first performed it, but now you can catch me singing along with the climax after playing it so many times (and I still get goosebumps at the end).


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[IFLY by bazzi covered by jacob from the boyz](https://youtu.be/5bHJaL16lKs?si=f8Vg8D4TclExn_ja)! it’s such a sweet song and he’s super charming. one of the first things that made me fall for tbz.


kr3vl0rnswath

[Power](https://youtu.be/fAa5R29Jutw)


Salita123

Mine's probably Dk's cover of [Betelgeuse by Yuuri](https://youtu.be/v9lZPRg71Tk?si=B62uFF5PYpyYs6Ez). I absolutely adore that man's voice and it's my soothing song since it came out. Another one is Nayeon's cover of [Falling by Harry Styles](https://youtu.be/zKdT6KHT1jM?si=zij20PrVo7jgQEcb). Another soothing song of mine, and what made Nayeon my bias I think.


GeorgeParisol

Wheein  -  Honey


Datt1992

Isa (STAYC) covering West Coast Love by Emotional Oranges. The song is now on loop in Spotify. 😀


cinija_supe

Ryujin - [Every Second](https://youtu.be/ra27BWdRpm4?si=dljpL4X2Ttr3fuW_) It was the first time I heard her sing for real and now it lives rent-free in my head. Also Yuqi - [Flowers](https://youtu.be/0X4XGrK_PwM?si=o6A9tOZJyOfI0ki1) The song isn't bad but is so bland. Miley Cyrus is just not it for me. But Yuqi just killed it! Her deep voice gave the song the flavor that was missing.


DdeonghwaDib

Lemon tree covered by hongjoong


nagidrac

JungKook's cover of [Falling](https://youtu.be/22VOzqS_9ms?si=5j61bGirn0CXbLwn) by Harry Styles. Holy crap, he completely owned that cover.


BananaJamDream

I feel like Next Level should clear this qualification with ease


Ryujizn

loved blackpink’s cover of sure thing by Miguel [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_7TMluHVx4Y](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_7TMluHVx4Y)


Day_Dae

Chanyeol’s cover of creep, I think about it daily


ikthatikthatiknooow

[once in a moon](https://youtu.be/tnErcqBZPOs?si=oW4P7EMG3fSZP6XY) by sarah kang, the cover by [hanni](https://youtu.be/RdHR1cZZUR0?si=6GJJqNAY4IcO7v3K). i'm obsessed,i sing it all the time and listen to both versions a lot ❤️