Ranging from 1st generation K-Idol hits to chart topping pop songs, K-Pop boy groups have done some phenomenal covers over the years. Here's my Top 10 countdown of K-Pop boy group covers for your enjoyment!
Find my Top 10 K-Pop boy group covers listed below, along with who I think stood out the most in these performances - Beware, most of these are unintentionally my bias members!
10. NCT - Sorry Sorry
Original Artist: Sorry Sorry - Super Junior
Stand-out Member: Haechan - His vocals suit this track perfectly!
Strong vocals & perfectly executed dance are expected from Super Junior's hoobaes; this is probably my favourite cover of 'Sorry Sorry' so far. The only reason why I put this cover in the No.10 spot is the lack of creativity/putting their own spin on their predecessors's hit song.
[MPD직캠] 엔씨티 직캠 Sorry Sorry NCT Fancam @엠카운트다운_160818 - © M2
9. Seventeen - Wild Eyes
Original Artist: Wild Eyes - Shinhwa
Stand-out Member: Vernon - That soft spoken rap, and black-haired Vernon is superior!
Seventeen are the epitome of elegance, class and sexiness with this performance of 'Wild Eyes'. The simplistic styling and choreography is so captivating.
SEVENTEEN - Wild Eyes [2016 KBS Song Festival / 2017.01.01] - © KBS World
8. ATEEZ - Very Good
Original Artist: Very Good - Block B
Stand-out Member: Jongho - Those killer vocals! Hongjoong - His impactful rap is to die for!
I absolutely love this performance of Block B's 'Very Good' - ATEEZ performed it with such high energy, perfectionism (the simple things like strong facial expressions and cocky body language), and brilliant audience engagement is what makes this cover so much fun.
[KCON 2019 LA] ATEEZ - Very Good｜KCON 2019 LA × M COUNTDOWN - © MNET K-POP
7. Monsta X - Versace on the floor
Original Artist: Versace on the Floor - Bruno Mars
Stand-out Member: Jooheon - Main rapper with those vocals?! Crazy!
Monsta X are pretty underrated when it comes to their vocal ability, and it's understandable considering focus is usually on their strong, manlier videos/concepts. This performance with simplistic choreo allows for full focus on those killer vocals.
유희열의 스케치북 - 몬스타엑스 - Versace On Floor 20181109 - © KBS Kpop
6. ASTRO (Moonbin) - 24HRS
Original Artist: 24시간이 모자라 - Sunmi
Stand-out Member: Moonbin (duh!)
Not many words are needed for this one, the choreography and vocals speak for themselves - Moonbin suits sexier concepts well, and the stylist did a great job!
181222 아스트로 문빈 아스트로드 솔로 무대 24시간이 모자라 직캠 - © ODE TO THE MOON
5. SF9 - Love Shot
Original Artist: Love Shot - EXO
Stand-out Member: Taeyang - He gives Kai a good run for his money with this performance!
Many boy groups have covered the phenomenal track that is EXO's 'Love Shot', but none of them have affected me quite like this one did! SF9 are great with tracks like this; their vocals and fantastic stage charisma shine through well.
[KCON 2019 NY] SF9 - Love ShotㅣKCON 2019 NY × M COUNTDOWN - © Mnet K-POP
4. Stray Kids - BANG BANG BANG
Original Artist: BANG BANG BANG - BIGBANG
Stand-out Member: HAN - A mini G-Dragon in the making!
With high energy and strong stage presence, Stray Kids did a fantastic job of encapsulating the hype of BIGBANG's most well-known song. Most cover attempts of this track feel quite underwhelming, so this stage was a more than welcomed pleasant surprise.
[제33회 골든디스크] Stray Kids ′뱅뱅뱅(BANG BANG BANG)′♪ - © Golden Disc Awards
3. BTS - Perfect Man
Original Artist: Perfect Man - Shinhwa
Stand-out Member: Jimin - The orange hair and those facial expressions... BOY!
This is such an iconic performance for BTS fans; those live vocals are absolutely gorgeous and spot on. BTS did a great job of putting their own spin on the track, and ooze confidence with those strong facial expressions. Jimin and Jungkook also look incredible here!
BTS - Perfect Man (Original by, SHINHWA) - © MBCkpop
2. A.C.E - Youngblood
Original Artist: Youngblood - 5 Seconds Of Summer
Stand-out Member: Donghun - That raspy voice works wonders for Youngblood!
It's a pretty simplistic video, but that's why I absolutely love this cover! I was blown away by A.C.E's killer strong vocals and perfect pronunciation; it's definitely worse a listen or two!
A.C.E - Youngblood Cover - © My Music Taste
1. The Boyz - Danger
Original Artist: Danger - Taemin (SHINee)
Stand-out Member: Sunwoo - The King of tough choreography and strong rap!
I was honestly tied between choosing this performance and their covers of TVXQ 'Mirotic'/BTS 'Fire' - The Boyz always kill boy and girl group covers. As 'Danger' was for Road to Kingdom, and not just a special one-off stage performance, The Boyz gave it their all with shockingly incredible choreo, a well-thought through concept and great vocals. They managed to put their own spin on it, while still garnering respect from original legendary artist Taemin. This is no doubt one of the strongest performances I've seen in K-Pop for a long time - I don't often repeat watching live videos, but this one I always gravitate to.
Road to Kingdom [풀버전] ♬ 괴도(Danger) - 200514 EP.3 - © Mnet K-POP
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