Edited by Han Sung Soo
Translated by Eungee Joh
Millions of songs flood the world every day on countless platforms. It’s impossible to listen to them all, and most just fade into the background, forgotten as quickly as they arrived.
But sometimes, magic happens. A song drifts out from a cafe, or a streaming service algorithm nails your taste perfectly, and suddenly you’re captivated by a song you never knew existed. This happens even more often these days when our favorite artists revisit classic songs or breathe new life into other singers’ work. It’s like they’re casting a musical spell, drawing us into the song’s magic. So without further ado, let’s take a look at 5 of the best classic Japanese and Korean songs that have been covered by our favorite K-pop artists.
YVES – Sunny
“Sunny” originally sung by Yorushika
Simon Dominic – First Feeling as It Is
“First Feeling as It Is” originally sung by Lee Sora
Rosé – Don’t Look Back In Anger
“Don’ Look Back In Anger” originally sung by Oasis
Kim Feel – If I Love Again
“If I Love Again” originally sung by Do Won Kyung
Yerin Baek – Love in My Arms
“Love in My Arms” originally sung by Yoo Jae Ha
