8 K-Pop Idols Who Have Covered Japanese Songs, Sounding Fluent!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Delia Ervi Rahmawati

Singing is something that idols always do. As idols who promote in Korea, of course, the majority of idols sing songs in Korean. However, idols have other ways to entertain their fans, one of which is by sharing cover videos on YouTube. Not only in Korean, many idols also sing songs in other languages ​​such as Japanese songs.

Singing in another language is certainly not easy because we have to know the meaning of every lyric we sing. In addition, articulation in singing in another language is also important because it can affect the listener's understanding. However, despite the difficulties, it turns out that it does not make idols stop entertaining fans through their singing.

Who are some K-Pop idols who have sung Japanese songs? Let's find out the discussion here!

1. Jay ENHYPEN - Dry Flower

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Jay is an idol born in America. However, who would have thought that he can speak Japanese. Jay admitted that he is a fan of Yuuri, a Japanese singer. In the content released on ENHYPEN's YouTube, he sings Yuuri's song titled Dry Flower.

What makes this cover video even more special is that Jay invited Yuuri to sing with him. Of course, this makes fans enthusiastic to see Jay singing with his idol. Curious about how Jay and Yuuri's duet sounds like? Let's watch the video below!

2. DK SEVENTEEN - Betelgeuse

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Everyone already knows this idol, right? Main vocal of SEVENTEEN has sung a Japanese song, you know. On SEVENTEEN's YouTube channel, DK released a cover video of the song titled Betelgeuse by Yuuri. This song is already well-known by many people.

In this cover video, DK successfully showcased his strong and melodious vocal abilities, accompanied by the night view that adds a melancholic impression for those who watch it. Many fans admitted to being touched and happy when they found out that DK sang this song very well. The cover video has been watched more than 10 million times, you know.

3. Renjun NCT DREAM - Nandemonaiya

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He is one of the idols who managed to surprise fans. Of course, they were surprised to see a K-Pop idol from China singing a song in Japanese. Renjun sang one of the OSTs from the famous anime KIMI NO NAWA.

This idol, born in 2000, performed the song Nandemonaiya by RADWIMPS with great emotion. Renjun's cover video received positive responses from fans because many of them were impressed with this NCT member's singing ability. In addition, this cover video shows very beautiful natural scenery. This is considered to make many fans feel comfortable while watching it.

4. Umji VIVIZ - Lemon

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This idol, born in 1998, has also sung a song in Japanese. Umji VIVIZ shared a cover video of her performing the song titled Lemon by Kenshi Yonezu. This was enthusiastically welcomed by her fans as they were curious about how Umji would deliver the song.

The video shows Umji singing while sitting on the roof of a building. It may seem simple, but this video has amazed viewers because Umji's soft voice is considered pleasant to the ears. This video has been viewed more than 5 million times on YouTube VIVIZ.

5. Hayoung fromis_9 - Pretender

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Next, there is a beautiful idol from fromis_9, Hayoung. Hayoung has often shared cover videos of Japanese songs. Among the many cover videos she has made, Hayoung once performed a Japanese song by Official HIGE DANdism titled Pretender. Unlike the original song, Hayoung performed this song with acoustic guitar accompaniment, creating a new sensation for the listeners.

Many fans praised Hayoung for successfully singing this song with a stable voice. Moreover, many viewers were delighted to hear this song sung by a woman. Curious about how Hayoung sings this song? Watch the video!

6. Kim Chaewon LE SSERAFIM - First Love

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Leader LE SSERAFIM is already famous for her talent. However, this time she once again makes fans fall in love with her voice. On the LE SSERAFIM YouTube channel, Chaewon shares a cover video of the song titled First Love by Hikaru Utada.

In addition to her beautiful voice, fans are also spoiled by Chaewon's natural appearance in casual clothes in the video. This cover video has been watched more than 22 million times. Curious about the video? Just watch it now!

7. Kang Yeseo Kep1er - Suzume

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You must be familiar with the anime SUZUME NO TOJIMARI, right? It turns out that the youngest member of Kep1er has sung one of the anime's soundtracks. Through the Kep1er YouTube channel, Yeseo shared a video cover of the song 'Suzume' by RADWIMPS (feat. Toaka).

Many fans praised Yeseo's vocal color, as it is considered very suitable for this song. In addition, Yeseo's emotional delivery while singing this song also successfully made fans enjoy this cover video. Not only that, Yeseo's visual in this video also caught attention. With a cute face and purple hair, Yeseo looks like an anime character.

8. Jacob The Boyz - Shinunoga E-Wa

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This idol born in 1997 apparently once sang a song by Fujii Kaze titled Shinunoga E-Wa. Even though he comes from Canada, it doesn't stop him from showing his ability to sing Japanese songs.

In addition to his beautiful singing, many fans are entertained by this song cover video. This is because Jacob shows his daily activities, both relaxing in his room and working. Want to see Jacob's performance in the cover video? Let's watch it!

Those are 8 K-Pop idols who have covered Japanese songs. Which cover video is your favorite?

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