Although they ooze with an undeniable coolness, these girl groups still manage to maintain the qualities that make them unique, making every cover an absolute joy to watch. Now, let’s take a look at some of these cover performances by female groups that have amazed fans and left them breathless.
1. WJSN - MONSTA X’s ‘Alligator’
WJSN are known for their dreamy and enchanting concepts that make you feel like you’re traveling through space. Through this performance of MONSTA X’s ‘Alligator’, they showcase a powerful fierceness that can only be described as out of this world. WJSN effortlessly kill the stage on all fronts — from rap, dance, vocals, and visuals, this cover performance has it all, leaving fans wanting for more.
2. LOONA - BTS’ ‘Not Today’
LOONA are known for their cover performances, as they’ve uploaded many videos onto their official YouTube channel. This special performance of BTS’ ‘Not Today’ at KCON LA 2019 is no different. Here, the girls showcase the many reasons why they are adored across the globe and prove they can slay any concept. Girl crush, dreamy, high teen — whatever it might be LOONA will surely crush it.
3. TWICE’s Mina, Momo, DaHyun, and ChaeYoung - TaeMin’s ‘Move’
If TWICE are known for their warm and bright image, this cover of TaeMin’s ‘Move’ shows the complete opposite. Many fans commented that the members matched this sexy and alluring concept perfectly, voicing that they wouldn’t mind seeing them attempt this type of performance again. From their soulful vocals and enchanting dance moves, Mina, Momo, DaHyun, and ChaeYoung prove that they are masters of any genre.
4. Weeekly - EXO’s ‘Ko Ko Bop’
For KCON:TACT 4 U, Weeekly gave us this chill yet captivating performance of EXO’s iconic song, ‘Ko Ko Bop’. From stunning vocals to powerful dance breaks, the girls prove that they are a force to be reckoned with. And not only are they being noticed by fans, but EXO’s SeHun himself. Now that’s some powerful validation of their skills.
5. DREAMCATCHER - BIGBANG’s ‘Bang Bang Bang’
It’s very difficult to nail BIGBANG’s ‘Bang Bang Bang’ as it is such a legendary song. But DREAMCATCHER step up to the challenge and showcase just how talented they are. The song starts with a powerful and captivating rap that makes you hype even before the girls take the stage. When they finally do, the excitement and energy continue. DREAMCATCHER exudes a charisma that can be felt even through the styling of their leather jackets and all black outfits. DREAMCATCHER match the festival vibe perfectly, earning cheers from the audience seated in front.
6. 2B2U - NCT U’s ‘Boss’
One of the great things about year end festivals are the unit stages. For KBS Song Festival 2020, we were treated to a collab stage between ITZY’s RyuJin, OH MY GIRL’s YooA, Kwon EunBi, and VIVIZ’s SinB. Each of the girls commanded the stage effortlessly, both as individuals and as a group. You could really see through their dancing and vocals that they embodied what it meant to be a girl boss.
7. MAMAMOO - SEVENTEEN’s ‘Nice’
MAMAMOO is a group that can pull off any concept and even make a cover sound like their own song. Much of that is to due to them being natural performers and adding unexpected ad libs that become a memorable part of their performance. Although this stage is short, MAMAMOO make sure that every second counts, providing impact after impact throughout the song. From their charismatic entrance to their iconic line “Oh my God”, and the bass drop towards the end of the song, MAMAMOO’s rendition of ‘Nice’ is filled with many cool, jaw-dropping moments that are hard to forget. Have you seen any of these performances? Do know any female idol groups that have covered songs by male groups? Share your favorites in the comments down below! 7 Excellent Female K-Pop Idols Song Covers By Male Idols KPOP STORIES|Feb 4, 2022 Our Favorite Male Idol Covers Performances Of BLACKPINK’s Songs KPOP STORIES|Jul 18, 2022
