K-Pop is all the rage here in North America, but it’s still a foreign genre to many. Acts that you’ve probably never heard of are packing arenas across the country. Some of them have similar styles to your favorite artists in the States.
Don’t believe us? Here are a few that will blow your mind.
Let It Be Beautiful
Big Bang member Taeyang is a huge fan of R&B artists such as Michael Jackson and Frank Ocean. His remarkable cover of Chris Brown’s “Don’t Judge Me” has been a delight for fans over on YouTube.
Pray It Won’t Fade Away
Singer Ailee, who was actually born and raised in the States, turned heads with her viral cover of Beyonce’s “Halo” on Singer and Trainee. Her similarity to the platinum-selling act is so strong, folks are calling her the Korean Beyonce.
It Don’t Come In A Shot Glass
Lee Hi turned heads on the first season of Survival Audition K-pop Star. As the runner-up, she delivered an eerie performance of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” Aside from the Grammy-winning artist, she has also drawn comparisons to Meghan Trainor. With influences from soul and R&B, Lee Hi has been delivering a fresh take on K-Pop music.
These acts have made names for themselves with numerous awards and millions of downloads sold. It’s a safe bet that they’ll achieve the same level of fame on American soil in due time.
