12 Male Idols With The Best IU Song Covers

Here are the best IU song covers by male K-Pop idols.

Michael Albert, Kpopmap Editor
5 min to read · Published : Aug 22, 2022

12 Male Idols With The Best IU Song Covers

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IU is undeniably one of the most revered and recognized acting-dols who have gained global recognition and respect for her profound talents that have captured both the music and film world. Speaking on her music, IU is a record-breaking singer-songwriter who continues to thrill fans with her impeccable vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and healing sound. Her songs have made a visible impact in not just the lives of fans but also idols too, many of whom have stated that she is a constant inspiration and that her music means so much to them. This is perhaps one of the reasons why her songs are one of the most covered by other idols to date.

With a long list of impressive covers by talented vocalists, here are some of our favorite IU song covers by male idols.

1. EXO's Chen - 'Through The Night'

What do you expect from K-Pop's best vocalists? This level of perfection, of course! And he which delivers every single time. Many of Chen's songs and performances are known to emote a certain level of warmth and comfort that makes many feel a sense of ease, even if it is for just 3 to 4 minutes. His vocals take away every strive and pain, he makes you focus solely on his words and what they mean. A true artist using his voice to as a tool to heal, he simply understands the complicated emotions we all feel, and he is here to provide a sense of relief with the gift of his music. Another amazing cover of IU's song, perhaps in your darkest nights, this song would help you get through it.

2. SF9's DaWon and HwiYoung- 'Eight'

We've once mentioned that DaWon is a hidden vocal gem in K-Pop and this cover reaffirms our stance. He sings so effortlessly and beautifully. His vocal tone is so soft, bright, and cheery flavored that makes his songs so pleasing to listen to. Watching his covers, you can tell he understands the feel of the original songs but he doesn't just copy and paste it, he adds his own colors to them. ensuring the listeners get a taste of the "DaWon Way". One of the best covers of this song, HwiYoung's rap verse was also a refreshing infusion that makes it sound so good. We recommend you listen on a loop.

3. Day6's WonPil - 'Lullaby'

WonPil's voice feels like "home". Home in this sentence means the place or person that gives you a certain level of comfort, security, and love that makes you feel at peace. His vocals are so tender and sweet, with its calming effect, this is a song you can listen to with ease and on repeat.

4. MAYFLY vocal unit - 'Love poem'

We have perhaps contributed to the least over a thousand views of this performance and no matter how many times we watch it on a loop, We still get goosebumps. This is a pure masterpiece of art. Three excellent vocalists with clear distinct tones, different vocal textures, and strengths but coming together, blending in harmony to create a performance that left many in awe. On this stage, BTOB's EunKwang, ATEEZ's JongHo, and Stray Kids' SeungMin delivered one of the most legendary covers of a classic song that many would revere for a long time.

5. A.C.E's vocal line - 'Love poem'

Asides from their own impressive discography, A.C.E are also known for their cover performances which befit the terms "Perfection" and "Outstanding". This cover of 'Love poem' falls under those terms as they displayed a remarkable performance that made the hearts of fans swoon in admiration of their sheer talents. An overlooked vocal line, we hope in due time they get their flowers because, with performances like these, they continue to spotlight one of the aspects of K-Pop that many fans love and appreciate, " Great Vocals".

6. Kim WooJin - 'Celebrity'

It is a fact now that whenever Kim WooJin releases a song or cover performance, many have no other choice but to fall harder for him. His vocals are simply immaculate and a pleasure to listen to. He is one of the vocalists who seem to understand their technique really well and can fine-tune it easily to fit into any kind of concept or genre with so much ease and precision that makes you marvel at their skill. He sings with so much passion and you can see the sheer desire raging from his body. His tone is so addictive and makes you want to listen to him endlessly on a loop.

7. SF9's JaeYoon - 'Love poem'

This is undoubtedly one of the best renditions of this song. There is a comment that reads "he is not called the honey voice for no reason" and we wholeheartedly agree. From the smooth and soft texture of his vocals, his brilliant technique, his impressive range, and the emotions he conveys so perfectly well not just with his voice but his expressions too, this was a pure level of perfection that will make hearts mend and calm.

8. SEVENTEEN's SeungKwan - 'Love poem'

With this performance, SeungKwan simply blesses our eardrums and soothes our hearts. There are countless moments where SeungKwan has shown off his impressive vocal range, but covers like these are just a priceless reminder that he truly is one of the best vocalists in K-Pop. He doesn't just sing the song, you can tell how immersed he is in its meaning and message, which is why he conveys it with so many emotions that make you feel so enthralled by his performance.

9. SEVENTEEN's WonWoo- 'Knees'

WonWoo's vocals on this song have the ability to melt an iceberg as it radiates a level of warmth and care that makes you feel like you're receiving a warm and reassuring hug. He sings this song with such ease and calm, it is soft yet emotional. He lets the words flow seamlessly out of his mouth, making the listeners feel every lyric and message easily. This is perhaps one of the reasons why it is a beautiful song to listen to. Also, the underlining reason behind this performance makes it all the more special and a performance we would always come back to give a listen.

10. Eric Nam - 'Eight'

Eric Nam is one of the artists who has rightfully made a name for himself as an exceptional vocalist and with every song or performance, he continues to display a level of talent that makes him befitting of that tag. This cover is one of such performances. His voice is truly unique, his tone is so rich and with hints of raspiness that make it so intriguing, and overall, his technique is simply outstanding. With not just his covers but also his own songs, you can tell how impeccable his technique truly is as he seamlessly fits his vocals into any kind of concept, language, or genre.

11. NCT's JiSung - 'Heart'

There is a hint of raw and raspiness in JiSung's tenor tone that makes his voice so compatible and perfect for any kind of genre and a ballad is one of them. In this performance, his voice is so soft and tender that they send shots of warmth and love straight to your heart. A beautiful cover, we can't wait for more like these from the idol.

12. ASTRO's Yoon SanHa - 'Through the Night'

Do you need something to make you feel better today? Our recommendation Is to watch Yoon SanHa singing while playing the guitar. There is such ease that is derived from watching this performance. You might even find yourself snapping your fingers in rhythm too. There are many impressive covers of this song, and this one ranks high on that list.

Which of these covers is your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below.