Happy birthday, Yoo Kihyun! We hope you continue presenting us with high quality content in the future as well!
As a way to celebrate the birthday of the main vocalist of Monsta X, Yoo Kihyun, we are looking back at some of his song covers. The power-vocal impressed not just his own fans but other music lovers, as well as original artists of the songs he chose to perform.
Kihyun captivates hearts and ears with his one of a kind voice. The moment he starts singing is the moment he showcases his truly outstanding talent and makes anyone who hears him fall in love.
His powerful vocals are displayed on many occasions. That includes the Monsta X songs, as well as the covers he gifted fans with. Another remarkable thing is the passion that he puts in all of his performances.
Enough praising him with words, it is time to let him speak for himself, or in this case, sing for himself. Time to reminiscent these six covers on this very special day.
BELIEVER & NATURAL (ORIGINAL: IMAGINE DRAGONS)
His passion and powerful singing comes out perfectly in the covers he did of songs from Imagine Dragons. Kihyun really looks like he is enjoying himself while singing these two strong tracks. His own immersion in the songs helps viewers and listeners feel the power the music numbers contain.
HUG ME (ORIGINAL: JOONIL JUNG)
Kihyun’s vocals captivate us not only with up-beat tracks but also with gentle music numbers. The idol always puts emotion in his work, in order to bring forth the right feeling for the song.
BAD (ORIGINAL: CHRISTOPHER)
Kihyun’s stage presence is another level. With simple gestures and firm vocal control, he aced this stage for “BAD” during an Mnet Mcountdown Halloween special.
LITTLE BIT OF LOVE (ORIGINAL: TOM GRENNAN)
Add a beautiful ocean scenery in the background, give him a simple yet eye-catching styling and the result is this striking video cover of “Little Bit of Love”. Kihyun’s looks are just as breathtaking as his voice and this clip compliments both in a really fascinating way. You just can’t take your eyes off of it!
HYEYA (ORIGINAL: SHINEE’S JONGHYUN)
We are finishing this with one very special cover stage and an important part of the artist’s career. Before Kihyun debuted as part of Monsta X, he performed this heartbreaking song that left not only the NO MERCY judges in tears, but also the other participants, as well as viewers.
The artist already had the passion and strength in himself back then and we can only imagine how this song would sound now with his better control and confidence in his abilities.
Image credit: Starship Entertainment
Video source: Starship Entertainment, Mnet