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[ASKKPOP] 14 instrumental covers of K-Pop you're missing out on

Who says instrumental covers have to be boring? Check these awesome musicians and their unique instrumental takes on K-pop! 


Sungha Jung


Known in Korea as the "Guitar Prodigy," Sungha Jungwows us with his soulful take onAkdong Musician's"Melted." 


Albert Chang


Albert Changand his sisterTiffany Changguide us through the evolution of K-pop. From old hits likeS.E.S's "I'm Your Girl" to2NE1's "Lonely," fans of K-pop can experience past and current hits of K-pop history. 


Tiffany Chang


Tiffany Changhas her own YouTube channel, where she shows off her skills on the piano, viola, and violin. Here she plays herBig Bang Medley, combining "Tonight," "Haru Haru," "Blue," and "Monster" into one fantastic mashup. 


331ERock


K-Pop meets metal in this cover by Eric Calderone! This guitarist keeps it metal with his own rendition ofPsy's "Gangnam Style" on the guitar.



JunCurryAhn


Complete with epic violin skills and a dance break, this cover ofB2ST's "Good Luck" by YouTube musicianJunCurryAhnshowcases his versatile talents as a musician and dancer!  


S. white


Taiwanese drummerS. Whitesets this drum cover toSuper Junior's "Sorry Sorry," showing off her charming personality and epic drum skills. 


Kyle Landry


Talented pianistKyle Landryplays his own beautiful version ofBoA's "Every Heart"that'll make you wish you had just half of his talent.  


Nanyang Polytechnic Chinese Orchestra


You haven't seen an orchestral performance like this one! Complete with backup dancers, theNanyang Polytechnic Chinese Orchestraplays their own cover ofEXO's "Mama." Bonus: the conductor even comes out to dance along! 


Seren Koo 


Seren Koocovers the "Dae Jang Geum 2" OST on the guzheng, a Chinese stringed instrument, giving her cover an elegantly antiquated feel. 


Sungha Jung


Sungha Jungmakes it on the list again - this time with a ukelele cover! Somehow he manages to make the ukelele matchTaeyang's heartbroken tone in this cover of "Eyes, Nose, Lips." 


DolceMochiMusic


The talented Christine plays a piano cover of theIUandGa In'sduet "Everyone Has Secrets" with a jazzy, laid-back feeling. 


Daniel Jang


Violinist Daniel Jang plays an emotional cover ofTVXQ's "Why Did I Fall In Love With You," capturing the sorrowful essence of this song of lost love. 


Luna Gayageum 


The old meets the new withLuna Lee's cover ofGirls' Generation's "Chocolate Love" on the gayageum, a traditional Korean string instrument. Bobbing along to the catchy beat, she creates a fun cover you need to watch and listen to. 


Ohio University


Marching 110ofOhio Universityperformed their own marching band version ofPsy's "Gangnam Style." Filled with some crazy coordination, band skills, and dancing of epic proportions, "Gangnam Style" has never been more fun! 



Bonus

Amélie Guiboux 


Originally played on the piano, the famous piece "River Flows In You" byYirumasounds only lovelier on the harp. 



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