Most K-Pop fans aren’t fans of artists’ releases in other languages. While K-Pop artists often release songs in English, Japanese, and even Spanish, their fans prefer their original Korean songs. Yet, there are a few rare exceptions.
K-Pop fan (@hwafeet on Twitter) asked others, “What are some kpop songs where the English ver is better than the original?” The tweet went viral with 523K views at the time of writing, and responses came in.
what are some kpop songs where the english ver is better than the original 🤔
— ★ (@hwafeet) March 19, 2023
Here are 10+ K-Pop songs that might actually be better in English, according to fans…
1. “Highway To Heaven” — NCT 127
“but the korean version is so much deeper” I DO NOT CARE pic.twitter.com/igck3LcEkV https://t.co/Zmw5mnvwad
— Saf⁷ (@muzziemulti) March 20, 2023
2. “Rose” — EXO’s D.O.
kyungsoo winning this one by a mile pic.twitter.com/LfbyoJxZgY https://t.co/JutO3xXuOR
— steph fifty fifty promoter (@paintmeonce) March 19, 2023
3. “Cupid (Twin Ver.)” — FIFTY FIFTY
you just know i have to say cupid pic.twitter.com/zSqHaMi8IJ https://t.co/iKB2lZYAcD
— ʚ♡⃛ɞ (@dollykika_) March 20, 2023
4. “Play It Cool” — MONSTA X Feat. Steve Aoki
the korean ver is never touching the english ver of play it cool by monsta x https://t.co/ngIZvRNLoI pic.twitter.com/PDhQBwzdjg
— military wife era (@ogrukiat) March 20, 2023
5. “Dr Feel Good” — Rania
DR DR FEEL GOOD COME MAKE ME FEEL REAL GOOD! STRAP ME DOWN INTO MY CHAIR! I’VE BEEN FEELING REAL BAD! pic.twitter.com/06ikrtbfAo https://t.co/XbUf8oa53u
— mon (@replaymilfs) March 20, 2023
6. “LOONATIC” — LOONA / ODD EYE CIRCLE
YALL ALREADY KNOWWWW pic.twitter.com/lHZvf9WHV2 https://t.co/twRq9Z7xA9
— leysbian (@catvhye) March 20, 2023
7. “Bad Boy” — Red Velvet
it’s just me i think but i love this version pic.twitter.com/7KMS40vgg1 https://t.co/6lExmrJGWn
— najii R𝒪VER (@OD4TJII) March 19, 2023
8. “Love Talk” — WayV
there’s only one right answer https://t.co/eU3yjaIb0o pic.twitter.com/xAu0bE6ETn
— Lau (@bangxlau) March 19, 2023
9. “Regular” — NCT 127
i be walking with the cheese that’s that queso pic.twitter.com/0jNYKjbuhH https://t.co/JutO3xXuOR
— steph fifty fifty promoter (@paintmeonce) March 19, 2023
10. “Lose” — WONHO
it just scratches my brain in unspeakable ways pic.twitter.com/TPRJVGRGJE https://t.co/XsuVO5UzQJ
— 🐇 (@nerdwonho) March 19, 2023
11. “Make A Wish (Birthday Song)” — NCT U
i’m so serious pic.twitter.com/3rWKl9DGRq https://t.co/JutO3xXuOR
— steph fifty fifty promoter (@paintmeonce) March 19, 2023
12. “Cat & Dog” — TXT
— ★ (@hwafeet) March 19, 2023
13. “Cherry Bomb” — NCT 127
marks entire rap in cherry bomb english ver secured this win for me pic.twitter.com/TP53GotqLR https://t.co/IJrnOz8zVF
— chenle fan (@sanrawrxd) March 19, 2023
14. “Take Me Home” — ATEEZ
its take me home actually pic.twitter.com/OkhQdbJhwR https://t.co/psTP6pspVp
— yeah… (@idgafaboutsan) March 19, 2023
Check out more below.
8 K-Pop Songs Fans Think Sound Better In A Different Language
Share This Post
