Jung Kook has always been more than just a main vocalist. From his earliest trainee days to his rise as a global superstar, he’s let fans in through something deeply personal: his covers.
These aren’t just casual uploads. Each one tells a story. Each one marks a moment.
This isn’t a complete list of every song he’s covered—but it doesn’t need to be. What’s here is more than enough to hear how far he’s come.
🧒 Early Exploration (2013–2015): Raw Talent & Emotional Curiosity
In his teenage years, Jung Kook was already testing the waters—trying out styles, mimicking his influences, and learning what his voice could do. The vocals are unpolished, sure. But the emotion? It’s already there.
- Feb 2, 2013 – Like a Star (with RM) – J. Cole
- Mar 13, 2013 – See Through – Zion.T
- July 23, 2013 – Eyes, Nose, Lips – Taeyang
- Nov 3, 2013 – You’re My (with Jin, Jimin and V) – Taeyang
- Feb 14, 2014 – Two Melodies – Zion.T ft. Crush
- Feb 26, 2014 – Boyfriend – Justin Bieber
- Aug 28, 2014 – Marry Me – Jason Derulo
- Sep 24, 2014 – Working – Zion.T
- Dec 16, 2014 – Sofa – Crush
- Dec 23, 2014 – Christmas Day (with Jimin) – Justin Bieber
Even back then, you could hear him soaking up inspiration like a sponge—from Zion.T’s smoothness to Taeyang’s emotional power.
🗣️ Finding His Voice (2015–2017): Growth in Range, Control, and Confidence
By 2015, something had shifted. Jung Kook wasn’t just exploring anymore—he was building his own unique style as a vocalist. You can hear it in the way he started picking more challenging songs. You can hear it in the way he started owning them.
- Dec 21, 2015 – Lost Stars – Adam Levine
- Dec 24, 2015 – Paper Hearts – Tori Kelly
- Dec 29, 2015 – Fools (with RM) – Troye Sivan
- Feb 16, 2016 – Nothing Like Us – Justin Bieber
- May 16, 2016 – Eyes, Nose, Lips (with V) – Taeyang
- Aug 14, 2016 – If You – Big Bang
- Aug 31, 2016 – Purpose – Justin Bieber
- Dec 31, 2016 – Rainism – Rain
- Jan 6, 2017 – We Don’t Talk Anymore – Charlie Puth
- Feb 6, 2017 – Beautiful – Crush
- Jun 2, 2017 – We Don’t Talk Anymore (with Jimin) – Charlie Puth
- Jun 14, 2017 – So Far Away (with Jin, Suga) – Agust D
- Sep 1, 2017 – 2U – David Guetta ft. Justin Bieber
- Nov 17, 2017 – Half Moon – Dean
- Dec 24, 2017 – Oh Holy Night – J Rabbit
This is where his style starts to lock in. The breathy vocals, the falsetto, the phrasing, the confidence—it’s no longer just promising. It’s arriving.
💔 Emotional Depth & Storytelling (2018–2020): Introspection Through Song
These covers are more vulnerable and introspective. Jung Kook leans into quiet ballads, and he lets the emotions lead.
- Jan 26, 2018 – Breathe – Lee Hi
- Feb 27, 2018 – All of My Life – Park Won
- Mar 13, 2018 – Only Then – Roy Kim
- Nov 6, 2018 – See You Again – Charlie Puth
- Jan 23, 2019 – Ending Scene (ver. 1) – IU
- Jan 23, 2019 – Ending Scene (ver. 2) – IU
- May 2, 2020 – Never Not – Lauv
- Jul 28, 2020 – 10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber
He’s not just hitting notes—he’s interpreting. These songs feel lived in. They feel personal.
🧠 Mature Artistry (2021–2023): Subtle Power and Self-Assurance
In his most recent covers, Jung Kook doesn’t try to impress. He doesn’t have to. These performances are stripped down and self-assured—quiet, but powerful.
- Oct 28, 2021 – Falling – Harry Styles
- Feb 23, 2022 – Hate Everything – Golden (G. Soul)
- Jul 20, 2023 – Let There Be Love – Oasis
He lets the silences breathe. He lets the melodies float. That kind of restraint? That’s not something you learn overnight. You only get it from experience and growth.
🎧 Final Takeaway
Jung Kook’s covers are more than content—they’re a record, an audio journal. Not just of his voice, but of his growth—of the risks he’s taken and the choices he’s made as an artist.
He didn’t just learn to sing. He learned to tell stories.
And somewhere along the way, those covers stopped being echoes of other artists—and started sounding like Jung Kook.
📌 Changelog
- April 8, 2025: Added songs, commentary and removed broken links.
- Jan 6, 2023: Added songs, removed broken links.
- Jan 23, 2019: Original article posted.
