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Michael Jackson was a global phenomenon and with an impact so great that it is still felt in all its power to this day. He is one of the most revered musicians and stage performers as many draw inspiration from his art and creativity. His influence doesn't just lie in western entertainment and culture, it has also been felt in Korea with some of our favorite idols often mentioning him as one who inspires them.
His songs are a favorite by many K-Pop idols for covers, as his music reflects the emotions that could be felt today, and his choreography is just even more expressive and unique. Here are some of the idols who have released a cover of his songs.
1. SF9's Yoo TaeYang
We start our list with an idol whom fans often draw similarities to Michael Jackson because of his dancing style. This performance of the top-charting record-breaking song 'Smooth Criminal' was simply just it, smooth moves, clean and precise delivery. Every bit of this performance had a symbolic trait of Michael Jackson. From the black and white background to the hat and even the way he pushes back his jacket, it was classic Michael Jackson and gives notes to TaeYang's level of professionalism.
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