K-Pop has become an undeniable worldwide phenomenon in recent years thanks to artists such as BTS, BLACKPINK, and EXO. However, before today’s K-Pop idols, there were artists such as Kim Sung Jae, 1TYM, and Turbo. The songs that made these artists famous are still covered by newly-debuted idols, showing the lasting impact that these singers and rappers have had on the K-Pop industry.

We recently compiled some of these songs into a playlist for newer K-Pop fans to explore the roots of the genre. Check it out here.

Tracklist:

1. Candy - H.O.T (cover by PENTAGON)
2. Goodbye - Park Hye Kyung (cover by Red Velvet's Joy)
3. Dunk Shot - Lee Seung Hwan (cover by NCT Dream)
4. Listen To My Word - Papaya (cover by OH MY GIRL)
5. Perfect Man - Shinhwa (cover by BTS)
6. As I Told You - Kim Sung Jae (cover by BTS)
7. Come Back Home - Seo Taiji and Boys 
8. Happiness - H.O.T (cover by SEVENTEEN)
9. Angel Who Lost Wings - Roora (cover by APINK and BTOB)
10. A Winter Story - DJ DOC (cover by STRAY KIDS)
11. To My Boyfriend - Fin.K.L (cover by GFRIEND)
12.  I Know - Seo Taiji and Boys (cover by BTOB)
13. 1TYM - 1TYM (cover by BOYS24 Unit Red)
14. Back To Me - Uptown
15. YaYaYa - Baby VOX (cover by TWICE)
16. Be Natural - S.E.S (cover by Red Velvet)
17. My Childhood Dream - Turbo (cover by B.O.Y)
18. Dreaming - Click-B
19. Sorrow - Cool (cover by VIXX's Ravi, Red Velvet's Yeri, and Kim Wooseok)
20. Look Back At Me - DEUX (cover by G-Dragon and Taeyang)
21. I'm Your Girl - S.E.S (cover by Seo Haerin, Lee Haein, Baek Jiheon of Idol School)
22. I Love You - S.E.S (cover by Red Velvet)
23. No.1 - BoA (cover by NCT Dream)
24. ID: Peace B - BoA (cover by Na Haeun and B.O.Y)
25. Dear Mother - g.o.d (cover by ASTRO ft. g.o.d.'s Son Ho Young)