Among the incredibly talented K-pop acts, ATEEZ stands out as a group known for their powerful stage presence, unmatched charisma, and unrivaled concept for their discographies. Individually, the members are also skilled and brilliant artists on their own. In fact, one of them, San, is currently stealing the spotlight with his recent performance cover of Imagine Dragons‘ “Warriors.”

On October 27, San‘s rendition of “Warriors” took the internet by storm. Originally released in 2014, the single had also been used for the video game League of Legends. Now, the track is gaining traction anew through San’s performance. 

In his performance cover, the artist showcased his exceptional dance skills and evocative facial expressions. Not only did he execute the choreography flawlessly but also added his unique flair to it. Alongside ATEEZ’ choreographers BBtrippin and dance maestro TARZAN, San meticulously crafted the performance in a way that no part was anything short of extraordinary. 

In addition to the actual performance  itself, behind-the-scenes images from the shoot provided a glimpse into the dedication and effort that went into creating this mesmerizing performance. Wearing heavily ripped gray-washed denim pants and a wolf painted on the left side of his chest, San added a whole new layer to the visual aspect of the  performance with his distinctive look. 

As a result, the dance cover left fans and critics alike in awe.

Imagine Dragons notices ATEEZ’ San 

Unsurprisingly, San‘s talent and dedication did not go unnoticed by the original artists of the song, Imagine Dragons. On social media, the American pop-rock band behind “Warriors” applauded the ATEEZ member’s exceptional performance. In a post, they shared the YouTube video and captioned it with clapping emojis. 

Aside from Imagine Dragons showing their appreciation for San’s cover, many fans and netizens also praised the idol for his awe-inspiring performance. Many lauded him as “incredible,” with some going as far as to declare that few artists could match his level of talent and commitment.

 

Moreover,  supporters around the world eagerly anticipate the groundbreaking performances and surprises that ATEEZ has in store for the future. Especially that the “Bouncy” hitmakers have announced their plans of releasing the final installment for their The World trilogy. 

To note, the group will be releasing The World EP. FIN: WILL in December. With this, fans are looking forward to how ATEEZ will continue to explore new creative avenues and push the boundaries of their artistry.

Featured image: San in a behind-the-scenes photo from his filming of ‘Warriors.’ Credit: Website/ATEEZ