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.
![[Special Clip] ATEEZ(에이티즈) 산 'Imagine Dragons - Warriors' Performance Video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TnC4DNHHMbc/hqdefault.jpg)
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.
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WARRIORS BY CHOI SAN #CHOISANTHESTANDARD #Warrior_CHOISAN #ChoiSanWorkOfArt #SAN #CHOISAN #산 #최산 #ATEEZ #에이티즈 @ATEEZofficial pic.twitter.com/8XzJUR5Ipw— ATEEZ(에이티즈) Updates (@ATEEZUD) October 27, 2023
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.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) October 28, 2023
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.
there are so few people on the same level as san it’s incredible https://t.co/5nR3irqROZ
— chelly ~ on a moon tour ⩜⃝ (@dejavunho) October 27, 2023
no cause he deserves an award for this, this is beyond amazing, this is art.. he’s insanely talented#CHOISANTHESTANDARD#Warrior_CHOISAN
— #1 san misser (@choi_nele) October 27, 2023
WARRIORS BY CHOI SAN
A pure masterpiece. And he’s ours. #Warrior_CHOISAN #CHOISANTHESTANDARD pic.twitter.com/Z8eXEROd9S— MINGI FEED (@mingifeeds) October 27, 2023
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