We’ve been seeing a steady rise of P-Pop groups and trainees these days, thanks to the pioneering moves of MNL48 and SB19, but one — well, basically two — has been gaining a massive amount of traction among Filipino fans. They are so good that it is almost impossible to ignore them! Not only do the members, or at least trainees in this case, are good-looking and charming, but they are also talented and persevering. And yes, we’re talking about the boys and girls of Star Hunt Academy!
Star Hunt Academy, often abbreviated to SHA, is a training camp established by ABS-CBN to train “young people who aspire to become superstars like their idols.” What’s interesting about SHA is that they’ve been transparent and well-connected with the online world, which makes their progress not only easy to see, but also gives an opportunity to interact with and gain more fans.
Talking about progress, it is not surprising, too, that SHA trainees — divided between Boys and Girls — have been showcasing their talents through K-Pop. Both SHA Boys and SHA Girls, as how they are temporarily named right now, have done a lot of K-Pop covers that are a testament to their training, growth, and appreciation for an industry that has set a blueprint in forming idol groups. With that, we decided to select 10 from the many covers they’ve done (so far) that we think are just great it could make you want to stan them!
Without further ado, here we go!
SHA Boys
Happy Hallyu Day 4 K-Pop Medley
Performed at the recently concluded Happy Hallyu Day 4, this includes a medley of three K-Pop boy group songs: SEVENTEEN’s “Let Me Hear You Say,” EXO’s “Tempo,” and BTS’ “On.”
Starhunt Academy Boy Trainees Perform at #0829HappyHallyuDay4 pic.twitter.com/HG6vEp7FaP
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) August 29, 2020
NCT 127 – Cherry Bomb
Putting it back on the timeline for those who haven't seen it yet.pic.twitter.com/HRpRlku2xh
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) August 11, 2020
EXO – The Eve
Today's inSHAnt Replay: "The Eve" performed by the SHA Boys. #KulitanSHAKumu pic.twitter.com/BwsR6stHZk
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) August 28, 2020
Crush – Beautiful
Of course, an idol has to be both a good dancer and a singer, and this song cover is one of our favorites!
Because of the Sticker Rain courtesy of #TheNinangClub here's the SHA Boys' live rendition of "Beautiful" by Crush (Goblin OST)@iamakiramori @iamgelorivera @mikki_claver @jltoreliza_ @IamNatePorcalla
Huy! Tara sa Kumu! https://t.co/sluCiVkP7i#KumuKulitNaSHA pic.twitter.com/GUtqWE4J9B
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) September 10, 2020
BLACKPINK – How You Like That
Who said boys can’t do girl group dances?
How You Like That, SHA Ghorls? Palaban ang SHA Boys! @iamakiramori @iamgelorivera @jltoreliza_ @mikki_claver @IamNatePorcalla
Join Now!https://t.co/rolvp2JpII#MaSHAyaSaKumu pic.twitter.com/7ypU6z8p8e
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) August 19, 2020
SHA Girls
Happy Hallyu Day 4 K-Pop Medley
This medley includes three K-Pop songs: Red Velvet’s “In & Out,” TWICE’s “More & More,” and BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That.”
SHA Girl Trainees Full Performance video on #0822HappyHallyuDay4 pic.twitter.com/akgGpOKQJ3
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) August 22, 2020
Wonder Girls – Nobody
Idols start from somewhere, and they don’t come out all of a sudden perfect. One of the best things about SHA trainees is that they aren’t afraid to show their learning stage!
The SHA Girls trying to Learn The Choreo of "Nobody" by WonderGirls under time pressure. <3@ArcetaAiah @apuli_gwen @iamcoletvergara @imJhoannaRobles @MaloiRicalde @iammikhalim @starhuntacademy @iamsheenacat #SHAsamaSaKumu pic.twitter.com/ZT2ZeuB5qE
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) September 1, 2020
TWICE – Yes or Yes
"YES OR YES" Live Cover by SHA Girls as requested by user Empty123. #MaSHAyaSaKumuhttps://t.co/u4Y6WohMGM pic.twitter.com/U9kgjeg8gy
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) August 18, 2020
Red Velvet – You Better Know
Here’s a preview of their vocals! Yes, come through, girls!
"The world is busy getting ready and it's waiting for your wings to be spread" 🎶
inSHAnt replay: You Better Know (English) By Red Velvet @RVsmtown@ArcetaAiah @iamcoletvergara @apuli_gwen @imJhoannaRobles @MaloiRicalde @iammikhalim @staceysevilleja #KumuKulitNaSHA pic.twitter.com/lcsXiCJ2CZ
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) September 9, 2020
Baek Yerin – Here I Am Again
Another showcase of the girls’ vocals, this time, from K-Drama land!
SHA Girl Trainees singing the chorus part of "Here I Am Again" (Crash Landing On You OST) on #0822HappyHallyuDay4 pic.twitter.com/luy0U8UgRJ
— Star Hunt Academy (@starhuntacademy) August 22, 2020
Which of these covers are your favorites? Let us know in the comments section below!