RIIIZE recently held their fancon in Seoul over the weekend spanning September 13 to 15, 2024. During the second day of the concert, BRIIZE surprised the boys with a special present. They sang their own version of RIIZE’s hit song, “Love 119!” The video soon went viral due to how beautifully the fans pulled it […]
NMIXX Accused Of Anti-Japanese Sentiments After Singing Viral Song About Dokdo Islands
The fight between Japan and Korea about Dokdo (also known as Liancourt Rocks or Takeshima) has been a longstanding one. While Korea currently holds legislation over the islets, Japan has contested Korea’s claim on it. The small islet has become an enduring source of conflict between the two countries, with many Korean celebrities showing their […]
Former Fourth-Gen Girl Group Member Reveals Why Idols Become “Worse” At Singing After Debut
One of the biggest topics of discussion right now is idols and their “live vocals.” It seems like idols are being scrutinized for their vocals when singing live. Recently, former SECRET NUMBER member Denise did a video about why idols get “worse” at singing. Former SECRET NUMBER member Denise | @denisekimsays/Instagram Denise explained that didn’t apply […]
LE SSERAFIM Under Fire Once Again For Replacing Live Singing With Dancing On Variety Show
It seems that LE SSERAFIM just can’t escape the criticisms they’ve been getting lately for their disappointing vocal abilities, with a video from over a year ago resurfacing due to the ongoing controversy. | SOURCE MUSIC The video in question is an episode of Kstar Next Door, a music talk show hosted by Jonathan that features a variety […]
IVE’s Gauel Goes Viral For Her Comment On Prioritizing Singing Over Dancing — The Real Context Is Unexpected
IVE‘s Gauel is going viral for her comments about prioritizing vocals, but the real context is surprising. IVE’s Gaeul | @fallingin__fall/Instagram There has been a discourse in K-Pop recently on the topic of idols’ singing and especially their live vocals. Idols have been criticized for their “lack of skills” when it comes to singing, and […]
LE SSERAFIM Are Going Viral After Not Singing Their Lines At Coachella To “Prove” Live Vocals
As the conversation around LE SSERAFIM‘s vocal performance at Coachella continues, fans are bringing new evidence to the table in defense of the group. Clips showcasing members Kazuha and Eunchae purposely skipping parts of their lines have gone viral, with supporters claiming this was a deliberate act to demonstrate that their vocals were indeed live. […]
“Bad Singing” TikToker’s Video With LE SSERAFIM Can’t Escape Negative Comments
On April 13, LE SSERAFIM made their Coachella debut, performing on the festival’s second night. LE SSERAFIM | @le_sserafim/X Many were unsatisfied with their performance, claiming the group did not improve their vocal skills following LE SSERAFIM’s previous live encore “controversy.” This has resulted in criticism of LE SSERAFIM and HYBE‘s production and talent development as […]
Netizens Hit LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura With Harsh Backlash Following Statement About “Coachella 2024” Live Singing Controversy
LE SSERAFIM‘s Sakura recently addressed her group’s controversy over their live performance at Coachella 2024. The group had garnered strong criticism over poor performance, leaving many shell-shocked at their alleged lack of skills. LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura Addresses “Coachella 2024” Controversy In Heartfelt Post We, who debuted less than two years ago and have only toured […]
SHINee’s Taemin Draws Mixed Reactions For Promoting An AI “Cover” Of Himself Singing Taeyeon’s “All About You”
The topic of AI is a touchy one, especially when it comes to artistry such as the K-Pop industry. It has become increasingly common for fans to make AI versions of K-Pop songs so that they sound like they’re sung by different artists, which some people enjoy and others despise. It’s a huge discussion to […]
Netizens React To ILLIT’s First Encore Live Singing
Girl group ILLIT has just made their debut, but they are already chart-toppers! The girl group won first place on The Show‘s episode dated April 2, 2024. Pit against rookie debuts UNIS and Young Posse, they won thanks to an overwhelmingly high streak for streams and album sales. The girls were not spared from the […]
LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s Live Singing Controversy Sparks Debate On Whether Criticism Should Be Allowed Towards Idols
LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura recently came under fire for her live singing skills. During an encore stage, she had to sing without any backing track. She looked visibly nervous and frightened. sakura……… https://t.co/bfv2uzT4dS — ? (@HNK4I) February 29, 2024 Many believe that the building pressure of encore stages being put under scrutiny led to Sakura’s aversion […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura Gets Criticized Heavily For Bad Live Singing
LE SSERAFIM recently took home a trophy on M!Countdown. The win was an achievement for the girls, but it also meant that they had to participate in the live encore. Many groups dread the encore stage for music shows as it is done without any backing track. Netizens often use this as a way to […]
SISTAR’s Hyolyn Responds To Criticism Over Singing Along To Racial Slur
SISTAR member Hyloyn has issued an apology after she was caught mouthing a racial slur recently. Hyolyn | @xhyolynx/Instagram On February 15, KST, the singer posted a collection of pictures and videos of her on vacation with her friend and style director GANi. She also shared a video clip on her Instagram story, where she […]
Can They Really Sing? “Twinkling Watermelon” Cast’s Real Singing Voices
TvN K-Drama Twinkling Watermelon recently concluded with its finale. It starred Ryeo Un as Eun Gyeol, Choi Hyun Wook as Ha Yi Chan (also romanized as Ha Lee Chan), Seol In Ah (also romanized as Seol In A) as Choi Se Kyung, and Shin Eun Soo as Yoon Cheong Ah (also romanized as Chung A). High school student Eun Gyeol (Ryeo Un) has hearing-impaired […]
Upcoming SM Entertainment Boy Group RIIZE’s Members Show Their Impressive Harmonizing Skills In First Singing Video
In the days leading up to the debut of SM Entertainment‘s new K-Pop boy group, RIIZE, anticipation for the members has been rising with each teaser that has been released. ‘Realtime Odyssey’Web Novel @kakaopage Ep.1 – 8/19 PM 10:00 (KST)Ep.2 – 8/26 PM 10:00 (KST)Ep.3 – 9/2 PM 10:00 (KST)#RIIZE #라이즈 #RISEandREALIZE#WebNovel #SMCU #kakao pic.twitter.com/gA8JSuIscv — RIIZE […]
ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao Unintentionally Proves They’re Singing Live With Cute Reaction To Confetti Explosion
ZEROBASEONE has had an amazing start to their career, from breaking album sales records for debut albums to already earning multiple music show awards for their song “In Bloom”. They had such a promising line-up from the top contestants on Boys Planet, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they’ve become so popular and successful already. […]
Netizens Have Mixed Reactions To STAYC Sieun and Yoon’s Live Singing Covers Of IVE, NCT, And More
A recent video of STAYC‘s Sieun and Yoon has earned mixed reactions after being shared online. (left to right) STAYC’s Sieun and Yoon. | @STAYC_official/Twitter As of late, STAYC are promoting their most recent release, “Teddy Bear,” and just made an appearance on JTBC‘s K-909 series. The group filmed content as part of their appearance, […]