Various Praises and Criticisms Received by LE SSERAFIM After Performing at Coachella, Chaewon & Sakura Highlighted

kapanlagi 16 Apr 2024 09:35

Kapanlagi.com - LE SSERAFIM can currently be considered as the most talked-about K-Pop group. Previously, they sparked debates among K-Pop fans about the importance of having good vocals as an idol after their encore video went viral on social media.

LE SSERAFIM once again became the topic of conversation after performing at Coachella 2024. Their performance at this top music festival has sparked controversy regarding their live vocals on stage.

1. Praises from Fans at X

Shortly after performing at Coachella, fans of LE SSERAFIM and K-Pop have been discussing this on social media X and giving positive comments to Chaewon and others. Here are some of them:

LE SSERAFIM has something to prove, and they have proven it. Where are the bad vocals?
All the comments about LE SSERAFIM not being able to sing live are dead. Definitely!
LE SSERAFIM's vocals live are very good. Oh my God, they're insane!
It's time to appreciate Chaewon because she is GOOD.
She's amazing. Yunjin at Coachella.

2. Received Criticism in the Korean Forum

Fans of LE SSERAFIM believe that Chaewon's vocals and others' live performances are already good, but they still receive criticism, especially from Korean netizens.

A viral post on TheQoo forum discusses the appearance of LE SSERAFIM. According to Koreaboo, here are some comments about Yunjin and others:

Chaewon is still okay, but the rest seriously lack vocal power and their voices are too overwhelming.
Wow, Sakura seems to be tone-deaf. Her voice production has been flawed from the beginning. Even her voice trembles like a goat when she speaks.
It's still acceptable for them to use AR as background music. Honestly, it might be better if they lip-sync and focus on dancing and performance. Singing live is too risky.
What's the point of being a singer if you can't sing live? Especially since they didn't just debut this year.
So, is this the best they can offer?
Sakura has been criticized repeatedly for her vocals. Doesn't she have the desire to improve? Even Chaewon and Yunjin, who are said to be good and maybe better than the other members, are still off-pitch.

3. Chaewon's Appearance Defended by Korean Netizens

Afterwards, a short video focusing on Chaewon also went viral on X. The owner with the username @tteonhat3 criticized Chaewon's appearance and said it was the same as when he and his friend were karaoke-ing.

This viral video was also discussed on TheQoo. However, this time Korean netizens defended Chaewon.

I don't know this song, but I can say it's not a big mistake. Besides, this video was cut only to focus on her mistake, so I don't really care.
Should we bring down a member who has worked hard all night to be fair? Yes, I know we're all like LE SSERAFIIM haters now, but not like this.
This is after LE SSERAFIM performed 9 or 10 songs. And after that, she was the backbone of their performance all night, so it's understandable if her voice cracked.
I don't know. People who comment that Chaewon's voice is good should be honest.
I don't want to hate Chaewon because she actually works very hard.
Oh, this is just a small mistake. You all should worry about your own lives.

4. MR Removed Criticized Again

After that, a YouTube account displayed a video of LE SSERAFIM singing the song Smart by removing the music, also known as MR Removed, so only the vocals can be heard. Unfortunately, this made Korean netizens disappointed with LE SSERAFIM's performance.

Even international fans won't defend this. Please don't let international fans know about this video. Oh, I'm going crazy.
They played the background vocals and didn't really sing, hahaha. So why did they perform at Coachella? Trying to embarrass themselves? I heard Coachella is a huge festival that generates billions, but why did they invite LE SSERAFIM?
Does LE SSERAFIM have songs like this? Hahaha, this is so bad, as if Coachella wants to expose their (bad performance).
Don't they accept criticism from fans? Why did they perform at Coachella? They should practice for at least a year.
In my opinion, even a high school dance club can sing better. They should compete against high school students in karaoke first.
Is this a song?

5. NME Gives 4 Stars to LE SSERAFIM's Performance, Netizens Wonder

Despite receiving a lot of criticism, music-focused media NME gave their assessment of LE SSERAFIM and praised Kazuha and others' performance. NME gave a rating of 4 out of 5 and said that LE SSERAFIM can bring festival energy through their energetic songs.

However, this rating from NME has puzzled netizens. Here are some comments!

I don't think the stars have a big influence. I remember when fans showed off BLACKPINK's 4-star review. Seems like 4 stars is the basic score.
If you look at their reviews, they only give 4 or 5 stars
They also gave Lana Del Rey 4 stars. So don't be mad
NME is very generous
We live in a world where popularity can be bought

6. Sakura Speaks Up About Coachella

Sakura is one of the members who received the most criticism about her performance at Coachella. She finally spoke up about this through Weverse. Here is Sakura's original statement in Japanese.

"From the preparations for Coachella to the moment of performing, I learned a lot. What does it mean to stand on stage? Is it about presenting a perfect image? Is it about entertaining the audience? Or is it about delivering a flawless performance without any mistakes? Standards differ for each person. It also depends on how the stage is set up. I want to create a stage where even people who don't know us, those who hear our songs for the first time, feel that it is very enjoyable. A stage that makes them feel that today is an unforgettable day. And I believe my determination will come true, and we are able to deliver the best performance.

We, who debuted just two years ago and only had one tour, proudly stood on the Coachella stage, enjoyed ourselves, and gave our best for this performance. That alone already represents a good day to live and LE SSERAFIM for me. FEARNOTs, you will also face challenges and injustices in life. But only you truly know what you have done.

I have truly prepared for all of this, struggled all this time, and enjoyed it. On the day of the performance, I am confident that I can show everything. For some eyes, it may seem childish, but nothing is perfect for everyone, and that is an undeniable fact. Of all the stages we have performed on, this is the best. Therefore, I am excited to become a better team and I really want to work even harder."

7. Netizens Reject Sakura's Statement

Unfortunately, Sakura's statement addressed to FEARNOT (fans of LE SSERAFIM) has received harsh criticism from netizens. In fact, in the forum, this Japanese woman's statement received more than 2000 comments.

Uhh, this is a personality that Koreans don't like.
If you want to do something for personal satisfaction, you should still be with AKB48. Why did you become a K-Pop singer? AKB48 is cute, so it would be fine. You should still be a J-Pop singer. Her personality is bad.
If I were their fan, I wouldn't force myself to believe that this is star power. I hope she thinks about why there are 2000 comments here.
Hah, I can't comment anything. I'll remove them from all my playlists.
We say you're embarrassing. Don't perform on behalf of K-Pop.
If she just stayed silent, everything would pass. Why did she ignite the fire?
But don't curse her too much.
Don't call yourself a K-Pop artist when performing. Just sing at karaoke or be a singer in Japan.
The fans are starting again. I'm getting goosebumps, how can idol fans be like this?