LE SSERAFIM Praised for Encore Stage in 'Inkigayo': 'It was better this time'
LE SSERAFIM is storming the K-pop community due to their live encores, which drew criticism from netizens online. However, the group is seen making a comeback, proving the haters and critics wrong.
Read how netizens are reacting to their encore in "Inkigayo."
LE SSERAFIM's 'Inkigayo' Encore Stage for 'EASY' Earns Praise From K-pop Stans
LE SSERAFIM officially released their highly anticipated third mini album "EASY" and its title track of the same name on February 19.
Ever since its drop, fans have been hyped due to the group's swaggy addition to their discography and their smooth choreography, which trended across social media through numerous dance challenges.
Making a comeback also means promoting the release, and this includes performing on music shows to compete, showcase, or simply give other songs in the album a chance to shine.
When winning a music show, artists are required to perform an encore during the credits after receiving the trophy. This can either drastically go viral due to its praiseworthy live performance, or face backlash and criticism for being lackluster.
Online communities have drawn negative reactions towards LE SSERAFIM's "shaky" encore performances for "EASY," with many questioning the members' singing talent.
to think once hybe buys sm this is going to be the new vocal standard for kpop... pic.twitter.com/q8aTWbl5Uc
— ່ (@areuann) February 29, 2024
fraud / le sserafim easy encore can't sing horrible sakura looks scared as fuck they're trash hybe girl group clip pic.twitter.com/A8IlSmvE5v
— joker (@winterdupe) February 29, 2024when that le sserafim encore stage pops up on my tl
— lux ʚїɞ (@vloneyunjin) March 3, 2024
(sorry fellow pionas)pic.twitter.com/qb57ZehRNQ
Netters also once scrutinized their encore stage for "Music Bank" on March 1, when the members were criticized for playing the recorder instead of singing. The criticism has sparked frustration among FEARNOTs, as well as brought up the topic of good encore stages.
ピムリコーダー🪈#EASY3rdwin#LE_SSERAFIM21thwin pic.twitter.com/nMooUWvMNH
— tosuka (@tosuka4) March 1, 2024
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However, LE SSERAFIM seemed to turn the tide online with their "Inkigayo" encore stage, where they performed with stable vocals and confidence.
In a forum, netizens praised the girls while calling out the critics and haters. Some pointed out that the song's laid-back flow was to blame for the girls' "unstable" singing in past encores.
- "Seriously, LE sure has a lot of haters. Just admit that they did well and go."
- "The song being so flat kind of does them no favors. I wish we had gotten encores for 'Perfect Night.' I think that would've been a lot easier to sing."
- "It's not like they have no fans on community sites but the forced hate is severe."
- "Today's comments seem to be better. Why is LE SSERAFIM getting so much hate on TheQoo? When I see a lot of comments and click in, I just see hate comment after hate comment."
- "They will be even more successful, congrats congrats."
- "I wonder what type of reactions do the people here want? They did pretty well."
- "This song is doing better than Perfect Night so that's why I'm seeing so many haters."
- "It's hilarious how they are getting a bunch of hate even when they did fine."
- "The song itself is hip-hop so you're supposed to sing the song as it flows. Did nobody hear the recorded version?"
What are your thoughts on LE SSERAFIM's "Inkigayo" encore stage? Which songs from the album "EASY" are your top picks? Let us know in the comments below!
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