Antis criticized aespa for ‘never performing live since debut’, fans proved aespa’s amazing live singing skills with video evidence
Here is the truth behind the controversy over “aespa never singing live, only lipsyncing”.
aespa is one of the groups that won big awards at the 2021 MAMA, including the Best New Female Artist and Best Dance Performance – Female Group. However, after attending this grand award ceremony, this SM girl group was suddenly involved in a series of controversies online, from their stage getting commented as “boring” and “just like a music show performance” to Karina’s choreography. Recently, netizens also criticized aespa for lipsyncing at MAMA and on various U.S programs, such as The Nick Cannon Show, The Kelly Clarkson, etc., during their promotion.
Some Internet users even claimed, “aespa has never performed live. They always lipsync, sing on MR sound, or pre-record their stages!”. Many comments pointed out that SM only allows aespa to lipsync and has never let the members reveal their real live-singing voices. Some even mocked aespa fans for complimenting their idols’ vocals despite the fact that aespa always lipsync.
So, is it true that aespa has never performed live? aespa fans pointed out that the members did sing live, and their live singing skills are also really amazing. Fans have started spreading the video of aespa performing Black Mamba live at MBC Song Festival on December 31st, 2020. This stage was confirmed to be a live performance according to the content in the show’s plan revealed by staff.
Fans also insisted that aespa’s live singing skills are undeniably excellent. The girl group once impressed many people with a live encore stage while promoting Savage on music shows in October. Therefore, the fact that aespa often lipsyncs is due to SM not letting the girl show their talents.
Some comments:
– aespa can sing live well. If comparing them to any rookie group, aespa is doing more than just “good”
– The fact that you don’t know how aespa sing live doesn’t mean they always lipsync
– I hope SM would let the girl group perform more live stages. aespa’s live singing skills are definitely better than TWICE’s and BLACKPINK’s
– SM should realize that aespa needs to show their real vocal in order to attract more fans in the future and avoid unnecessary controversies related to their talents. Fans know aespa’s abilities so well, but non-fan do not.
– This video should go viral so that haters will know that aespa can sing live excellently
