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Is BLACKPINK’s Live Singing Actually Good? Netizens Have Mixed Reactions

The topic of BLACKPINK’s true ability to sing live has been sparking mixed reactions within the Kpop fan community.

Recently, Lisa caused a sensation with her debut performance at the 2024 VMAs as a solo artist. It was the first time the youngest member of BLACKPINK conquered an international award show alone. Despite not having her group members by her side, Lisa still made her mark. She broke Kpop records, bringing home her second moonman trophy from the VMAs in the Best Kpop category.

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Lisa performed “New Woman” – “ROCKSTAR” at VMAs 2024

Lisa’s performance attracted global attention, combining her singing and dancing skills, and showcasing her incredible stage presence in front of hundreds of international stars. This performance marked her transformation into a global superstar. However, it also sparked some controversy.

On various platforms, many people accused Lisa of lip-syncing, leading to heavy criticism. While fans defended Lisa by posting footage of the female idol’s real voice during her stage, some still complained that Lisa used an extremely loud backtrack, even saying that there wasn’t enough “wow factor”.

The criticisms soon spread to BLACKPINK’s live-singing ability, as some anti-fan accounts took the opportunity to dig up past moments, accusing BLACKPINK of having a habit of lip-syncing. Many claimed that BLACKPINK’s talent is overrated. The topic “the truth about the global girl group’s live vocals” became widely discussed across Kpop forums.

Certain netizens also brought up Jennie’s past “lazy” performances and criticized Lisa and Jisoo for poor singing, with only Rosé remaining largely uncriticized. However, these accusations are mostly seen as subjective and biased.

To reach their current level, BLACKPINK had more than just good music and attractive concepts; talent was key. The anti-fans’ accusations that BLACKPINK relies on lip-syncing were rejected by most others. 

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BLACKPINK lit up Coachella 2019 with nearly two hours of live performance, only three years after their debut

Among Kpop girl groups, BLACKPINK has become an iconic name known for commanding the stage. To see whether BLACKPINK’s talent is truly overrated or not, just watch any of their live performances, and the answer should be as clear as day. 

Source: K14