LE SSERAFIM‘s second Coachella performance this year is leaving fans and netizens with mixed emotions. While Korean news outlets are showering the group with praise for their “stable live vocals” and “successful revenge” on critics, online communities are buzzing with accusations of media play by HYBE, the group’s management company.
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Coachella Performance Under Scrutiny
LE SSERAFIM’s first weekend at Coachella was met with criticism, with some viewers accusing them of relying heavily on backing tracks and lip-syncing. This sparked a debate about the group’s live singing abilities.
Second Weekend Shows Improvement, But Questions Remain
Determined to silence the doubters, LE SSERAFIM reportedly delivered a more polished performance during their second Coachella appearance. However, some netizens aren’t convinced. They claim the group is still using excessive backing tracks, making it difficult to judge their true vocal skills.
Korean Media Paints a Different Picture
In stark contrast to online criticism, major Korean news outlets like The Korea Daily, OSEN, Star News, and Sports Kyunghyang are celebrating LE SSERAFIM’s success at Coachella. Headlines like “LE SSERAFIM takes revenge at Coachella” and “LE SSERAFIM takes victory over criticism” highlight the positive narrative emerging from Korean media.
Netizens Cry Foul: Media Play or Genuine Improvement?
The sudden shift in Korean media coverage has raised eyebrows online. Many netizens suspect HYBE is orchestrating a media play campaign to manipulate public perception. They point out the dramatic change in tone compared to earlier reports and question the timing of these positive articles.
Fan Reactions Remain Split
LE SSERAFIM’s fans are caught in the middle of this controversy. Some are happy to see the group receive recognition for their hard work, while others remain skeptical of the glowing media reports.
- Look at how theyโre releasing all the media play as if they were in the wait LOL. Ah, this is so cheap of them.
- Yeah sureโฆ ^^
- They shouldโve kept quiet. Did they think the public has no eyes and ears?
- LOOOOOL
- Oh, f*ck them LOL.
- Wonder how much they got paid for writing that.
- The titles make me lower my head in silence.
- โStable liveโฆโ
- F*cking hilarious.
The Verdict: Only Time Will Tell
With conflicting opinions swirling online, it’s too early to say definitively whether LE SSERAFIM has truly silenced their critics. Only time and future performances will reveal if their Coachella improvement is genuine or part of a larger media strategy.
A clip from LE SSERAFIMโs performance can be watched below.
LE SSERAFIM's live vocals while performing "Smart" in Coachella ๐๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/gyOOD9CEMZ
— joe #FIMCHELLA (@elsserafim) April 21, 2024
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