Despite the global popularity of K-pop, some netizens remain skeptical about the talent and skills of K-pop groups and artists due to the advanced technology that can potentially fix an artist's flaws, particularly in terms of vocal prowess.
In singing, vocal records can be corrected through "auto-tuning," incorporated with good lip-syncing. While in dancing, you can become a good dancer by taking the proper angles of the choreography when filming music videos or music show performances.
Thus, fans are checking idols' live performances to prove their vocals, such as live acoustic performance and MR Removed videos. However, some netizens think that removing the main audio in MR Removed video doesn't guarantee to know an idol's true vocals and that it's "useless," leading several people to debunk MR Removed as a way to tell if someone is good at singing.
Nonetheless, several idols still proved their vocal powers even without the pre-recorded music.
DISCLAIMER: These videos are netizens' top-picked MR Removed videos that they think as "best."
1. Girls' Generation's "Into the New World"
MR. Removed is useless and ugly? Well, not with Girls' Generation's vocals! Did they literally eat their CDs before performing? Here's SNSD's "Into the New World" MR Removed slapping haters with their angel-like voices.
And did we forget to mention they are dancing while singing, too?
2. GFRIEND's "Rough"
Listening to the video, you can notice the heavy breathing of the members due to their intense dance choreography. However, from the beginning till the end, every member proved that they are not playing when it comes to singing on stage, not to mention the high notes!
3. Red Velvet's "Psycho"
Can we appreciate this female idol group's vocals for a while? Surely, "Pyscho" and their singing talents deserve to be an all-kill song of 2020.
4. TWICE's "Dance the Night Away"
Refreshing? Sweet? Are you describing TWICE members' voices?
5. MAMAMOO's "Décalcomanie"
One word. Slay!
6. 2NE1's "If I Were You"
Indeed, their unique singing style and range is still noticeable even without MR Removed. Surely, you fell in love with their singing skills as well, especially CL's part!
7. SPICA's "Tonight"
Despite the quality of the MR removed video, SPICA's powerful vocal range is clearly heard.
8. EXID's "Lie"
Hani's appearance at the beginning is already full of impact due to her honey-like voice, but surely, everyone loses it as well when Solji started singing with her high notes.
9. Apink's "Only One"
All hail the queen of refreshing music! No words for Eunji's majestic voice, though!
10. Super Junior KRY's "DOROTHY"
This list will not be complete without these Pillars of Real Singing of the K-pop industry!
11. SHINee's "SELENE 6:23"
What can you expect from SHINee? From visuals, vocals, dancing, rapping, and acting - literally everything - do SHINee even have something that they can't do?
12. SEVENTEEN's "Adore You"
You will seriously adore more SEVENTEEN, after hearing their singing skill, right?
13. GOT7's "Lullaby"
Their dancing choreographies are already hard, but with excellent singing? GOT7 are probably music genius!
14. EXO's "Growl"
No doubt from one of the phenomenal K-pop groups of this generation, EXO's singing skills are even mesmerizing with band accompaniment.
15. Day6's "Congratulations"
Day6's voices are already pleasing to everyone's ears, but still, you have to hear this "Congratulations" MR removed that will surely amaze you.
16. MONSTA X's "Shoot Out"
Still alive?
17. WINNER's "Fool"
Can we get more performances like this?
18. INFINITE's "Paradise"
Undoubtedly, this kind of performance is what the new generation has been missing out.
19. ASTRO's "All Night"
Are you really sleeping on these amazing all-rounders?
20. VIXX's "Shang Ri La"
Given their powerful choreography, VIXX's vocal stability is a pleasure to the ears!
