Three IVE members — Yujin, Rei, and Leeseo — covered BLACKPINK's "BOOMBAYAH." Keep on reading to learn why they received mixed opinions.
Arguably, one of the most controversial girl groups in terms of singing and rapping is IVE. Despite possessing an all-visual lineup, the group's live performance has continuously been criticized.
On March 3, IVE appeared on the Japanese show "IDOL VS IDOL." Members Yujin, Rei, and Leeseo performed BLACKPINK's debut song, "BOOMBAYAH."
On the other hand, members Liz, Gaeul, and Jang Wonyoung performed BLACKPINK's "Forever Young."
IVE Rei Earns Praise for Rapping Skills During Cover of BLACKPINK's 'BOOMBAYAH'
Out of the three members, Rei earns the most praise for her skills. She occupied the spotlight, performing Jennie's rap smoothly. People praised the idol for her rapping skills. They hope to hear her rap in IVE's future releases. Others even stated that Rei's rap skills are better than her vocals.
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Viewers stated that Rei saved the cover, saying she was the only member who performed well.
Some comments concerning Rei's performance read, "Rei's rap is better than her vocals."
"She raps really well!"
"Rei's vocals are good, but I think her vocals aren't that great."
IVE Yujin, Leeseo Receive Mixed Opinions for Cover of BLACKPINK's 'BOOMBAYAH'
While Rei received praise, members Yujin and Leeseo received mixed opinions. People claimed their vocals are not up to par with the original song. Some viewers commented that this cover allowed them to appreciate Rosé's skills.
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Many claimed that the girls desperately needed to improve their vocals.
It was pointed out that Yujin appeared to be struggling with the song. Some even commented, "Someone save Yujin!"
This is because she seemed to strain her voice and was out of breath.
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However, others defended the girls, saying that IVE was covering the BLACKPINK hit for fun. There was no need to be strict with them. People likened the cover to an "impromptu karaoke performance." Compared to that, IVE's cover is more than satisfactory.
Others stated that BLACKPINK's songs are notoriously difficult to perform, so it is understandable that they struggled.
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Some comments over Yujin and Leeseo's performance read, "They need to improve their vocals."
"They sound like they are howling."
"I think the cover is fine. It's like an impromptu karaoke performance."
"Listening to IVE, I can appreciate how well Rosé sings."
"Why compare them to BLACKPINK? No one can do it perfectly like them."
Check out IVE's cover of 'BOOMBAYAH' here:
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Written by Alexa Lewis
