LE SSERAFIM's debut track "FEARLESS" is receiving mixed responses.
Keep on reading to learn why.
LE SSERAFIM Debut Single 'FEARLESS' Draws Divided Opinions
On May 2, LE SSERAFIM officially debuted with the single, "FEARLESS." The rookie girl group was formed in collaboration with Source Music and HYBE Labels. Upon debut, they quickly received attention, and people took to online community forums and social media sites to express their opinions on the music video.
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Many people expressed differing views.
For the music video, viewers thought the release was nothing special. The "FEARLESS" music video has a lot of indoor choreography scenes. While it looked expensive, people believed it was not unique. Many even claimed that it was as if they were filming a dance practice video, not a music video.
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Others claimed the choreography shown in the music video was boring.
The song itself also drew mixed opinions. Many Korean internet users did not like how many English lines there were. Others were critical of the English lines, with many saying only Huh Yunjin pronounced the English lyrics correctly. Due to the issues in pronunciation, many found the song hard to listen to.
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One of the biggest things that sparked divided reactions is Kim Garam. Many still believe the idol is guilty of school violence and bullying, so her debut with LE SSERAFIM has sparked immense backlash. Others stated the unapologetic stance of the song did not suit Kim Garam and was tone-deaf, as she was previously accused of bullying her middle school classmates.
Comments concerning LE SSERAFIM's debut read:
"The song is good, but the choreography is boring."
"The song is good, but the music video looks superficial. There's nothing special to see."
"Why are the lyrics in English?"
"I can't understand the lyrics."
"Are the lyrics inspired by school violence?"
"For a group with members who committed school violence, the lyrics are really tone-deaf."
Check out LE SSERAFIM's MV here:
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LE SSERAFIM Recent Activities
On May 2, LE SSERAFIM unveiled their debut mini-album, "FEARLESS." This is the group's official debut.
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"FEARLESS" sold 270,000 copies in seven days during the pre-order period. In just 16 days, 360,000 copies of "FEARLESS" were pre-ordered.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
