On August12th , popular girl group LE SSERAFIM took the stage of their debut at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, for their much-anticipated first solo tour concert.
Amid a repertoire that encompassed their hits such as "Impurities," "UNFORGIVEN," and "Fire in the Belly," the event seemed poised for success.
Caught in the Act: Lip-Syncing Anomaly Steals the Spotlight
However, not all was harmonious on this night as the group belted out their chart-toppers and mesmerizing choreography, some vigilant fans couldn't help but notice a discrepancy.
Murmurs spread through the crowd as they observed a stage where the members appeared to be lip-syncing, a revelation that cast a shadow of disappointment over the evening.
Critics wiftly voiced their dismay, highlighting the considerable price tags attached to the tickets - VIP seats fetching 198,000 won (148$) and general seats at 154,000 won (115$) . Fans felt shortchanged, their investment tarnished by what they deemed a lackluster performance.
yeah sure, they should stop lip syncing pic.twitter.com/mwJv9A6WQF
— an (@summerzgf) August 13, 2023
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One disgruntled fan aired their grievances, stating, "Modern idols might be inclined to embark on world tours swiftly, but that shouldn't entail a 2-hour and 30-minute concert with 50% talk and 50% pre-recorded performances."
Adding to the dissatisfaction was the absence of individual or cover stages, a customary highlight in idol concerts. This omission left some attendees regretful, missing out on the unique showcases that usually pepper such performances.
In contrast, a faction of fans came to the group's defense, arguing that the lip-syncing instance was intended as a brief reprieve amidst an otherwise live performance-heavy show. They emphasized that the majority of the concert featured live singing, downplaying the significance of the lip-synced segment.
In the digital age, the concert's controversy transcended the physical confines of the venue, finding a new arena in the vast expanse of the online community.
Netizens' comments:
- "not le sserafim's fault that they're loved! also they didn't lipsync. there is faint backtrack but live vocals on top and VERY easy to hear when they're singing. just watch the rest of the concert clips lmao"
- "yeah totally agree w the qrts & replies they're so bad at singing live to the point they even lipsync to the fanchant!"
- "I was at the concert and they only lipsyncked for this song the rest was sung live I don't exactly understand why they decided to do so for a song they were sitting for, I believe it was for the visual effect only."
- "Why people need to lipsync in their concert?"
- "Lesserafim used Ar live every time for fool their fans.. They even record their breathing sounds as if they were performing live, but they're not even able to act like they're not lipsyncing..."
As LE SSERAFIM gears up for the second day of their solo concert at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium (August 13th), the discussions surrounding their performance quality and authenticity persist.
Following this stint, the group is poised to captivate audiences across Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Bangkok in the coming months. Only time will tell how these revelations impact the trajectory of the group's solo tour and their standing in the music scene.
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