aespa Faces Backlash for 'Drama' Dance— 'Just a waste of performance fee…'

A recent teaser release by aespa, unveiling a snippet of their upcoming title track "Drama," has triggered a wave of criticism from Korean netizens regarding the group's dancing skills.

In a recent, SM Entertainment dropped the teaser on YouTube, providing fans with a glimpse into the choreography and chorus of the anticipated song.

Aespa's "Drama" Teaser Sparks Controversy Over Dance Skills

While initial reactions praised the song's alignment with Aespa's concept, concerns quickly surfaced regarding the quartet's coordination and synchronization in the dramatic red-lit video.

Comments on a viral post on TheQoo expressed dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of coordination in Aespa's dancing.Some of the harshest critiques questioned whether the disarray was intentional, citing the silhouette effect as exacerbating the apparent lack of synchronization.

While there were voices defending Aespa, arguing that perfect synchronization isn't a prerequisite in K-Pop, the consensus among commenters leaned toward an acknowledgment of the group's execution falling short.

Netizens voiced concerns, labeling the performance as a "waste of performance fees" and pinpointing the center's lack of coordination as a focal point for the unflattering portrayal.

Netizens' comments:

• "They can just dance however they feel like dancing. Since when did synchronized dancing become the only style in K-Pop? It's not the standard."

• "If you cover the right side and watch, it's okay. If you cover both the ride and left sides and only look at the middle, it's even better'
• "You right; you can see that they're uncoordinated even better because of the silhouette. ㅜㅜ What a waste of a performance fee
• "The center isn't coordinated, so it looks even more uncoordinated... This video just shows their flaws, but considering how they released it anyway, I guess the company doesn't really care..."
• "I mean, they don't have to be completely coordinated. Why are they complaining about it..."

As the controversy unfolded, fans expressed mixed sentiments, with anticipation for Aespa's return juxtaposed against disappointment in the perceived shortcomings of the teaser.

The group, set to make their first comeback in months with the release of their fourth mini-album, "Drama," on November 10, has raised expectations with a rock-inspired title track.

However, the teaser's backlash has cast a shadow over the upcoming release, leaving uncertainty about whether Aespa can sway critics with the full choreography and performances.

In the lead-up to their comeback, Aespa finds themselves under scrutiny, and the verdict from Korean netizens remains largely unimpressed, underscoring the challenges the group faces in meeting expectations and overcoming the controversy surrounding their dance skills.

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