Sakura Faces Backlash for Defending LE SSERAFIM's Coachella Performance: 'That's Why You're Not Getting Better'

After addressing LE SSERAFIM's issue over their live vocals at the Coachella, Sakura faced an even bigger backlash for defending the group instead of apologizing.

Did they really do their best, or do they need to improve just like what people suggested?

LE SSERAFIM Sakura Claims They Did Their 'Best' at 2024 Coachella

On April 15, LE SSERAFIM Sakura took Weverse to defend LE SSERAFIM from the continuous criticism they get due to their "poor" live vocals at the much-anticipated 2024 Coachella, held on the 13th and 14th.

Unfortunately, this didn't help, and made the situation worse instead. With her explanation, Sakura earned more harsher feedback.

In her lengthy letter, the K-pop idol expressed her belief that it was the "best" that the group could deliver, regardless of their mistakes on the stage.

She pointed out that the real meaning of standing on stage isn't about showing a flawless performance, but aiming to capture the audience with their enjoyable and unforgettable show.

She also emphasized the fact that the group only debuted two years ago with only one tour; thus, being on the Coachella stage itself was a proud moment for them, and they knew that their efforts paid off with a performance that they put everything in.

In the letter, Sakura said that rather than comparing herself to others, she would rather focus on the positive side and cherish the people around her who believed in both her skills and performance.

Lastly, she thanked all the people behind their Coachella stage, including FEARNOTs (LE SSERAFIM fandom), who didn't leave their side.

LE SSERAFIM Sakura Berated for Mindset Following Post-Coachella Letter

When she uploaded the letter, Sakura gained a lot of support from the fandom.

However, criticism continues to pour in. People berated her mindset that differs from plenty of music fans.

Among the LE SSERAFIM members, Sakura, who is of Japanese nationality, raised viewers' brows the most due to her unstable singing.

With this, fans reacted coldly when Sakura claimed that "it was the best stage among their other performances" but emphasized that she considered "giving joy" rather than aiming for a "flawless" stage.

They responded negatively by leaving comments such as:

• "Japanese mindset itself."
• "Why did you become a celebrity if you just want to have fun?"
• "Japanese-style spirit victory."

• "Isn't that kind of mindset that's why you're not getting better?"
• "It's amazing how you say things like that when you can't even do your job."
• "Rationalization is legendary."
• "Please just remain quiet. You really have no conscience."
• "If it's your job, isn't it right to raise your standards a little more and improve your skills?"
• "Are you trying to fight with the public?"

Some also explained that the group could actually lessen the criticism had Sakura been a rookie, but she isn't.

She's been a Japanese idol since 2011, and she also worked as a K-pop idol in 2018 as IZ*ONE. Thus, for many K-pop fans, she should have known better that Korean fans put importance on singing and performance rather than fan service and star quality.

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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz