Criticism of TWICE’s Tzuyu: Does She Lack Stage Presence After 10 Years in the Industry?

Recently, TWICE’s Tzuyu made her debut as a solo artist with the track “Run Away” and has been actively promoting the song on Korean music shows.

Her performances, particularly one on “Inkigayo,” have drawn criticism, with netizens expressing concerns about the female idol’s “lack of stage presence” even after 10 years in the K-pop industry.

I never want to hear anyone speak on Tzuyu ever again, actually. She’s got such charm, and she’s glowing!!! ✨️ Her vocals are sweet, & this choreo is so good as well. Tzuyu has got good stage presence.#TWICE #트와이스 #TZUYU #쯔위 #abouTZU #RunAway pic.twitter.com/3ONSfG7N8t

— sugakookie⁷ (@sugassshadowal) September 8, 2024

Comments such as “I love Tzuyu, but she really has no stage presence. She looks scared,” and “Almost 10 years in the industry and still no stage presence,” can be found throughout the comments section regarding Tzuyu’s stage performances.

@all.the.kpop_
#RunAway #Tzuyu #Twice #Tzuyu #FanCam #AllTheKpop

♬ Run Away – TZUYU

Some even compare TWICE members to rookies and former IZ*ONE member Hyewon, commenting, “Rookies are better” and “I didn’t know Hyewon had a daughter.”

Nonetheless, many netizens have come to Tzuyu’s defense, sharing videos of her past performances where she displays a stronger stage presence. A thread compiling these videos on the platform X (formerly Twitter) has garnered over 190,000 views and more than 4,000 likes.

Source: X, Krb