Fourth-generation phenomenon IVE is once again in the limelight, but this instance is not solely due to their infectious music and captivating dance routines.
After their recent appearance on Mnet’s MCountdown, the group has garnered attention for an unexpected reason – their exceptional live vocals, making them the talk of the town.
A History of Criticism
Despite being recognized as one of the top girl groups in the industry, IVE has encountered criticism, specifically concerning their live vocal performances.
Despite past controversies surrounding lip-syncing, debates about the authenticity of their performances have continued, causing some to question the otherwise stellar reputation of these artists.
A New Narrative Emerges
Nevertheless, it seems that the tides are shifting in support of IVE, as the group demonstrated significant progress in their live singing during their most recent performance.
The group’s performance received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from netizens, who are known for expressing their opinions without filter. This demonstrates a change in the public’s perception of the group’s singing abilities, as seen through the flood of praise on various online platforms.
A Performance to Remember
On May 2, KST, IVE mesmerized audiences with their powerful vocals and captivating stage presence as they performed their latest single, “HEYA.”
The group’s performance of the song received praise from both fans and critics for their genuine delivery and raw talent.
#IVE After LIKE encore (clearer live vocals version). you can hear it sounds better without all the noise and weak mic volume. IVE definitely one of the stable vocalist group out there. #AfterLIKE2ndWin pic.twitter.com/OnplJZwjxN
— Yenation | (@yenagotchi) August 31, 2022
Netizens’ Opinions
After witnessing the performance, online users were filled with excitement and could not contain their joy. Many of them expressed their admiration for IVE’s impressive vocal skills.
- “Ahn Yujin’s live adlib was f*cking refreshing…”
- “It’s likable because it has that Korean vibe.”
- “Why is Leeseo’s part so good? Was Leeseo always this good?”
- “The live was good and Annyeongs (Yujin and Wonyoung) are such eye-candies TT.”
- “Ahn Yujin’s last adlib sounded like it was almost raw live. They always have very little AR, only in the choruses.”
- “Leeseo’s vocals are really underrated.”
- “I don’t understand why people criticize IVE. If you want to listen to cool and atmospheric music, just find something that suits your taste. They clearly know IVE’s fanbase is young but they say IVE is failing because they’re outdated…IVE tries out a different style every time and don’t really have much to criticize in their songs. Instead of beating them down because you don’t like them personally, just ignore them and don’t watch, LOL.”
- A Promising Future
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