NewJeans Danielle Faces Backlash for Alleged Lip-Syncing During Hong Kong Solo Performance

Danielle, a member of the popular K-pop group NewJeans, has found herself at the center of controversy following a recent solo performance in Hong Kong, where accusations of lip-syncing surfaced.

During this performance, Danielle showcased her vocal chops by covering TLC’s iconic song, “No Scrubs.” Despite initially receiving accolades for her charisma and stage presence, a video circulating online soon sparked a heated debate. Detractors asserted that Danielle was not singing live and made minimal efforts to disguise it.

This is probably your last performance and you can’t even sing live (no hate but) pic.twitter.com/21KnkeLV8j

— Summer🪩 (@Sisine1114006) March 23, 2025

this will probably your last performance and you choose to lip sync https://t.co/cpoJQmGM5p

— jiaa 🔥 (@jiathequeenn) March 23,

Always lipsinging what a shame 🤣🤣🤣

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— yassine (@yassineoz8) March 23, 2025

A wave of disappointment has emerged across social media, with many fans expressing their sentiments through various platforms. Comments included:

She didn’t even attempt to mimic live singing.

This is disheartening. NewJeans has a reputation for being a talented group.

What’s the point of a solo stage if it’s just pre-recorded?

This backlash aligns with a broader trend in the K-pop industry, where idols are often evaluated on their live singing abilities. While some supporters defended Danielle, arguing that the performance might have been pre-recorded to ensure higher production quality, critics maintained that live vocals are paramount, particularly during solo performances.

Conversely, others commented with a more sympathetic view:

There may have been technical difficulties. Let’s not be overly critical.

Even veteran idols lip-sync sometimes; it doesn’t necessarily reflect their vocal abilities.

She’s still in the early stages of her career. This incident shouldn’t overshadow her potential.

Compounding the situation, NewJeans recently disclosed a temporary halt in group activities, attributed to an ongoing dispute with their agency, ADOR. As tensions escalate, fans are voicing growing concerns regarding the future of the group and the individual well-being of its members. Incidents like Danielle’s performance only amplify the scrutiny surrounding them.

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