Praise for Sakura’s Vocals at Coachella from Japanese Fans, but Mixed Reactions from K-Netz

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Despite receiving praise from Japanese netizens for her vocals at Coachella, LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s performance has not left the same impression on Korean netizens.

Last week, LE SSERAFIM made their debut appearance at the current Coachella Music Festival. Expectations were soaring, as the group would be showcasing the K-pop genre to a worldwide audience.

Unfortunately, they did not meet expectations, with numerous critics condemning the girl group’s vocal skills.

Nevertheless, it seems that not everyone holds that same view.

Japanese Netizens Praise Sakura’s Vocals at Coachella

After LE SSERAFIM’s show at Coachella, numerous Japanese content creators posted Reels and TikTok videos featuring the group’s performances. Among the members, Sakura garnered the most attention from Japanese netizens due to her 14-year career as an idol and previous experience as a member of HKT48.

Despite facing criticism from both international and Korean netizens for her vocals, Japanese netizens praised the female idol for her performance.

It was observed by the audience that Sakura’s performance was outstanding and her voice had shown remarkable improvement, which was attributed to her hard work and dedication. Additionally, her confident demeanor and powerful projection of her vocals came as a pleasant surprise, as she was previously known to struggle and have a shaky voice.

Japanese internet users have asserted that Sakura’s voice was once delicate and feminine, but through taking in criticism and dedicated practice, her vocals have grown in strength. There are even reports of individuals being moved to tears upon hearing Sakura sing, applauding her for her perseverance and improvement.

Several comments were written:

  • “Sakura was amazing. Her technique changed, so her voice changed too. As expected, Miyawaki pro is delivering good results!”
  • “She is able to sing confidently, so she is able to enjoy herself on stage. Kkura noona, you worked hard!”
  • “Seriously, I am not hating her, but I used to think Sakura struggled to sing, and she used to be so shaky. That’s why I’m shocked that her voice is so loud now.”
  • “I cried watching Sakura sing so confidently.”
  • “Sakura used to have a feminine and delicate voice since she’s so skinny. Now, her voice is strong and impressive.”
  • “The fact that she said, ‘I don’t sing well, but I practiced hard’ was amazing.”

Korean Netizens Respond to Praise for LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s Coachella Performance

Despite disbelief from many, Sakura’s reception in Japan has sparked curiosity as to how it differs from her reception in South Korea. Some even questioned the sincerity of the reactions, highlighting the stark contrast between the two countries’ standards.

LE SSERAFIM Sakura's Vocals at Coachella Praised By Japanese Fans — But K-Netz Have Mixed Reactions
LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s Vocals at Coachella Praised By Japanese Fans — But K-Netz Have Mixed Reactions (Photo : Sakura Instagram)

Despite acknowledging that Sakura outperformed her fellow members, Hong Eunchae and Kazuha, some Korean netizens attribute her success to the emphasis on fan interaction in the Japanese idol industry. In contrast, Korean idols prioritize their performance skills, leading to admiration for Sakura’s development.

Despite this, there are those who argue that Japanese netizens are backing Sakura solely based on her nationality.

LE SSERAFIM Sakura's Vocals at Coachella Praised By Japanese Fans — But K-Netz Have Mixed Reactions
LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s Vocals at Coachella Praised By Japanese Fans — But K-Netz Have Mixed Reactions (Photo : Sakura Instagram)

Several comments stated,

  • “But I have to admit she did better than Eunchae and Kazuha this time.”
  • “It’s because of Japanese idols’ levels that they are praising Sakura. If you watched ‘Produce 48,’ you’d know that Japanese idols freaking suck.”
  • “For real? Wow.”
  • “I have a friend who lives in Japan, and she said that the reactions are exactly like that. Sakura is really popular in Japan.”
  • “Japanese people are all the same.”
  • “Are they not being saracastic? What interesting reactions.”
  • “But it’s true she is better than what she used to be.”

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