The performance gained a lot of attention.
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SM Entertainmentconcert celebrating the thirtieth anniversary, SMTOWN Live in Seoulbrought together some of the company’s biggest stars for a two-day show. Among the shows, Red Velvet‘S Seulgi teamed up with RIIZE‘S Sungchan for a special version of Seulgi’s B-side track, “Bad Boy, Sad Girl.”
The original track, which features the rapper BE’O, was reimagined with Sungchan joining Seulgi on stage. The performance was kept simple, focusing on the song’s mellow, laid-back style rather than intricate choreography. Despite the unique pairing, the collaboration failed to win over a portion of the audience.
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Once the concert concluded, the performance became a trending topic on online forums, particularly on Instiz. Unfortunately, much of the discussion centered around the negative feedback regarding Seulgi and Sungchan’s live singing skills. Netizens expressed disappointment, with many commenting that their vocals did not meet expectations for a live event.
Look at these guys, look at the eye level difference.
If you stand next to the Holy Communion, even a tall girl can become a little girl. Goodbye, world. pic.twitter.com/JcIT9CVHvN—Izz (@izz_zx) January 12, 2025
Criticisms ranged from comments on their vocal techniques to observations on the overall quality of the performance. Most netizens were particularly surprised to hear the criticism directed at Seulgi, who is generally praised for her vocal talent.
- “OH….”
- “They can’t really sing.”
- “Totally out of tune…”
- “Why is their nasal tone so loud?”
- “Both are terrible at singing.”
- “This is the first time I’ve heard anyone say Seulgi can’t sing.”
