IVE’s Yujin is facing controversy over her new cover of "Golden," a track from the Netflix animated film ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’. The video dropped on IVE’s official YouTube channel and has already gone viral, hitting No. 1 on YouTube’s trending list with over 2.59 million views.
In the video, Yujin nails the high notes with her impressive vocal skills and smooth delivery. Many fans praised her performance, but the audio quality raised eyebrows.
"She sings well already, I want to hear a live, unedited version."
As views soared, netizens chimed in, raising concerns about potential post-production editing.
"It sounds kind of manufactured."
Audience reactions were mixed, with some urging for a live performance.
"How much post-editing went into this?"
Meanwhile, ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ is creating a buzz as the first overseas animation focusing on K-pop idols. The animated film features superstars as secret agents protecting the K-pop world. Following its release, the film’s OST has also climbed the U.S. iTunes charts, highlighting its popularity.
Check out Yujin’s performance below:
The spotlight’s on Yujin as fans and critics continue to weigh in on the cover. How will she respond to the escalating debate? Stay tuned!
