Red Velvet’s Wendy is opening up about why she refused to cover the viral hit “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters.
Fans speculated Wendy would tackle the challenging song, but she says the high notes were too much to handle.
On MBC’s Save Me! Holmes, she admitted practicing it at home nearly made her pass out.
Wendy didn’t feel confident enough to post a cover since she couldn’t deliver it perfectly.
Red Velvet’s Wendy
“I practiced it at home, but the notes were so high I felt like I was going to pass out. I didn’t think I could pull it off perfectly, so I didn’t record a video.”
She also said she wants to perform “Golden” live someday, rather than just release a studio version.
Red Velvet’s Wendy
“More than anything, I wanted to show it properly through a live performance rather than a recording.”
Wendy’s honesty shows her commitment to quality over quick content drops.
Even with over a decade in the industry, Wendy knows her limits — especially on difficult tracks like “Golden.”
Her stance highlights how idols are careful about which songs they can truly do justice.
