Netizens Accuse LE SSERAFIM Of Lip Syncing During “Coachella” Weekend 2
After a vocal performance that sparked controversy during their first weekend at Coachella, LE SSERAFIM returned to the festival for their second performance amidst high expectations.
This weekend, while the sound was notably improved, new allegations have emerged from fans and netizens, accusing the group of lip-syncing and singing over a loud backtrack to mask their true live vocals.
Lesserafim backtrack are so fckin loud this time, 80% lipsync at this point expect when they shout for 'adlib' jesus Hybe what are you doing #LESSERAFIMatCOACHELLA
— Teum🤙🏻💎 (@Teumquinnn) April 21, 2024
The debate has been reignited on social media, with many pointing to specific moments during the performance that seemed to suggest the group was not singing live. In particular, a clip from their song “ANTIFRAGILE” shows member Chaewon removing her microphone before her ad-lib finishes, yet the vocals continue to play, leading fans to speculate about the authenticity of the live singing.
마이크 뗐는데 목소리가 나오는 마법 pic.twitter.com/AyNOHtDNoT
— 수파두파 (@SUPADUPAMY) April 21, 2024
Similarly, a moment with Kazuha has come under scrutiny. Fans noted that as she moved the microphone away at the end of one of her lines, the backing track remained at a volume consistent with her “live” vocals, prompting further discussion about the use of pre-recorded vocals during the show.
코첼라 … pic.twitter.com/5JnYoluobO
— 공책 (@boktanzra) April 21, 2024
These instances have quickly spread across platforms, fueling a heated debate about LE SSERAFIM’s performance standards and expectations for live singing at high-profile events like Coachella. Fans are dissecting the group’s every move, comparing vocal tracks and visual cues to determine the extent of live singing versus pre-recorded vocals.
The fact that backtracks and lip syncing are banned from coachella yet HYBE still had to find a way around it cause of how horrendous they sound should be telling of the skill level concerning that group 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/C4qFxpBZjq
— obi (@obinaevis) April 21, 2024
The loud ass back track and lip syncing. This group can never improve I'm afraid 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/k7sT5qfUMb
— Donda🧚🏻 (@elsedonda) April 21, 2024
When bp uses backtrack and sings louder than the backtrack you call it lipsyncing, when le sserafim's backtrack sings for them,you call it vocals. https://t.co/ws6LXVfXM9
— scar (@pinksxpaved) April 21, 2024
This controversy follows a week of heated debate after LE SSERAFIM’s initial Coachella performance, where their vocal capabilities were called into question. Now, with accusations of lip-syncing, the group faces another wave of criticism regarding their onstage authenticity.
