On June 26, the co-ed idol group performed their debut tracks “FAMOUS” and “WICKED” on the popular Mnet music program. While the stage featured dynamic visuals and confident energy, reactions from netizens were mixed.
Many fans praised the group’s style and stage presence. However, a wave of backlash emerged online, particularly regarding the group’s use of lip-syncing. Some viewers questioned why a newly debuted group—especially one touted for vocal talent—chose not to perform live vocals during their highly anticipated debut.
Comments on theqoo:
- I really like the group’s concept and vibe—it feels super hip. I think the vibe would’ve come through even more if they performed live. Maybe it’s because they’re rookies? Or maybe it’s just that most music shows these days are practically all lip-sync… The male members are better than I expected though.
- There’s no sense of fun… well, I guess that’s expected from rookiesㅠ
- Ah, it was lip-synced??? Omg no wonder the vocals sounded too perfect. It was their debut stage—why lip-sync? That’s how you show real skill. Hopefully, we don’t have to wait for them to win 1st place just to see if they can sing live.
- If they had sung live, the song’s vibe would’ve come through better.
- Isn’t lip-syncing common during the first week anyway…?
- Bailey’s not as impressive as I thought. I guess being a good dancer doesn’t necessarily mean you’re good on stage.
Despite the criticism, ALLDAY PROJECT’s debut has still managed to stir significant buzz. Their performance video for “FAMOUS” quickly gained traction on YouTube, and their recent viral live clip from a radio appearance proved their strong vocal potential.
With high expectations and public scrutiny already surrounding their debut, particularly due to their “chaebol-dol” image and famous production team, all eyes will be on how ALLDAY PROJECT navigates their next stages and addresses performance concerns going forward.
