While some groups are regularly criticized for their lip-syncing, some are praised for their ability to sing live.
Lipsyncing has always been a sensitive issue in Kpop. Although at some important events, many stations require artists to lipsync to ensure the perfect sound for the stage, fans still appreciate groups that sing live completely instead of lipsyncing.
Recently, Knet discussed Kpop idols without lipsyncing. According to the topic of discussion, 2nd generation idols do not lipsync at all. In the 3rd generation, BTS, BTOB, MAMAMOO, MONSTA X are typical names when choosing not to lip-sync.
Speaking of top-notch live singing skills, BTOB and MAMAMOO are the top vocal groups in Gen 3. Meanwhile, BTS and MONSTA X are performance-oriented groups. Although they are not too prominent in terms of vocal skills, they always give fans eye-catching and pleasing live performances.
Regarding 4th generation idols, Knetizens highly appreciates ITZY and STAYC. Although these two groups have not had as much active time as their seniors, they were soon praised for their live performances.
Many people expressed surprise about this list and added names that are also able to sing live well without lipsync:
- I didn’t expect small agencies to lipsync less than big agencies
- Especially for Monsta X, they make it super obvious that it’s live for year-end shows… There are even reaction videos of other idols shocked at Monsta X’s voice power
- I watched Monsta X’s live for Gambler in the year-end show and the main vocal’s high note was so strong. What’s his name?
- GOT7, MonstaX, Bangtan, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, StayC, these are the ones I know
- SEVENTEEN, MONSTA X, Lovelyz, GFRIEND, MAMAMOO. They always perform live on their stage, their live singing skills are amazing.
Among the names mentioned above, it can be seen that very few idols from big companies SM, JYP, and YG appear. EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, BLACKPINK, aespa… are groups that are appreciated for their vocal ability but often lip-sync.
aespa has recently come under fire for constantly lip-syncing, whether on American TV shows or at major award ceremonies. Although the stated reason was to ensure that the performance was mistake-free, the audience always wanted the artists to sing live completely on stage.
