As of the moment, aespa’s “SYNK: PARALLEL LINE” tour, which began in June last year, is nearing the end of its European leg. However, despite being recognized as one of the best-performing 4th-gen K-pop groups, aespa has been facing criticism for their stage quality in recent performances.
In particular, a recent concert of aespa in Amsterdam, Netherlands, has sparked discussions over alleged lackluster performances. A video capturing aespa’s low-energy dancing went viral on TikTok, amassing nearly 2 million views in just two days. Many international fans left comments expressing similar concerns.
While the members executed the choreography correctly, their stage presence did not meet expectations, as some claimed that aespa was performing with little passion and effort. As a result, the stage lacked impact, and the dance moves appeared weak, failing to highlight their strengths in choreography.
Additionally, aespa was accused of lip-syncing. In K-pop concerts, it is not rare to see artists use backtracks to ensure smooth performances, especially in lengthy concerts exceeding two hours. However, Western audiences tend to view excessive reliance on backtracks as disrespectful to fans, making it a controversial topic.
On top of that, many people expressed their disappointment, with some alleged concertgoers even commenting that attending aespa’s concert felt like a “waste of money”. In response, aespa fans have defended the group, arguing that the girl group’s demanding tour schedule can lead to occasional dips in performance quality. Many fans who attended the concerts in person also provided positive feedback, insisting that it is unfair to judge a three-hour concert based on just a few seconds of footage.
Below are some comments from netizens:
- Lip-syncing, no energy, no stage presence.
- I get that they have a packed schedule, but this is a paid concert—they should perform properly.
- aespa concerts are honestly so boring
- It’s funny how internet users who just see 5 seconds of video make such harsh criticisms when the actual concertgoers made no complaints. You guys need to stop believing every maliciously edited footage
- With their tour schedule, the members may feel off sometimes, but it’s just a few seconds and they should not be crucified for it guys
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