'No one is perfect': Sakura responds to Coachella criticism
Sakura, a member of the K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, responded to criticism following their debut performance at Coachella on Saturday. She used Weverse (social media platform) to express her thoughts about the mixed reviews received, acknowledging varying expectations of performance quality. While their stage presence and performance skills were widely praised, criticism surfaced regarding their live vocals. Sakura also defended the group's dedication on the global stage.
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LE SSERAFIM, known for their dynamic performances, unique style, and powerful vocals, performed at Coachella on April 13 PDT (April 14 IST). The South Korean quintet from Source Music (HYBE) left the California audience in awe with their captivating 10-part showcase, commencing with their sensational single Antifragile. Adorned in bespoke Louis Vuitton attire, Sakura, Chaewon, Yunjin, Kazuha, and Eunchae delivered a mesmerizing performance, featuring a repertoire of 10 songs spanning over 40 minutes.
'The vocal abilities on stage were lacking...'
Following LE SSERAFIM's Coachella performance, the online community voiced concerns over their vocal delivery not meeting the expectations for such a grand stage. One user acknowledged the rapid ascent of LE SSERAFIM but highlighted the vocal challenges encountered during the Coachella set. They remarked, "Congratulations on reaching Coachella in such a short time, but the vocal abilities on stage were lacking. The dance routines were impressive until the Smart section of the performance, where it noticeably faltered, which was disappointing."
Sakura emphasized growth and self-confidence amid criticism
Highlighting LE SSERAFIM's growth and determination, Sakura stated, "What does it truly mean to stand on stage? Is it to present a flawlessly polished image? To bring joy to the audience? Or is it to execute the performance flawlessly, without a single hitch?" Agreeing that their performance may not have been up to par, Sakura defended the group and stated, "No one is perfect, but the performance we held as a group was undoubtedly our best stage [performance] yet."
K-pop group debuted new song on Coachella stage
In a surprising turn of events, the girl group sang their new song, Hot and Fun, for the first time on the Coachella stage. The song features an infectious chorus and an engaging half-tempo dance break. This new track was made available for streaming on Monday. With this performance, LE SSERAFIM joined the ranks of BLACKPINK, who headlined in 2023 and also performed in 2019. Other K-pop acts that contributed this year included ATEEZ and rock band The Rose.
