aespa Karina’s Live Vocals Come Under Major Criticism During Recent Performance

“They tried to hide this…”

aespa Karina‘s live vocals at a recent performance have come under serious criticism.

aespa’s Karina

Recently, Karina had a special event with fans to celebrate her birthday.

2026 KARINA B-DAY PARTY [MEMORY BOX] 🎂#aespa #æspa #에스파#KARINA #카리나#KARINA_BDAY_PARTY #MEMORYBOX pic.twitter.com/9mVnV03wWB

— aespa (@aespa_official) March 24, 2026

A  user online shared a clip of Karina singing live from the event.

Karina showcased her live vocals for her birthday. pic.twitter.com/ZZg0rjCFiW

— Aespann_jeans (@a1071364) March 24, 2026

When the clip was posted, it sparked backlash towards the idol and her live vocals.

THEY TRIED TO HIDE THIS I’M CRINE 😭 https://t.co/Yfb5hY6AqJ

— vava (@vavawonyoung) March 24, 2026

This is how they've always sound without backtrack and lipsync. https://t.co/7G7dFLvNtg

— ᯓᡣ𐭩 (@Mcjimin7) March 24, 2026

And MYS have the audacity to hate on other groups for their vocals https://t.co/yAYoSGvAG2

— Mokawaii (⁠っ⁠.⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)⁠っ | MAMIHLAPINATAPAI (@illit4evaar_) March 24, 2026

Never showcase it again. https://t.co/dbFCWEb6Yl

— isa (@solmerv) March 25, 2026

Yet, netizens hit back at the netizens, claiming that the OP had cut specific parts and that it was a certain group of netizens trying to paint a negative picture of Karina’s vocals.

those hybe bootlickers are trying to convince us that karina cant sing by cutting this video into specific parts 😭 pic.twitter.com/WQK0jckflc

— yel (@yujiminitgirl) March 24, 2026

Idols are coming under even more scrutiny for their live vocals.