Fourth Generation Boy Band Member Criticized for Poor Singing After Solo Attempt

New from THE BOYZ is facing backlash after his musical debut as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet.

The controversy began as viewers and netizens slammed his live singing. Critics called his performance “hopeless” and “embarrassing,” focusing on his lack of vibrato, poor breathing techniques, and weak vocal projection.

Soon after the show, harsh reviews flooded social media.

비브라토 할 줄 몰라서 턱으로 하는 놈이 뮤배 주연..?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
발성도 딸려 호흡도 딸려… 이딴 공연을 돈받고하다니
— kevout

Translation by kevout:

A guy who doesn’t know how to do a vibrato so he uses his jaw to do it, is cast as the male lead? LOL. His projection sucks, his breathing techniques suck… Can’t believe he’s getting paid for such a performance.

Criticism didn’t stop there. After New’s curtain call, fans called it straight-up embarrassing.

뉴 커튼콜 본 후기
존나 형편없고 개쪽팔리니까 더보이즈 떼고 활동해라 ~
— kevout

Translation by kevout:

F*cking hopeless and it’s freaking embarrassing so please promote without THE BOYZ in your name.

Others called the performance tragic.

처참하네…
뮤배 사이에서 초딩 하나가 생목으로 노래 하는 중인거 같은데 그걸 보고 잘한다고 감격하는 젤리들이 진짜 진경스럽다
발성 방법은 아는게 맞는건지 혼자 울림이 전혀 없음
다시 보컬 학원으로 돌아가서 배워야 할듯;
— 묘

Translation by myo_808:

This is tragic… Feels like an elementary school kid trying to sing it raw amongst musical actors. I truly respect those fans who are praising him and getting emotional over it. Does he even know proper vocal technique? There’s no resonance at all. He should go back to vocal lessons…

The situation highlights the intense scrutiny idols face when branching into musical theater.

Fans and critics alike are watching closely as New navigates this new challenge.