Her shaky pitch during the KBS stage on December 31 drew criticism.
She expressed her reflections via social media and her YouTube channel.
[TV Daily Reporter Hwang Seo-yeon] Singer Sohyang has issued a heartfelt apology following criticism of her live performance of 'Golden' from the soundtrack of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'.
On December 31, Sohyang performed 'Golden' during KBS's '2026 Countdown Show Light Now' alongside artists Park Hye-won (HYNN) and Young-bin. However, her shaky pitch during the song's introduction drew negative comments from fans. Although she stabilized her high notes in later sections, her distinctive high range has been criticized for not blending with the original composition.
In response to the backlash, Sohyang took to her social media to engage with fans and expressed her regret by saying, “I ruined everything.” In addition, in a recent video on her YouTube channel, she reflected on how her musical ambition affected the overall performance, realizing that her own desires had interfered with the integrity of the piece.
This situation gained further attention due to Sohyang's typically outstanding skills. Generally loved for her impressive high notes and unique tone, the recent criticism comes as a shock to both fans and the public alike.
The pitch instability during Sohyang's live performance can be perceived not just as a technical issue, but as part of the emotional expression in music. Furthermore, the critique around her distinctive interpretation, which may have overshadowed the original song's essence, has also intensified.
Going forward, it will be interesting to see how Sohyang addresses this criticism and incorporates it into her future works. Consistent growth as an artist will have a lasting positive impact on her career, ultimately generating more anticipation among her fans.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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