HYBE Idol Faces Viral Criticism After Live Vocals Clip Goes Viral
CORTIS have quickly become one of the most talked-about rookie boy groups since their debut this past August. From their energetic performances to bold sound, the group has been making noise with every release.
The group’s momentum started with their singles “GO” and “What You Want,” before following up with their latest track “FaSHioN.”
But while the music itself has drawn attention, member Martin has found himself at the center of a heated debate online.
A recent post praising Martin as the strongest “fifth generation main vocal” unexpectedly sparked backlash across social media.
dare i say no one is touching martin’s throne for that 5th gen main vocal title because are y’all hearing this pic.twitter.com/6l9j1IDj3p
— amor (@geontis) September 8, 2025
Instead of agreeing, many netizens argued that his voice did not live up to the label, pointing out what they described as an excessive reliance on autotune.
The bar is so low for male vocalists https://t.co/am6ivvqkNM
— ْ (@armaegeddon) September 9, 2025
he sounds like tpain with his nonstop autotune https://t.co/7to2WKItTO
— ًً (@tpinks4) September 9, 2025
thought this was a set up tweet no shade https://t.co/3NNWcO7yoQ
— ⋆˚꩜｡ lou. is iconik (@zbsae) September 9, 2025
Others also claimed that there are many girl group vocalists who can sing much better live.
the way literally every 5th gen gg has better vocalists than him 😭 https://t.co/I04pa3n7JK
— chuu stuns 🎸• VVS REPRESENTATIVE🌻 (@yumetwix) September 8, 2025
almost any 5th gg sub vocalist could to this MIND U https://t.co/nJp1HsC3uz
— dear renee🌱 (@remixxiee) September 9, 2025
This is not the first time the group has faced criticism over their vocal style. Since debut, CORTIS have consistently been noted for their heavy use of processing in tracks, a choice that some listeners say adds a unique flair while others believe it overshadows the members’ natural voices.
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With Martin’s clip going viral, the conversation has only grown louder, leaving Martin and the group under increased scrutiny as they continue promoting.
Opinions remain split for now, with some defending the group’s stylistic choices while others call for a more stripped-back approach. Regardless of the criticism, the ongoing attention around Martin and CORTIS suggests that the rookie group has already secured a strong place in the fifth-generation spotlight.
