Fifth-Gen Female Idol Criticized For Weak Live Vocals During Encore

In recent years, idols have come under more and more scrutiny for their live vocals, especially when it comes to live encores on music shows.

The most recent group to perform a live encore was MEOVV.

Gq0UsUcbAAAjblX — The members of MEOVV | *@OFFICIAL_MEOVV/X*

On May 15, MEOVV performed their track “HANDS UP” on M Countdown.

MEOVV beat TXT to get a win with the track.

The girls were very excited as, although it was their second win, it was the first in front of fans as the other was without a broadcast.

The members did their encore…

Hands Up encore #MEOVV2ndWin #HANDSUP2ndWin pic.twitter.com/PcEFg0T1Iw

— 🐈‍⬛ (@meovv_miyao) May 15, 2025

And it was refreshing for fans who praised that the members were having fun but still showcasing strong vocals.

and THIS is how you do an encore#MEOVV2ndWin #HANDSUP2ndWin
pic.twitter.com/apc7REokb3

— rene (@itgurlgawon) May 15, 2025

MEOVV ENCORE WE FUCKING LOVE YOU MEOVV pic.twitter.com/SdgWm6xq6x

— Lyn (@Lynispink) May 15, 2025

WE DESERVED THIS ENCORE GUYS TO THE PAWMPAWMS WHO VOTED ILYYY #HANDSUP2ndWin #MEOVV2ndWin @OFFICIAL_MEOVV
pic.twitter.com/07a6NuJ2Z0

— ㅅ 🫧🦢 (@eeleolhcc) May 15, 2025

Yet, member Anna was hit with criticism for her vocals.

Gq5lG6rWYAATibr — MEOVV’s Anna | *@OFFICIAL_MEOVV/X*

When the video was posted, Anna’s vocals became a target of hate as many criticized her vocals, even making it personal.

and its always japanese member.. https://t.co/bBMx33ovbQ pic.twitter.com/xEF6dJV1qj

— rayya (@yayapromoter) May 15, 2025

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Narin,gawon brought this group. What’s wrong with ANNA?? https://t.co/E28mdRzIty

— are_rosie (@baeterpink) May 15, 2025

Another japanese idol who can’t sing. I know she is very beautiful and dances well but she should practice singing too. She looked so weak standing next to the others https://t.co/guGInVyCTA

— shin is méssy¹ (@shin2789_) May 15, 2025

Well
Anna really is tzuyu daughter https://t.co/Lo953zsgXn

— 여름 (@summertime21_) May 15, 2025

gawon and narin ATE, sooin and ella were good i think ella was slightly nervous. anna sounded like shit https://t.co/rftAvZs1RU

— yousaf is MESSY (@ihatedozens) May 15, 2025

Some netizens explained that it might just be a confidence issue and that Anna had a lot less training so shouldn’t be criticized.

Anna needs to improve and don’t be shy.
I hope next time she would be more confident to singing live. Overall they look good & congrats girls! https://t.co/ALYPN7Aay2

— ren (@hwa8wonu) May 15, 2025

Narin, Gawon and Sooin are really carrying vocally
Anna still needs vocal improvement and confidence. https://t.co/9vBtnSzueI

— Ronnie ~ (@THEE_ronnie) May 15, 2025

mind you guys that ella trained for a year and a half and anna only for a year, besides the fact that she is shy, so take it easy with these girls, they are newbies and will definitely improve a lot. https://t.co/Iy8dwgi3eS pic.twitter.com/YDRVsYwdzF

— ؘ (@earthgover) May 15, 2025

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