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K-pop Groups Face Backlash for Covering BTS’s “Dynamite”
Several K-pop groups performed a cover of BTS’s “Dynamite” at Music Bank in Barcelona.
The clip drew attention online and prompted backlash from Korean and international fans.
Many viewers criticized the performers’ vocals and said they could not match BTS’s version.
The criticism also renewed complaints about vocal ability in K-pop.
Some viewers singled out NMIXX’s Lily for praise, saying she was trying to help the performance.
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A cover of BTS’s “Dynamite” by a range of K-pop groups at Music Bank in Barcelona drew criticism after a clip gained attention.
Fans criticized the performers’ vocals and said they could not do the song justice like BTS.
Some commenters praised NMIXX’s Lily, saying she was trying to save the performance.
The backlash included criticism of vocal ability across K-pop.
- Who
- A range of top K-pop groups performed the cover; BTS originally recorded “Dynamite.
- What
- The groups’ cover drew criticism online, especially over the vocals.
- When
- The performance was described as recent; social media posts criticizing it appeared on October 10, 11 and 12, 2026.
- Where
- The cover took place at Music Bank in Barcelona.
- Why
- Some fans criticized the vocal quality and said the performers could not do the song justice like BTS.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Social media commenters criticized the cover and K-pop vocal ability.
Commenters criticized the performance, while one praised NMIXX’s Lily.
A commenter criticized the cover in a post cited by Koreaboo.
- Song
- Dynamite
- Original artist
- BTS
- Performance venue
- Music Bank in Barcelona
- Criticism
- Fans criticized the vocal quality and said the cover did not do the song justice.
- Positive response
- Some commenters praised NMIXX’s Lily for trying to save the performance.
What people are saying
The number one reason K-Pop is dying is the decline in vocal ability.
I am yet to see anyone pull off the notes that they make
lily is trying her best to save the song
Sources
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