K-pop idol livestreams are either the most relaxing experience or absolute chaos – there’s no in-between. A lot can go wrong when you’re live on air, and most of the time, it’s too late for damage control, even with a follow-up apology.
Thankfully, incidents like these are rare, and livestreams are generally a fun way for idols to connect with fans, taking silly requests, answering questions, and sharing personal stories. However, one singer was noticeably cautious when a viewer asked her to do something on camera, a request she politely declined. So, what exactly was it? Let’s find out:
Yesterday (Thursday, 24th April), NMIXX (엔믹스) ’s Lily (릴리) held a solo livestream for fans. During the broadcast, one viewer asked the singer to deliberately sing off-pitch, a request she firmly declined. “Absolutely not. I hate it when I sing off-pitch, so why would I do that on purpose? Look, it’s all fun and games until someone takes that part [of the livestream] and says, ‘Oh, you think she’s a good singer?’ I’m not going to fall for that!” said the idol.
She went on to remind viewers that the internet can be a cruel place, particularly when it comes to criticism and cyberbullying. However, she clarified that while she doesn’t care what others think of her personally, she takes her singing very seriously. “I know how the internet works. Sure, I can joke around and sing off-pitch, but someone out there will take it seriously. It’s not that I care what people say — it’s more that I don’t want that for myself, because I take my singing seriously,” she said.
The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Lily for her quick thinking. Many noted that the idol is “chronically online”, suggesting she’s well aware of what people post about fellow idols. Others commented that she was wise to decline the request, which some suspected was an attempt to set her up for criticism. Fans also hoped that other K-pop idols would stand up for themselves and call out viewers’ problematic behaviour during livestreams.
It’s hard to disagree with Lily that the internet can be a vicious place. It’s always wise to proceed with caution before posting anything, as even the smallest moment can lead to serious consequences, whether or not you’re at fault. Do you agree?
Watch the viral moment below:
@nadia_nswer11 seseorang meminta Lily untuk bernyanyi dengan nada yang tidak tepat “Semuanya menyenangkan sampai seseorang mengambil bagian itu dan berkata, ‘oh menurut kalian dia penyanyi yang bagus?’ ayolah! Aku tahu cara kerja internet… ini tempat yang kejam!” #NMIXX #LILY #kpop #fyp
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