A K-Pop Rant: PLEASE SING LIVE!

In this episode, hosts Chris and Chantel Nicole share their thoughts on the trend of K-Pop artists lip-syncing during performances. They start by discussing their own experiences as 2nd gen K-Pop fans and the history of lip-syncing in the industry. From there, they explore why lip-syncing has become so common in K-Pop and whether singing ability is less important now.

Throughout the episode, they share insights and opinions from K-Pop fans and experts (Ask Me About Kpop, MIA2K - A KPop Podcast, NYC Kpop Queens), and break down terms like MR, AR, and Live AR. They also discuss the use of autotune and vocal processing in pursuit of perfection, and the role of backing tracks and live autotune in performances.

The hosts also share their thoughts on the importance of singing live on music shows and televised performances, as well as in headlining concerts. They highlight K-Pop groups that often sing live, and discuss the need for live bands, music directors and better setlists in K-Pop concerts.

Whether you're a long-time K-Pop fan or just getting into the genre, this episode is sure to spark some interesting conversations.

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References:

SHINee - “Dream Girl” Live at Inkigayo  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4igohRynyoU  
S#arp - “Tell Me Tell Me” Live at Music Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km5btKWG6iE&ab_channel=MBCkpop  
Milli Vanilla performing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp0pZZYYwaE&ab_channel=DenisJosimar  
Ashlee Simpson SNL lip-syncing fail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWJCfbMw0Yo  
Shinhwa lip-syncing each other’s parts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJR4LFCds1g  
EXO - “Growl” at Music Core https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVUBtY3A2ak  
B.A.P - “One Shot” Dance Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C530QB8SP2Y   Ailee & Hyolyn - “Bang Bang” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3j5n-wH0Ys   Wonder Girls - “Tell Me” Live at Inkigayo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0HQl04M01w   NCT 127 recording “Ay-Yo” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnI9kY_V5EE   NewJeans - “Ditto” Live at Music Bank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtl8b7H4kEo   NMIXX - “How You Like That” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sj5bENSmK8   aespa - “Savage” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o-hlEJQKQU&ab_channel=aespa   GOT7 - Kiss The Radio singing “Loser” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqflj8qP4fI   NCT 127 - “Sticker” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa-gt9nGxcw&ab_channel=NCT127   NCT 127 - “2 Baddies” with LIVE VOCALS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J99LmFyXyAk&ab_channel=NEOCITY7   Momo (TWICE) - “More & More” Encore on Show Champion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO-cQIxIEoI   NewJeans - “OMG” Encore on Inkigayo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20mMVe-gEPs   IVE - “Strawberry Moon” Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjxDYjuhxXc   BTS - fake band at Permission to Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhgVIzTQvgQ   Joohoney (Monsta X) playing drums https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MYVdJ20DLk   EXO Acoustic session - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXp3ted3kbs   SHINee - “Excuse Me Miss” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSORaqTQykk   BTS “Run BTS” Live in Busan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb70gcTVvYI