Popular HYBE Idol Group’s Raw Vocals Sparks Major Backlash

Recently, the KM Chart Awards 2026 (KMA 2026) concluded successfully amid intense attention on trending artists and rising stars.

The four Grand Prize categories went to TXT, BTS, Hwasa, and CORTIS.

In particular, TXT won the Artist of the Year category and performed an encore stage at the award ceremony. However, many were shocked at just how raw the performance was.

대상이란거 정말 좋은거구나(당연좋지어디문제있니) 하하더 앵콜 무대를 풀로 말아줌 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3FbROVurGv

— ‎오물조물 (@txt_sarangdan2) July 25, 2026

K-Netizens agreed that they couldn’t understand how they won the Daesang with these skills.

• “I couldn’t hear some of the members’ vocals…I think it’s because of the mic volume.”
• “Huening did pretty well.”
• “It’s funny how they won the Daesang.”
• “They did well? If they were female idols, they would’ve been bashed.”
• “It’s crazy that they actually won the Daesang…”
• “Wow…”
• “Why are their vocals so unstable when it’s their own song?”

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