"SBS Actively Responds to Harsh Criticism of TWICE's Singing Ability: 'They Really Can't Sing'"

Group TWICE. Photo by JYP Entertainment

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Amid controversy over the live audio criticizing the vocal skills of the group TWICE being fully revealed, SBS has issued a clarification.

TWICE earned the honor of taking first place on SBS's 'Inkigayo,' which aired on the 14th. TWICE expressed their gratitude, saying, "Today is the last broadcast, so thank you to ONCE for giving us first place, and thank you to the staff who worked hard during our activities," and added, "Happy birthday to Tzuyu as well."

Following this, SBS released a fancam of TWICE's encore performance. The encore stage is not broadcasted, creating a relaxed atmosphere. It is reported that the problematic remark was made right after the encore stage, which was conducted in a relatively free atmosphere, ended.

A man presumed to be a staff member said, "Wow, they really can't sing."

As controversy arose among TWICE fans regarding the audio, SBS issued an official explanation.

On the 15th, SBS stated, "To conclude, it was simply a misunderstanding, but we first apologize for causing confusion by uploading the audio without editing it."

They further explained, "The remark was not made by a staff member but was actually a copy from a shopping app commercial that airs during the post-CM. As soon as TWICE stepped off the stage, the audio of the post-CM currently on air was played through the studio's PA system, and coincidentally, the commercial copy without background music was heard at that timing."

They added, "We believe that anyone would naturally be angry if someone baselessly criticizes a beloved artist. Although it was a misunderstanding, we apologize to TWICE fans who may have been hurt, as well as to the TWICE members and agency officials who were concerned about the fans' worries."

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