On December 19, LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha took the stage at the KBS Song Festival in Incheon. Hosted by Jang Do-yeon, Moon Sang-min, and Minju of ILLIT, the year-end music event aired live from Songdo ConvensiA. During the show, Kazuha performed a solo cover of Standing Next to You, originally released by BTS’ Jungkook.
The track selection surprised the audience and drew strong reactions inside the venue. The stage later gained attention across online platforms, too. The K-pop idol appeared in a dark blue suit and open hair. Her cover drew praise for the presence and execution. At the same time, parts of the online discussion turned critical, with some viewers questioning her vocal delivery despite acknowledging her dance skills.
“Did they gave her the mic for decoration ?” an X user commented.
Some fans remarked that the concern was not the lip-syncing, but that the pre-recorded track showed her tribulation with higher notes. Meanwhile, some questioned the rendition’s concept, especially the use of the microphone.
Despite this, others defended her. They stated that the performance was choreography-focused rather than a vocal cover. Fans added that the microphone was part of the choreography, similar to how JK used it in the original version.
LE SSERAFIM delivers grand SPAGHETTI stage at 2025 KBS Festival
LE SSERAFIM took the stage at the 2025 Song Festival Global Festival with a performance focused on scale and detail. The quintet appeared on the December 19 live broadcast of KBS2. Members Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae opened the show. Each performer highlighted a distinct style.
Large props shaped like fish spaghetti, forks, and chopsticks framed the opening sequence. The girl group later returned beneath a long table placed at the center. They then performed SPAGHETTI featuring j-hope of BTS. The track comes from their first full-length album. As the introduction played, cheers filled the venue. Kim Chaewon also joined a collaboration stage. She sang Never Ending Story with IU and Rheeze from IVE.
In other news, LE SSERAFIM will continue year-end schedules. The group is set to appear at the SBS Gayo Daejeon on December 25. Another performance is planned at the MBC Gayo Daejejeon on December 31. The members are also set to perform on the largest New Year’s Eve live broadcast in the United States. The group will appear on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026, making them the only K-pop act on this year’s lineup.
Edited by Shreya Jha
Source: www.sportskeeda.com
