Rookie K-pop girl group HEARTS2HEARTS recently made a comeback, dazzling fans with their new track ‘STYLE’ and powerful performances.
As part of their comeback promotions, the group has been appearing on major music shows, where their eye-catching choreography and strong stage presence quickly became the talk of the town.

Their first comeback stage immediately drew praise for the group’s sharp synchronization in dance and strong live vocals.
no one can touch them in the synchronization game pic.twitter.com/ehRUR2nYaD
— 하투하 (@2heartsoffcl) June 19, 2025
However, what started as positive attention quickly took a turn when fans noticed a glaring issue during a key moment in the performance.
At the climax of the performance, main vocalist Carmen delivered an impressive high note—. But instead of being front and center, Carmen was positioned at the back, nearly obscured by the other members dancing in front of her. Despite her live singing and clear vocal contribution, she was barely visible on camera.

Outrage spread across social media, with fans calling out SM Entertainment for what they see as poor stage direction and recurring mistreatment.
Main vocalist belting part is hidden at the back, okay SM https://t.co/5syWOnMTzv
— Upa 우파 (@fluffyyuyu) June 19, 2025
Carmen should've been placed in front as she was hitting the high notes. Wasn't this a norm in kpop??? https://t.co/1VMktxtBNG
— Dura Anne Muko ♡̶ (@aekarina_chaka) June 19, 2025
The criticism didn’t stop there. Many fans accused SM Entertainment of repeating the same mistake from the group’s debut era, when another member, Yeon, was also placed in the back during her standout parts, leading to similar backlash at the time.
yeon being in the back this entire video is honestly insane😭😭 pic.twitter.com/E7frKbhUVH
— mya ✷ˎ-ˊ (@heartsified) March 1, 2025
This pattern of choreography and stage blocking has raised concerns among fans about the fair treatment and visibility of the members, especially those delivering key vocal moments.
Some are calling for a choreography change and demanding that SM stop normalizing this kind of mistreatment, especially for performers who contribute significantly to the group’s sound.
I liked their synchronization, but it was a bit strange to see Carmen hitting the high notes while positioned in the back, almost hidden behind the other members who were dancing in front. https://t.co/DcMZdl8HlL
— ℱ (@woniszeasy) June 19, 2025
Kebiasaan lihat exo tiap ada yg nyanyi highnote tuh posisinya di depan atau di pinggir misah sendiri biar jadi spotlight, ini malah di belakang gak kelihatan.. Udah gitu si mnet malah nyorot member lain pas part itu bjir.
— Chacha (@CoffeeChaCha) June 19, 2025
Oh iya, Carmen kan foreigner. https://t.co/BHXco1dzhr
Your xenophobia ass is clearly showing @SMTOWNGLOBAL https://t.co/FaZgidJehd
— 𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐲𝐚 ٩ʕ•ﻌ•*ʔ (@bearieskai) June 19, 2025
While HEARTS2HEARTS continues to impress with their talent and teamwork, fans hope the agency will listen to their feedback and ensure that each member—especially those taking on challenging roles vocally—gets the spotlight they deserve.