Recently, BABYMONSTER appeared on a radio show to promote their new mini album Go Up.
251013 WE GO UP#BABYMONSTER #베이비몬스터 #RORA #로라 pic.twitter.com/w1oHl6mMT1
— SQUEEZE (@squeeze_0814) October 13, 2025
During the broadcast, the members performed their own songs, and Ahyeon was also asked by the host to sing “Golden” Song from Kpop Demon Hunters.
she confidently took on the challenge and gave her own interpretation of the song.
BABYMONSTER's Aheyon covers Golden by Huntrix in a recent video.pic.twitter.com/P5lXuEcqqO
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) October 13, 2025
However, when the clip was uploaded on Twitter (X), it quickly spread online. Some Kpop fans criticized Ahyeon’s vocals, saying her singing sounded “too loud” and “annoying.”
Others commented that she was “just screaming instead of hitting proper notes,” claiming it could even damage her voice.
her vocal tone gives me a headache no shade https://t.co/bRwCxj1GbG pic.twitter.com/SO5hvRU1Sd
— ⃟ (@jiyubins) October 13, 2025
uhhh don’t let it happen again https://t.co/ZzQIqaBbUl pic.twitter.com/OL6rGgN22R
— 𖤐 nia (@8stardemo) October 13, 2025
she has one of the worst vocal tones in kpop https://t.co/1wBAlkBAak
— ' (@cvntville) October 13, 2025
Why does she always shout? I don't deny that she has a powerful voice, but she exaggerates a lot, and that makes her hearing very difficult. https://t.co/udpxgahJPZ
— cleo 🕷️ (@lalalisiousm) October 13, 2025
However, BABYMONSTER’s fans immediately came to her defense. They explained that Ahyeon was asked to sing the song suddenly, without any preparation or knowledge of the lyrics.
Despite that, they praised her for performing so confidently and showing her strong vocals even in an unplanned moment.
Kpop stans are so used to every other idol using autotune in their golden covers they can’t handle RAW VOCALS https://t.co/bYifc1p53k
— #1 baetwice defender (@nijigasaking) October 13, 2025
Kpop stans are so used to every other idol using autotune in their golden covers they can’t handle RAW VOCALS https://t.co/bYifc1p53k
— #1 baetwice defender (@nijigasaking) October 13, 2025
🤷🏻♀️ PIECE OF CAKE FOR HER NO BACKTRACK NOTHING AND SHE HAS PROVED AGAIN AND AGAIN THAT SHE ISNT AFRAID TO SHOWCASE HOW GOOD SHE IS 🎀 AND SHE SLAYS EVRYTIME #AHYEON https://t.co/8diwMBsqkn
— Siree (@l77051) October 13, 2025
Fans also pointed out that the criticism was unfair, suggesting that some fans were simply jealous of her talent. Many praised Ahyeon for taking on such a powerful song with ease, calling her performance “effortless” and “impressive for an impromptu stage.”
gllits in qrts dragging ahyeon. y'all just mad YOU can never request your favs to sing 💀 https://t.co/YEJQbnJdr5
— ryuryuryu (@ryuryuryv_) October 13, 2025
Most of y'alls faves are TERRIFIED of the mic & cry when being forced to sing in the studio, a controlled environment. Y'all have no business hating on someone doing this off the cuff with no preparation or warm ups. Your opinions are invalid. https://t.co/ueoGzz7tiQ
— Kelly 💚😈🏡🌶️👻💜🖕🏻😘 (@irlkel) October 13, 2025
no backtrack, no autotone, no lip sync, no instrumentals, isn't prepared n doesn't know the lyrics recorded by normal phone and it's hard song to sing n yet she nailed it like it's nothing
— roses_for_ahy🌹 (@elu_um25468) October 13, 2025
She is the definition of PURE TALENT https://t.co/RhY58Y4SFm
While opinions remain divided, one thing is certain — Ahyeon continues to draw attention for her fearless attitude and undeniable vocal power