Sohee's risky attempt to show off his singing seems to have failed.

The new boy group from SM Entertainment, RIIZE, recently made a big splash on NAVER's new comedy and music show NPOP.

The show, whose goal is to show off the best of Korean pop culture, had the boy band do a variety of things to impress the audience. But Sohee's brave attempt to show off his voice seems to have failed.

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The group made an impact on NPOP when they played their unreleased single "Memories." With this song, they not only set the stage on fire, but they also gave fans a sneak peek at what's to come with a pre-recorded performance of the title track from their next album, "Get A Guitar."

Sohee stood out in the group because she did something brave. He tried to make a name for himself by singing "If It Was Me," a famous ballad by No Yoon Kwon that requires a strong voice to do it right.

Sohee's version of the song didn't get applause, though. Instead, it seemed to become a source of disagreement.

People in Korea quickly went online, especially to TheQoo, where a video of his show quickly went viral.

A post that included a clip of Sohee's cover got more than 47,300 views and more than 830 comments that were all surprised and disappointed.

Many people pointed out the big difference between Sohee's studio recordings and his live singing. They felt that his live singing wasn't as good, especially when compared to SM Entertainment's other main singers.

Some even worried that the quality of singers in newer K-Pop groups was going down, and the RIIZE star became the center of this conversation.

The online community also struggled with not knowing exactly what Sohee's role was in RIIZE. Was he really the lead singer?

If so, it seems like many people's hopes were not met. This lack of clarity added fuel to the fire of criticism that was already going strong.

"There must not be any good people around these days…."
"There are a lot of performance heroes who can't sing these days. In general, it's true that we don't have high hopes for singing.
"I thought he was the main singer?"
"He's the lead singer, right?"
"I guess men don't have any more good ideas these days."
"They never said he was the lead singer, so why is everyone talking about him as the lead singer?"
"Is he the main singer?"
"Maybe I had too high of hopes?"
"They say that there is a shortage of trainees. Is it possible?"

"The main singers for NCT or aespa aren't that great either, so why are you making a big deal out of this guy?"
"I think he has a good voice for recording, but his live performance isn't as good as I thought it would be. He's definitely not as strong as other SM groups."
"He's just at the level where Sinchon busks lol"
"He's not a good singer in general, whether he's the lead singer or not. He doesn't know how to use his voice properly.

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BTS’s J-Hope is keeping fans excited as he drops even more stunning concept photos for his highly anticipated new single!

On March 4, J-Hope released the second concept photo for his digital single "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" through BTS’s official social media, giving fans another glimpse into the warm and romantic theme of his comeback.

In the latest photos, J-Hope brings out the sweet and dreamy vibes of being in love—all in the most familiar place, his home.

He’s seen lying comfortably on a cozy rug, talking on the phone with a blissful smile, and daydreaming with his feet propped up on a chair.

Sitting on the edge of a bathtub, he looks completely relaxed, lost in thought, as the soft sunlight wraps around him, adding to the sentimental and heartwarming mood.

The dreamy setting and his gentle, love-filled expressions perfectly match the theme of "Sweet Dreams," making fans even more excited for the song’s release!

Before the official release, J-Hope will drop teaser videos on March 5 and 6, leading up to the big moment on March 7 at 2 PM KST.

To celebrate, J-Hope is also holding an exclusive offline fan event, "Sweet Dreamland," where 613 lucky ARMYs will get to experience the magic in person at 1 PM KST on March 7.

The number 613 isn’t random—it represents BTS’s debut date, June 13, showing J-Hope’s deep appreciation for his fans.

And don’t worry if you can’t be there in person—the event will be livestreamed on Weverse, so ARMYs all over the world can join in the fun!

"Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" is a romantic serenade filled with J-Hope’s heartfelt emotions and a desire to love and be loved. With R&B star Miguel lending his smooth vocals to the track, anticipation is through the roof!

J-Hope has already started his first solo world tour with the "j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in SEOUL", held at the KSPO DOME from February 28 to March 2.

But he didn’t stop there—he surprised fans with a pre-release performance of "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," and the crowd went wild!

Even before the official release, the song is already getting rave reviews! On March 3, British music magazine NME gave the concert a five-star rating, praising J-Hope’s powerful stage presence and saying:

"It was clear how much he missed the stage, and that’s where he shines the brightest. He has already proven his abilities as a BTS member, and now, he has done so again as a solo artist. He fully showcased his talent and radiated an energy stronger than ever before."

With a new single, an exclusive fan event, and an exciting world tour ahead, J-Hope is set to dominate the music scene once again! Are you ready to experience "Sweet Dreams"?

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