KISS OF LIFE, the rising 5th-gen K-pop girl group, is facing online backlash after member Natty covered BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s song.

On September 16, KISS OF LIFE, known for their mature and empowering concept, drew attention with their latest cover.

Despite their growing fame, the group has faced criticism for being compared to BLACKPINK, with Natty, in particular, being labeled a “Lisa copy.”

Before joining KISS OF LIFE, Natty was already known to K-pop fans for participating in survival shows and attempting to join groups like TWICE and fromis_9. She debuted as a solo artist but remained relatively unknown until joining KISS OF LIFE.

Natty, who is Thai like BLACKPINK’s Lisa, is often compared to her due to their similar backgrounds and impressive dance skills.

Recently, Natty’s cover of “Black,” a song from G-Dragon’s album featuring Jennie, went viral but received mixed reactions. Jennie, known as the “YG Princess,” originally featured on the track before BLACKPINK’s debut.

The cover drew criticism because “Black” is an iconic song, and Natty’s rendition was scrutinized heavily. Critics pointed out that Natty’s voice lacked vibrato and uniqueness compared to Jennie’s. Some described her voice as thin and weak, with noticeable breathing and nasal sounds.

Netizens were divided, with some harshly criticizing Natty’s cover and others defending her. Fans of KISS OF LIFE argued that the cover was meant as a tribute and that the backlash was unfair.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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