aespa Receive Scathing Reviews For “Mess” Performance On “Good Morning America”

aespa have been hit with major criticism for their recent US television appearance.

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On September 12 (local time), aespa performed “Rich Man” on Good Morning America.

When the performance was shared online…

aespa’s full performance of “Rich Man” at Good Morning America pic.twitter.com/9xyqM3Q5cW

— 싱크 로그 (@synklog) September 12, 2025

It sparked major criticism from netizens who hit back at aespa and their performance, saying it looked awkward and that they felt uncomfortable watching the four members. Some also pointed out that the choreography didn’t look right, and shared their reactions to the members’ lack of stage presence.

didn‘t understand a single english lyric, cringy ass raps, simple ass moves yet still no synchronization, instrumental even louder than the backtrack, no facial expressions and a mid ass song… kpop will never be taken seriously in the US i fear https://t.co/yXCB8mu5cQ pic.twitter.com/bJXbpZc4Vp

— minaj (@vavawonyoung) September 12, 2025

So discordinaded, without backup dancers you can see the real choreography, what a mess. SM, what is this choreography? https://t.co/uaTClsDQVK

— Kiwi 🥝 • Twice Ot9 stan (@MarrymeJisooKim) September 12, 2025

I will say it. This performance is a disappointment. If SM is that desperate for aespa to skyrocket in the US sacrificing their Korean promotions, they should’ve spend more for the production of this performance. @SMTOWNGLOBAL is a piece of shit as always. Just…fuck! 🤬🤬🤬 https://t.co/ICUehRmv8p

— 🎸 💥Æ GIRLS SUPREMACY💥 🎸 (@aegirlsupremacy) September 12, 2025

Ijbol… it looks like a school presentation 😭 https://t.co/isFha6bbym pic.twitter.com/C7VRxFpytM

— I-DLE – PIT STOP (@espiraculonaran) September 12, 2025

this made me feel so uncomfy the whole time… kinda like when you were 5 years old and made your family watch you do a dance you made up. smile and nod type of awkward https://t.co/ssBbSK1XNE

— cb (@runitdash) September 12, 2025

the choreo really is a mess something has to be done https://t.co/9zX6G0XIGM

— ✶ (@haevong) September 12, 2025

this song requires no vocal talent whatsoever yet they still choose to lip sync and look a hot mess https://t.co/1cwGkrXwM5

— 𝐲𝐮𝐡 (@sxpermodeI) September 12, 2025

Some also pointed out that the lack of backing dancers and camera work made it look weird.

this camerawork is awful omfg why were they showing the other girls standing around during the bridge?;??/:?; https://t.co/dThfp7lSCV

— rob ୨୧ (@viselix) September 12, 2025

that camera work is awful wtf https://t.co/FophyvysbP

— Kay (@boompantoufle) September 12, 2025

No backup dancers that’s why you can clearly see how awkward it is. I can’t unsee https://t.co/pI6IOeG6YA

— 雪姫❄️☀️ (@mjeonglaforteza) September 12, 2025