ILLIT’s Shocking Live Performance Sparks Heated Debate On Live Vocals

ILLIT’s recent appearance and live performance at the SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Festival 2025 have become the center of a heated online debate.

The girl group took the stage to perform their recent hit “jellyous” among other tracks. Their live performance of the song quickly drew attention for seemingly singing live while executing the song’s tough and tedious choreography.

A post praising the group’s live performance quickly went viral on X, gathering thousands of likes and shares. Many applauded the group’s professionalism and stage presence, especially given their rookie status.

how the hell are they dancing to jellyous and singing live at the same time.. pic.twitter.com/PgFaH6iwnK

— ྀིྀིྀིྀིྀི (@pradaburger) July 27, 2025

However, the praise wasn’t unanimous.

In the replies and quote posts, some fans were skeptical, claiming the performance wasn’t truly live at all. A number of viewers argued that the vocals were pre-recorded and questioned how the group could maintain vocal stability while dancing so energetically.

by opening their mouths??😭😭😭 https://t.co/s8OPKRCTg5

— ‏ِ (@jennierational) July 27, 2025

They hear a pre recorded clap and think it’s live https://t.co/vtrdf2n9Fv pic.twitter.com/fExHr8M0yE

— AJ 🍔 (@AKTPLAYA) July 27, 2025

Others criticized the overall quality of the stage, calling it “a mess” and lacking impact. The group’s visuals and coordination were also scrutinized by a few viewers, further fueling the mixed reaction.

Not a single note here is live https://t.co/F2xO2PZDEq pic.twitter.com/R79Fa3sHkK

— naevis (taylor's version) (@afterglow_hoax) July 27, 2025

they look a mess https://t.co/yftMVFn4GQ

— nocif (@ae_m4t) July 27, 2025

The bar is in hell 😭 kpopies r shocked because their favs do the basic work they're paid for. https://t.co/7uI8dsaPGv

— 𝔻𝕚𝕟𝕖 🎀 (@tearsturntoice) July 27, 2025

All the industry does

— exoxoxoxoxox (@HalaSal50225241) July 27, 2025

While some are impressed by what they believe to be raw talent, others remain unconvinced and argue that the bar for K-pop performances should be higher.