“KPop Demon Hunters” First “GOLDEN” Live Performance Sparks Intense Reactions Due To Unexpected Change 

“It’s not like this is a high-note competition…”

The animated film KPop Demon Hunters has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with its unique blend of K-Pop and supernatural storytelling.

One of the standout tracks from the film’s soundtrack, “Golden,” went mega viral, garnered chart-topping success and even became one of the hottest songs of the summer.

The original singers of the track, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, have now performed “GOLDEN” live for the first time. The stage, which took place during Jimmy Fallon’s popular late-night show, immediately attracted attention from Korean netizens thanks to their impressive vocals and stage presence. However, fans also noticed an unexpected change: the key of the song was lowered compared to the original studio version.

The sudden change has sparked a massive reaction online, especially since not many saw it coming. Some appreciated the adjustment, noting that it made the song more accessible and showcased the group’s vocal range in a different light. Others even said this way the trio can focus on delivering better harmonies rather than just belting high notes.

Some even speculated that the change was due to the vocalists’ health condition, as seemingly one of the stars had been recovering from an illness.

Despite the key change, the performance was widely praised for its energy and the group’s ability to deliver a compelling live rendition of “Golden.”

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• “Lowering the key was a good decision. They’ll be doing more live stages from now on, and singing it in the original key every time would ruin their throat. The live was great, especially the harmonies. I want to hear more songs.”
• “They really lowered the key a lot… sounds like about 2 to 3 semitones.”
• “More than the key, their tone is insane, seriously”
• “The song is so good. Even with the lower key, the ‘up up’ part still hits hard and feels powerful.”
• “Wait, are they saying their throat isn’t in great condition?? Because they sound incredible.”
• “It’s so good.. It’s not like this is a high-note competition, so what’s wrong with lowering the key? The live version sounds way better. Their tone and vocals are out of this world..”

You can watch the full live performance of “GOLDEN” below!