Why aespa’s “Good Morning America” Stage Sparked Ridicule—And How The Group Handled It

aespa “Good Morning America” performance on September 12 drew criticism for weak stage presence.

Viewers said it looked awkward and too empty for a wide morning-show stage. aespa “Good Morning America” performance clips spread quickly on social media.

For a group used to tight Korean music-show camerawork, the switch to U.S. daytime TV showed how empty space can swallow a minimalist concept.

Camera work was really bad #aespa #karina #viral #gda #fyp

♬ Rich Man – aespa

Instead of avoiding the issue, aespa and their team moved fast. Fans and commentators largely agreed on the fix: “Rich Man” needed more people on stage and tighter blocking so cameras wouldn’t catch dead space.

There’s a new chance to reset the story for aespa. aespa taped “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” with the episode set to air on September 24.

It’s a timely opportunity to show the upgraded staging to a wider daytime audience. The show’s listings and multiple social posts from taping day point to an interview plus a “Rich Man” performance.

Schedules can change, but signs still point to a September 24 broadcast.

According to the audience who watched aespa’s performance taping, backup dancers were added, formations became cleaner, and the performance felt bigger and more confident on camera.

Why did the GMA stage struggle while the music video works? Format.

“Rich Man” relies on attitude and controlled negative space—it shines when the camera is close and the set is built to match.

They should stop lip syncing #aespa #kpop #kpopfyp #katseye #blackpink

♬ admire the perc – !

On a bright, wide morning-show floor, that same space can look empty unless performers fill it or the choreography hits harder between cuts.

That’s why adding dancers matters. It’s not giving in; it’s translating the performance for a different stage.

Now all eyes are on the next appearance. If the dancers and tighter blocking land on Jennifer Hudson, the conversation may shift from “what went wrong on GMA” to “how quickly they adapted.”

That’s the real test for any act balancing K-Pop’s precision with the looser style of American daytime TV.

Are you tuning in to aespa’s performance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show?”