His performance received poor reviews.
Koreaboo
50 minutes ago
A 4th gen idol is facing harsh criticism after taking on a solo challenge outside of his group activities. THE BOYZ’s New recently appeared in the musical Romeo and Juliet, where he was cast as Romeo. While many fans were excited to see him step into musical theater, some audience reactions have sparked controversy online.
Following performances, several netizens shared blunt reviews criticizing his live singing.
비브라토 할 줄 몰라서 턱으로 하는 놈이 뮤배 주연..?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
발성도 딸려 호흡도 딸려… 이딴 공연을 돈받고하다니 https://t.co/IqCsOzbrdV pic.twitter.com/3dictCuaoo
— kevout (@kev00ut) April 11, 2026
A guy who doesn’t know how to do a vibrato so he uses his jaw to do it, is cast as the male lead? LOL. His projection sucks, his breathing techniques suck… Can’t believe he’s getting paid for such a performance.
kev00ut
Others called it straight-up embarrassing. A review after having seen New’s curtain call.
뉴 커튼콜 본 후기
존나 형편없고 개쪽팔리니까 더보이즈 떼고 활동해라 ~
— kevout (@kev00ut) April 11, 2026
F*cking hopeless and it’s freaking embarrassing so please promote without THE BOYZ in your name.
kev00ut
Some even went as far as to call it tragic.
처참하네…
뮤배 사이에서 초딩 하나가 생목으로 노래 하는 중인거 같은데 그걸 보고 잘한다고 감격하는 젤리들이 진짜 진경스럽다👍
발성 방법은 아는게 맞는건지 혼자 울림이 전혀 없음
다시 보컬 학원으로 돌아가서 배워야 할듯; https://t.co/bbBHIU4hQK
— 묘 (@myo_808) April 11, 2026
This is tragic… Feels like an elementary school kid trying to sing it raw amongst musical actors. I truly respect those fans who are praising him and getting emotional over it. Does he even know proper vocal technique? There’s no resonance at all. He should go back to vocal lessons…
myo_808
The situation has once again sparked debate about idols entering musical theater and the intense scrutiny they face when stepping outside their usual stage.