LE SSERAFIM dropped “CELEBRATE” not long ago, and it’s already had a rough ride.
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The song drew immediate backlash from K-Pop fans who accused HYBE of copying BLACKPINK‘s “Jump,” as both tracks lean into EDM territory.
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Now, the group has followed up with what’s being called a remix mini album. And it’s made things worse.
The tracklist of the EP — released not even 24 hours after “CELEBRATE” — contains a sped-up version, a slowed and reverb version, an instrumental, and a karaoke track. Fans were quick to point out that none of these are actual remixes, and the lack of effort has sparked heated reactions.
LE SSERAFIM
‘CELEBRATION (Remixes)’ RELEASE
멜론: https://t.co/VvzPjenHrL
지니: https://t.co/uI0tYzzx0i
벅스: https://t.co/TNGZxDqjDM
FLO: https://t.co/Z5an8T9PEJ
VIBE: https://t.co/czdoXGOu0Q#LE_SSERAFIM #르세라핌 #PUREFLOW_pt1 #CELEBRATION pic.twitter.com/9fE8mhPYPf
— SOURCEMUSIC (@SOURCEMUSIC) April 25, 2026
Sped-up and slowed reverb edits have become standard streaming filler at this point, and karaoke versions are hardly new. Even supporters of the group aren’t defending this one.
Ok, I’m usually one that loves the remixes…. But sped up, slow down, and instrumental are not remixes.. and karaoke? Give us some actual remixes.. great song, but those remixes are not it… pic.twitter.com/DBO7JUQAtC
— Le Scarafim #TimeToCelebrate (@LeScarafim) April 25, 2026
This may sound weird but I was actually kinda seated for some good ass remixes and they decided to do this lackluster ass shit? Girl bye https://t.co/iT0rZ0oYN9 pic.twitter.com/6cYezvpgnB
— 지금이대로 (@ChimeEchoes) April 25, 2026
On top of the disappointment, some netizens are raising a more pointed concern: that the release is a chart manipulation tactic, designed to boost streams across multiple entries rather than offer anything of real value.
here they go https://t.co/vqtdKiwqqA
— َ (@karinairlines) April 25, 2026
Netizen opinions aside, even LE SSERAFIM’s own fanbase isn’t holding back…
its not even 24 hours chiii pic.twitter.com/cv15v7XAi0
— ren (@zuhanified) April 25, 2026
what are these?!!!! a song where we are actually begging for more versions and remixes and this is what you give us???????!!!! why are you always pissing us off???
— jen is celebrating 🎉 🌊 (@forgetfully_) April 25, 2026
What are your thoughts? Are these legitimate remixes, or is HYBE dropping the ball? Let us know your thoughts in the comments on social media.