KATSEYE‘s Daniela is currently going viral online, but unfortunately not for the reasons she would have hoped.
| @daniela_avanzini/Instagram
A now-viral recording, made long before she joined the group, shows Daniela attempting Kali Uchis’ hit song “Telepatia.”
The cover has drawn sharp criticism for autotune-heavy vocals and allegedly shaky pronunciation.
The performance, recorded long before her official debut, drew comparisons to professional standards, with many pointing out that her vocals sounded overly processed and unpolished.
bro she sucks https://t.co/C6IAFW5Nyb
— ؘ (@timcsIikethese) January 18, 2026
Hybe would be nothing without autotune https://t.co/F8inb61tLR pic.twitter.com/5UGIq8B9qZ
— nothingburger🪆 (@ahkeyz) January 18, 2026
The autotune…. She was destined to be under hybe https://t.co/GfYVzK35fm
— BOO BOO KEYS (@JENO69KAGEYAMA) January 19, 2026
Daniela’s pronunciation has also become the subject of scathing mockery online, with many saying she sounds off.
She did a Duolingo lesson before recording this pic.twitter.com/bniIqAUIEt
— shady jia facts (@kebabjiaa) January 18, 2026
They rlly forced her into this Latina baddie trope 😭
— Anna B (#1 bawb) (@Anna_ShadyFacts) January 18, 2026
the autotune…the pronunciation…
— rinnie 🪽 (@synkangel) January 18, 2026
The clip has reignited discussions about how much labels rely on autotune and image rather than letting idols grow naturally.
While Daniela has since debuted and improved her skills, the resurfaced cover shows how pre-debut content can attract intense online scrutiny—even years later.