“Sigh… I tried the best that I can, but…”
OnlyOneOf‘s Nine has unexpectedly found himself at the center of controversy following his cover of SHINee Taemin‘s hit single “Guilty.” The performance, which took place during OnlyOneOf’s latest concert in Seoul, showcased Nine’s take on both the song’s vocals and its viral choreography.
“Guilty” has become a popular choice for covers among young idols, riding the wave of its widespread acclaim on platforms like TikTok and live performances. Taemin’s songs have historically been a favorite among idols for covers, given their intricate choreography and vocal challenges, so this hasn’t come as a surprise.
However, Nine’s rendition did not sit well with a segment of Taemin’s fan base. Some SHINee fans accused the OnlyOneOf member of disrespecting Taemin by allegedly using a version of the song not sung by Taemin or himself, leading to confusion over the attribution of the cover.
This is horrible and why is this guy using an illegally recorded cover as the background!?
— Maria saw SHINee (@kuyashiineko)
Furthermore, other fans expressed discomfort with what they perceived as an “oversexualization” of the original choreography. This harsh criticism ignited a flurry of backlash against Nine, sparking a debate among fans accusing him and those defending the idol.
taemin biggest ops are solo stans akgaes fr like so many of u jumped on onlyoneof nine without fact checking first if they credited tm & which audio they used. do u get a special kind of high when u jump on someone and spread hatred?
— . (@shwlvt)
