One individual known to be involved in this controversy is the group's manager, who has been accused of over-relying on technology to enhance the group's performances. The manager has been quoted as saying that the group's use of technology is necessary to keep up with the fast-paced and demanding nature of the K-pop industry.
However, some fans have criticized the manager for prioritizing technology over the group's artistic integrity.
Another individual involved in the controversy is a popular K-pop critic and blogger, who has been vocal about the issue on social media. The critic has argued that the group's reliance on technology is a symptom of a larger problem in the K-pop industry, where groups are often pushed to perform at the highest level possible without regard for their well- ← → ▧▩
The controversy ignited a heated debate online, with some fans defending the group and attributing the discrepancies to technical issues or poor audio mixing. However, others remained skeptical, pointing out instances where the members' lip movements appeared out of sync with the vocals.