Widely Known Third-Generation Female Idol’s “Professionalism” Sparks Lip-Syncing Claims
TWICE’s Nayeon is facing backlash over lip-syncing accusations during a recent US tour stop in Phoenix.
The controversy began after a fan posted a video praising Nayeon’s professionalism for handling a mic pack issue on stage. The clip quickly drew attention, but it sparked serious criticism instead of praise.
Nayeon was caught seemingly lip-syncing during her solo stage, which led to fans calling out the performance online. Several tweets pointed out that her mic was off while she appeared to be fixing it — making the live singing claim questionable.
“There was a problem with Nayeon’s mic pack but she handled it perfectly like the true professional idol she is”
— minaron (@godmitzu)
“Literally this fandom just exposed their favourite Lipsync during her own solo stage lmao…”
— * (@Jenniestanielov)
“not you exposing her lipsyncing”
— ᅠ ᅠ (@kwong_n_only)
“so no one’s gonna talk about the lip syncing”
— 𓆩✧𓆪 (@acenqueens)
“her mic is off, what exactly is she fixing?”
— For Jennie Only (@Jenniee11696)
“THE LIPSYNC AKDJQIDIIQHS she’s not even trying to hide it ”
— ☆ (@velvetv1per)
TWICE fans expressed disappointment that solo stages often involve lip-syncing, though many defended Nayeon, pointing out her strong vocal skills during live performances.
TWICE is on their US world tour promoting their latest album. The Phoenix show took place January 29, 2026.
TWICE
WORLD TOUR IN PHOENIX Thank you, PHOENIX#TWICE #트와이스 #THISISFOR#TWICE_THISISFOR_WORLD_TOUR#TWICE_THISISFOR_WORLD_TOUR_IN_PHOENIX pic.twitter.com/tu07j4No2u
— TWICE (@JYPETWICE) January 29, 2026
There was a problem with Nayeon’s mic pack but she handled it perfectly like the true professional idol she is pic.twitter.com/wVVQG5K8uY
— minaron (@godmitzu) January 29, 2026
Literally this fandom just exposed their favourite Lipsync during her own solo stage lmao… https://t.co/9nBctbvXdV
— * (@Jenniestanielov) January 30, 2026
not you exposing her lipsyncing https://t.co/fCiWhOdG7G pic.twitter.com/wzBYT63u7C
— ᅠ ᅠ (@kwong_n_only) January 30, 2026
so no one’s gonna talk about the lip syncing https://t.co/vLzlsTU7ZS pic.twitter.com/ubJnw76lJL
— 𓆩✧𓆪 (@acenqueens) January 30, 2026
her mic is off, what exactly is she fixing? https://t.co/QZ53GNBGV2 pic.twitter.com/8wwPgebfmV
— For Jennie Only (@Jenniee11696) January 30, 2026
THE LIPSYNC AKDJQIDIIQHS she’s not even trying to hide it https://t.co/xYQOlCIGK7
— ☆ (@velvetv1per) January 30, 2026