20 Of The Best MR Removed Recent K-Pop Live Performances

These talented idols don’t need to hide behind pre-recorded voices

Some people that don’t like K-Pop try to make the argument that idols don’t have vocal skills, and hide behind pre-recorded vocals and lip syncing. Fortunately, MR removed videos exist to prove them wrong! These videos remove all but the live vocals of a performance so that listeners can hear how the idols really sound while performing. Here are 20 of the most impressive performances from recent comebacks!

1. “Gotta Go” by Chungha

From her performance on Music Core on January 5, 2019, Chungha proved to everyone why she’s one of the industry’s most talented solo artists.

2. “Crossroads” by GFRIEND

Performed on M Countdown on February 6, 2020, the ladies of GFRIEND show us how ridiculously stable their vocals are even while dancing hard.

3. “All Night” by ASTRO

On January 11, 2019, all the boys of ASTRO performed “All Night” incredibly well, but MJ specifically hitting his high notes is just incredible.

4. “Scream” by Dreamcatcher

With such hard-hitting dance moves, it’s incredible that the Dreamcatcher members sing so well and seem to not even get out of breath! Performance from M Countdown on February 20, 2020.

5. “I’m So Hot” by MOMOLAND

Performed on KBS Music Bank on March 22, 2019, the ladies of MOMOLAND have showed just how much their vocals have improved over the years, especially Jane and her incredible high notes.

6. “Twit” by Hwasa

While MAMAMOO as a whole are incredibly talented performers, Hwasa showed everyone that she can absolutely kill a stage on her own while performing “Twit” back on February 15 of last year.

7. “Miroh” by Stray Kids

Stray Kids made this performance on March 28, 2019, where they showed just how great their vocal skills really are. Fans are especially praising Felix’s rapping that sounds exactly like the original song.

8. “Fear” by SEVENTEEN

Performed on KBS Music Bank on September 20, 2019, SEVENTEEN shows fans that they have the vocal skills to match their incredible performance abilities. Some of the live vocals even got deleted because they were mistaken for pre-recorded!

9. “Me & You” by EXID

EXID have long been known for their vocal skills, and this performance clearly shows why. Performed on May 24, 2019, Hyelin and LE are especially praised for how stable their vocals are.

10. “WANNABE” by ITZY

For such a young rookie group, ITZY’s members show incredible vocal talent already! Performed on March 13 of this year on Music Bank, people are stunned that they’re able to sing so well while performing such a difficult dance, especially Ryujin‘s shoulder wiggle.

11. “Gogobebe” by MAMAMOO

MAMAMOO aren’t known as one of the most talented vocal groups in the industry for no reason! This MR removed video, performed on March 15, 2019, has over 1.5 million views, with all the members being equally praised for their voices.

12. “Eclipse” by GOT7

Performed on M Countdown on May 23, 2019, the boys of GOT7 blew fans away with their stable voices. JB and Youngjae were specifically pointed out for sounding like they’re singing while sitting still!

13. “ON” by BTS

BTS put haters to shame with this performance of “ON” on M Countdown on February 27, 2020. Their vocalists and rappers alike were praised by fans by how stable and healthy their voices sound.

14. “Me” by CLC

The ladies of CLC performed “Me” on Music Core on June 1, 2019, stunning fans with their vocal stability and having them joking that the video is a trick and not actually MR removed.

15. “Answer” by ATEEZ

ATEEZ once again proved their right to the title of “monster rookies” performing “Answer” on Music Bank on January 17 of this year. Fans particularly praise Jongho and are stunned by the maknae‘s incredible range and stability.

16. “Fancy” by TWICE

Anyone that says TWICE doesn’t have vocal skills were clearly proven wrong by this performance on May 3, 2020, with Nayeon, Jihyo and Jeongyeon in particular wowing fans with their abilities.

17. “DUN DUN” by EVERGLOW

Yet another killer rookie group, this performance of “DUN DUN” on M Countdown on February 6, 2020 blew fans away with how clear and stable their voices are, though there were also complaints about Onda not having any live vocal lines.

18. “Oh My God” by (G)I-DLE

This song is known to be difficult to sing, but (G)I-DLE showed that that won’t stop them from showing off their vocal prowess. Performed on Music Bank on April 10, 2020.

19. “Kick It” by NCT 127

You’d think so much kicking and powerful movements would inhibit the members’ singing abilities, but you’d be wrong! NCT 127 showed their talents in both dancing and singing while performing “Kick It” on March 21, 2020.

20. “Psycho” by Red Velvet

Before Wendy was tragically injured, she and the other members of Red Velvet amazed fans with their beautiful voices while performing “Psycho”. Later on, Seulgi also did an amazing job covering for Wendy’s parts!