I've Ahn Yu-jin, a vocalist recognized by the whole nation...The Golden Cover Nomination Debate

By Jieun, Baek

Jul 24, 2025

I've Ahn Yu-jin, a vocalist recognized by the whole nation...The Golden Cover Nomination Debate



The group I've Ahn Yu-jin is embroiled in a controversy over the nomination.

Ahn Yu-jin recently released a cover video of the Netflix animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' OST 'Golden' on the official IVE channel. In the released video, Ahn Yu-jin performed 'Golden' with her unique clear and cool vocals. As of 6:30 a.m. on the 24th, the video has attracted more than 2.8 million views.

Most netizens are really good at singing" I thought it was like "I'm" after listening to "Golden", but it's amazing to hear Ahn Yu-jin's cover song"Lollapalooza, Japan comeback, and do this in the U.S. schedule. "I'm proud of Dive's desire to do everything he wants."




I've Ahn Yu-jin, a vocalist recognized by the whole nation...The Golden Cover Nomination Debate
However, some netizens pointed out that 'candidate' "'Ahn Yu-jin's cover song is not live, but the results produced by the machine', 'I thought about releasing it because it was difficult for her to sing, but Ahn Yu-jin raised suspicions, saying, "'Isn't it lip-synced when the pitch is too high?'

Whether Ahn Yu-jin has nominated or not 'Candidate' is a device used by the majority of K-pop idols. Some idols are also nominated for music live programs. The nomination itself is not an illegal act.

Moreover, Ahn Yu-jin was recognized as a vocalist for 'Originally'. Ahn Yu-jin was considered a representative 'hexagonal idol' since IZ*ONE's days before her debut as IZ*ONE. With outstanding beauty and physicality, as well as excellent vocals and dance skills, he was named the debut group in 『Produce 101" with the whole nation as a producer. In other words, the whole nation recognized his ability. Even the producer Ryanjeon, who worked with IZ*ONE during their promotions, praised Ahn Yu-jin's vocal potential.




I've Ahn Yu-jin, a vocalist recognized by the whole nation...The Golden Cover Nomination Debate
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Since his re-debut with Eyebrow, he has mainly been in charge of high-pitched parts based on his enormous energy and solid voice. Based on her solid singing skills, Ahn Yu-jin drew favorable reviews every time she performed live. When I sang Julia Michaels 'Issu' on 'Park Jae-beom's Drive', I received a standing ovation as well as a 'Heart' emoji from the original singer Julia Michaels. The cover performances of Beyonce 'End of Time' and Lady Gaga 'Born This Way' at the 2023 Song Festival' were also well received.

As Ahn Yu-jin, who was recognized for her vocal skills by the whole nation, many say that the controversy over the candidate is an attack by haters to scratch his career.

Meanwhile, Ive was listed on Billboard's Best K-Pop Song in the First Half of 2025: Critic's Recommendation' with the pre-released 'Rebel Heart' in January. It is the song that drew 'Korean chant' from 'Lollapalooza' held in Berlin and Paris.




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