Why Knetz Think LE SSERAFIM's SPAGHETTI is a Flop After Its Bleak Chart Performance

LE SSERAFIM's new song faces chart difficulties.
Netizens point fingers at featured artist J-Hope to weird lyrics.
The group responds with gratitude and gifts.

LE SSERAFIM is back, and they've just served up a piping hot new track titled "SPAGHETTI," featuring none other than BTS's J-Hope. The song marks a bold and quirky addition to their discography, but the comeback has quickly become a major topic of conversation for reasons that go far beyond its catchy, unconventional sound. While the track itself is designed to be a fun, attention-grabbing anthem, the conversation online has shifted dramatically towards its commercial performance and the group's stylistic choices, creating a whirlwind of mixed reactions.

However, almost immediately upon its release, the song's performance on Korean music charts was labeled by many netizens as a "flop." Instead of celebrating a successful return, the group and their fans found themselves navigating a wave of online criticism and ridicule, with a significant portion of the discussion questioning the group's current musical direction and even placing blame on their high-profile collaborator. Let's dig into the details of this controversial comeback.

Is LE SSERAFIM's New Song "SPAGHETTI" a Chart Flop?

LE SSERAFIM made their highly anticipated comeback on October 25th with the release of "SPAGHETTI (feat. J-Hope of BTS)." The song embraces a playful, eccentric, and confident vibe, a signature of the group, but with an added layer of quirky lyricism and a dynamic rap feature.

Despite the hype surrounding the collaboration, the track's performance on domestic charts has been described as bleak. A viral post on the Korean forum Pann, titled "LE SSERAFIM’s Chart Ranking Looks Bleak," pointed out that after a brief initial peak at 6th place, the song plummeted to the 70s on Melon's daily chart, with some reports noting it was sitting at 72nd. This was seen as a significant underperformance compared to their previous releases and the chart dominance of other contemporary idol groups.

The lukewarm chart reception led to a flood of disappointed and often mocking comments from netizens. Many expressed that the song simply didn't resonate with the general public.

"The song isn’t that good either."

"Their fans just pumped up their results, lol."

"It’s kind of funny to see people on the fan boards that used to mock realtime rankings for aespa... now bringing rankings here and making a fuss lol. Right now, it is even charting lower than Hearts2Hearts’ new song…"

"I’m just a casual who listens to idol music, but their last songs since ‘ANTIFRAGILE’, really weren’t my thing… I watched them once at Coachella, left scratching my head, and haven’t checked out their songs since."

Surprisingly, a significant portion of the blame was directed at featured artist J-Hope. A trending post on Pann alleged that it “feels like unpopular J-Hope is dragging LE SSERAFIM down.” Critics zeroed in on his verse, complaining that it took up a full minute of the three-minute track.

"Because J-Hope was trying to show off, LE SSERAFIM’s results are worse than their previous albums."

"The lyrics are weird, the rap is weird, why did they even use him for the feature?"

"Honestly, the clean version without J-Hope sounds way better."

LE SSERAFIM's "SPAGHETTI" Styling Sparks Heated Debate

The criticism didn't stop at the music. LE SSERAFIM's styling for their "SPAGHETTI" promotions, particularly during their October 25th performance on Music Core, went viral for all the wrong reasons. The concept was flashy, vibrant, and intentionally mismatched to fit the song's eccentric vibe, featuring bold patterns, statement accessories, and summer-inspired aesthetics. A specific point of contention was Huh Yunjin's bleached eyebrows, which became a focal point for netizens' confusion.

A viral post questioning their styling gathered thousands of views and scathing comments. Many felt the overall look was messy and confusing rather than artistic and stylish.

"It’s supposed to be both artsy and pretty, but it’s just artsy and confusing."

"Judging by their hair and makeup, you’d think it was the middle of summer. Why didn’t they just release this during a heatwave?"

"Whoever insisted on bleaching Huh Yunjin’s eyebrows… please, get your sense of style back."

While the majority of reactions were negative, a minority saw merit in the bold approach, with one netizen admitting, "It’s not that the styling is pretty, but I actually think the concept itself was fun and well thought out."

Despite the overwhelming backlash on multiple fronts, LE SSERAFIM appears to be taking it all in stride and focusing on the positive aspects of their comeback. In a heartwarming show of professionalism and gratitude, the group sent a special gift to J-Hope to thank him for the collaboration. The gifts were incredibly thoughtful; they sent him a bottle of wine that was produced in the same year as his debut date, creating a deeply personal connection. Furthermore, they provided food trucks for both J-Hope and the staff working with him, a gesture that promotes camaraderie and appreciation. J-Hope himself showcased the gifts on his social media, also posting photos of himself eating spaghetti to playfully promote the track. This classy move demonstrated that despite the online noise, the artists themselves are maintaining a strong, supportive relationship and continuing to give their all for this comeback.

Watch LE SSERAFIM's latest comeback with SPAGHETTI below:

Source: Koreaboo, theqoo, Pann, YouTube/MBCKpop