ENHYPEN's Niki faces backlash for allegedly forcing deep voice in live performance
Trolls have claimed that he deliberately altered his vocal range to resemble that of Stray Kids' Felix.
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The controversy began after the group appeared in the latest episode of 'Killing Voice'. In the clip, fans noticed that Niki's voice sounded even raspier and deeper than usual. Some international viewers went as far as accusing him of faking his pitch.
Trolls argued that it didn't sound like Niki's natural voice. Some called his live singing 'horrible,' while others made comments like, 'Ni-ki, you will never be Felix. (sic)' (Photo Credit: X/IHurdlWasCancel / X/DropKpop)
Stray Kids' member Felix is widely known for having one of the deepest voices in the K-pop industry.
Fans of the K-pop idol have defended him, explaining that the change in his voice is due to natural puberty and years of vocal training. They also noted that the clips being compared to his 2025 version of Drunk-Dazed were from 2020, when Niki was only 15.
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Supporters pointed out that it's normal for vocal tone and pitch to evolve as someone matures from adolescence into adulthood. They slammed critics for trying to 'cancel' Niki over something he isn't guilty of, calling the accusations 'wild.'
(Photo Credit: X/8_8Yuki8_8)
The incident highlighted the unwavering support and loyalty of the Japanese artist's dedicated fanbase, who are always ready to stand by him.
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