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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ENPHYPEN Niki under fire for 'deepened voice'; fans come to idol's defence - deets inside!
ENHYPEN member Niki has been well known for his deep and rustic voice amongst fans. Recently, however, the idol has come under fire for allegedly trying to 'deepen his voice.' Netizens pointed out that the idol, who already has a low tone voice, was trying to force himself to make his voice sound even deeper. ENPHYPEN Niki tried to make his voice sound deeper, according to critics The idol who is well-loved by fans and known for his low voice has recently been critiqued to force his voice to sound even lower. The idol was even compared to Stray Kids' Felix as well. The allegations against the idol came to light after videos of the group singing 'Drunk Dazed' on the show 'Killing Voice' went viral on popular video streaming platforms. Netizens started criticising the idol for forcing his voice without reason and for 'trying to sound like Felix.' Fans of the group, however, came to the idol's defence quickly. Netizens react, and fans defend Niki Many netizens online criticised and called out the ENPHYPEN member for forcing his voice to sound deeper than it is. Fans of the idol however, came to his defence in the comment section. Many cited that the video being used to compare the idol's vocals is from when he was 14 years old. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Pelajari Undo Fans shared that its' natural for the idol's voice to change due to the fact that he hit puberty by the time the recent video was shot. One fan commented that 'DPMO, the lack of comprehension is insane. he was 1,4 obviously his voice was gonna change,' while another fan stated that 'Getting canceled for hitting puberty is wild. His voice is like that when he speaks, why are you using a clip of him when he was like 14.'
India Today
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
ENHYPEN's Niki faces backlash for allegedly forcing deep voice in live performance
K-pop group ENHYPEN's member Niki is known for his deep vocals. However, his voice now seems to have taken on an even deeper and raspier quality. While he remains well-loved by fans, the Japanese singer is currently facing scrutiny for allegedly forcing a lower tone. Trolls have claimed that he deliberately altered his vocal range to resemble that of Stray Kids' Felix. advertisement 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. advertisement 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.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
ENHYPEN's Niki accused of forcing deep voice in latest live singing session, critics say he 'will never be Felix'
ENHYPEN member Niki's deep vocals is one of the most talked about aspects of him. Lately, it seems to have taken an even deeper and raspier quality. While fans gush over the maturity his voice exudes, he is currently facing scrutiny for allegedly forcing the low tone. Critics argued that he purposely altered his vocal range to sound like Stray Kids' Felix, resulting in an unpleasant music delivery. However, his devoted fans swiftly came to his defense. ENHYPEN's Niki accused of faking deep voice Niki's low-pitched voice has long been a fan favorite, however, his latest live singing session with the other ENHYPEN members sparked criticism against him. The controversy erupted after clips from the boy band's Drunk Dazed singing on the show Killing Voice went viral on TikTok. Niki's surprisingly raspy and deep tone was pointed out, with some international viewers accusing him of faking the pitch. According to them, it didn't sound like the 19-year-old's natural voice. They even called his live singing "horrible" and made comments like "Ni-ki, you will never be Felix." The comparison was drawn because the Stray Kids member is known for having one of the deepest voices in the entire K-pop industry, and Niki was accused of trying to imitate him. However, the ENHYPEN star's fans swifty rallied to respond to the hate comments. Fans defend Niki against accusations of forcing deep voice The K-pop idol's fans attributed his vocal shift to the natural effects of puberty and years of rigorous singing training. They also pointed out that the clips his 2025 version of Drunk Dazed were being compared to were from 2020, when Niki was just 15. According to his fans, it's typical for tone and pitch to change significantly as a person's voice matures from adolescence to adulthood. They criticized the haters for trying to "cancel" Niki on accusations something which he isn't even guilty of, calling it "wild." This incident clearly showcased the dedication and loyalty of the Japanese artist's strong fanbase, who are there to support him whenever needed.
GMA Network
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Mikee Romero ranks 6th in US Polo Rankings in April
Mikee Romero made history for the Philippines again after ranking as the 6th overall player in the United States Polo Rankings last April. The Filipino athlete collected 130 points to barge into the top ten just weeks after he rose to 24th overall in the World Polo Tour (WPT) amateur rankings, which allowed him to become the highest Southeast Asian player. Romero's rise to top 6 now sees him in an elite company with some of the powerhouse names in polo. Tomas Panelo is at No. 1 with 205 points while Juan Martín Nero and Adolfo Cambiaso occupy the second and third spots. Barto Castagnola and Alejandro Poma are tied at fourth spot with their identical 140 points. Romero's polo pony, Niki, also earned recognition after it was included in joint number one in polo horse ranking in the United States alongside Nero's Catwoman, Grant Ganzi's Girl Power, and La Dolfina Binter and La Dolfina Jetcost of Cambiaso. "This is a deeply meaningful moment. To stand among the best players in the U.S. and to see Niki recognized beside the finest horses in the world is a tribute to the effort, preparation, and heart that went into every game," said Romero. —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
eNCA
07-06-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
Greek artist warns of fanaticism after art vandalised
ATHENS - A Greek artist whose work was vandalised by a far-right nationalist MP warned last week that fanaticism could spiral out of control in Western democracies. "This violence is increasingly present in Europe and the United States, where ideas of purity, race or faith fuel nationalism," artist Christophoros Katsadiotis told AFP in an interview on May 29. On March 10, four of Katsadiotis's artworks at Greece's National Gallery were thrown to the ground by two members of extreme-right Orthodox Christian party Niki -- one of them a party lawmaker -- who viewed them as "blasphemous". Two months later, about 30 masked individuals attempted to assault him before an event in Thessaloniki, resulting in the 53-year-old engraver being put under police protection during public appearances. Katsadiotis said the vandalisation incident at the National Gallery was "an attack on democracy... (and) our civilisation". "If I need police protection, then freedom of expression no longer exists. It's a form of censorship," he told AFP on the sidelines of his new exhibition in Athens. The art in question -- four engravings depicting Saint Christopher with a dog's head -- was part of a collective exhibition titled "The Allure of the Bizarre". The two perpetrators, who smashed the glass protecting the engravings, were detained by police but later released. Niki later expelled the lawmaker involved, Nikolaos Papadopoulos, from the party and the National Gallery has sued him. Katsadiotis is also planning to take legal action. "I was surprised and upset. It was the first time this had happened to me," he said. The incident at the National Gallery sparked an outcry and was condemned by the culture ministry. But the Orthodox Church, which holds broad influence over politics and society in Greece, has publicly criticised parts of the exhibition involving Katsadiotis, who spends his time between Athens and Paris.
