TXT Faces Backlash as Critics Label Performance “Worst” at 2025 MAMA

UPDATE: Intense backlash erupts online as TXT’s performance at the 2025 MAMA Awards is dubbed the “worst” of the night. The group’s much-anticipated stage presence, highlighted on the nights of November 28 and 29, 2025, has drawn fierce criticism from fans and netizens alike.

During the first night, Yeonjun performed solo with tracks “Coma” and “Talk to You.” However, the full group’s return on night two with “Upside Down Kiss” and “Beautiful Strangers” fell flat, leading to widespread disappointment. Korean netizens expressed their dismay, labeling TXT’s performance as “dead last,” with one viral post on Pann stating, “The gap between them and the other idols who performed today was huge.”

Critics dissected every aspect of TXT’s stage, voicing concerns over their overall stage presence and performance quality. Many fans, despite their loyalty to the group, admitted feeling let down. One commented, “I’m a TXT fan, but at this point, their bad performances just make me laugh.” Another added, “With skills like that, I honestly don’t think they could ever handle choreography from groups like BTS, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, or RIIZE.”

The MAMA Awards also faced controversy beyond TXT, with G-Dragon‘s live vocals sparking a massive scandal and Stray Kids’ Daesang win drawing backlash. The criticisms have only intensified discussions about performance standards among K-pop groups.

Fans of Stray Kids and other groups chimed in, stating that TXT’s performance detracted from their own idols’ achievements. One comment read, “Stray Kids and ENHYPEN won Daesangs, while that person didn’t get anything and even ruined their solo stage. Please reflect.”

As the fallout continues, it raises questions about the future of TXT and their ability to recover from this pivotal moment. The MAMA Awards are known for showcasing the best in K-pop, and for TXT, this performance may have lasting implications on their reputation in the industry.

In the coming days, fans are expected to discuss and dissect TXT’s performances further, while industry analysts will be watching closely to see how the group responds to this substantial criticism. What happens next for TXT is uncertain, but the pressure is mounting for them to deliver stronger performances in the future.

Stay tuned for further developments as this story unfolds.