TWICE Nayeon Faces Backlash From Fans Over Charlie Puth Concert Duet

TWICE member Nayeon faced significant fan backlash following her guest appearance at singer Charlie Puth’s South Korean concert, where the pair performed a duet cover of We Don’t Talk Anymore, Koreaboo reported. While some audience members praised her vocals and stage presence, online communities expressed sharp disappointment over Puth’s controversial track record regarding past behavior toward female artists and his social media activity following the October 7 attacks.

Fan Disappointment Over The Duet

Fans took to social media immediately following the October 11 performance to voice frustration over the collaboration. Many expressed hope that the on-stage pairing would remain a one-time occurrence and that TWICE would avoid future associations with Puth. Commenters on social media platforms pointed to previous accusations against the American singer-songwriter by artists such as Jade Thirwall of Little Mix and Bella Thorne, alongside criticism of his political commentary online.

Love her down but this is disappointing asf she’s better than this. his zionist ass is still milking this song🙄 it doesn’t even fit her vocal tone, one user wrote on social media, reflecting the sentiment of multiple fans who questioned the musical pairing as well as the personal association.

Vocal Criticisms And Online Comparisons

Alongside the political and personal backlash directed at Puth, Nayeon also drew critical responses for her singing during the duet. Several online users critiqued her pitch and execution, drawing direct comparisons to Selena Gomez, who provided the featured vocals on the original 2016 release alongside Puth.

How Selena’s vocal better than her ldlxlxl idk, another user posted, while others questioned the key and stability of the live performance. The vocal critique added a secondary layer of scrutiny to an appearance that had already drawn heavy polarization across entertainment fan bases.