K-pop act Le Sserafim poses during a press event to mark the group's new album release at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap K-pop quintet releases 4th mini-album 'CRAZY' By Pyo Kyung-min K-pop girl group Le Sserafim broke its silence, Thursday, on the controversy surrounding its shaky live performance at Coachella last April and the backlash over remarks made by member Hong Eun-chae. The five-piece group addressed these issues during a media showcase held to celebrate the release of its fourth mini-album, "CRAZY," at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul.

"We performed on many stages in a short period of time after our debut, but it was our first time at such a large outdoor festival, " said the band's leader Kim Chae-won. "We were so excited that we couldn't pace ourselves, which led to some shortcomings. This experience reminded us that we still have a lot to learn and I think showing improvement will be a lifelong task.

" Le Sserafim leader Kim Chae-won poses during a press event for its "CRAZY" album release at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap Le Sserafim faced criticism after a video of its performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival highlighted the group's poor vocal skills. While this already sparked significant backlash, it also renewed scrutiny over a previous comment made by Hong Eun-chae during the group's live broadcast in March 2023.

During the broadcast, Hong re.