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| TWICE’s Mina Dragged Online for Low-Energy Dancing — Fans Split Between Disappointment and Empathy. |
So, here’s the deal — TWICE just kicked off their sixth world tour “THIS IS FOR” in Seoul, and things were supposed to be exciting. But instead of everyone talking about the killer setlist or the amazing production, the spotlight unexpectedly landed on Mina — and not in a good way.
A fan-recorded clip of Mina performing “Feel Special” has gone viral, and let’s just say, people are not holding back. According to a lot of international fans, Mina looked kinda sluggish and not really into it while dancing alongside the other members. That was enough to spark a full-on online debate — was she just tired, or is she no longer into it?
The Viral Moment That Sparked It All
In the now-circulating video, Mina is seen dancing with the rest of the group, but her moves are noticeably softer, slower — basically, not up to TWICE’s usual hype. Some fans were quick to say she had no “stage presence” during that performance. Another clip from “Dance The Night Away” didn’t help either, showing a similar lack of energy that fueled even more criticism.
Fans Sound Off: “She Looks Like She Doesn’t Even Wanna Be There”
Social media lit up with harsh takes. One user, @eliria_bp, didn’t hold back:
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“She looks like she hates being in the group.”
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“Her fans have to watch these half-hearted performances and act like it’s fine?”
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“She’s lazy.”
Another fan, @opiumpinks, said:
“I just can’t believe a group that’s been around for 10 years is still giving such low-effort performances. And it’s not just Mina — it’s all of them.”
And @amorsmontage added:
“If TWICE had just four members like BLACKPINK, it’d be obvious how dead they are on stage sometimes. The big group size hides a lot.”
But Is It Really Fair? Some Fans Are Coming to Her Defense
Not everyone’s jumping on the hate train, though. Some ONCEs (TWICE fans) are speaking up, saying it’s unrealistic to expect idols to be 100% energetic 24/7 — especially during intense world tours. These idols rehearse nonstop, deal with jet lag, strict schedules, mental pressure… it's a lot.
And honestly, it’s not like this is the first time fans have turned on an idol for looking “tired.” Remember when BLACKPINK’s Jennie was dragged online for not dancing full-out during a show in LA? Turns out, she was fixing her mic pack — but the internet already made up its mind.
So, Where’s the Line? Between Accountability and Burnout
At the end of the day, this whole Mina situation brings up a bigger question: Should K-pop idols always be perfect on stage, no matter what’s going on behind the scenes? Or is it time we accept that they’re human, too — and sometimes they’re just worn out?
TWICE has been killing it for nearly a decade. Maybe it’s time to cut them some slack and start being a little more real about how exhausting this industry is.