BAE173’s latest music video, a remake of T-ara’s hit song “What’s Wrong”, has sparked significant criticism from fans and viewers alike.
The backlash focuses on the visible errors throughout the MV, including noticeable choreography mistakes and members showing shocked or unintentional expressions that appeared in the final cut, which many fans felt should have been edited out before release.
Members Address the Controversy
The group members themselves addressed the issue via Bubble messages and livestreams, expressing their surprise and disappointment.
They revealed that the company had used what they described as B-cuts and “marking videos” — preliminary footage typically meant for internal review — in the MV’s official release.
They also mentioned that they had flagged these mistakes earlier and requested corrections, only to find the draft version with all errors had been published.
This has left both the group and fans questioning the professionalism of the production team.
Reupload and Hasty Edits
The MV was initially uploaded on October 3 at 6 PM, then taken down and reuploaded. However, the re-edited version appeared to make only minimal corrections, such as a simple zoom-in to crop out visible mistakes, rather than a thorough fix.
Fans have criticized this as a sloppy attempt to address the errors, which did little to improve the overall production quality.
Fan Reactions and Debate
The controversy has ignited discussions among fans about the management of the group’s content and the importance of professional standards in music video production.
Many expressed frustration, emphasizing that proper editing and attention to detail are crucial, especially for high-profile releases like this.
Fans are still debating how the company handled the situation and what steps should be taken to ensure quality control in future releases.
Looking Ahead
Despite the criticism, BAE173 continues to actively engage with their fans, and the group’s upcoming projects, including their 1st full album “New Chapter: Desear”, remain highly anticipated.
Fans hope that the company will take lessons from this incident to improve future production standards and better showcase the group’s talents.
