On July 23, Lee Hi held her first stage performance of her new song ŌĆ£HOLOŌĆØ on MnetŌĆÖs M Countdown. On the stage, she boasted a more mature visuals in a black off-shoulder dress and long straight hair. Some netizens pointed out her singing. Lee Hi continued to sing with an uneasy tone, seemingly nervous. Some pointed out that the low-pitched section, which feels like a gospel, of the song sounded unnatural. While some voiced criticisms, saying, ŌĆ£She sounds really uneasy,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£Is it just me or does she often sound different from her record?,ŌĆØ or ŌĆ£I like her voice, but not her singing,ŌĆØ most people showed favorable reactions, saying, ŌĆ£This is her first stage in a while. Giver her a break,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£She was nervous. ThatŌĆÖs all,ŌĆØ or ŌĆ£She sounds amazing, you haters.ŌĆØ
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