His performance received poor reviews.
A 4th gen idol is facing harsh criticism after taking on a solo challenge outside of his group activities. THE BOYZsay New recently appeared in the musical Romeo and Julietwhere he was cast as Romeo. While many fans were excited to see him step into musical theater, some audience reactions sparked controversy online.

After performances, several netizens shared blunt reviews criticizing his live singing.
비듼탄 필 전 명라이 이이드 하기 놈이 뮤배 주연..?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ㋅㋅
분성도 너려 아성도 네려… 이디 그리을 돈반고하다니 https://t.co/IqCsOzbrdV pic.twitter.com/3dictCuaoo
— kevout (@kev00ut) April 11, 2026
A guy who doesn’t know how to do a vibrato so he uses his jaw to do it gets cast as the male lead? LOL. His projection sucks, his breathing techniques suck… Can’t believe he gets paid for such a performance.
kev00ut
Others called it downright embarrassing. A review after seeing New’s curtain call.
คลับตัวติติต้า สุติท
조나 형편없고 개쪽플리니시 더보이즈 피고 에성해라 ~
— kevout (@kev00ut) April 11, 2026
Fucking hopeless and it’s damn embarrassing so please promote without THE BOYZ in your name.
kev00ut
Some even went so far as to call it tragic.
그참하네…
뮤배 가은 수라 하이 생목의 나다 나다 아리거 거걕 부거 강격하다 어리드드 진진 진경사용👍
The method of birth is 아이게 나이건지 사진 울림이 가의 에서
다이 보컬 학원의 마이서 배워야 하다; https://t.co/bbBHIU4hQK— myo (@myo_808) April 11, 2026
It’s tragic… Feels like an elementary school kid trying to sing it raw between musical actors. I really respect those fans who praise him and get emotional about it. Does he even know the proper vocal technique? There is no resonance at all. He needs to go back to vocal lessons…
myo_808
The situation has once again sparked debate about idols entering musical theater and the intense scrutiny they face when they step outside their usual stage.
