Why Red Velvet’s Wendy Refuses To Cover “KPop Demon Hunters” Hit Song “GOLDEN”

“I felt like I was going to pass out.”

Red Velvet’s Wendy recently revealed why she decided not to cover “Golden,” the hit soundtrack from the global sensation KPop Demon Hunters.

Fans had speculated about her taking on the challenging track, but Wendy explained that the song’s high notes made it too difficult to perform perfectly.

Red Velvet’s Wendy | ASNDLABEL/X (formerly known as Twitter)

During a recent appearance on MBC’s Save Me! Holmes, Wendy admitted she had practiced “Golden” at home but felt shockingly overwhelmed by its range.

She added that she didn’t feel confident enough to record a cover video since she couldn’t deliver it flawlessly.

I practiced it at home, but the notes were so high I felt like I was going to pass out. I didn’t think I could pull it off perfectly, so I didn’t record a video.

— Red Velvet’s Wendy

| MBC

Instead, the Red Velvet star said she wants to perform the song live if she ever takes it on.

More than anything, I wanted to show it properly through a live performance rather than a recording.

— Red Velvet’s Wendy

| @todayis_wendy/Instagram

Wendy’s comments prove just how dedicated she is to giving fans the best possible performance, even if it means skipping a simpler studio version.

Despite being in the industry for over a decade, Wendy remains honest about her limits when it comes to certain songs. Her transparency shows that even top idols carefully consider which tracks they can do justice to.

With “Golden” gaining worldwide attention thanks to the movie, Wendy’s decision not to cover it only emphasizes her focus on performance integrity. Rather than rushing to post a video online, she is choosing to wait until she can deliver the song in a way that meets her high standards.

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