Darren Espanto defends his BTS cover after criticism

Filipino singer Darren Espanto responded to viral criticism of his cover of BTS J-Hope's "Mona Lisa" by defending his vocal abilities on social media. He shared links to other performances to counter the negative comments. The criticism arose after a clip of Espanto's performance of "Mona Lisa" with fellow artists went viral, with a netizen criticizing his vocals. Fans quickly defended Espanto, citing his vocal talent and the limited rehearsal time for the performance. The online debate highlights differing opinions on vocal techniques between K-pop and P-pop. Espanto's response included links to other performances to showcase his singing skills and address the criticism directly.