Pop star Justin Bieber (32) made a glamorous debut as the headliner of the dream stage Coachella. But he became the center of controversy for stage manners and song choices that seemed lacking for such a staggering appearance fee. But there was also a reversal.
On the 12th (local time), according to the Daily Mail, Justin Bieber closed out the second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held last Saturday in Indio, California. Although Bieber had appeared four times as a surprise guest on stages by Ariana Grande and Danielle Caesar, this was his first time being listed as a headliner.
Bieber reportedly received about $10 million (about 14.8 billion won) for this performance, raising expectations. But at 11:25 p.m., appearing on stage later than scheduled, Bieber's appearance made fans raise questions. Instead of a flashy stage outfit, he appeared in overly casual attire like a neighborhood brother — shorts, a hoodie and sunglasses.
The song selection was also a problem. Instead of global hits like "Baby" and "Sorry," Bieber filled the setlist with relatively unfamiliar songs to the public such as "All I Can Take" and "Speed Demon," released in 2025. In particular, the audience on site could not hide their bewilderment at his wandering the stage while singing lyrics that seemed to mock rumors about his health.
Immediately after the performance, angry reactions from fans poured out on social media. Internet users harshly criticized, saying, "If he's not going to sing any classic hits, why did he come out as the headliner?", "He took 14 billion won and is walking the stage dressed like Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad," and "an insult to fans who paid thousands of dollars."
On the other hand, Bieber's affection for his wife Hailey Bieber remained unchanged. He showed a romantic side by singing tribute songs for his wife, "First Place" and "Go Baby," and between songs he affectionately greeted livestream viewers, asking, "Are those at home doing well?"
But afterward, reports say Bieber partially reversed the mood by dramatically performing past hits. However, spending time on stage playing so-called "dark history" videos on YouTube — such as when he ran into a glass door or shouted at paparazzi — drew criticism that it was "not respectful to fans."
Meanwhile, at Coachella that day, a parade of surprise guests continued beyond Bieber's stage. Jennifer Lopez (56) appeared unannounced on David Guetta's stage, wearing a full-body suit and displaying flawless physicality and vocal power, demonstrating the strength of a performer 30 years into her debut. In addition, Kelela and Sombor, among others, took the stage and added to the festival's excitement.<
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