SM Entertainment Once Again Accused of Plagiarism Following Drop of Aespa's 'Black Mamba' Teaser

SM Entertainment has once again been accused of plagiarism. However, this time, they are accused of plagiarizing not one but two separate works for Aespa's "Black Mamba" teaser. Keep on reading to learn more about the situation.

On Sunday, Nov. 15, SM Entertainment dropped the teaser for Aespa's debut track "Black Mamba." The teaser piqued international fans' interest with its bright color scheme and the numerous different settings the girls are seen even in just 40 seconds.

However, K-pop fans have immediately noticed how similar the teasers are with the music video is with "POP/STARS", a song by the virtual League of Legends girl group, K/DA.

First, fans noticed how both videos are set in a subway. Both videos feature a subway station sign that flashes the group name and the song title. Additionally, both the videos feature the artist standing in the middle of the subway train, posing as the camera zooms out.

As of the moment, SM Entertainment has not released statement about the issue.

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Written by Alexa L.