ATBO is drawing attention for their latest comeback teasers, in which they are accused of plagiarizing NCT 127's "Kick It" concept.
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ATBO Accused of Plagiarizing NCT 127's 'Kick It' Concept With 'The Beginning: 始作' Teasers
IST Entertainment's rookie boy group ATBO, who is formerly known as ABO, is currently preparing to make their first- ever comeback with their second mini album "The Beginning: 始作."
Their upcoming comeback comes only just three months after the group made their debut back in July of this year with their first mini album "The Beginning: 開花" and its lead single "Monochrome (Color)."
However, in the midst of their preparations, ATBO has become entangled in plagiarism accusations following the release of their concept teasers across social media on October 18.
Some comments from netizens read:
"Dude, you have no idea so you have to steal other people's ideas? Look at your actions, the group is not famous yet so the company wants to create a scandal to attract attention? Give me a satisfactory explanation."
"This is ridiculous, they are so similar."
"I definitely think this is noise marketing."
"I thought they were doing a cover of NCT 127's dance."
As of this writing, IST Entertainment has yet to address the issue.
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Written by Robyn Joan
