On June 26, NewJeans, the popular music group, left fans in awe as they unveiled a teaser for their highly anticipated single, titled "ASAP."
The teaser showcased the members donning an ethereal look, complete with flowing blonde hair adorned with delicate flower tiaras. The enchanting visuals captivated their fan base, generating excitement and anticipation for the upcoming release.
Striking Similarities to Infinite Challenge Leave Fans in Disbelief
However, the fervor surrounding NewJeans took an unexpected turn on June 28 when an online post titled "NewJeans' Teaser Plagiarism Controversy" began to spread like wildfire across the internet.
The author of the post shared a series of pictures featuring Park Myung Soo, a prominent figure from the legendary variety show, Infinite Challenge. In these images, Park Myung Soo could be seen sporting a remarkably similar appearance, with his own blonde hair and a charming flower tiara.
Other comments:
It reminded me of Chobits haha.
At this point, New Jeans' role model seems to be martial arts hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
As expected, it doesn't seem to match the original sensibility.
Ditto did the same, but I still can't keep up with Myungsoo^^ ㅇㅇ
New Jeans, wasn't it radish last time too? Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Interestingly, this isn't the first time that NewJeans' concept has garnered attention for its alleged similarities to the renowned show. Previously, the group's concept for their song "Ditto" was also subject to "plagiarism" claims, further fueling the discussions and speculation surrounding their creative inspirations.
As the controversy continues to unfold, opinions vary regarding the uncanny parallels between NewJeans and Infinite Challenge. Fans and critics alike ponder whether the iconic variety show possesses an extraordinary ability to foresee future trends and styles.
While the speculation remains unconfirmed, fans can still enjoy NewJeans' teaser by following the link above. As the music industry keeps evolving, it's intriguing to witness the influence and impact of legendary shows like Infinite Challenge on contemporary artists and their creative choices.
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