In response to customer feedback, renowned South Korean convenience store chain GS25 has made the decision to cancel their upcoming product launch amidst allegations of plagiarism leveled against them by fans of the popular K-pop group BTS, specifically targeting member Jungkook.
GS25 Accused of Recipe Plagiarism
The controversy arose when GS25 introduced a new item on their menu, perilla oil buckwheat noodles, which strikingly resembled a recipe previously shared by Jungkook with his followers.
The legal ambiguity surrounding recipes has often led to the exploitation of famous culinary creations by major corporations. Notably, a similar incident occurred with the "Inkigayo Sandwich" and the "Ex-boyfriend Toast," both of which were released as products without the consent of the original creators.
This recent incident follows a similar controversy that unfolded earlier this year involving instant noodle giant Nongshim.
[WEVERSE] JK🌟 post!
— jk updates ★ (slow) (@jjklve_) March 15, 2023
jungkook shared a recipe of the ramen he just ate and said armys should try it. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/vZie7Tsaes
In March 2023, Jungkook shared a distinctive ramyeon recipe on Weverse, naming it "bulgeuri." However, it was later revealed that Nongshim had filed for copyrights of the terms "Bulgeuri" and "Bulguri" on the same day the recipe was posted, sparking outrage among BTS fans.
Netizen React
Netizens commented on the controversy arises:
"A recipe for GREATNESS!"
"not gs25 launching a product by stealing jungkook's recipe and labeling it with "idol" instead of jk's name"
"That is the deadly"
"So this idk who stole Jungkook's recipe buy didn't even mention his name, instead they just put "idol" and decorate it with purple color? WTF???"
" why ?
As the situation continues to develop, BTS fans remain steadfast in their support of Jungkook, emphasizing the importance of respecting originality and creativity. Both fans and industry insiders eagerly await further measures that may be taken to safeguard the ideas of artists in the future.
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Cassidy Jones wrote this.
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