HYBE has allegedly sued THIS K-pop group for plagiarizing NewJeans' logo, sparking the reactions of Bunnies.
Here's what happened.
OKPOP Allegedly Sued by HYBE for Plagiarizing NewJeans' Logo, Fined With Overwhelming Penalty
OKPOP's update on TikTok went viral within the K-pop community.
@okpopofficial Risposta a @PLEASE GIVE ADVICE!! #okpop #kpop SAY YOU WANNA GO - OKPOP
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Netizens were stirred by the outrageous amount OKPOP shared, and many mentioned that HYBE should've gone with the procedure of cease and desist instead since OKPOP is a group with a small fanbase.
- "HYBE is overreacting because 1 million is crazy."
- "You're kidding? $1,500,000?"
Meanwhile, some examined the situation's veracity and mentioned that OKPOP is essentially a satirical group. They claimed that artists parodying other artists should have protection against copyright. Others claimed that these were marketing tactics from the group.
- "Doesn't satire and comedy protect you against copyright? I'm confused how they won, especially in America."
- "The comment section is insane. Can't you guys see they are messing with you?"
- "It's not real. The court pictures are off of YouTube."
- "I'm still not sure that this isn't a marketing tactic."
Watch their MV for "SAY YOU WANNA GO" here:
OKPOP debuted on April 1, 2023, with the song "TAKE MY HAND." They are an independent satirical K-pop co-ed group composed of Brto, Yuuta, Smear, Hanbon, and Paige, who have all attended Rutgers University. However, in the initial lineup, member Po left the group on June 17.
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