Afterwards, KQ Entertainment finally revealed the code name ANITEEZ for the characters. The post featured the adorable figures, exciting a lot of ATINYs who were more than happy to receive new merchandise from the boy group.
However, the critical side of the K-pop community was still inevitable. Some pointed out its similarities to Stray Kids' SKZOO, which also displayed animal-based characters.
now imagine if skzoo released later than all of this. skz gonna be in everyone fucking mouth. yall should know which fandom will making a fucking thread of plagiarism https://t.co/qFYeHjOijm
Why Are Stray Kids & ATEEZ Special in K-pop? Stans Reveal THESE Reasons
In other news, the K-pop community discussed what makes Stray Kids and ATEEZ special in the music industry on December 7.
According to Korean netizens, Stray Kids and ATEEZ both promote strong musical identities and are unafraid to mold their mark outside the spectrum of "easy-listening" discographies.
Stray Kids was mentioned in the forum, saying how the group managed to maintain their consistent image when it comes to music. Fans also pointed out how versatile the group was, since their albums contained beautiful B-side tracks.
Netizens also mentioned the uniqueness of each Stray Kids member, stating how each idol in the group brings something new to the table with incredible talent and execution. They also commented that the members were all geniuses in their craft.
On the other hand, netters revealed that ATEEZ's ability to encapsulate an audience to its full attention with their live performances is what makes them special. Apart from being dubbed as the "Performance Kings" of fourth-gen K-pop, ATEEZ also received praise for their discography.
What are your thoughts on their exchanges? Do you agree with the similarities? Let us know in the comments below!
