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Once again, the K-pop community finds itself embroiled in a passionate debate surrounding the contentious issue of plagiarism, sparking discussions among fervent K-pop enthusiasts. This time, the spotlight is on Seulgi, a prominent member of the highly acclaimed group Red Velvet, and Jini, a former member of NMIXX, both of whom have become subjects of intense scrutiny from fans.
Fans have raised eyebrows over the striking resemblances between the concepts of these two idols’ solo debuts. In October of the previous year, Seulgi, a member of Red Velvet renowned for their captivating and groundbreaking concepts, unveiled her solo mini-album titled ’28 Reasons.’ Seulgi’s debut continued the group’s tradition of exploring intriguing themes, this time delving into the duality of good and evil, drawing inspiration from characters like Grimhilde (the Evil Queen) and Snow White.
The K-pop community is now abuzz with anticipation for Jini’s forthcoming solo debut, set to be released under the title ‘An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove.’ However, the excitement quickly turned into a storm of accusations of plagiarism upon the public release of the album trailer film and teaser images. It is indeed challenging to overlook the remarkable similarities in outfits, hairstyles, and background setups, particularly the classroom setting.
Fans further noted the conspicuous fact that both idols were seen wearing identical t-shirts during their promotional activities. Additionally, the overarching theme of duality highlighted by the use of contrasting shades of red and black in Jini’s teaser bears striking resemblance to Seulgi’s ‘Grimhilde’ concept.
These striking parallels have ignited heated debates among netizens on various social media platforms. Some argue that Jini’s concept is a clear imitation of Seulgi’s, while others posit that it may be a matter of creative inspiration. The internet is awash with polarized opinions from K-pop enthusiasts.
In the midst of these debates, it is vital to remember that artists invest immense effort and passion into their concepts and projects. Their hard work and talent deserve recognition and appreciation, regardless of the debates that may arise.
Fans have raised eyebrows over the striking resemblances between the concepts of these two idols’ solo debuts. In October of the previous year, Seulgi, a member of Red Velvet renowned for their captivating and groundbreaking concepts, unveiled her solo mini-album titled ’28 Reasons.’ Seulgi’s debut continued the group’s tradition of exploring intriguing themes, this time delving into the duality of good and evil, drawing inspiration from characters like Grimhilde (the Evil Queen) and Snow White.
The K-pop community is now abuzz with anticipation for Jini’s forthcoming solo debut, set to be released under the title ‘An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove.’ However, the excitement quickly turned into a storm of accusations of plagiarism upon the public release of the album trailer film and teaser images. It is indeed challenging to overlook the remarkable similarities in outfits, hairstyles, and background setups, particularly the classroom setting.
Fans further noted the conspicuous fact that both idols were seen wearing identical t-shirts during their promotional activities. Additionally, the overarching theme of duality highlighted by the use of contrasting shades of red and black in Jini’s teaser bears striking resemblance to Seulgi’s ‘Grimhilde’ concept.
These striking parallels have ignited heated debates among netizens on various social media platforms. Some argue that Jini’s concept is a clear imitation of Seulgi’s, while others posit that it may be a matter of creative inspiration. The internet is awash with polarized opinions from K-pop enthusiasts.
In the midst of these debates, it is vital to remember that artists invest immense effort and passion into their concepts and projects. Their hard work and talent deserve recognition and appreciation, regardless of the debates that may arise.
