Did THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo Just Call Out QWER For Copying Their Light Stick? Fans Think So!

Sunwoo allegedly called out the girl group during an award show.

Plagiarism accusations have become common in the K-pop world. Netizens quickly notice when new music videos, outfits, or items look too similar to others and share their thoughts online. Recently, the girl group QWER faced heavy criticism for their light stick design. Many said it looked almost the same as the one used by the boy group THE BOYZ. Following which, the boy group member Sunwoo allegedly called out the girl group during an award show. Read on to know more!

THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo On Plagiarism Drama

The trouble started when photos of QWER’s official light stick came out. THE BOYZ’s light stick has a clear megaphone shape with a heart detail, while the girl group’s version is also a megaphone but plain. Fans felt the basic idea was copied and expressed anger. Later, THE BOYZ’s agency, IST Entertainment, revealed that they asked the girl group’s company to change the design several times, but nothing happened. Hence, they decided to move legally but QWER’s side explained that they found no copyright problem.

For weeks, both companies stayed quiet, and fans too. Then came the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards, where THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo delivered a powerful rap on stage. Many listeners believed lines like “pushing others aside”, “copying everything”, and “hiding behind excuses” pointed directly at the light stick issue. Fans loved it and praised him for raising his voice. They re-shared the video multiple times.

“Even if you push us aside and copy everything, you can’t take what’s ours, it’s our pride.
Hiding behind anonymity as your shield? Who are you blaming when I’m the one who stepped in?”

Sunwoo literally rapp while holding that megaphone with THE BOYZ LOGO right in the middle🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/P4LGgedGYs

— kimi (@kirrawk) November 14, 2025

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User @kswphile wrote, “as soon as he showed up with that megaphone as tbz lightstick, i knew hes gonna spit fire.” Another user, @AmoreCake2, wrote, “The lyrics. We all know they are pioneers/trailblazers and ppl copy them and steal the limelight they deserve. They should be angry.”

However, some netizens feel that the member should not have brought this issue on stage. What are your thoughts on it?

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First Published: November 17, 2025 4:23 PM