Plagiarism accusations are not new in the K-pop industry. Every now and then, news about copying surfaces online ignites heated debates among fans. It has once again caused havoc on the internet and this time it involves NCT Wish and P1Harmony. Some social media users noticed similarities between their recent work and that’s where the controversy and discussions began. For more information, read on to know all about it.
Fans Debate NCT Wish’s Similarities To P1Harmony’s Concept!
The issue started with a single photo. NCT Wish released a promotional image that fans quickly compared to one of P1Harmony’s past photoshoots. Both images shared a similar mood and lighting. Not just this, for them even the colour palettes seemed similar. A netizen also shared a post in which others could see side-by-side comparisons. Take a look at the viral post below.
Well, it didn’t end there, as the debate grew when fans compared the choruses of two songs from the groups. Many felt the rhythm and structure of NCT Wish’s song sounded too close to P1Harmony’s.
Following which, some people stated that similarities were undeniable, while others believed they were coincidental. And to defend, some fans said that the creative team often takes inspiration from similar trends and concepts. Hence, netizens should not make a big deal out of this.
Fans of NCT Wish also added that certain aesthetics and sounds dominate in the K-pop industry and similarities are bound to happen.
On the other hand, P1Harmony fans felt their group’s style was copied without any proper credit. The back-and-forth between fanbases added fuel to the controversy. Some fans even asked the agencies to release statements.
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In the K-pop industry, we have seen similar controversies before. Accusations of copying often surface and create a stir on the internet.
What are your thoughts on the above situation?
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