JINI Copied Red Velvet Seulgi? Stans Compare Soloist's Debut Concept With '28 Reasons'
Netizens have raised similarities between JINI's debut concept with Seulgi's "28 Reasons," sparking an online discussion.
Here's what people are saying.
JINI's Debut Concept Draws Similarities to Red Velvet Seulgi's '28 Reasons'
The discussion is gaining traction online.
JINI, formerly known as Jinni, made buzz in September for officially announcing her upcoming comeback titled, "An Iron Hand In A Velvet Glove." The soloist captured everyone's anticipation, given her early departure from JYP Entertainment and NMIXX.
"An Iron Hand In A Velvet Glove" will be released on October 11, alongside its title track "C'mon." (feat. Aminé). Ever since JINI announced her highly anticipated debut, many fans have voiced their support and excitement for the idol.
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Due to the concept teaser images and clips JINI has released, fans were caught raving about her upcoming music, theme, fashion, and overall vibe. The album title also garnered the attention of fans, who claimed that it was a subtle tribute to Lana Del Ray's album name styling.
this lana del rey album ass title i love it
— vicky (@noirsung) September 13, 2023
JINI MINI ALBUM DEBUT 🖤#An_Iron_Hand_In_A_Velvet_Glove#Jini_1st_EP #JINI #지니 pic.twitter.com/cqBZ046wL5
Amid the overwhelming support the soloist had gained, a discussion ensued. On October 5, netizens pointed out the similarities between JINI's comeback concept and Seulgi's sultry theme in her solo debut "28 Reasons."
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seulgi ‘28 reasons’ • jini ‘an iron hand in a velvet glove” album trailer pic.twitter.com/swZlyIyKNL
— 🌨️ (@seoprodite) September 17, 2023
not jini looking like she’s about to sing 28 reasons by seulgi pic.twitter.com/5iaE58FAUL
— hugros ᵃᵍ⁷ ✩ ₊˚💋 (@hugo_ovr) September 21, 2023
the seulgi print is crazy 😭 https://t.co/ZlVxkRGHZW
— rain (@redfl4vour) September 22, 2023
is this not the exact same top too maybe i'm seeing things pic.twitter.com/D6aQbs3ATW
— gigi🍊 (@saiIorveIvet) October 4, 2023
Looks good sounds good kinda sorta reminds me of Seulgi too. Seated. Good luck Jini https://t.co/UA5SSZBE5k
— 🤲🏽🇵🇸 (@AlisonSwiftie94) September 17, 2023
Some stated that JINI's photos strongly borrowed inspiration from Seulgi's concept, while others were simply amazed by Seulgi's influence in the K-pop industry and even deemed the alleged inspiration as flattering.
Fans also poked fun, saying that Seulgi and JINI are never beating the mother-daughter allegations.
this is SAURR seulgi coded omg but who wouldnt want to take inspo from concept excellency! the whole concept idea being seulgis too like...anyways jini is seulgis potential 5th gen daughter iktr https://t.co/2q8TqAwc6S
— a ⟢ (@fleumiau) September 20, 2023
can’t believe seulgi was four months pregnant with jini here pic.twitter.com/TE31eQNd1u https://t.co/Pp6M1ogalY
— ً ໒꒱ ITZY EN CHILE (@ryu__ujn) September 17, 2023
jini being seulgi’s daughter makes so much sense
— ً (@poseyves) September 19, 2023
I might start calling Jini “Seulgi’s daughter”
— 𝐜𝐡æ𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 (@charlielunter) September 22, 2023
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