HYBE has allegedly sued THIS K-pop group for plagiarizing NewJeans' logo, sparking the reactions of Bunnies.

Here's what happened.

OKPOP Allegedly Sued by HYBE for Plagiarizing NewJeans' Logo, Fined With Overwhelming Penalty

OKPOP's update on TikTok went viral within the K-pop community.

On the platform, OKPOP uploaded a video announcing that they were allegedly sued due to their logo which resembled NewJeans' running bunny.

They clarified that they can't disclose who sued them for legal reasons, but many fans seem to think that HYBE was the company that did. OKPOP also dropped clues by featuring a photocard of Minji.

OKPOP: "We got sued!"

Brto: "For legal reasons, we can't talk about who sued us."

Yuuta: "On a completely separate and unrelated note,"

OKPOP: "We have a new logo! (Bear mascot arrives)."

@okpopofficial Any legal advice? Lawyers? #okpop #kpop  SAY YOU WANNA GO - OKPOP

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However, many fans were shocked by the reveal. They expressed disbelief that HYBE allegedly sued the co-ed group for the logo issue, and how it resembled the bear from the album "Graduation" by Kanye West.

Here's how they reacted:

•  "Omg NewJeans sued you?"
•  "It's definitely NewJeans."
•  "I can literally see NewJeans written over there, you didn't even blur it right."
•  "I'm ngl, they probably got sued by HYBE."
•  "'We have a new logo!,' and it's the Kanye bear."
•  "Isn't that the Kanye West 'Graduation' bear?"
•  "Bro, that is literally the Kanye bear."

One comment gained the attention of the co-ed group, which expressed sentiment as to why OKPOP seemed to be upbeat in their announcement of getting sued.

"Why are you all so happy about getting sued though?" one netizen remarked.

OKPOP responded to the comment through a separate video, where they shared the amount of money they were allegedly sued for. They proceeded to share some pictures of the court where the trial happened and according to the group, they were allegedly sued for $1,500,000 USD.

Brto: "We can't tell you who sued us, but we can tell you how much we got sued for. But before that, here's a picture from the court (Shows court photos)."

Paige: "We don't have to pay it yet, but we will soon."

Yuuta: "If you want to support us, stream our new song ("Say You Wanna Go").

OKPOP: "$1,500,000"

@okpopofficial Risposta a @PLEASE GIVE ADVICE!! #okpop #kpop  SAY YOU WANNA GO - OKPOP

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Netizens were stirred by the outrageous amount OKPOP shared, and many mentioned that HYBE should've gone with the procedure of cease and desist instead since OKPOP is a group with a small fanbase.

•  "HYBE is overreacting because 1 million is crazy."
•  "You're kidding? $1,500,000?"

Meanwhile, some examined the situation's veracity and mentioned that OKPOP is essentially a satirical group. They claimed that artists parodying other artists should have protection against copyright. Others claimed that these were marketing tactics from the group.

•  "Doesn't satire and comedy protect you against copyright? I'm confused how they won, especially in America."
•  "The comment section is insane. Can't you guys see they are messing with you?"
•  "It's not real. The court pictures are off of YouTube."
•  "I'm still not sure that this isn't a marketing tactic."

Watch their MV for "SAY YOU WANNA GO" here:

OKPOP debuted on April 1, 2023, with the song "TAKE MY HAND." They are an independent satirical K-pop co-ed group composed of Brto, Yuuta, Smear, Hanbon, and Paige, who have all attended Rutgers University. However, in the initial lineup, member Po left the group on June 17.

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Written by Riely Miller