LE SSERAFIM Accused of Copying BLACKPINK — And FEARNOTs Aren't Having It
FEARNOTs were enraged by a post made online claiming that LE SSERAFIM had "copied" BLACKPINK's concepts.
Here's what happened.
Did LE SSERAFIM Plagiarize BLACKPINK's Concepts? K-pop Community Responds to Claims
LE SSERAFIM's fandom FEARNOTs are indeed excited for the girl group's highly anticipated comeback, which made a buzz across the internet.
The girl group has released consecutive concept teaser images for their upcoming release "UNFORGIVEN." They have also released a concept teaser for the comeback, drawing in curiosity among fans. As if that wasn't enough, the girls have dropped a highlight medley.
However, on April 24, a user posted on a forum showing how LE SSERAFIM's concept photos resembled BLACKPINK. The photos shown were from BLACKPINK's "Playing With Fire" era, and many more.
FEARNOTs quickly defended LE SSERAFIM from the claims, stating that the images are commonly used when it comes to girl crush concept. BLINKs also agreed with the fandom, as they too backed up the rookie girl group from these accusations and disagreed with the post.
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Read their comments below:
"Isn't this a super common concept? If you put them side by side, it means they're copying?"
"I'm a BLACKPINK fan and I've never thought they were copying BLACKPINK."
"This isn't the opinion of BLACKPINK fans."
"I'm not a LE SSERAFIM fan but taking a few seconds of an MV and claiming it's copied is way too forced no? And the first picture looks forced too."
"You call that copying?"
"Stop pitting two queens against each other!"
"This is a stretch, and 'Playing With Fire' is so long ago, that unless the MV follows everything word for word, it is irrelevant."
LE SSERAFIM Scores Highest 4th Gen Debut on Billboard 200 With 'ANTIFRAGILE'
In other news, LE SSERAFIM was on fire when they accomplished an amazing feat on Billboard 200. On October 31, 2022, local time, The Top 200 albums were officially revealed by Billboard. This chart lists the most popular albums in the United States weekly.
LE SSERAFIM secured No. 14 with album "ANTIFRAGILE," garnering around 23,000 units sold in the United States. With this achievement, it marked LE SSERAFIM's first-ever appearance on the chart. It was also regarded as the first 2022 rookie group album to earn a spot.
"ANTIFRAGILE" also surpassed aespa's "Savage," when it became the highest fourth-gen girl group debut on Billboard 200. "Savage" landed its entry on No. 20 during October 2021.
Apart from Billboard 200, "ANTIFRAGILE" also climbed its way to No. 1 on Billboard's World Albums chart, after its No. 13 entry. It also made its way at No. 8 on Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, No. 42 on Global Excl. U.S. chart, and its title track of the same name at No. 79 on Billboard Global 200 chart.
What do you think of the situation? Do you agree with the claims?
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