Despite the unexpected turn of events, K-pop girl group WOOAH is facing backlash right before the release of their highly anticipated second mini-album, “UNFRAMED.”
The dispute arises from their choice to include a b-side track that bears a strong resemblance to the title track of another boy group under the same label, DXMON.
The commotion started when WOOAH revealed a highlight medley offering a sneak peek of their upcoming album.
Upon the release of track five, titled “Girls Love Boys,”netizens were swift to point out its uncanny similarity to DXMON’s recent chart-topper, “Boys Love Girls.”
It appears that both tracks not only have a similar melody but also a nearly identical chorus structure, with the only difference being a swap in gender perspectives.
The internet was flooded with negative comments, as people accused SQQ Entertainment, the management company of WOOAH, of lacking creativity and reusing material among all their artists.
A Twitter user noticed that WOOAH had included a b-side track that was the same as DXMON’s title track, but with the title reversed.
The discussion surrounding this controversy has incited a disagreement among both fans and individuals within the industry.
Haha don’t ever do something like this again!! pic.twitter.com/wqXZ1anrJR
— 요니 (@yeongingee) June 15, 2024
Although some believe that this approach could establish a thematic link between the two groups, others see it as a lackadaisical effort to use pre-existing material instead of encouraging true innovation.
F**k this is so ridiculous, they just changed the order of the title song of a junior male idol and put it out as a track on Woowa https://t.co/unZAgo0ZBR pic.twitter.com/vZz37UpkQg
— Supadupa (@SUPADUPAMY) June 15, 2024
It is worth noting that SQQ Entertainment has previously come under scrutiny for engaging in similar practices.
Despite previous occurrences involving other artists signed to their label, doubts have been raised about the company’s methods of music creation and distinguishing between their artists.
What was this company thinking when they released a male idol?
— Bogongnyeon (@bogong2_) June 15, 2024
Despite the criticism, advocates of WOOAH have emphasized the excellence of the music itself, recognizing that regardless of the backlash, the particular song is widely appreciated for its musicality and production quality.
- YEEES FINALLY WE BACK AT DARK CONCEPT! BAD GIRL.02 LEZZZ GOOOOOO
- DARK CONCEPT, AND A SECOND COMEBACK THIS YEAR??? AM I IN A DREAM???
- Woo!ah is a very underrated group indeed
- WOOAH NEVER DISAPPOINTED & MULTI-TALENTED!!
- ARE WE REALLY GETTING A DARK CONCEPT?!?!?! This is it Wows. This is the one!!
Despite this, critics continue to voice their concerns, raising doubts about whether such strategies compromise the authenticity of creative expression in the highly competitive K-Pop scene.
Despite the increasing controversy, both WOOAH and SQQ Entertainment have refrained from releasing an official statement.
The response to this controversial inclusion is highly anticipated by fans and industry observers, as it could provide insight into the decision-making process behind it.
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