Another Girl Group Faces Accusations of Copying NewJeans After ILLIT

In recent news, TOP Media has revealed a glimpse of their new girl group, ODD YOUTH, generating buzz due to the inclusion of popular contestant Guinn Myah from “Girls Planet 999.”

However, the group’s spotlight has shifted towards a controversial topic — accusations of mimicking NewJeans.

Damn she was 100% right… https://t.co/XcPlGZ4qxr pic.twitter.com/ARHaJFlHiS

— K! 🏄🏻 (@HAE3IN) October 18, 2024

Images released of the group feature five members styled in Y2K fashion with straight, naturally colored hair, which many netizens have pointed out as reminiscent of NewJeans, known for their youthful and Y2K-inspired aesthetic.

This has sparked a wave of allegations suggesting ODD YOUTH is copying NewJeans, with some online comments labeling them a “NewJeans copy.”

Congratulations to NewJeans for debuting their 3445454th child https://t.co/vYzbLMwQd6

— ae–nini 𝒒꒰ྀི˶˃ᆺ˂˶ ꒱ྀིа ❀ ࿔*:･ﾟ (@straw6unni) October 17, 2024

Nonetheless, a number of netizens counter this narrative, arguing that the Y2K style is not exclusive to NewJeans and is widely embraced by various 5th generation K-pop groups.

I don’t understand what people are upset about when literally most 5th gen girl groups look and dress like this it’s literally the 5th gen style. Like New Jeans maybe trendsetters but don’t attack one group (or any) who are just following a trend that everyone is doing https://t.co/Aql5E4f9UI pic.twitter.com/ld852dTSU9

— halojustinOnce On Strike (@halojustinOnce) October 18, 2024

Additionally, some users have begun recalling the accusations made by Min Hee-jin against ILLIT regarding similar claims of copying NewJeans, a controversy that remains a hot topic of discussion.

Source: X, Krb

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