EXO suspected of plagiarizing BLACKPINK, aespa on American television was criticized

In the past few days, the fan community has continuously argued around two events in Kpop: EXO 's new teaser is suspected of plagiarizing images from BLACKPINK and aespa's performance on American television has caused many mixed opinions.

EXO's comeback teaser was released with a mysterious dark color, appearing an image of a lunar eclipse with the message "When we become one, a new world will awaken".

Immediately, many fans pointed out the significant similarity to a product that had been previously released by BLACKPINK. The layout of the scene with light shining down from above, bright contour details and the center axis create a familiar feeling, making many people think that EXO's creative team has borrowed the idea.

However, another section thinks that the motif of "universe" or "lunar eclipse" is a common theme in art and entertainment. The fact that the two groups exploit this symbol together may just be a coincidence. This view is also reinforced when many K-pop groups have previously used images of the sky, moon, or astronomical phenomena as material for their products. However, the coincidence of composition and lighting makes the story still a controversial topic and causes fans to divide into many different streams of opinions.

While EXO is facing questions related to its image, aespa became the focus on international social networks after their performance of the song "Rich Man" on Good Morning America. This is considered a great opportunity for the group to promote in the US market, but it is also a strict test with the live performance style.

Many netizens thought that the performance looked awkward, lacked energy and did not show the group's inherent confidence.

The choreography was also commented on as lacking synchronization and decisiveness, making it difficult for viewers to concentrate. Some also said that the lack of supporting dancers and inflexible camera angles made the stage "empty" and lacked highlights. Some viewers were even so pessimistic that they said: "If K-pop continues to be performed like this in the US, it will never be taken seriously". These harsh comments quickly spread, sparking heated debate on music forums.

However, besides the negative comments, many aespa fans and supporters have spoken out in defense of the group. They argue that it is impossible to judge the entire talent of aespa by just one performance, especially in the conditions of live stage in the United States, which has a big difference in staging compared to South Korea. Fans also emphasized that aespa was brave when bringing a new song to an international audience and trying to express its own identity.

In fact, it is not uncommon for K-pop groups to have trouble performing in the US. Cultural differences, stage staging styles, and also the pressure of performing live in front of international media are all factors that can affect an artist's performance.

The debate surrounding aespa this time not only reflects the international audience's rigor on K-pop, but also serves as a reminder that in order to maintain their appeal, groups need to continuously hone their skills and adapt to a variety of performance environments. With talent, effort and youth, aespa is still expected to continue to conquer the world audience in the near future.

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