EXO is facing backlash over similarities between their recent teaser and BLACKPINK’s past promotional poster. A Pann post with more than 26,000 views highlighted these striking resemblances, sparking heated debate among fans.
The controversy kicked off after fans compared EXO’s September 8 teaser with BLACKPINK’s anniversary poster released in August of last year. Both visuals feature an eclipse-style design that critics argue is too similar.
Netizens are calling out SM Entertainment for what they see as a lack of originality. Many think the overlap raises eyebrows, especially since both designs use a common lunar eclipse theme. However, the angle and composition appear alarmingly alike.
Fans are voicing their frustration. Some claimed the changes EXO made compared to BLACKPINK’s design are minimal at best. Others expressed disappointment over the perceived lack of creativity.
“No, seriously, they just straight-up copied this LOL,” one fan posted.
“The way they just changed the color and flipped the direction makes it look so cheap lol,” another added.
The debate shows no signs of slowing down as fans continue sharing side-by-side comparisons online. With EXO and BLACKPINK being major players in K-pop, this drama is set to dominate headlines in the days to come.
