TXT’s Yeonjun is facing controversy over potential similarities between him and a character from the new Netflix film, KPop Demon Hunters.
Netizens are buzzing about the character Romance from the movie, claiming it draws heavy influence from Yeonjun’s style. Discussions on an online forum pointed out matching elements from Yeonjun’s past outfits, particularly a distinct pink turtleneck and a yellow sweater set that resemble the character’s final look.
Further scrutiny highlighted Romance’s long pink hair, echoing Yeonjun’s layered hairstyle from previous performances.
The controversy began when it was revealed that the production team for KPop Demon Hunters referenced various K-pop stars during development. They confirmed inspiration came from groups like TXT, BTS, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, BIG BANG, and MONSTA X when designing Saja Boys.
There are even allegations that Saja Boys’ Jinu takes cues from Cha Eun Woo, and Baby resembles BTS’ Jimin. Mentioned by Fast Paper Magazine, director Maggie Kang acknowledged these influences.
Fans have responded on forums:
"Oh, it’s similar lol"
"The hair color and styling are the same, but I’m not sure about the face"
"Honestly, Yeonjun looks better lol"
The reaction continues with some saying, "You can tell which K-idols they referenced," and others even expressing a desire to see a dance cover from the Soda Pop video.
Reactions are pouring in, but what do you think? Is this a mere coincidence, or did the creators take direct inspiration from Yeonjun?
