Dance Plagiarism Controversy: NewJeans vs. ILLIT and a Hint of BLACKPINK’s Influence

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NewJeans’ choreographers accuse ILLIT of plagiarizing their CF choreography (Credits: Otakukart)

The ongoing feud between NewJeans’ choreographers and ILLIT over plagiarism accusations has taken an intriguing turn, with fresh allegations now linking NewJeans’ own choreography to elements resembling BLACKPINK’s Lisa.

Earlier this month, Kim Eunju and Black Q publicly accused ILLIT of copying their choreography for a fast-food commercial, expressing dismay over what they perceived as a blatant imitation of ILLIT’s “Lucky Girl Syndrome” dance. Social media quickly buzzed with comparison videos corroborating these claims, highlighting undeniable similarities in formations and chorus moves.

However, amidst this controversy, some netizens have pointed out potential parallels between NewJeans’ CF choreography and dance moves from Lisa’s solo track “Money”. While acknowledging a resemblance, the discourse differentiates the level of imitation, contrasting what’s seen as a subtle similarity in Lisa’s dance to what’s perceived as ILLIT’s more direct replication.

ILLIT accused of copying New Jean’s choreography.

The escalation of these accusations underscores the sensitivity in the Korean entertainment industry towards artistic integrity and originality. As discussions continue to unfold online, it remains to be seen how both NewJeans and ILLIT will address these swirling allegations.

Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving controversy.

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Disha Paul is a Howrah-based Senior Content Writer at OtakuKart with a profound love for K-pop and K-drama. With over 650 published articles, she is one of OtakuKart's most prolific K-content voices, crafting insightful recaps, covering idol dating rumors, and curating drama recommendations for global Hallyu fans.

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