LE SSERAFIM's fans, known as FEARNOTs, are fuming over online allegations accusing the group of "copying" BLACKPINK's concepts. The claims surfaced as the K-pop community eagerly awaits the girl group's comeback.

Rumors Swirl as LE SSERAFIM Prepares for "UNFORGIVEN" Release As anticipation builds for LE SSERAFIM's comeback, the group has been sharing concept teaser images and highlights from their upcoming release, "UNFORGIVEN." However, on April 24, a forum post alleged that the group's concept photos bore a striking resemblance to those from BLACKPINK's "Playing With Fire" era.

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LE SSERAFIM Accused of Copying BLACKPINK as Highly Awaited Comback Nearing, FEARNOTs Rally in Support

FEARNOTs and BLINKs Defend LE SSERAFIM In response to the accusations, FEARNOTs and BLACKPINK's fans, known as BLINKs, rushed to LE SSERAFIM's defense. They argued that the images in question are typical for girl crush concepts and do not constitute plagiarism. Here are some comments from the fans:

  • "Isn't this a super common concept? If you put them side by side, it means they're copying?"
  • "I'm a BLACKPINK fan and I've never thought they were copying BLACKPINK."
  • "I'm not a LE SSERAFIM fan but taking a few seconds of an MV and claiming it's copied is way too forced no? And the first picture looks forced too."
  • "Stop pitting two queens against each other!"

LE SSERAFIM Achieves Impressive Billboard 200 Debut Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM recently made a splash on the Billboard 200 chart. Their album, "ANTIFRAGILE," debuted at No. 14, selling around 23,000 units in the United States. This marked the group's first appearance on the chart and the first 2022 rookie group album to earn a spot.

Additionally, "ANTIFRAGILE" surpassed aespa's "Savage" to become the highest fourth-gen girl group debut on the Billboard 200. "Savage" reached No. 20 in October 2021.

"ANTIFRAGILE" has also made its mark on other Billboard charts, climbing to No. 1 on the World Albums chart after debuting at No. 13. The album reached No. 8 on the World Digital Song Sales chart, No. 42 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, and its title track debuted at No. 79 on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

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