Music group NewJeans recently unveiled a captivating teaser for their much-awaited single, "ASAP", on June 26. The teaser showcased the band members in ethereal attire and flowing blond locks adorned with delicate floral crowns, quickly igniting the enthusiasm of their fans.

However, excitement turned into skepticism on June 28 when a post titled "NewJeans' Teaser Plagiarism Controversy" went viral. The post pointed out striking resemblances between NewJeans' teaser and a past appearance of Park Myung Soo, a well-known personality from the beloved variety show, Infinite Challenge.

In the pictures shared, Park is seen sporting blond hair and a similar flower tiara, causing an uproar among netizens. Many were amused by the uncanny similarities, and some even joked about Infinite Challenge's knack for seemingly predicting trends.

User reactions included a flurry of mixed comments:

"Reminds me of Chobits, haha."

"It looks like NewJeans is inspired by martial arts."

"They tried to imitate but couldn't match the original charm."

"They did the same thing before, but still couldn't keep up with Myungsoo."

"Wasn't NewJeans accused of copying before, too?"

This is not the first instance where NewJeans has been embroiled in a controversy over alleged plagiarism. Earlier, their song "Ditto" had drawn flak for bearing similarities to Infinite Challenge, sparking further debate about the group's creative originality.

As the debate rages on, opinions are divided over the striking resemblances between NewJeans' concept and Infinite Challenge. Enthusiasts are left wondering if the popular variety show holds some inexplicable clairvoyance of future fashion trends.

Despite the ongoing conjectures, the anticipation for NewJeans' upcoming single remains high. With the music industry constantly evolving, it is fascinating to observe how influential shows like Infinite Challenge continue to impact contemporary artists in their creative endeavors. The controversy remains a hot topic of discussion, ensuring that the imminent release of "ASAP" will be eagerly watched by fans and critics alike.

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