The company responded to the allegations.
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Let them see Funthe next girl group, Startrecently faced backlash online after revealing the visuals for their debut mini-album, N/a.
Fans and netizens were quick to point out that the design of the individual members’ versions had a striking resemblance New Jeans‘ Oh my God album. The comparisons led many to argue that the similarities were too significant to ignore, with some netizens labeling it as more than just inspiration but rather a direct imitation.
The design of Girl Group’s upcoming debut album faces backlash for looking similar to NewJeans
The controversy quickly spread online, generating discussions on social media platforms and drawing widespread criticism. This viral reaction put WAKEONE in the spotlight, prompting the company to address the situation.
In response to the growing allegations, WAKEONE released an official statement on X (formerly Twitter). The company acknowledged the concerns and confirmed that it was aware of the design issues.
HI. This is Wake One.
Among izna albums released today, izna Ver. We provide related information.
We are aware of the design issues that have been raised and have decided to completely replace the design.
We will take great care to prevent this from happening again in the future.
—izna (@izna_offcl) November 14, 2024
They announced that they would replace the current album cover for izna’s debut with a new design.
Hi, I’m WAKEONE.
We would like to provide information regarding izna Ver. from izna’s album, released today.
We are aware of the concerns raised regarding the design and have decided to completely change it. We will take all necessary precautions to prevent similar incidents from happening again in the future.
— LET’S SEE IT
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izna The first mini album ‘N/a’ naya Ver. (2025 calendar version) Pre-order sales information (Version 241113)
🔗 https://t.co/8mLvUUN1Zi#permit #izuna#N/a pic.twitter.com/UmTunkrGzK
—izna (@izna_offcl) November 13, 2024
Many fans were happy with WAKEONE’s responsiveness, while others expressed relief that the issue was resolved before the album’s official release. The change comes at a crucial time for izna as they prepare for their debut, making it clear that originality and attention to detail are essential to gaining the support and trust of K-Pop fans.
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