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4th-Gen Girl Group Faces Backlash Over Controversial Song Similarity with DXMON

In a surprising turn of events, K-pop girl group WOOAH has found itself in hot water just ahead of their second mini-album release, “UNFRAMED.”

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The controversy stems from their decision to feature a b-side track that shares striking similarities with the title track of their label-mate boy group DXMON.

The uproar began when WOOAH unveiled a highlight medley teasing their upcoming album.

Netizens were quick to notice that track five, titled “Girls Love Boys,” bore a striking resemblance to DXMON’s recent hit, “Boys Love Girls.”

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Both tracks, it seems, share not only a similar melody but also a near-identical chorus structure, albeit with swapped gender perspectives.

Social media platforms erupted with criticism, accusing WOOAH’s management, SQQ Entertainment, of lacking originality and recycling content across their artist roster.

A user on Twitter pointed out, “WOOAH included a b-side track that’s the same song as DXMON’s title track and just switched the title backwards.”

This controversy has sparked a debate among fans and industry insiders alike.

While some argue that this strategy could create a thematic connection between the two groups, others view it as a lazy attempt at leveraging existing material rather than fostering genuine creativity.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time SQQ Entertainment has faced scrutiny for such practices.

Earlier incidents involving other artists under their label have raised questions about the company’s approach to music production and artist differentiation.

Amidst the backlash, supporters of WOOAH have highlighted the quality of the music itself, acknowledging that despite the controversy, the track in question is well-received for its musicality and production value.

  • YEEES FINALLY WE BACK AT DARK CONCEPT! BAD GIRL.02 LEZZZ GOOOOOO 
  • DARK CONCEPT, AND A SECOND COMEBACK THIS YEAR??? AM I IN A DREAM??? 
  • Woo!ah is a very underrated group indeed 
  • WOOAH NEVER DISAPPOINTED & MULTI-TALENTED!! 
  • ARE WE REALLY GETTING A DARK CONCEPT?!?!?! This is it Wows. This is the one!! 

However, critics remain vocal, questioning whether such tactics undermine the integrity of artistic expression in the fiercely competitive K-Pop industry.

In response to the growing controversy, neither WOOAH nor SQQ Entertainment has issued an official statement.

Fans and industry observers are keenly awaiting a response that could shed light on the decision-making process behind this controversial inclusion.

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