5th Gen Girl Group Change Album Design Following Viral NewJeans Plagiarism Accusations
WAKEONE Entertainment‘s upcoming girl group, izna, recently faced online backlash after unveiling images for their debut mini-album, N/a.
Fans and netizens quickly pointed out that the design of the individual member versions bore a striking resemblance to NewJeans‘ OMG album. The comparisons led many to claim that the similarities were too significant to dismiss, with some netizens labeling it as more than just inspiration but rather a direct imitation.
Upcoming Girl Group’s Debut Album Design Faces Backlash For Looking Similar To NewJeans
The controversy quickly spread online, generating discussions on social media platforms and prompting widespread criticism. This viral reaction put WAKEONE in the spotlight, pressing the company to address the situation.
In response to the mounting accusations, WAKEONE issued an official statement on X (formerly Twitter). The company acknowledged the concerns and confirmed that they were aware of the design issues.
안녕하세요. 웨이크원입니다.
금일 공개된 izna의 앨범 중 izna Ver. 관련 안내드립니다.
당사는 제기되고 있는 디자인 관련 사안에 대하여 인지하고, 디자인을 전면 교체하기로 하였습니다.
추후 이러한 일이 재발하지 않도록 세심한 주의를 기울이겠습니다.
— izna (@izna_offcl) November 14, 2024
They announced that they would be replacing the current album cover for izna’s debut with a new design.
Hello, this is WAKEONE.
We would like to provide information regarding the izna Ver. from izna’s album, which was released today.
We are aware of the concerns raised about the design and have decided to completely change it. We will take thorough precautions to prevent such incidents from happening again in the future.
— WAKEONE
[Notice📢]
izna The First Mini Album 'N/a' naya Ver. (2025 Calendar Ver.) 예약 판매 안내 (241113 Ver.)
🔗 https://t.co/8mLvUUN1Zi#izna #이즈나#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 addressed 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.
