In a late-night Instagram update on August 1st, BoA posted a side-by-side image comparing an authentic LaBubu with a suspected fake. Her caption? “If it’s a knockoff, take responsibility.”
The post immediately spread across online communities, sparking heated discussion. While many sympathized with BoA’s frustration, others pointed out the shocking similarity between the figures. Netizens commented:
“It’s actually well made for a fake,”
“The more expensive the item, the more detailed the counterfeit. Lee Young Ji’s was obviously fake, but this one looks real,”
“Apparently, the renewal version’s QR doesn’t scan directly,”
“I bought mine from the official store and the ear position looks just like that,”
“Maybe she bought it as a gift for NCT’s Wish,”
“If it’s a renewal version, you have to scan it with a special QR app to verify it.”
Though it’s not yet confirmed whether the figure in question is truly counterfeit, the growing uncertainty reflects a larger problem in the collector community—identifying fakes is becoming increasingly difficult, even for seasoned fans.
Earlier, BTOB’s Sungjae encountered a similar issue during a live unboxing, discovering his LaBubu lacked key features. ILLIT member Wonhee voiced her frustration saying, “I was scammed. I bought it in person and still got tricked.”
Meanwhile, Lee Young Ji bluntly stated her version was fake and urged followers to buy only from official sellers.
Sources: 스포츠한국, 보아 SNS
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