On September 8, EXO released a poster featuring a design reminiscent of a lunar eclipse, along with the message “DECEMBER 2025” and the phrase, “WHEN WE BECOME TRUE ONE, A NEW WORLD AWAKENS.” The visual was meant to tie into the group’s ongoing storyline.
However, the teaser quickly went viral on online forums, where users pointed out similarities to a BLACKPINK poster, arguing that the design, layout, and angle looked almost identical. Some argued that while a lunar eclipse can be depicted in many ways, the repeated use of the same structural details made the resemblance too close to ignore.
Comments ranged from sharp criticism to outright accusations of plagiarism:
- If EXO’s teaser had used a straight alignment instead of that tilt, nobody would have complained.
- The designs look indistinguishable to someone who isn’t a fan of either group.
- This isn’t just about using a cosmic theme when the structural details line up exactly, it becomes plagiarism.”
Despite the backlash, EXO remains in the spotlight as they prepare for an active return to promotions once member Sehun completes his military service.
Sources: Instiz
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