“This is an embarrassment, there’s no other way to describe this…”

Korean netizens responded to Mexican girl group Jeans‘ reaction to NewJeans‘ plagiarism accusations.

On May 21, 90s Mexican girl group Jeans responded to fans’ requests to comment on plagiarism allegations targeting NewJeans. In a short message, the group seemed to co-sign the K-Pop group.

Previously, a post claiming NewJeans had copied the 90s group went viral, but was later quickly debunked by fans.

Korean netizens reacted to the response by criticizing HYBE, who they alleged had orchestrated the post as part of their ongoing smear campaign against NewJeans.

• “Oh no, you guys exposed yourselves, lol. Make sure you do a ritual to rinse yourself of the embarrassment, lol.”
• “LOL.”
• “This is an embarrassment, there’s no other way to describe this, lol.”
• “HYBE is an embarrassment.”
• “I also like it, lol.”
• “It was a shout out.”
• “Bang Si Hyuk is so embarrassing.”

• “Ah, this is so funny. I’m sure they’re going to fabricate something else to bring more hate, lol.”
• “NewJeans is influenced by all of the aesthetics from the Y2K era and the 90s. How can you find the original (influence)?”
• “It’s hilarious that they tried to make the claim with edited clips in the first place, lol. F*ck.”
• “LOL, TLC shouted out NewJeans and now Jeans replied that they love the fact the 90s are coming back. Now what are you going to do HYBE?”
• “They are Lucky Jeans.”
• “Lol, this is hilarious.”

What are your thoughts?