The soon-to-debut girl group Izna, under WAKEONE Entertainment, is facing backlash from netizens over the design of their debut mini-album, N/a. The controversy arose after fans noticed striking similarities between Izna’s album and the design of NewJeans’ album for OMG.

Album Design Sparks Controversy

Photos of Izna’s album, including individual member versions, were shared online. While the images showcased the group’s concept, netizens quickly drew comparisons to NewJeans, questioning the originality of the design.

• “Literally NewJeans dupes everywhere.”
• “This is really too much?”
• “They really do look similar…”
• “I was anticipating the new group…but this is way too similar.”
• “This is literally copy and paste?”
• “It’s actually a bit too similar?”
• “What’s going on here now.”
• “Wow this is too extreme.”
• “This is going overboard.”
• “It looks like something fan-made.”

Some users pointed out specific elements of the design, such as the layout and font, which seemed overly reminiscent of NewJeans’ work.

• “You could literally just say they are the same album.”
• “It looks like they just switched out the photos.”
• “Can K-Pop do nothing without NewJeans?”
• “Are you kidding me? I can understand if it looks a little but the same, but this is…”

A Few Mixed Reactions From Fans

While the majority of netizens expressed disappointment, a few suggested that while the similarities are undeniable, there are subtle differences in the style and details.

• “It is really similar, but the style and details are a bit different.”
• “It could’ve looked different if they just took out the white font.”

Izna’s Debut Date

Despite the criticism, Izna is gearing up for their debut, scheduled for November 25. The controversy has brought additional attention to the group, leaving fans curious about how WAKEONE Entertainment will address the concerns.

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Source: theqoo