Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Min Heejin's new boy group under OOAK Records is already facing MASSIVE controversy before debut. From plagiarism accusations to AI-generated teasers, the backlash is destroying her "creative genius" reputation. Is this group doomed to flop?
Min Heejin, the former creative director behind NewJeans, launched OOAK Records in October 2024, but her first boy group debut is surrounded by scandal. The controversy started with plagiarism claims over her logo designs, escalated with accusations of copying BTS's Magic Shop concept, and exploded when fans discovered AI was used to create the teaser campaign.
The biggest issues include:
- Plagiarism accusations for logo and concept designs
- AI-generated teaser content undermining her "artistic genius" image
- Members potentially as young as 13 years old (born 2008-2013)
- Insensitive use of Russian imagery during ongoing Ukraine conflict
- Launching a new group while NewJeans remains in legal limbo
- BTS fans calling out similarities to Magic Shop concept
Critics are now questioning whether Min Heejin's past success was truly her own or the result of massive corporate backing from HYBE and SM Entertainment. With her resources stripped away, is the "creative genius" label falling apart?
Will OOAK's boy group overcome this pre-debut disaster, or is Min Heejin's first independent project destined to fail? Watch to find out!
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Min Heejin's new boy group under OOAK Records is already facing MASSIVE controversy before debut. From plagiarism accusations to AI-generated teasers, the backlash is destroying her "creative genius" reputation. Is this group doomed to flop?
Min Heejin, the former creative director behind NewJeans, launched OOAK Records in October 2024, but her first boy group debut is surrounded by scandal. The controversy started with plagiarism claims over her logo designs, escalated with accusations of copying BTS's Magic Shop concept, and exploded when fans discovered AI was used to create the teaser campaign.
The biggest issues include:
- Plagiarism accusations for logo and concept designs
- AI-generated teaser content undermining her "artistic genius" image
- Members potentially as young as 13 years old (born 2008-2013)
- Insensitive use of Russian imagery during ongoing Ukraine conflict
- Launching a new group while NewJeans remains in legal limbo
- BTS fans calling out similarities to Magic Shop concept
Critics are now questioning whether Min Heejin's past success was truly her own or the result of massive corporate backing from HYBE and SM Entertainment. With her resources stripped away, is the "creative genius" label falling apart?
Will OOAK's boy group overcome this pre-debut disaster, or is Min Heejin's first independent project destined to fail? Watch to find out!
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