05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TXT face plagiarism speculations with SHINee's Taemin for the new song ‘Love Language' as their agency's 'shota-like' comment comes forth
TXT
, labelmates of BTS, have recently made their much-awaited comeback on May 2 with the new song 'Love Language'; however, things haven't been entirely smooth. Netizens have pointed out similarities between TXT's song and
Taemin
's 'Guilty', sparking major debate online.
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Fans point out certain similarities between 'Love Language' and 'Guilty'
Fans took to online social media platforms and fan forums to share their concerns. Many observed that there were a lot of similarities allegedly between TXT's new song's concept photographs and their choreography and
SHINee Taemin
's song 'Guilty'. What only became fuel to the fire was that a past comment from TXT's agency regarding Taemin resurfaced online and caused even more backlash among the community.
The specific part of the choreography that prompted fans to start this debate is the move of lifting their shirts and exposing their abs.
While the move may not seem something new, its' similarity to Taemin's 'Guilty', which also contains a similar move, prompted fans to discuss the issue. The concept photos for both were also quite similar, according to fans.
The agency's comment
According to Pinkvilla, a comment made by TXT's agency also sparked outrage online and was called to be 'derogatory' towards the singer. The comment made by the company described Taemin as shota-like, i.e.,
someone who uses their charm and personality to attract young boys. The comment resurfaced after Taemin's fans wanted to mock the company for using the idol whom they made fun of as 'inspiration'.
While the group has had a successful comeback so far, with the song becoming more and more popular after its release, speculations like this keep on arising. While the debate was going on, MOAs (TXT's fans) stood by the K-Pop boy group and defended them by sharing that it is a common move and cannot be plagiarised.
