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HYBE's Latest Controversy: Allegations of Plagiarism Between Labelmates Rock the K-pop Industry

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In a surprising twist that has sent ripples through the K-pop community, two prominent boy groups under the South Korean entertainment giant HYBE, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) and ENHYPEN, are at the cen...

In a surprising twist that has sent ripples through the K-pop community, two prominent boy groups under the South Korean entertainment giant HYBE , Tomorrow X Together (TXT) and ENHYPEN, are at the center of a heated plagiarism controversy. On January 18, 2026, Koreaboo reported that fans have accused ENHYPEN of plagiarizing elements from TXT's recent musical work, igniting debates across social media and fan forums. The Accusations: Fans Spot Similarities The controversy began when ENHYPEN released their latest music video for the track ‘Eclipse’ on January 15, 2026. Fans quickly noted striking similarities in concept and choreography to TXT's earlier hit ‘Eternity’, which was released in October 2025. The alleged plagiarized elements include specific dance sequences and thematic visuals that mirror TXT's ethereal and fantasy-inspired music video. This has led to a flurry of posts on Twitter and other platforms, with the hashtag #HYBEPlagiarism reaching over 500,000 mentions within ju...

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