On January 31, 2024, GOT7's Yugyeom revealed the cover design and tracklist for his upcoming debut album. Trust me excitement Online discussion as fans noticed alleged similarities between the idol's album design and BTS's j-hope album design Jack in the box Album.
J-Hope released his studio album, Jack in the box On July 15, 2022, through Big Hit Music featuring ten tracks with more As the main track. When Yugyeom's album cover was revealed, fans quickly started accusing him of copying J-Hope's album.
However, some fans disagreed, saying that the concepts of the two albums were completely different, sparking a heated debate online.
Fans who believe the GOT7 member allegedly copied J-Hope's album Jack in the box I think he copied the entire concept of the idol and just changed the color. User stated:
Fans are debating whether Yugyeom is a GOT7 member or not Trust me The album cover design is similar to J-Hope's Jack in the box Album cover
Yugyeom Trust me The cover design is green with black lines. The idol is depicted in a brown-red outfit, waving and surrounded by a green pillow-like atmosphere. He wears a clown hat/cat ears, suit, and black shoes making for a bold color choice.
In comparison, J-Hope and BTS Jack in the box The album cover also shows the idol in a white and black suit accompanied by cat ears/clown hat, black suit and shoes with a bold color palette.
ARMY accused Yugyeom of plagiarism, claiming it was a copy of J-Hope Jack in the box Album cover designs. Ahgase (GOT7 fanbase) responded claiming there was no resemblance and attributed the accusations to the shared hat design.
The heated debate continues online as fans defend their idols. Meanwhile, BTS fans lament the perceived decline in creativity within the K-pop industry during the idol's military service, suggesting they resort to imitating past achievements.
Fans debate when they find alleged similarities between Yugyoem Trust me And BTS's j-hop's Jack in the box Album cover designs:
GOT7's Yeojeon has released the tracklist for his album Trust me It includes fourteen songs LA SOL M, shining, be well Is characterized by PunchnilloJust One Minute, Steppin', My Her Is, LOLO, WUH, Ponytail Featuring Sik-KDance, hug your waist, don't say anything Featuring Lee HaiAnd Oohyayaya and Summer Blues.
Yugyeon's long-awaited and controversial album Trust me It is scheduled to be released on February 21, 2024.
Meanwhile, BTS member J-Hope enlisted in mandatory military service on April 18, 2023, and was the second member of the group to serve his country. The idol is expected to return in 2025 after serving his country for 18 months.
