It was recently revealed that Starship Entertainment would release a new girl group this year.
Netizens found an Instagram account under the name KiiiKiii, with Starship following the account. Many found the teaser content for the group to be unique, as they collaborated with various artists.
Starship Entertainment’s New Girl Group Concept Goes Viral For Never-Before-Seen Creativity
However, fans of an idol group from the same agency called out Starship for the new girl group’s name.
MONSTA X’s Kihyun, whose nickname is known as Kiki, has had concert merchandise made with this nickname.
His name on the fan message platform app is also Kiki, as well as his YouTube content.
With his military discharge just a week away, he has prepared to hold a fan meeting with fans using the name Kiki.
Fans were disappointed and called out the company for using his nickname for the upcoming girl group.
- “If another company was using the name, I wouldn’t think anything of it, but if it’s the same company, you can see their intention.”
- “What’s the reason for choosing the name KiKi. It doesn’t even fit with the group.”
- “They’re like a smaller company version of HYBE.”
- “If they didn’t do any branding, it would’ve been fine, but if they’re doing that even after he’s already done branding, it’s a bit…”
What are your thoughts on this?
Source: theqoo
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