After HYBE announced the formation of SYNDI8, a new virtual girl group on June 27, netizens became displeased with the company for what they perceived to be an obsession with aespa’s Karina.
Controversy Over CANARY:
When it became known that one of the members of SYNDI8 goes by the moniker CANARY, controversy broke out. The problem arises from the remarkable similarity in pronunciation and appearance between the names CANARY (카나리) and Karina (카리나), which are written in Korean using the same Hangeul characters.
The fact that Karina and CANARY have the same MBTI personality types and heights adds more fuel to the fire. Due to these parallels, there has been a great deal of conjecture and criticism, with online users wondering why certain names were chosen.
Social Media Backlash
Reactions on social media sites such as Twitter were sharp and quick. Online users expressed their displeasure and blamed Bang Si Hyuk with harboring an unsettling fixation on Karina. Remarks varied from characterizing the circumstance as unsettling to raising concerns about the moral consequences of these choices.
The controversy brings to light longstanding discussions about the boundaries of creative expression, artist respect, and originality in the entertainment business. The influence on HYBE’s image and fans’ perspective is still unknown as talks progress, and stakeholders are keeping a careful eye on developments.
밟으려고 했던 그룹 멤이랑 이름도 비슷하고 엠비티아이도 똑같고 심지어 키도 똑같음 이정도면 방시혁이 짝사랑하는거 아닌지 https://t.co/41vrMg2ewW
— 데 (@devonaokey) June 27, 2024
Netizens Reaction
“How much more does karma have to kick his ass for him to stop? He’s so creepy, like the ghost in Exhuma.”
“This is seriously the wrong move.”
“Lol, dumbass.”
“The name reminded me of sandlance paste, but it was named after Karina.”
“Canary reminds of Sandlance paste (romanized as Kkanary)… How can you name it after fish sauce?”
“Wow, they really have no taste…”
“It’s so obvious that they copied other groups… All I could think of was fish sauce.”
“The group’s name… It’s going to ruin HYBE idols’ search results.”
