Fans pointed out the similarities, noting that the style, imagery, and presentation of the poster strongly resembled ATEEZ’s original concept. The situation intensified when the designer who worked with ATEEZ on the project referred to it as “plagiarism,” adding fuel to the online debate.
I’m an artist who produced ATEEZ graffiti. The stage of “Boy ll Planet” is plagiarism. The use of the work is not allowed.
— LEODAV (@Leodav_art) September 26, 2025
On September 26, the ATEEZ fanbase ATEEZ MOROCCO drew more attention to the issue on social media, tagging both Mnet and ATEEZ’s agency, KQ Entertainment. They urged the companies to investigate and protect both the group and the original artist behind the work.
Hello @kqent,
It has come to attention that Mnet’s Boys II Planet (@_mnetboysplanet) used ATEEZ’s THE WORLD EP.2: OUTLAW graffiti created by @Leodav_art. This is clear plagiarism.
We kindly ask you to look into this matter to protect both ATEEZ and the artist. pic.twitter.com/6uwNolJETb
— ATEEZ MOROCCO (에이티즈 모로코) (@ATEEZMAD) September 26, 2025
Fans have expressed their concerns, highlighting the strong visual similarities between ATEEZ’s stage and the Boys II Planet finale.
I’ve actually had enough of mnet playing in Ateez’s face whether its plagiarism or sabotage. 4 years and ain’t shit changed. mind you yall invited sn to host the show and then you go and do this?? just triflin. turn that shit off.#MnetATEEZPlagiarism#MnetApologizeToATEEZ pic.twitter.com/Yge3u894fW
— dessssssss|ROAR MV OUT NOW (@desjjong) September 26, 2025
So far, Mnet and the Boys II Planet production staff have not made an official statement, leaving fans seeking answers.
For now, the debate continues online, with ATEEZ supporters and industry observers calling for accountability and transparency from one of Korea’s largest music networks.
