Back on February 22, BTS performed “Save Me” and “Blood, Sweat & Tears” at the ‘6th GAON Chart Kpop Awards‘, becoming involved in a “copying” controversy. Claims complained that the stage consisted of similarities to a previous solo performance by T.O.P at BIGBANG‘s concert.

The issue became bloated to the point that BIGBANG fans demanded an apology, while Big Hit Entertainmentaddressed the stage as outside of their responsibility.

As fans began pointing out that the fault belonged to the staff of the ‘GAON Chart Kpop Awards’, the Gaon Chart has stepped up to issue an official apology.

They stated,

“Hello? This is the ‘GAON Chart Kpop Awards’s executive office. 

We would like to make an official statement regarding the “copying” controversy involving BTS’s stage at the ‘6th GAON Chart Kpop Awards’.

After confirming with the outside production team of the said award ceremony, the executive office has validated that the production team failed to thoroughly monitor the used video footage, and that the team further failed to adequately explain the involved footage or provide a preview of the results to BTS and their party. 

We bow our heads in apology to all those whose hearts were negatively affected by this issue. 

We are terribly sorry. 

We also thank you for your love and attention toward the ‘GAON Chart Kpop Awards’. 

Thank you.”

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On February 22, BTS put on performances of “Save Me” and “Blood, Sweat & Tears” at the ‘GAON Chart Kpop Awards’ that have netizens complaining about similarities to a previous solo performance by T.O.P at BIGBANG‘s performance. BIGBANG’s fans demanded an apology, and allegedly, a performance producer at YG Entertainment has expressed disapproval about the similarities as well.
Big Hit Entertainment has now come forward to state the label and BTS are not responsible for the “copying” as the stage design was not set up by them. The agency stated, “Our side did not prepare the production for BTS’ stage in general. These complaints have nothing to do with us.”
Furthermore, BTS fans have now gathered evidence against BIGBANG and YG Entertainment to prove that T.O.P’s performance and stage design, including the SMPTE colors bars, were not unique.