Hearts2Hearts gets outrage from Japanese netizens over the teaser idea

Hearts2Hearts, a rookie female group from SM Entertainment, has sparked an online discussion among Japanese netizens after releasing teaser photographs for their next digital single 'STYLE.' Hearts2Hearts' newest spat with Japanese netizens.

The debate originated on social networking platform X (previously Twitter), when one user wrote, "SM discriminates against Japanese people while still using Japanese culture. "What's that about?" accompanied by current teaser photographs of the female trio.

Another Japanese Twitter user replied, "They're trying to make Japanese culture seem like it originated from Korea."

The statement quickly gained traction, sparking a heated online discussion. While some Japanese users criticized the group for allegedly borrowing from Japanese aesthetics, others came to Hearts2Hearts' defense.

Another Japanese Twitter user said, "They're trying to make Japanese culture look like it came from Korea."

The comment soon gained popularity, resulting in a heated internet debate. While some Japanese netizens chastised the group for supposedly stealing Japanese aesthetics, others defended Hearts2Hearts.