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ENHYPEN's 'Knife' Faces Plagiarism Claims Amid K-Pop Debate

1/19/2026

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Critics accuse ENHYPEN's title track "Knife" from THE SIN: VANISH of plagiarizing HYBE's newly debuted boy group CORTIS.
The claim has intensified scrutiny of originality within HYBE artists.
ENHYPEN fans defend the group, saying they received the "Knife" demo months before CORTIS debuted.
They also say ENHYPEN has previously explored similar sounds.
The debate continues in the K-Pop community about originality and musical identity.

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Critics accuse ENHYPEN's title track "Knife" from THE SIN: VANISH of plagiarizing HYBE's newly debuted boy group CORTIS.
The claim has intensified scrutiny of originality within HYBE artists.
ENHYPEN fans defend the group, saying they received the "Knife" demo months before CORTIS debuted.
They also say ENHYPEN has previously explored similar sounds.
The debate continues in the K-Pop community about originality and musical identity.