Fans Spark Debate: Did Fictional Group Saja Boys Copy Stray Kids’ Logo?


 

A new controversy has emerged in the K-pop community following the release of the animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters. The fictional boy group Saja Boys, created for the movie, has caught the attention of fans not only for its design and music style but also for its logo, which many claim looks strikingly similar to the official logo of Stray Kids.

Clips and images circulating online show the group’s emblem, leading some fans to post on X (formerly Twitter): “The Saja Bنoys logo is so similar to Stray Kids’ logo that for a second I thought it was theirs.”


In response to speculation, film director Maggie Kang previously stated that Saja Boys were not modeled after a single group but were instead inspired by multiple K-pop acts including BTS, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, and BIGBANG. She emphasized that the goal was to celebrate K-pop culture by blending different visual and musical influences, not to directly copy any one group.


As of now, neither JYP Entertainment (the agency behind Stray Kids) nor the film’s production team has issued an official statement regarding the logo controversy. This suggests that, for now, the matter remains within the realm of fan discussions rather than a formal dispute.



While no legal claims of plagiarism have been confirmed, the debate highlights just how important logos and branding are to K-pop fandoms — where even the slightest resemblance can trigger heated conversations across social media.


 In Summary:

The alleged logo similarity between Saja Boys and Stray Kids has not been officially addressed by either side. For now, it remains a fan-driven debate, underscoring the deep emotional connection fans have with their favorite groups’ identities and symbols.

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