BILLLIE
The agency speaks out to reassure fans and reaffirm its commitment to the group’s artistic integrity.
This April 25 at 4 PM KST, the agency MYSTIC STORY released an official statement regarding a recent controversy affecting its flagship group, BILLLIE. The message is addressed directly to BELLLIE’VE (the group’s fans) following concerns raised by the “Cartography of the unconscious” video, linked to the track “$ecret no more” from their first studio album “THE COLLECTIVE SOUL AND UNCONSCIOUS: CHAPTER TWO.” Suspicions of similarities between certain characters in the video and existing works had indeed sparked intense debate on social media.
The agency wished to clarify that after a thorough verification with the director responsible for planning and creation, the content in question is an original work based on strict creative intentions. MYSTIC STORY asserts that there was no deliberate intention to borrow elements from other works or to violate any copyrights. However, aware of the concern generated, the agency offered its sincerest apologies to fans for the stress caused by this situation.
In a move toward transparency, the agency also made a radical decision regarding the future of BILLLIE’S productions. It announced that it will no longer use generative artificial intelligence for content creation, in order to preserve the quality and authenticity of the group’s visual universe. All future projects and content related to the new album will undergo an even more rigorous review process to avoid any similar misunderstandings.
This strong stance demonstrates MYSTIC STORY‘s commitment to protecting its artists—specifically MOON SUA, SUHYEON, HARAM, TSUKI, SHEON, SIYOON, and HARUNA, while respecting the value of original creators’ work. Fans have largely praised this responsiveness and the agency’s commitment to prioritizing human creation for the remainder of the group’s career.
A necessary clarification that allows BILLLIE to continue its activities with peace of mind and to focus on its unique bond with its audience.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS BILLLIE
