BTS’ long-awaited comeback has already found itself at the center of controversy. Shortly after the group released the first teaser for their upcoming music video “NORMAL,” social media erupted with debate, as some viewers accused the concept of resembling GD&TOP’s 2015 hit “ZUTTER.”

Although the teaser is only a few seconds long, it immediately became one of the most talked-about K-pop topics online.

The preview showcases BTS in a series of unconventional settings, with a public restroom serving as the central backdrop. Combined with exaggerated styling, quirky visuals, and satirical storytelling, the teaser hints at a playful and experimental concept that differs from many of the group’s previous releases.

Many ARMYs praised the teaser for its bold artistic direction. Fans applauded BTS for continuing to experiment with unexpected visual storytelling instead of relying on familiar K-pop formulas, arguing that the group’s willingness to take creative risks has always been one of its defining strengths.

However, the teaser also generated immediate backlash.

Some social media users criticized the restroom-centered concept, calling it strange or inappropriate for one of the world’s biggest music groups. Others went further, claiming that several shots reminded them of GD&TOP’s “ZUTTER,” particularly the use of bathroom imagery and the chaotic, humorous visual style.

Those comparisons quickly fueled allegations that BTS had borrowed ideas from the earlier music video, with debate spreading across online forums and social media platforms.

At the same time, many fans pushed back against those accusations.

Supporters argued that drawing conclusions from a teaser lasting only a few dozen seconds is premature. They noted that a bathroom setting is not an exclusive artistic concept and that similarities in location alone are not enough to establish creative copying. Fans also pointed out that the teaser reveals only a tiny portion of the overall production, making it impossible to fairly compare the complete visual narratives of the two music videos.

As discussions continue, the controversy highlights the enormous attention surrounding every BTS release. Even before the full music video arrives, the teaser has generated countless reactions, analyses, and comparisons, demonstrating the level of scrutiny the group faces with each comeback.

Whether “NORMAL” ultimately proves to be a completely original concept or continues to invite comparisons with “ZUTTER” will likely become clearer once the full music video is released. For now, the debate remains largely based on brief teaser footage rather than the complete work, leaving fans and critics waiting to see the finished project before reaching broader conclusions.