'Farming Boy Band' Accused of Plagiarizing Mayday, Official Clarification and Legal Warning

Taiwanese band "Mayday" is renowned for its meticulous attention to stage design, lighting, and artistic performance effects in concerts, often serving as a reference for other artists. Recently, netizens noticed that the popular Chinese boy band "Shí Gè Qín Tiān" had visuals in their recent concert remarkably similar to those of Mayday's previous performances. They compiled comparison images questioning the plagiarism, prompting a swift response from the officials.

The official Weibo of Shí Gè Qín Tiān's concert issued a statement: “After thorough verification with the director's team and stage art creation team, there is no infringement or plagiarism in the stage design of this concert, and we are willing to subject ourselves to legal judgment. We understand the public's concern and scrutiny over artistic originality and are thankful for everyone's supervision. Yet, we request the halt of spreading false rumors. Evidence has been collected against certain accounts spearheading these rumors, and we reserve the right to pursue legal action.”

Shí Gè Qín Tiān originated from the reality show "Planting Land," where 10 male celebrities were grouped into the "Farming Squad," spending 190 days earnestly cultivating 142.8 acres of land. From planting the first seed, they engaged in the entire planting process, leading audiences to witness the journey from rice sprouting to growth and harvest, overcoming various challenges along the way. The 10 celebrities forged deep friendships, forming the boy band Shí Gè Qín Tiān, which skyrocketed in popularity. This year, they even held a concert in Fuzhou. The production unit emphasized the substantial manpower and resources invested, hiring a top-tier concert production team to create the event. Every visual effect had unique significance and was exclusive to Shí Gè Qín Tiān, denying any plagiarism of Mayday.