TV show poster called out for plagiarism (and, yeah, we can see it)

Creating a stunning poster is one of the most crucial design tasks of any production. But, as a South Korean TV network accused of copycat design has just found out, the poster should only attract attention for the right reasons.

tvN has been accused of plagiarising a poster for its upcoming series of Little Women. With its two-toned blue hue, long shadows and far-off figures, the poster bears an uncanny resemblance to another Little Women poster – an exhibition poster created in 2016 by Shiseido, a Japanese cosmetic brand. And we have to say, putting the two side-by-side is like a game of spot the difference (try it out below). We suggest they read our guide to dealing with plagiarism (and that you check out some more successful poster designs).

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Georgia Coggan
Editor

Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.