However, K-pop fans were soon divided as many STAYs (Stray Kids' fandom) pointed out that the designs for ATEEZ's characters looked too similar to the SKZOO, animal characters released by Stray Kids.

The trademark battle surrounding JYP Entertainment's "SKZOO" merchandise, a collection of animal characters representing the members of the K-Pop group Stray Kids (SKZ), has concluded with a ...