Plagiarism controversies have long cast a shadow over the K-pop industry, with accusations surfacing every day and fuelling heated online debates. Now, BLACKPINK’s Jennie finds herself at the centre of such a discussion, as netizens have found similarities between her upcoming track, ‘Like Jennie,’ and the iconic Bollywood song ‘Rani’s Intro Theme.’ Read on to know more!
Is BLACKPINK’s Jennie ‘Like Jennie’ Copied From Rani’s Intro Theme?
Jennie previously released samplers of a few songs from her solo album ‘Ruby,’ and ‘Like Jennie’ instantly caught everyone’s attention. Fans loved the lyrics; however, the song is being accused of plagiarism. The internet found similarity between ‘Like Jennie’ and the introductory theme for Rani, Alia Bhatt’s character in the film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring alongside Ranveer Singh. Social media platforms have ignited with discussions, with many people stating that both songs share a similar rhythm.
For many Bollywood enthusiasts, the resemblance is striking. Reacting to Like Jennie’s teaser, one user wrote, “Why does this sound like Rani’s intro theme? Jennie, girl???” Another user wrote, “ab koi nhi bolega bollywood ko koi foreigner copy kr rha.” However, a significant portion of Jennie’s fanbase is adamant that the similarities are purely coincidental. One fan wrote, “Too much of a stretch. This isn’t copying. It’s a popular bassline and melody is similar to those trendy instagram reels songs.” While another fan wrote, ” Lets be honest . Plagiarism is very common in this industry. Bollywood copies as well .kpop industry as well Only difference is people reaction which they do based on their agenda.” For the unversed, Jennie is all set to release her debut solo album ‘Ruby’ on March 7th. What do you think about the accusations?
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