The chart-topping success of Fifty Fifty's hit single, 'Cupid,' has been overshadowed by allegations of plagiarism. Various songs have been pointed out as bearing striking tune resemblances to the K-pop group's hit track.
Several tracks have been flagged for having notable similarities to the K-pop group's popular song.
The situation leaves us questioning: could these similarities be just chance, or is there an actual issue? Let's check out the songs being compared to 'Cupid' and study how alike they are.
Sen Aşkımızdan - Evrencan Gündüz, Melisa Karakurt & Ece Cansu (2018)
The first song that raised eyebrows with its similarity to 'Cupid' is 'Sen Aşkımızdan' by Evrencan Gündüz, Melisa Karakurt, and Ece Cansu.
Released in 2018, the resemblance can be heard at the 1:10 mark.
A user commented, "I'm honestly not sure what's similar with #1.", while another said, "It feels like I'm listening to the exact same melody."
The debate continues among listeners as to whether the similarity is significant enough to call it plagiarism.
Exploding - Jin James (2013)
The second song accused of having a similar melody to 'Cupid' is 'Exploding' by Jin James, released in 2013. The similarity between the songs is quite evident around the 1:30 mark.
People's opinions on this matter vary, with some arguing that the songs mentioned here seem to resemble one another as well.
"No, but even the songs here sound like one another, so can we just say that it's a genre that's similar?," stated one listener. Others argue that the similarity in melodies is not enough to warrant plagiarism claims.
Walk Away - Mika Okabe (2021)
Mika Okabe's 'Walk Away', released in 2021, is yet another song that has been compared to Fifty Fifty's 'Cupid'. The resemblances can be found at both 0:10 and 0:50 in the song.
Some listeners have commented that the songs might sound similar due to a common genre, while others maintain that the melodies are distinctive enough to warrant suspicion.
"It's really a common melody," remarked one listener, while another countered, "Am I the only one who can't hear what's similar between those?"
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Quite intriguingly, the renowned classic 'Fly Me to the Moon' by Frank Sinatra has found its way into discussions, with a handful of people highlighting its similarity to 'Cupid.'
Nevertheless, this particular comparison hasn't provoked as much chatter as the other examples.
As discussions continue surrounding the likenesses between Fifty Fifty's 'Cupid' and the aforementioned songs, it's crucial to entertain the idea that shared genres and common melodies could be the reason for these similarities. While some songs might exhibit more evident resemblances, it ultimately falls upon the listener to determine if these similarities are purely coincidental or indicative of plagiarism.
