A Korean music critic is accusing LE SSERAFIM of plagiarism for several songs in their latest mini-album, "EASY." Keep on reading for all the details.
K-Music Critic Claims LE SSERAFIM 'Copied' For Several Songs in 'EASY' Album
On February 19, 2024, LE SSERAFIM made their first comeback of the year with their third mini-album, "EASY." Since then, music critic Lee Seung Won has revealed his thoughts on the album, giving it 2.5 stars out of 5.
One thing that caught people's attention is the fact that several songs off the album sound like other songs, alluding to the fact that the girl group's producers may have plagiarized other artists for this comeback.
First, he notes that "Smart" resembles the main melody and overall color of Doja Cat's hit song "Woman."
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On top of that, he claimed "Swan Song" is highly reminiscent of SZA's "Kill Bill."
This is not the first time LE SSERAFIM has been accused of plagiarism, and Lee Seung Won takes note of that. Previously, "ANTIFRAGILE" was accused of copying Rosalia's "Debut." They also reimagined Isabella Lovestory's reggaeton.
As it appears, LE SSERAFIM consistently takes influence from several Western artists, and they are accused of lacking creativity. It also makes them look complacent, despite the constant concept changes. With that, their comebacks lack a sense of freshness.
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While the music critic commented that the album still has its charms, this comeback is significantly weaker due to the negligence of the group's producers.
As of writing, Source Music has not responded to the allegations of plagiarism.
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LE SSERAFIM Recent Activities
On February 23, LE SSERAFIM released the English version of "EASY."
On February 19, 2024, LE SSERAFIM released their third extended play, "EASY," with a lead single of the same name. This marks the girl group's first comeback of the year.
"Dresscode" was released by the group on November 19, serving as the theme song for the Japanese live-action television series adaptation of the manga series "Sexy Tanaka-san."
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