Jay Park has been accused of copying Taeyang in his teaser for the upcoming track "Your/My," causing his fans, JayWalkerz, to defend him online.
Here's what people are saying.
Jay Park Defended From Plagiarism Accusations, Idol's Teaser Called Out For Similarities to Taeyang's 'EYES, NOSE, LIPS'
Jay Park released the teaser for his upcoming title track "Your/My," much to the surprise of fans. The song will be the title track of his highly anticipated release "Jay Park Season 1." The digital single will also be released on April 25.
The video showed the soloist passionately singing a sentimental ballad while topless, which drew reactions from netizens online.
On social media platform X (Twitter), internet users reacted to the teaser, which was compared to Taeyang's 2014 hit song "EYES, NOSE, LIPS."
Early fans of K-pop are familiar with the minimalistic but sincere execution of Taeyang's music video for "EYES, NOSE, LIPS." Netizens then began accusing Jay Park of copying Taeyang's style, as the former also sang an emotional ballad while having no shirt on.
Their sentiments also came from not just Jay Park's shirtless performance, but also the slow camera work that zooms out away from the singer and the video's dark set design.
This led Jay Park's fans to defend the idol. Some fans also attempted to neutralize the heated debate.
To those who's asking why he has no shirts on, 1st of all, because he can do what the fuck he wants, 2nd, he's always shirtless what are you talking about, 3rd, if you're not his fans, this is not for you #forJwalkerzOnlyhttps://t.co/vZ4hiEFbL9
I'm a hardcore VIP and I love this lol. Anyways, "naked and abs" are a thing for 2nd gens and 2pm are also the original beastdols which is Jay's former group so it's pretty normal 🤷🏻. Don't start using our fandom for your hate agenda lol. https://t.co/2EhNlfK8TC
I'm gonna need you all to stop Involving TAEYANG here & using him to throw shades at Jay. TAEYANG did this be4 in I Need A Girl 2010 before ENLs 2014. But even tho There's no VIP mad at this. Don't use this to throw shades at TAEYANG too. Leave us alone. A lot of us also like JP. https://t.co/K7n5Lj4ZPM
— jayparkthehustleking🌸 (@banabirwonsoju) April 22, 2024
Moreover, most VIPs claimed that the majority of Taeyang's fans have no problem with Jay Park's teaser, as it is only random stans, also referred to as "K-poppies," who have made noise online.
They also expressed support for Jay Park, as well as complimented his charisma, appeal, and vocals. Here's how they reacted:
— Mezzi Mezzalot (fan account) (@Phuketbeach2022) April 23, 2024
I am a supporter of people going shirtless. Since taeyang doesn't do it anymore, i'm all for those who still do. You do you, Jay https://t.co/6GMSoUlXmL
nonVIPs in the qrts using Youngbae to drag Jay. Jay and Bigbang are cool, and both dgaf so spend ur energy on something worthwhile. https://t.co/ARxmMucTND
non vip kpop stans calling this ‘eyes nose lips’ cosplay or whatever when taeyang was inspired by d’angelo ‘untitled’ (2000) in the first place, as he was his favorite singer. it’s smth that’s been done again and again in rnb and a reference atp https://t.co/bZFThDy9Tw
