Vietnamese singer-songwriter Trang Phap, who is also a member of LUNAS, is being accused of copying aespa's "Drama" for her latest remix during her performance in South Korea.
Following the release of "Beautiful Girl: Season 1," Trang Phap has become a highly sought-after celebrity. Not only has she taken on a new role as a member of the girl group LUNAS, she has also become a favorite among Gen Z. This has earned her the opportunity to perform on numerous popular stages.
Recently, Trang Phap performed in Busan, Korea, showcasing her ability to compose and produce her own music. Despite her success, Trang Phap has found herself at the center of controversy.
In Busan, Trang Phap delivered a captivating performance, performing her hit songs remixed to hype up the crowd. However, her remix of "Chi La" sparked accusations of plagiarism. Fans on TikTok noted that the intro of "Chi La" resembled aespa's hit song "Drama."
Many aespa fans expressed their disappointment in the comments. Many pointed out that despite the similarity only being present for a few seconds, the melody from "Drama" was unmistakable in Trang Phap's remix.
"Drama" is one of aespa's most famous songs and has gone viral several times on social media. The song is known for its distinctive electronic sounds and unique percussion, which are mainstays in aespa's music.
The controversy deepened when it was revealed that "Drama" was an original creation by SM Entertainment's production team, without using samples. This led to suspicions that Trang Phap might have borrowed the beat from aespa. This has sparked concerns about the legality of such actions.
Reactions from netizens are divided. Some argued that Trang Phap had indeed copied aespa's "Drama," while others believed it was just a coincidence.
What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!
In other news, aespa is scheduled to release their first Japanese single, "Hot Mess," on July 3. This will mark the girl group's official Japanese debut. They will also release the singles "Sun and Moon" and "Zoom Zoom."
"Zoom Zoom" was originally released on October 6, 2023, as the ending theme song for the anime series "Beyblade X."
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Written by Alexa Lopez
