On June 24, a heated discussion erupted on the Korean forum 'theqoo' regarding the striking similarities between Red Velvet's new music video (MV) for 'Cosmic' and the film 'Midsommar.' The topic quickly garnered widespread attention, amassing over 600 comments as fans and critics weighed in on the matter.
While the MV for "Cosmic" acknowledges its inspiration from 'Midsommar,' many netizens argue that the resemblance goes beyond mere inspiration, verging on outright replication of the film's distinctive elements. This perception has fueled a broader debate about the boundaries between homage and plagiarism in artistic works.
red velvet I fucking love you..this is beautiful pic.twitter.com/D1kPGBi5MD
— melody (@wonyadoll) June 24, 2024
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS: Red Velvet Debut Was Legendary For THIS Reason According To Luvies - Do You Agree? The forum thread is filled with a variety of strong opinions from netizens, many of whom believe the MV crosses a line:
- "It needs to be modified a little bit, but it seems like it's more like a copy-pasted version of the movie."
- "It's just Midsommar... Why can't they show some creativity..."
- "This is just a Midsommar cosplay. Whose idea was this?"
- "No, this is not influence, it's just blatant copying."
- "This isn't an homage, it's just copy-pasting. If you call it an homage, you're losing your conscience."
- "It's a shame because the song is really good. The inspired scenes don't seem to go well with the song, so why did they add something like that?"
The controversy surrounding 'Cosmic' highlights the delicate balance artists must strike when drawing inspiration from existing works. While homage can be a powerful tribute, it risks being perceived as unoriginal or lazy if not executed with care.
reading at knetz useless discussion, it proves knetz are really ignorant. This is a Swedish celebration and Midsommar is a movie based fromthe celebration. Not all the scenes, outfits are same. or they are stupid enough to ignore that 'inspired' word? 💀 https://t.co/YQXWOKYmcY
— nur (@nrafneori) June 25, 2024
In the case of Red Velvet's MV, the debate underscores the challenges faced by artists in creating content that is both inspired and original.
As discussions continue, the broader implications for the music and film industries are evident. This incident may prompt creators to reassess how they pay tribute to influential works, ensuring that their creations add value and distinctiveness rather than merely echoing what has come before.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
