She handled it like a pro.
THE SSERAFIM‘s music has recently come under scrutiny for its alleged similarities to Spanish singer Rosalía‘s. Rosalía is famous for her unique singing style and catchy tunes. Netizens pointed out similarities between the singing style of “UNFORGIVEN” and “Linda.”
The beat and the singing style seem to have been copied from Linda’s https://t.co/jHPTlUZPzw pic.twitter.com/LW3wOC173C
— Yoo Sae (@concertagirl) April 24, 2023
“Chicken Teriyaki” and “ANTI-FRAGILE” also had similar beats with reggaeton roots.
Left- chicken teriyaki (released on February 25, 2022)
Woo- antifragile (Released on October 16, 2022) pic.twitter.com/vJCezBglOE— Jik (@ohzixc) April 25, 2023
Other similarities pointed out include outfit clashes…
There are people who say that the quotation is forced, but it’s not the first time or two that Le Seraphim copied the Rosalia reference…
I watched Le Seraphim’s documentary, and I liked Le Seraphim, so I stayed still, but I thought it was a bit too much, so it’s Tarero. https://t.co/bR8h8hyvHE pic.twitter.com/HVZ3ifOHRX— Jik (@ohzixc) April 25, 2023
…and music video scenes.
+Similar music video (MV) scene
1. ROSALÍA – MALAMENTE (5/30/18)
2. LE SSERAFIM – FEARLESS (5/2/22)
3. ROSALÍA – SAOKO (February 4, 22)
4. LE SSERAFIM – ANTIFRAGILE (10/16/22) pic.twitter.com/ciYNI9LpNU— Jik (@ohzixc) April 25, 2023
Fans defended these as trending outfits styles and common music video elements. Lastly, it was pointed out that “Chicken Teriyaki” utilized a cat-paw dance move to represent chicken drumlets…
I keep making chicken teriyaki in my head, I’m hungry pic.twitter.com/epKQoUeBvc
— Partitart (@partitart) April 27, 2023
…which was also a key feature in LE SSERAFIM’s choreography for “ANTI-FRAGILE.”
Le Seraphim Antifragile cat choreography pic.twitter.com/umy6Dh3olM
— Ding 🎀 (@QueenKO_O) October 15, 2022
As the issue grew larger and netizens continued to debate whether it was plagiarism, LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon stepped up to clarify the matter. During the press conference for the launch of “UNFORGIVEN,” a reporter brought up the matter of their similarities to Rosalía’s content. While this question could be considered rude and untactful at the event, Chaewon gave a calm reply.
Our songs and concepts contain our stories and message so I would be thankful if you could see them as our characteristic creations.
— Chaewon
Chaewon’s composed reply truly shows her leadership as she handled the situation like a pro! Be sure to watch “UNFORGIVEN” below to show your support for the girls.