LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Had The Best Answer To A Potentially Rude Question About Their Music’s Similarities To Spanish Singer Rosalía
LE SSERAFIM‘s music has recently come under scrutiny for its alleged similarities to Spanish singer Rosalía. Rosalía is famous for her unique singing style and catchy tunes. Netizens pointed out similarities between the singing style of “UNFORGIVEN” and “Linda.”
비트랑 창법은 린다 베낀것같음 https://t.co/jHPTlUZPzw pic.twitter.com/LW3wOC173C
— 유새 (@concertagirl) April 24, 2023
“Chicken Teriyaki” and “ANTI-FRAGILE” also had similar beats with Reggaeton roots.
좌- chicken teriyaki (22년 2월 25일 발매)
우- antifragile (22년 10월 16일 발매) pic.twitter.com/vJCezBglOE— 직 (@ohzixc) April 25, 2023
Other similarities pointed out include outfit clashes…
인용에 억지라고 하시는분들 계신데 르세라핌이 로살리아 레퍼런스 따라한게 한두번이 아니어서요…
르세라핌 다큐도 봤고 르세라핌 좋아해서 가만히 있었는데 좀 너무 한 것 같아서 타레로이음 https://t.co/bR8h8hyvHE pic.twitter.com/HVZ3ifOHRX— 직 (@ohzixc) April 25, 2023
…and music video scenes.
+비슷하게 연출된 뮤비(MV)장면
1. ROSALÍA – MALAMENTE (18년 5월 30일)
2. LE SSERAFIM – FEARLESS (22년 5월 2일)
3. ROSALÍA – SAOKO (22년 2월 4일)
4. LE SSERAFIM – ANTIFRAGILE (22년 10월 16일) pic.twitter.com/ciYNI9LpNU— 직 (@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 drumsticks…
자꾸 머릿속에서 치킨데리야끼~ 하고있음 아 배고파 pic.twitter.com/epKQoUeBvc
— 편단 (@partitart) April 27, 2023
…which was also a key feature in LE SSERAFIM’s choreography for “ANTI-FRAGILE.”
르세라핌 안티프래자일 고양이 안무 ㅈㄴ좋음 pic.twitter.com/umy6Dh3olM
— 땡이 🎀 (@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.
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