Woozi Responds To Controversial BBC Article Claiming AI Use In SEVENTEEN’s Songs

He is standing up for himself and the group.

SEVENTEEN‘s Woozi has released a statement in response to a controversial BBC article that claimed the group used AI-generated lyrics in their songs.

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SEVENTEEN’s Woozi

On July 10, BBC released an article entitled, “Will K-pop’s AI experiment pay off?” It speculated about the involvement of AI in the creation of SEVENTEEN’s 2024 song “MAESTRO.” The article mentioned that the music video features an AI-generated scene and suggested that the album includes AI-generated lyrics.

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Excerpt from BBC article “Will K-pop’s AI experiment pay off?”

Fans quickly reacted, claiming the journalist had twisted Woozi’s words. They highlighted that Woozi’s actual statement was different.

Of course I’ve tried and practiced writing songs and producing using AI. Rather than complaining about advancements in new technology, I feel (I/artists) need to advance along with it. I’ve tried to look for negatives and positives of using AI. I think I’m always thinking of ways to keep our unique identity in the face of fast-changing technology.

— Woozi

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Fans took to social media to express their frustration, pointing out that Woozi’s decade-long experience and his extensive list of self-produced songs are evidence of his integrity.

On July 14, Woozi addressed the controversy directly in both English and Korean, stating that all of SEVENTEEN’s music is “written and composed by human creators”.

All of SEVENTEEN’s music is written and composed by human creators.

— Woozi

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Woozi’s official statement | @woozi_universefactory/Instagram

This clear and firm response delighted fans, who praised him for standing up for himself and his group. Comments such as “This is the f*cking hottest thing I’ve ever seen in my life” and “King behavior” flooded social media.

Meanwhile, read more about the controversy in the article below.

BBC Accused Of Spreading “Lies” About SEVENTEEN

Source: Instagram and BBC

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