Did K-Pop Star Jennie Copy Alia Bhatt’s Song? K-Pop vs. Bollywood Sparks Debate

Jennie from the popular K-pop group Blackpink is accused of copying a Bollywood song starring Alia Bhatt!

Bollywood has often been accused of copying ideas from Hollywood and South Indian films. But this time, the tables seem to have turned. Reports are claiming that a K-pop artist has taken inspiration from Bollywood.

Recently, Jennie from the popular K-pop group Blackpink released a new track, and soon after, fans started comparing it to a song from Alia Bhatt’s film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Social media users pointed out similarities between Jennie’s song and Rani’s intro theme from the film. Some believe the tune was copied, while others say it’s just a coincidence.

Did Jennie Really Copy the Tune?

In today’s digital age, any similarity in music quickly becomes a hot topic. The moment fans noticed the resemblance, the news spread like wildfire. While many people believe Jennie’s track Like Jenny has striking similarities with the theme music played during Alia Bhatt’s entry in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, others argue that it might be an unintentional overlap.

Listeners claim that both tracks have a similar melody, beat structure, and rhythm, leading to allegations of copying. However, there has been no official confirmation from Jennie or her team regarding these claims.

This isn’t the first time K-pop artists have faced plagiarism accusations. For instance, BLACKPINK’s Rosé was previously accused of plagiarizing visuals in her music video for “Zen.” However, it was later revealed that the similarities were due to the same director, Choi Gi-Seok, working on both projects. Netizens then directed their criticism towards the director for reusing concepts, rather than the artist herself.

Social Media Erupts with Mixed Reactions

The internet is divided over this controversy. Some social media users have called out Jennie for allegedly copying Bollywood music, while others have defended her.

One user tweeted, “I can’t believe a K-pop star took a Bollywood tune. This is unexpected!”

Another joked, “Of all the things I thought could happen in 2024, ‘Pritam being copied’ was NOT on my bingo card.” This refers to Bollywood composer Pritam, who created the soundtrack for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

On the other hand, some fans believe that similarities in music are common and that people are overreacting. They argue that two songs sounding alike doesn’t necessarily mean one was copied from the other.

About the movie ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’

Directed by Karan Johar, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was one of Bollywood’s biggest hits in 2023. Starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, the film also featured veteran actors like Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi.

With a production budget of ₹150 crore, the movie earned ₹357 crore globally. Its music was one of its highlights, with Pritam’s compositions receiving widespread appreciation. The background score, including Rani’s intro theme—now at the center of this controversy—was particularly well received.

Jennie’s Solo Career and Global Success

Amidst the ongoing debate, Jennie is focusing on her solo music career. After rising to global fame as part of Blackpink, she launched her independent label, OA, in 2023. A year later, in September 2024, she announced a major partnership with Columbia Records.

Just a month after the announcement, she dropped the first single from her solo album, which was an instant hit. The song ranked No. 2 on the Billboard US Excl. chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200, proving her massive popularity.

With no official statement from Jennie or her team, the question remains—was ‘Like Jenny’ inspired by Bollywood, or is it just an unfortunate coincidence?

As the debate continues, fans will have to wait and see if Jennie addresses the allegations or if the controversy fades away on its own.

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