The latest controversy involves BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s song “APT.” emerged from Japan, where accusations of plagiarism surfaced. While some claim there are similarities to Miku Sawai’s 2013 track “Sorry, I Can’t Be a Good Child,” insiders suggest the similarities are minimal and rooted in widely used chord progressions, making the unfounded accusations.
Critics have pointed out that Rosé’s “APT” chorus. at the 32-second mark it shares similarities with the melody of Sawai’s song which begins at the 41-second mark. While some listeners may notice these similarities, music experts point out that chord progressions are common in the industry, complicating any accusations of plagiarism.
Furthermore, similar chord progressions can also be found in popular songs such as “Viva La Vida” (2008) by Coldplay and “Night Changes” (2014) by One Direction, as well as in songs by groups such as IVE and Baby Monster.
A music industry source told Ten Asia that the key factor in determining plagiarism is whether a song has a unique progression, adding that “APT.” it has distinct characteristics apart from some similarities. They also noted that there are many legal precedents where plagiarism is not recognized due to gender similarities.
Furthermore, the source suggested that the allegations could stem from jealousy due to Rosé’s global success, noting that the claims came from Japanese online communities. They referenced previous plagiarism accusations against Psy’s “Gangnam Style” during its massive success, indicating that this situation may be a continuation of that trend, describing it as an unreasonable controversy.
Source: Daum
