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BLACKPINK’s Jennie Accused of Plagiarising Pritam’s Music from This Movie
Updated on: 05 March, 2025 12:41 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
BLACKPINK`s Jennie and Alia Bhatt
BLACKPINK`s Jennie has found herself at the centre of a plagiarism controversy after releasing a teaser for her new song, Like Jennie. The South Korean singer and rapper recently announced the track, which is set to be released this Friday. However, a nine-second teaser shared on social media Tuesday raised eyebrows among desi listeners, who noticed an uncanny resemblance to a popular Bollywood song.
The teaser of Jennie`s song features thumping beats and vocals chanting her name. Many listeners noted similarities in the beats, hook, and overall melody between the two tracks. This led to an online debate, with some accusing Jennie of plagiarising the Bollywood tune.
However, not everyone was quick to condemn Jennie. A different netizen defended her, pointing out, “Pritam literally copied Pehli Nazar Mein note for note from a Korean song without credit. He probably did the same here—sampled an international track without legal credits—whereas Jennie will actually acknowledge the sample.” This comment reignited the debate over originality in the music industry.
Despite the growing controversy, neither Jennie nor her team has issued a statement addressing the plagiarism claims. Fans and critics alike are eagerly waiting to see if the singer or her management will clarify the issue.
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In 2023, Jennie expanded her career into acting under the stage name Jennie Ruby Jane, appearing in the TV series The Idol. With her immense influence and global fan following, any new release from her naturally garners widespread attention.
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#BLACKPINK`s Jennie copied the song `Rani Anthem` from the movie `Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani`, which has Indian artist Pritam`s credits, in a way that sounds no different. pic.twitter.com/lwtiCS2O7m
— K-Pop Base (@kpopbaseee) March 4, 2025
Similarities to Alia Bhatt’s Rani Theme
Fans were quick to point out that Like Jennie sounded almost exactly like the signature tune composed by Pritam for Alia Bhatt’s character Rani in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). This theme was featured in the film to mark Bhatt’s grand entry and became a memorable part of the movie’s soundtrack.The teaser of Jennie`s song features thumping beats and vocals chanting her name. Many listeners noted similarities in the beats, hook, and overall melody between the two tracks. This led to an online debate, with some accusing Jennie of plagiarising the Bollywood tune.
Social Media Reactions
A wave of mixed reactions flooded social media after the teaser`s release. One user tweeted Rani`s theme in response to Like Jennie`s teaser and wrote, “The copy paste (crying emoji) she’s shameless.”However, not everyone was quick to condemn Jennie. A different netizen defended her, pointing out, “Pritam literally copied Pehli Nazar Mein note for note from a Korean song without credit. He probably did the same here—sampled an international track without legal credits—whereas Jennie will actually acknowledge the sample.” This comment reignited the debate over originality in the music industry.
Despite the growing controversy, neither Jennie nor her team has issued a statement addressing the plagiarism claims. Fans and critics alike are eagerly waiting to see if the singer or her management will clarify the issue.
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Jennie`s Rise to Fame
Jennie Kim is a South Korean rapper, singer, and actress. She is a member of BLACKPINK, one of the most influential musical groups globally. In 2018, she debuted as a solo artist with her single Solo. Since then, she has balanced her music career between her band and individual projects.In 2023, Jennie expanded her career into acting under the stage name Jennie Ruby Jane, appearing in the TV series The Idol. With her immense influence and global fan following, any new release from her naturally garners widespread attention.
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