Vince, a producer for the popular Netflix animated film Kpop Demon Hunters, recently admitted to using ChatGPT while working on the soundtrack song “Soda Pop.” This news has upset many fans, especially since the song has been very successful on music charts. During a talk at an OpenAI event in Seoul, Vince mentioned that the AI tool helped him make the song sound “more bubbly.” The disclosure has led to discussions about creativity, authenticity, and the role of AI in music production.
Vince’s Comments at OpenAI Event
At the OpenAI Korea launch event in Seoul last week, Vince joined executives from the artificial intelligence company for a discussion. He talked about his experience using ChatGPT while producing the song “Soda Pop” for the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack. Vince described it as an example of how AI is already being used in K-pop production. He said ChatGPT gave him ideas to make the track sound “more bubbly,” which fit the playful and catchy nature of the song .
The event also included other well-known figures, such as BTS leader RM, Korean DJ Peggy Gou, and several OpenAI executives. Vince’s comments were later shared on social media by an OpenAI executive, though the post was eventually deleted. This deletion, along with some confusion in news reports, has led to questions about exactly what Vince said and how much AI was involved in the songwriting process .
Fan Reactions and Concerns
Many fans of Kpop Demon Hunters have expressed disappointment and frustration upon learning about the use of AI in creating “Soda Pop.” The song has been a major success, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Billboard Global 200. Its popularity has made the soundtrack one of the most successful of 2025, helping the film become Netflix’s most-watched original animated title with over 236 million views .
On social media, fans shared their concerns. One fan noted, “It’s so disappointing because I assure you people will turn this into a fandom fight and also use it to discredit the actual songwriters and singing voices” . Others felt it was disrespectful to the other artists who worked on the movie without AI assistance. Another fan commented, “It’s also so disrespectful to the real artists that worked on this movie. I know people are going to take this & run with it to say that the entire movie is AI which is so unfair” .
Some fans pointed out that “Soda Pop” is meant to be a fun, generic pop song within the context of the film, as it is performed by a fictional demon boy band called the Saja Boys. However, they still felt that using AI for creative work reduces the authenticity of the art. One fan said, “If you can’t write a generic pop song like Soda Pop, are you even a writer???” .
Success of Kpop Demon Hunters and Its Soundtrack
Kpop Demon Hunters has been a huge success since its release on Netflix in June 2025. The film, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, features voices of actors like Arden Cho and Daniel Dae Kim. It tells the story of a K-pop group named HUNTR/X that fights demons while maintaining their pop star identities. The soundtrack has broken records, becoming the first in Hot 100 history to have four songs in the top ten simultaneously. Along with “Soda Pop,” the tracks “Golden,” “Your Idol,” and “How It’s Done” have been widely popular .
In an interview earlier this year, Vince expressed surprise at the global success of “Soda Pop.” He mentioned that due to the long animation production process, he had “forgotten” about the project after finishing his work. He only realized how big the film had become when he saw the song playing in a plaza in Argentina and when he appeared on Korean news programs to discuss it .
The Role of AI in Music Production
Vince’s comments have sparked a broader discussion about the use of AI in creative industries. Some people see tools like ChatGPT as useful for brainstorming and generating ideas, similar to how a producer might ask a colleague for feedback. Others, however, worry that relying on AI undermines human creativity and could lead to less original work in the future .
It is important to note that Vince did not say that AI wrote the entire song. He described using ChatGPT for inspiration and ideas, which is a common way some artists are experimenting with AI technology. The song “Soda Pop” was officially created by writers Vince, Kush, and Danny Chung, with production by 24, Dominsuk, and Ian Eisendrath .
Confusion and Clarification
There has been some confusion in reporting about Vince’s exact statements. Some news articles initially claimed Vince said ChatGPT “helped him write” the song, while others quoted him saying he used it to “generate inspiration.” The original social media post from an OpenAI executive that shared Vince’s comments was deleted, adding to the uncertainty. This has led to calls for more clarity, with some fans hoping for a video of the event to understand exactly what was said .
Despite this, the discussion continues online, with many fans and observers sharing their thoughts on what AI means for the future of music and art.
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