Jeon Somi Faces Plagiarism Allegations Ahead of Upcoming Single Release

Jeon Somi is preparing to release her new single, Ice Cream, on August 2, 2024. However, the announcement has stirred a debate among K-pop fans due to perceived similarities with BLACKPINK‘s 2020 song Ice Cream featuring Selena Gomez. Fans are divided on whether Somi’s concept is too similar to the previous hit, leading to accusations of copying.

Is Jeon Somi’s ‘Ice Cream’ Copying BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez’s Hit Song?

On July 29, 2024, Jeon Somi took to Instagram to announce her comeback with the digital single Ice Cream. The posters for the release, which feature a Barbie-like aesthetic, have led some fans to argue that the concept closely resembles that of BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez’s Ice Cream.

Same title poster as Blackpink, same aesthetics, same concept and on the SAME MONTH ….

— v ⁷⋆୨୧ (@iovesani) July 29, 2024

Gurl, literally said copy paste from blackpink

— Julia (@reputation_mp13) July 29, 2024

I love Somi, but who else gets Blackpink vibes, by title and poster?

— K-Pop Stan96 (@Blink19960411) July 29, 2024

Key Points of the Debate:

• Similar Aesthetic: Critics claim that the color palette and overall concept of Somi’s posters are nearly identical to those of BLACKPINK’s song.
• Shared Name: Both songs share the same title, further fueling the debate over originality.
• Agency Involvement: Some netizens blame Somi’s agency, THE BLACK LABEL, which is a subsidiary of YG Entertainment—the same company behind BLACKPINK.

Fans Defend Jeon Somi Amidst Plagiarism Allegations

In response to the controversy, Somi’s supporters have rallied to her defense, emphasizing that the creative decisions in K-pop are often made by the agencies rather than the artists themselves.

Fans’ Arguments in Defense of Somi:

• Agency Responsibility: Fans argue that the responsibility for any perceived lack of originality should fall on THE BLACK LABEL, not Somi.
• Producer Connection: They point out that Teddy, the founder of THE BLACK LABEL, has also worked with BLACKPINK, suggesting that similarities might be coincidental or due to shared creative influences.

Jeon Somi’s Return to Music with ‘Ice Cream’

Despite the ongoing debate, Jeon Somi is set to make her highly-anticipated comeback with Ice Cream on August 2, 2024. This marks her return after a year-long hiatus, following her first EP, GAME PLAN, released on August 7, 2023, with the hit title track Fast Forward.

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