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The K-pop star is gearing up to release her album Ruby, featuring the title track “LIKE JENNIE.”
However, excitement turned into scrutiny when a snippet of the song posted on the X account @AboutMusicYT sparked heated discussions online.
Jennie announces 'Like Jennie', out this Friday.pic.twitter.com/sVgJLnme8r
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) March 3, 2025
Netizens quickly pointed out similarities between Jennie’s song snippet and the track “Rani’s Intro Theme” from the Bollywood film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring actress Alia Bhatt. Discussions on social media platforms intensified as fans and critics debated the alleged resemblance in melody.
plagiarizing a bollywood song is crazy workpic.twitter.com/SsjI5vkmXq https://t.co/CFsfdJMVFk
— lia 𓍯 (@jmndiorz) March 4, 2025
Why does this sound like Rani's intro theme? Jennie, girl??? 😭😭pic.twitter.com/t2Nd0klBSe https://t.co/3JkyipjWXA
— vardaan🏹 (@vardaanvibe) March 3, 2025
From making fun of Indian classical dances to copying bollywood music straight up is diabolical and derogatory of you jenma https://t.co/lY8usIl8qw
— 1 (@okaywellstop) March 4, 2025
The controversy took a toxic turn as some comments targeted Alia Bhatt’s appearance and influence compared to Jennie’s, leading to defensive reactions from both sides of their respective fandoms.
no one knows this khia, except for fact that your country is the dirtiest in the world lmao https://t.co/oUGREzoRbm
— 𝜗𝜚 ࣪˖ ִ𐙚 (@baemonshooter) March 4, 2025
I don’t care about Fanwars but Imagine calling ALIA BHATT ugly ??? 😭
— BANGwool ⁷ (@BANGwooliee) March 4, 2025
Both have almost the same number of followers and both have been to the same met Gala where alia gracefully overshadowed your girlie but according to user baemonshooter alia is a khia https://t.co/JPIJjeB9cI pic.twitter.com/xkQHylG8kC
— rags (@Lalisa_legacy) March 4, 2025
Alia Jenh@g https://t.co/k4DjF0IMAz pic.twitter.com/jsfWsf4pWY
— ☆ (@mimisswift13) March 4, 2025
Amid the heated debate, netizens expressed mixed opinions. While some dismissed the allegations, claiming no significant similarities, others condemned the divisive nature of comparing two successful women in a competitive industry known for its challenges towards women.
Why do y'all love pitting pretty and successful women against e/o? Blonks are being racist towards Alia and Ratmies are spreading bs abt Jennie before even knowing what the full song sounds like (even rn the songs don't sound similar)
— BaeSurePinkTeen (@HomeMadeCookin6) March 4, 2025
Pretty women can never catch a break😮💨 https://t.co/dh9RhePeOB
This movie is abt female empowerment & in this song "Rani" is being repeated (which is the character's name but it also means QUEEN) then how can ratmies use this song to hate Jennie?
— BaeSurePinkTeen (@HomeMadeCookin6) March 4, 2025
Most of Jennie's songs are abt female empowerment so how can blonks hate Alia?
Hypocrite much? https://t.co/dh9RhePeOB
The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding artistic originality and the role of influence in global entertainment. As discussions continue, fans and critics await further developments regarding Jennie’s upcoming album and the response from both her and Alia Bhatt’s camps.
The plagiarism allegations against Jennie underscore broader concerns about creative integrity and cultural sensitivity in the music industry. As the issue unfolds, it prompts reflection on the ethical boundaries of artistic expression and the complexities of cultural exchange in global pop culture.