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KATSEYE’s ‘WILD’ Tracklist Faces Plagiarism Claims Over BTS ‘ARIRANG’ Similarities
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 06:31 AM
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KATSEYE’s new album ‘WILD’ has drawn plagiarism allegations after critics noted striking resemblances to BTS’s track ‘ARIRANG’.
KATSEYE’s latest album, titled ‘WILD’, has come under scrutiny for alleged plagiarism after listeners pointed out similarities with BTS’s popular track ‘ARIRANG’. The comparison has sparked accusations that the Indian artist’s tracklist may have copied elements from the South Korean group’s composition.
Music industry observers note that the controversy centers on melodic and rhythmic patterns that appear to mirror those used in ‘ARIRANG’. While KATSEYE has not yet issued a formal response, the debate has already ignited discussions about originality and intellectual property in the music scene.
The case highlights the growing global reach of Indian pop music and the challenges artists face in navigating cross-cultural influences. Industry experts suggest that clear guidelines and proper crediting could help prevent similar disputes in the future.
Fans of both artists have taken to social media to express their views, with some defending KATSEYE’s creative freedom and others demanding accountability for potential copyright infringement.
Legal experts advise that the outcome will depend on a detailed comparison of the two works and the determination of whether the similarities constitute infringement under current copyright laws.
Music industry observers note that the controversy centers on melodic and rhythmic patterns that appear to mirror those used in ‘ARIRANG’. While KATSEYE has not yet issued a formal response, the debate has already ignited discussions about originality and intellectual property in the music scene.
The case highlights the growing global reach of Indian pop music and the challenges artists face in navigating cross-cultural influences. Industry experts suggest that clear guidelines and proper crediting could help prevent similar disputes in the future.
Fans of both artists have taken to social media to express their views, with some defending KATSEYE’s creative freedom and others demanding accountability for potential copyright infringement.
Legal experts advise that the outcome will depend on a detailed comparison of the two works and the determination of whether the similarities constitute infringement under current copyright laws.