Copied or Inspired: Did LE SSERAFIM Copy Blackpink Not Once BUT Three Times During the UNFORGIVEN Era?
Even before the release of her next album, THE SERAPHIM He is being accused of scamming Charli XCX Golf clubHowever, this is not the first time the girl group has faced accusations of plagiarism ahead of an album release. UNFORGIVEN era, LE SSERAFIM were ‘called’ for stealing black roseThe concept of ‘s. Why? Well, it had to do with a couple of bruises, fire, and scarves. Yes, you read that right! LE SSERAFIM was accused of stealing Blackpink’s items Kill this love, Playing with fire and Close.
It must be understood that, although the images of the two groups may seem similar to many, it is the concept and the context that makes the difference. In the case of LE SSERAFIM, their concept is nothing like that of Blackpink. Yes, both groups share the concept of girl crush. However, Blackpink’s Kill this love and Playing with fire dealt with broken relationships, while LE SSERAFIM UNFORGIVENLike every title track from the group, it’s about empowerment and staying true to yourself.
Let’s start with the ‘bruised looks’ seen on Blackpink. Kill this love Photo cards and LE SSERAFIM UNFORGIVEN Trailer. First of all, Blackpink doesn’t own this idea. Many have done it before them and many more will do it after them. Secondly, you have to understand what the bruises are supposed to represent. Blackpink apparently went with the look as Kill this love It talks about leaving an abusive relationship. The members, who only have a bruise on their face, appear to have been physically beaten by someone who is presumably their partner.
Meanwhile, at LE SSERAFIM UNFORGIVEN In the trailer, each member is covered in bruises. There is a possibility that the members suffered bruises after being hit by a meteorite at the end of the ANTIFRAGILE music video (which was released before (UNFORGIVEN) or because others had thrown stones at them for becoming villains (which fits with their song). Also, let’s not forget that the members of LE SSERAFIM are fallen angels according to the group’s tradition. It’s no wonder they wanted to highlight that by opting for a bruised look.
Now, let’s take a look at the images that show burning objects in the background. Is the idea the same? Yes. Is it visually the same? Huh. Is the concept the same? Not at all! Blackpink uses fire as a way to describe love in Playing with fire. The members experience sparks in their hearts when they see the man they love, but the same sparks have the ability to turn into a full-blown fire and turn their hearts black. Playing with fire, Fire represents fatal attraction.
In the case of LE SSERAFIM, fire is used for two reasons. The first is that they do not want to go back, they want to burn bridges. As they mention in the UNFORGIVEN In the trailer, they want to travel to a faraway land. It symbolizes burning away their past, which in turn lights the light of a new future. That’s the second reason. They want to use the light of their burning past to chart a new course.
Regarding the allegation that LE SSERAFIM defrauded Lisa‘s Close mask for UNFORGIVEN‘s conceptual image is not a novel idea. When did we start claiming that things like scarves belonged to particular idols?
So, did LE SSERAFIM copy Blackpink three times during the U era?FORGIVEN Era? Absolutely not. Era wasn’t even inspired by the beloved girl group. This is where one needs to understand the concepts, especially in the K-pop industry. The team behind the artists rarely does anything without ideation and reasoning. Every look, every outfit has its own purpose.
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