Sunmi’s ‘Heroine’ Accused of Plagiarism + Netizen Comments

Sunmi’s recently released song ‘Heroine’ is under suspicion of plagiarism.

The new song ‘Heroine’ which has been topping music charts was produced by The Black Label’s TEDDY, who wrote, composed and arranged the song, with Sunmi participating in lyrics.



However, the song has come under suspicion by netizens for its similarity to British singer Cheryl Cole’s ‘Fight For This Love’. Netizens say that the melodies of the song, and the overall feel are both similar.

Netizen comments:

1. [+219, -16] The composer is Teddy ㅋㅋ one of the top 3 plagiarizers along with Kim Do Hoon and Shinsadong Tiger ㅋㅋㅋ by the way, Sunmi’s ‘Heroine’ stage on ’M! Countdown’ yesterday was lip synced but it was practically a copy of 'Fight For This Love’. The song and outfit concept is 'Fight For This Love'



and her dance concept is from 'Parachute'



Practically a perfect mix of the leg spread and the arm grab when the male makes his appearance.



2. [+187, -13] There have been other songs of hers under suspicion of plagiarism but this one is pretty much similar from the melody, arrangement, to style. The backdancer in the chorus, the hat, the military style outfits…



It’s rare for the melody and even the music video concept to be this similar, this is really too much ㅋㅋ



3. [+185, -10] It’s not just the melody but the music video too. The military outfit with the red hat and the dance, it’s not just similar, it’s the same.



Even with the dance, the only difference is the number of backdancers, the rest is the same overall. She seems to have copied the entire concept.



4. [+29, -7] Why is she so bad at singing though ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I was honestly surprised



5. [+28, -8] Teddy at it again…. tsk tsk



6. [+16, -5] I feel like I’ve heard 'Gashina’ somewhere too…



7. [+8, -5] I doubt Teddy will bat an eye at this



8. [+7, -0] But with this case, it’s not just the song. I understand that melodies can sometimes overlap but this has way too many similarities to just claim that Teddy never knew of the original song.



9. [+6, -0] I honestly like the song but it’s such a blatant copy ㅜㅜ



10. [+4, -1] I saw a few articles up on Naver about this but they got deleted immediately;;



Listen to Sunmi’s 'Heroine’:

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