BLACKPINK’s Jennie Embroiled In Plagiarism Controversy For Upcoming Release

BLACKPINK‘s Jennie is embroiled in allegations of plagiarism for her upcoming title track.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

Jennie is set to release her album Ruby with the title track “LIKE JENNIE.”

After the song snippet was posted on the X account @AboutMusicYT…

Jennie announces 'Like Jennie', out this Friday.pic.twitter.com/sVgJLnme8r

— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) March 3, 2025

The snippet became the center of plagiarism allegations and a heated debate online. Netizens thought it sounded very similar to the track “Rani’s Intro Theme” from the Bollywood movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring famous actress Alia Bhatt. Netizens noticed the similarities in the melody of the song and shared their thoughts online.

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

Pritam getting copied was not on my bingo card https://t.co/zyCypx2iIn

— Luluu (@miss_andriee) March 4, 2025

Pritam getting copied was not on my bingo card 2025pic.twitter.com/biHpLOeWHg https://t.co/1iEUHevrZ2

— minnie♡ (@plshutupyar) March 4, 2025

Following the allegations, there was toxic behavior towards Alia Bhatt in terms of her visuals and alleged influence compared to Jennie. Fans of the actress also retaliated with comments about visuals.

ijbol pic.twitter.com/kiq5fmlZps

— 𝜗𝜚 ࣪˖ ִ𐙚 (@baemonshooter) March 4, 2025

I don’t care about Fanwars but Imagine calling ALIA BHATT ugly ??? 😭

— BANGwool ⁷ (@BANGwooliee) March 4, 2025

Bfr Alia is only famous in India , Jennie is global superstar

— Ducki (@AVI8662) March 4, 2025

Alia Jenh@g https://t.co/k4DjF0IMAz pic.twitter.com/jsfWsf4pWY

— ☆ (@mimisswift13) March 4, 2025

Netizens then responded to the criticism and allegations. While some explained they didn’t see any similarities, others hated how fandoms pitted two successful women against each other in an industry known for being harsh to 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)
Pretty women can never catch a break😮‍💨 https://t.co/dh9RhePeOB

— BaeSurePinkTeen (@HomeMadeCookin6) March 4, 2025

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?
Most of Jennie's songs are abt female empowerment so how can blonks hate Alia?
Hypocrite much? https://t.co/dh9RhePeOB

— BaeSurePinkTeen (@HomeMadeCookin6) March 4, 2025

Suddenly, everyone in the quotes is against Jennie. Yesterday, it was about Lisa; today, it's about Jennie. The most jobless fandom, for real. Stop dragging two beautiful women into your mess.
alia Bhatt, jennie ruby jane.pic.twitter.com/0Qsz5daiPK https://t.co/HULO0wpkFG

— jennie's attorney ⁴ (@jenfilterr) March 4, 2025

“LIKE JENNIE” sparked strong reactions for hitting back at “haters,” and you can read about it below.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie And Lisa Both Call Out “Haters” And “Criticism” In New Track Teasers

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