BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently found herself at the center of a plagiarism debate following the release of her track “Like Jennie”. However, within a day of these allegations emerging, the composer whose work she was accused of copying spoke out.
The controversy began when “Like Jennie” was teased just a day before the launch of Jennie’s solo album “Ruby”. Some listeners claimed that the track bore a striking resemblance to the song “Rani’s Intro Theme” in the movie “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” starring famous actress Alia Bhatt, composed by renowned Indian musician Pritam.
As speculation spread, Pritam directly addressed the issue through Instagram on March 7 (local time).
He wrote, “Rani and Jennie are names that rhyme, so a similar flow in one phrase doesn’t make it a copy. In music, minor similarities are bound to happen—whether through rhymes, phrasing, or even within the same genre.“
He continued, “Instead of focusing on tiny details, it’s important to see the bigger picture. In today’s interconnected world, where artists share the same platforms, no one is deliberately trying to copy someone else’s work. Creating a song takes immense effort, and if an artist truly resonates with an idea, they can simply collaborate.”
He added, “Music is about creativity, unique artistic perspective, influence, and sometimes pure coincidence—especially when artists exist on the same creative wavelength. Rather than tearing artists down, celebrating their work makes far more sense. Wishing Jennie all the best for her new album!“
Fans worldwide welcomed Pritam’s clarification, which effectively put an end to the unfounded accusations against Jennie.
