The song 'APT.' by Rose BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars sparks controversy, triggering inner conflict?

Kapanlagi.com - The surprising collaboration between Rose BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars in the single APT. (Apartment) has created an extraordinary record in the international music scene. The song, inspired by the traditional Korean game "stack hands," has made history by placing Rose as the first South Korean female soloist to break into the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.

The commercial success of this song is evidenced by its dominance on various prominent digital music services. APT. not only topped the Global Spotify charts but also broke several streaming records on Apple Music. However, behind the glittering success, this single has sparked increasingly intense public debate.

The main controversy began from the background of the song's creation, which is inspired by the game "stack hands," a social activity often associated with drinking culture. The use of this drinking game element has drawn sharp criticism, considering that most fans of the two musicians come from teenage and young adult demographics.

Discussions surrounding this song then evolved into a debate touching on various socio-cultural aspects. Although its commercial achievements are undeniable, various critical voices continue to emerge across social media platforms. So, what factors make the song APT. a controversial work? Let's take a look at the discussion below.

1. Triggering Inner Conflict

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Before achieving success as it is now, the song APT. actually went through a phase of intense inner struggle for the singer, Rose. The BLACKPINK vocalist experienced internal conflict regarding the song's content related to the culture of alcohol consumption. Concerns about fan responses also weighed on her mind.

"The journey home from the recording studio at that time was filled with a chilling anxiety. I kept questioning the decision to create a song that raised the theme of alcohol games," she revealed to various media.

Rose's level of anxiety even reached a point where she considered canceling the project by asking her production team to stop the song-making process. However, after going through various considerations and inner struggles, Rose finally managed to overcome her doubts and bravely released APT. on October 18, 2024.

2. Accused of Plagiarizing a Japanese Song

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In addition to being an internal conflict, the song APT. has also come under scrutiny due to copyright infringement allegations. This claim arose after significant similarities were found between the chorus of the song APT. and the song SORRY, I CAN'T BE A GOOD CHILD by Miku Sawai.

According to a report from Kbizoom on 30/10/2024, music critics noted that the chorus of the 32nd song, the melody in APT. sounds very similar to Sawai's melody starting at the 41st second. This similarity has sparked debate among music fans and experts.

However, music experts have differing views. They argue that mere melodic similarity is not enough to prove copyright infringement, considering that similar chord patterns are often used in many musical compositions.

3. Touching on Geopolitical Issues

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Who would have thought, behind the popular song APT. lies an interesting fact that sparks debate. The involvement of Omar Fedi, an Israeli composer, in the creation of this song has generated controversy among K-Pop fans.

In response to this phenomenon, a number of K-Pop fans who support Palestine view Fedi's contribution as an attempt to normalize relations with Israel. This situation has sparked discussions about the moral aspects of appreciating art in the midst of an ongoing political conflict. However, many also believe that artistic and musical expression should not be influenced by political boundaries.

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