The boyband has to face backlash over multiple plagiarism allegations following the release of their comeback single.
- July 19, 2017
AceShowbiz -
EXO has finally made a comeback by releasing a single titled "Ko Ko Bop" off their new album "The War". While the song has received many critical acclaims, there has been speculation claiming that "Ko Ko Bop" is plagiarizing David Guetta's collaborative track with Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, "Light My Body Up".
Both songs have reggae rhythms and bass-driven music with electronic base. And fans cannot help but acknowledge the musical resemblance between the two summer anthems. It has been pointed out that the melody on the chorus is the same, only with a slightly different key. Fans even claim that both songs have the same tempo.
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Aside from the music, "Ko Ko Bop" has received criticism for its accompanying video. The visuals is said to be having the same scene with music videos for Big Bang's "Sober" and Bangtan Boys' "Run".
Despite all the accusations, "Ko Ko Bop" has been doing well in music charts. The song successfully reigns iTunes chart in 36 countries following its release on July 18. Co-written by EXO's members Chen, Chanyeol and Baekhyun, the EDM-infused jam is about the desire to "dance freely together on the night before the inevitable war."
