SEVENTEEN‘s Woozi has released a statement in response to a controversial BBC article that claimed the group used AI-generated lyrics in their songs.
On July 10, BBC released an article entitled, “Will K-pop’s AI experiment pay off?” It speculated about the involvement of AI in the creation of SEVENTEEN’s 2024 song “MAESTRO.” The article mentioned that the music video features an AI-generated scene and suggested that the album might include AI-generated lyrics.
Fans quickly reacted, claiming the journalist had twisted Woozi’s words. They highlighted that Woozi’s actual statement was that he is always thinking of how to maintain the group’s identity in the midst of quickly evolving technology.
Of course I’ve tried and practiced writing songs and producing using AI. Rather than complaining about advancements in new technology, I feel (I/artists) need to advance along with it. I’ve tried to look for negatives and positives of using AI. I think I’m always thinking of ways to keep our unique identity in the face of fast-changing technology.
— Woozi
Fans took to social media to express their frustration, pointing out that Woozi’s decade-long experience and his extensive list of self-produced songs are evidence of his integrity.
every tongue that rises against woozi’s genius brain will fall because he has 10 years worth of material to solidify his legacy as a wonderful producer, composer, lyricist and artist. this was him just having fun and playing around and still creating amazing tunes. pic.twitter.com/GUS33D6uc1
— sara sara. (@svteenwrld) July 13, 2024
if you’ve watched 17project,you’ll understand why carats are so angry at those who discredit Woozi’s years of pure hardwork.
how dare you question this man’s credibility in writing almost all svt’s songs?he has to endure and withstand the burden and responsibility for Seventeen. pic.twitter.com/PftiFxNje0
— nick ❥🪽🍒|| DAESANG FOR SVT (@nickcheoloejhan) July 14, 2024
he is lee jihoon, the GOD OF MUSIC pic.twitter.com/KMAHRe6pvj
— liu ౨ৎ (@_gyusrkive) July 14, 2024
On July 14, Woozi addressed the controversy directly in both English and Korean, stating that all of SEVENTEEN’s music is “written and composed by human creators”.
All of SEVENTEEN’s music is written and composed by human creators.
— Woozi
This clear and firm response delighted fans, who praised him for standing up for himself and his group. Comments such as “This is the f*cking hottest thing I’ve ever seen in my life” and “King behavior” flooded social media.
WOOZI THIS IS THE FUCKING HOTTEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE OH MY GOD pic.twitter.com/F4pwPUwE6p
— sara sara. (@svteenwrld) July 14, 2024
LEE WOOZI STANDING UP FOR HIMSELF, HIS TEAM, HIS CARATS, HIS MUSIC.
KING BEHAVIOR. 🤴🏻 pic.twitter.com/dviRCM5oSC
— aubs 🍒 (@lovecherrycheol) July 14, 2024
carats stressing carats after
out because of woozi’s ig
megan lawton story pic.twitter.com/tQiwE8zm6R— aki ☁️ (@_wonuwo) July 14, 2024
when you gotta do 50 sets of aegyo at 6pm and end bbc news at 7pm pic.twitter.com/vLrdoyW9hZ
— sara sara. (@svteenwrld) July 14, 2024
Meanwhile, read more about the controversy in the article below.
BBC Accused Of Spreading “Lies” About SEVENTEEN
Source: Instagram and BBC
