A debate is heating up online after a Korean netizen raised suspicions that a track sounds strikingly similar to ALLDAY PROJECT’s debut single, 'FAMOUS.'
The discussion began when a post titled "The track that sounds similar to ALLDAY PROJECT’s ‘FAMOUS’" appeared in a popular Korean online community. The writer included two tracks for comparison: ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS” and Chris Lake & Aluna’s “Beggin’.”
Chris Lake & Aluna’s “Beggin’” was released two years ago and quickly gained attention in the global EDM scene. Chris Lake, a renowned English electronic dance music producer and DJ, first rose to prominence in 2006 with his hit single “Changes,” featuring Laura V. He is also known for his collaborative projects — Under Construction with Fisher and Anti Up with Chris Lorenzo. Aluna Francis, known professionally as Aluna, is a British singer, DJ, songwriter, and producer who rose to fame as part of the electronic music duo AlunaGeorge.
Following the post, Korean netizens flooded the comments section to share their opinions. Some users claimed that the rhythm and beat patterns of “FAMOUS” bore a strong resemblance to “Beggin’,” suggesting that the inspiration might have been too close for comfort. Others disagreed, saying that while both songs share similar EDM elements, the melodies and overall arrangements differ enough to stand apart.
They commented:
"The song is completely different except for the intro part."
"What? The songs are completely different."
"I'm flustered because the original poster is mentioning two songs that sound completely different."
"The only part that is similar is the beginning."
"I get the vibe is similar, but you can't say this is plagiarism."
"If these two songs are similar, then there are millions of songs that are similar."
"What the heck. The songs are completely different."
"When does the part that sounds similar come out?"
Those who said the song was similar also commented:
"They do sound similar in the beginning."
"It's not to the point of plagiarism, but the vibe is very similar."
"The two songs are very similar."
"I get why the original poster is saying they're similar."
"I don't think it's very similar, but the format, the flow of the melody, the pace, and the vibe are similar."
"I think it's a reference to this song."
"It's similar to the point it feels like 'FAMOUS' wouldn't have been created if they didn't hear 'Beggin'."
"It's similar, but they're not the same."
"I think 'FAMOUS' can be an adaptation to the original song."
Meanwhile, ALLDAY PROJECT is gearing up for a comeback with digital single album 'ONE MORE TIME' dropping on November 17 at 6 PM KST, with their debut EP slated for December.
What do you think about these two tracks? Do they sound similar? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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