Red Velvet’s ‘Cosmic’ MV Under Fire for Alleged ‘Midsommar’ Plagiarism – ‘This Isn’t a Homage, It’s Just Copy-Pasting’

The Korean forum ‘theqoo’ became engulfed in a heated debate on June 24, as users pointed out the uncanny resemblances between Red Velvet’s latest music video (MV) for ‘Cosmic’ and the movie ‘Midsommar.’ The topic gained immense traction, attracting more than 600 comments as both fans and critics shared their opinions.

Despite the MV for “Cosmic”being credited for drawing inspiration from ‘Midsommar,’ numerous netizens argue that the similarities go beyond mere inspiration and cross into outright replication of the film’s unique elements. This has sparked a larger discussion about the blurred lines between paying homage and committing plagiarism in creative pieces.

red velvet I fucking love you..this is beautiful pic.twitter.com/D1kPGBi5MD

— melody ۭۧ (@wonyadoll) June 24, 2024

The online discussion is full of diverse and forceful viewpoints from internet users, a considerable number of whom are of the belief that the music video oversteps boundaries.

“It needs to be modified a little bit, but it seems like it’s more like a copy-pasted version of the movie.”

“It’s just Midsommar… Why can’t they show some creativity…”

“This is just a Midsommar cosplay. Whose idea was this?”

“No, this is not influence, it’s just blatant copying.”

“This isn’t an homage, it’s just copy-pasting. If you call it an homage, you’re losing your conscience.”

“It’s a shame because the song is really good. The inspired scenes don’t seem to go well with the song, so why did they add something like that?”

The debate surrounding ‘Cosmic’ serves as a reminder of the careful equilibrium artists must maintain when drawing inspiration from already existing pieces. While paying homage can be a meaningful form of tribute, it runs the risk of being viewed as unoriginal or lacking effort if not done thoughtfully.

reading at knetz useless discussion, it proves knetz are really ignorant. This is a Swedish celebration and Midsommar is a movie based fromthe celebration. Not all the scenes, outfits are same. or they are stupid enough to ignore that ‘inspired’ word? 💀 https://t.co/YQXWOKYmcY

— nur (@nrafneori) June 25, 2024

The discussion surrounding Red Velvet’s MV highlights the difficulties that artists encounter when trying to produce content that is both innovative and unique.

As the conversation progresses, it becomes clear that this event has far-reaching consequences for the music and film industries. It may encourage artists to reevaluate how they honor influential pieces, ensuring that their own creations bring added value and originality instead of simply replicating what has already been done.