TWS is in the news for their new song, “Double Take,” which sounds a lot like GD & TOP’s popular song “Knock Out.” Due to the two songs’ similarities, fans and internet users have been debating them fervently, which has resulted in extensive conversations on social media and online forums.
Allegation of Plagiarism
Fans and online users first spotted several similarities between “Double Take” and “Knock Out,” which sparked the uproar. The songs’ basic structure, tempo, and melody are among its commonalities.
Social media users highlighted the purported plagiarism with side-by-side clips, sparking a flurry of comparisons. The conversation immediately gained momentum, with other users sharing their thoughts on the matter.
Uhm?? this is GD&TOP's knock out? https://t.co/e05SfaVUlp pic.twitter.com/jQaePuZqad
— E1ONA~ (@Elowen19) July 15, 2024
Netizens Reaction
Korean netizens discussed the resemblance between the two tunes in a well-known online forum. Several users were quick to point out that “Double Take” had a beat and tune that were strikingly similar to “Knock Out.” Included comments:
“It sounds similar.”
“Yes, they do sound alike, but wasn’t the idea behind TWS meant to be novel? All of a sudden, everything has changed, haha.”
“They should’ve copied moderately; it’s not just one or two things they’re imitating.”
“I knew HYBE was always shameless, but this is just too much.”
“Seriously, this song wouldn’t exist without ‘Knock Out.'”
“It’s so similar.”
“Even the music video is similar, lol.”
Not everyone, though, was in agreement. Several online users claimed they were unable to discern any similarities between the two songs, making remarks such as:
“I can’t spot the similarities.”
“I don’t think it’s the same.”
“What is with HYBE?”
The music videos for both songs share similarities in addition to the songs themselves. The images in “Double Take” are similar to those in “Knock Out,” as some fans have pointed out, which supports the accusations of copying.
It will be interesting to see how TWS and HYBE respond to the charges as the discussion goes on. The incident brings to light persistent worries about the music industry’s lack of originality and the thin line separating inspiration from imitation.
