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Vietnamese pop artist Hùng Huỳnh, also known as Gemini, is at the centre of a plagiarism controversy after fans noticed striking similarities between his new release, Chẳng Thể Nhắm Mắt and BTS member Jungkook’s hit track Standing Next to You. The latter is part of Jungkook’s debut solo album GOLDEN, released in 2023.

On December 18, social media platforms were flooded with discussions about the alleged plagiarism. Fans, particularly Vietnamese ARMYs, pointed out that the melody of Hùng Huỳnh’s song, especially during the chorus, bore an uncanny resemblance to Jungkook’s track. The similarities didn’t end there—fans also highlighted that the music video and choreography mirrored Jungkook’s performance version of Standing Next to You.

In one specific instance, Hùng Huỳnh was seen wearing a white t-shirt while dancing in his music video, a detail that reminded fans of Jungkook’s iconic look and moves in his video. The resemblance led to a wave of side-by-side comparisons on X (formerly Twitter), where fans expressed their frustration using the hashtag #StopCopyingBTS.

The controversy took another turn when Kewtiie, the producer of Hùng Huỳnh’s song, responded to the allegations in a way that angered fans further. He shared a picture of Michael Jackson on social media with the caption, “Everything comes from here, why so tense?” Fans interpreted this as a dig at Jungkook, implying that the BTS member himself had borrowed inspiration from the late pop legend.

ARMYs were quick to point out that Jungkook has openly acknowledged Michael Jackson’s influence on Standing Next to You, describing it as a tribute to the King of Pop. This apparent counter-argument from the producer only fueled fans’ frustration, with many calling it unnecessary and disrespectful. As of now, BIGHIT MUSIC has not released any official statement regarding the plagiarism allegations.

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