The debate over LE SSERAFIM's reference begins to gain significant attention even among international fans.

Personally, I thought LE SSERAFIM's "Smart" resembled Doja Cat's "Woman," but now it's being compared to Tyla's "Water." 

I don't think LE SSERAFIM's "Smart" sounds like Tyla's "Water," but if someone were to say it resembles Doja Cat's "Woman," perhaps in a piano version, I could see that. I came across a tweet saying, "Olivia, Doja Cat, SZA, Tyla, Taylor Swift, all artists on the current sales line, influenced by sounds from all of them, right in the middle of the trend."

Oh this industry is NOTHING without the influence of the one continent they refuse to touch during tours 😭😭it’s all take take take (from our culture) and never give back https://t.co/0B8BZ2o3i9

— wifeofhyunjin (real.) 樂 (@stayinghyunjin) February 19, 2024

Comments suggesting that "Smart" combines elements of Doja Cat's "Woman" and Tyla's "Water" have received thousands of likes on platforms like TikTok and Twitter.

It's more direct and critical compared to when Rosalía was in the spotlight. Especially since overseas K-pop fans are very sensitive to issues related to Black artists in rap, more critical opinions tend to emerge. 

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— Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) February 20, 2024

Meanwhile, Tyla posted this tweet, and if you look at the quote, it seems like she's seen all the references to LE SSERAFIM and is speculating. 

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-They're always caught up in controversies.

-Tyla must have seen it, right?

-LE SSERAFIM's Smart really reminds me of Tyla's Water.

-It's not just once or twice; why does this keep happening even though they're not rookies anymore?

-Because they keep doing this, it gets attention...

-Isn't it strange that a major label is doing this?

-Thanks to them, I've discovered some good pop songs.

-They have the ability to buy good songs, so why...

-They should be more careful, seriously.

-If I were a fan of the mentioned artist, I'd be furious.

-I liked "Water" so when I listened to "Smart," I immediately thought of "Water"

-Are references to Black culture more sensitive due to racial discrimination or cultural appropriation?

-Again?

-It did feel similar, but since they didn't use more than a few words, it's not outright plagiarism...

-How does this keep happening every time...

-Why is there so much noise every time a song comes out? Instead of turning a blind eye, the agency should carefully examine why these discussions keep happening... They have good skills and work hard, so please, let's do better.