LE SSERAFIM’s New Album Under Fire for Multiple Plagiarism Accusations
LE SSERAFIM is facing backlash over their new album PUREFLOW amid plagiarism accusations.
The controversy began when fans noticed two B-side tracks sounding suspiciously similar to other artists’ songs. “Trust Exercise” is being compared to Benson Boone’s “Mystical Magical.” Some fans say the resemblance is too close to ignore.
oh le plagiarism..
— ْ (@synkbluu) May 22, 2026
However, others pushed back, pointing out both songs sample Olivia Newton-John’s classic “Physical,” which could explain the similarities. It might be a case of both songs drawing from the same source, not outright copying.
The second track under fire is “Sonder.” Fans are comparing it to Madison Beer’s 2018 song “Dear Society.” This sparked more debate, with some saying the likeness is only surface-level, while others insist it’s too strong to be a coincidence.
GENTE? Fãs notaram uma GRANDE semelhança na nova música ‘Sonder’ lançada pelo grupo LE SSERAFIM com a música ‘Dear Society’ de Madison Beer, lançada em 2018.
— acervo madison cerveja (@acervocerveja) May 22, 2026
Fans quickly reacted on X, with opinions divided. Some are convinced PUREFLOW contains blatant plagiarism.
they BLATANTLY copied it though its crazy you copypaste the vibe i never chase the vibe…………..
— ໊ ꕤ (@dieforyous) May 22, 2026
they straight up copied it im crying
— kia (@eternalkhia) May 22, 2026
Others argue the similarities come down to airy vocals and vibe, not actual copying.
they’re not doing the same notes n they don’t even have the same structure y’all just heard airy vocals n ran with it
— jay (@grlzgng) May 22, 2026
So dumb
— doplo PUREFLOW #FreePalestine (@nrlsytra) May 23, 2026
Soon after the album’s release, PUREFLOW’s title track “BOOMPALA” also faced mixed reactions and online mockery over its chart performance. Now, the B-sides are adding fuel to the fire.
The noise around PUREFLOW is growing louder, and not in the way Source Music likely wanted.
Source Music
Watch the comparison between “Trust Exercise” and “Mystical Magical” below: