Sorn seemingly supports claims that KATSEYE copied CLC’s “Devil”
Sorn reposted a side-by-side video comparing CLC’s “Devil” with KATSEYE’s teaser for “Animal,” a move many fans saw as supporting claims the two songs are similar.
The debate began with KATSEYE’s teaser for “Animal,” which posted a snippet of the five active members dancing to the chorus. The clip drew millions of views and prompted mixed reactions online.
KATSEYE danced to ‘ANIMAL’ in a newly shared video. pic.twitter.com/k4OgwOe8g7
— KATSEYE B✶SE (@KATSEYEBASE) July 24, 2026
Many listeners noted similarities between that chorus and CLC’s “Devil.” The comparison spread across social media platforms.
this is literally just devil by clc likeeee that choreo too 😭😭😭 clc paved the way fr pic.twitter.com/jRQFRH6zNt https://t.co/Wk1Kp5ybiK
— L ♡ (@yujinyunjin) July 25, 2026
KATSEYE fans argued accusations of plagiarism were unlikely because “Animal” was written by Ed Sheeran.
Yall really think ed sheeran went and searched for whoever this grp is to copy from ???
I know yall hate hybe ggs but its getting to a point https://t.co/NDnwuiJaQf— Rosalit🦔 (@yunjin_doll) July 25, 2026
the concept of ed sheeran plagiarizing clc to sell the song to hybe https://t.co/a0X2Jn8OzI
— j***e (@seonwoominovio) July 26, 2026
Fans then noticed that Sorn had reposted a video that placed the two songs side by side.
Sorn liking and reposting a post comparing CLC’s Devil and Animal 😭 pic.twitter.com/DKo3WLDhVj
— ִ࣪𖤐 𝓖𝓮𝓶 ᗢ 🫧 (@cheshire_gem) July 25, 2026
The repost did not include an explanation from Sorn. Many interpreted the repost as her backing the claims that KATSEYE’s release was “copied” from CLC’s “Devil.” That reaction brought Sorn both backlash and support.
sorn wants the clc royalties pic.twitter.com/Yn91n1FHOw
— alixson (@clcskz) July 25, 2026
Jealousy is a disease https://t.co/kulcvmdU5n
— kii (@miyughki) July 25, 2026
her group is on an 11th anniversary tour that’s making no noise so she has to use katseye to gain some traction https://t.co/3hvHEYRGR1
— ᴍᴀʀɪᴇ – #Ԝ𝖨𝖫𝖣 (@mariemochii) July 25, 2026
sorn is so messy for this 😭😭 https://t.co/b1pXqBo0eG
— ash (@ash1re_) July 26, 2026
KATSEYE’s “Animal” was released on July 24 and has received mixed reactions from netizens.