Woozi, the vocalist and producer of SEVENTEEN, BBC The group used artificial intelligence (AI) to compose the music.
BBC News On July 11, an article was published about K-POP exploring the use of AI. The article claimed that K-POP artists, including SEVENTEEN, are using AI technology to produce music videos and write lyrics.
The allegations were subsequently denied by both Woozi himself, who writes and produces most or all of SEVENTEEN's music, and the band's label, Pledis Entertainment, on July 14. The K-pop singer uploaded a blacked-out story to his Instagram page, writing in both English and Korean that “all SEVENTEEN's songs are written and composed by human creators.”
Pledis also released an official statement, BBC Complaints, documents Newsis: “It is not true that AI was used in SEVENTEEN's lyrics, and we have notified the overseas media that reported this to correct the content.”
During the press conference for 17 Is Right Here, the album that includes the title track “Maestro,” Uzi also spoke about his experiments with AI technology and how it has helped him in his understanding of music production and available technology.
“Instead of dismissing [AI]I work hand in hand with it. I look for its shortcomings and its strengths. Technology is advancing so fast that [SEVENTEEN] “In this situation, we are able to maintain our own identity,” Uzi added at the press conference, stressing that the group did not use AI to produce any of its songs. BBC The article has since been updated to reflect Uzi's latest comments.
