Fans defend Woozi after accusations of using AI

This Friday, the 12th, some fans of SEVENTEEN have accused the BBC of spreading biased information about the boy group. An article published by the broadcaster last Wednesday, July 10, addressed the use of Artificial Intelligence in the K-pop industry, where it mentioned the track “MAESTRO”, featured in SEVENTEEN’s latest comeback, as well as Woozia member of the group who is directly involved in the production and composition of the songs.

In a recent press conference (via CNN), Woozi revealed that he has already tried to use this technology in his work, since in the video for “MAESTRO” there are several elements that question the use of AI. In his speech, he comments that it is necessary to explore new concepts, in addition to reflecting on the boy group’s own identity:

AND a technological development that we have to explore, not just be unhappy with. I think it’s something we have to use at some point (…) Technology is advancing so rapidly, and what can we do to keep our identity intact?”

However, according to CARATs, the BBC article distorts the comment of Woozi since, although he talks about exploring the use of AI, he did not specify that this is directly linked to the composition of the songs. This has led to a perception that the broadcaster is belittling the work of Woozisince he composes most of SEVENTEEN’s songs since the group’s debut in 2015; check it out:

Speculating that SEVENTEEN used AI to write Maestro when this was Woozi’s full speech about experimenting with AI is extremely false. AI was only used for a teaser of the MV, but that scene was NOT in the MV itself. They did not use AI to write the song.

.@megan_lawton speculating seventeen used ai to write maestro, when this was woozi’s full quote about experimenting with ai, is extremely disingenuous. ai was only used for a teaser for the mv, but that scene was NOT in the mv itself. they didn’t use it to write the song. https://t.co/HQiUhfiS6kpic.twitter.com/WC7XUSeNHj

— ash 🙂 (@hiimynameisash) July 12, 2024

They used robot technologies, not Artificial Intelligence. Woozi also talked about experimenting with AI because he wants to protect their unique identity.

BBC you are literally spreading lies about SEVENTEEN.

They used robot motion tech NOT generative AI. Woozi has also talked about experimenting with AI because he wanted to protect their own unique identity.

BBC you’re literally out here spreading lies about Seventeen. https://t.co/NE8KgPRaKGpic.twitter.com/FEzNHwD1Jk

— neev ✨ (@forsvtscoups) July 12, 2024

We can’t ignore this…
Did Woozi use AI-generated lyrics?

This is false information directed at a self-made composer, pure defamation.

Please keep attacking their tweet.

FIX THIS, REMOVE FALSE INFORMATION

we can’t ignore this..
Woozi used AI generated lyrics huh?

It’s a targeted misinformation against a songwriter who’s self made, plain defamation
pls keep lashing out under their tweet

GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT
REMOVE THE MISINFORMATION @BBCWorld@megan_lawton@pledis_17#SEVENTEENhttps://t.co/Ywpeoyvpnjpic.twitter.com/hFO3df3YR9

— Ruby ¹⁷ 🦋 (@hismelonppang) July 12, 2024

Until then, neither the broadcaster nor the author of the article, Megan Lawtonspoke out on the matter.