Who is Jorge? BLACKPINK Jennie's Like Jennie song producer sparks fanwar after controversial remarks about TWICE
favourite idols over everything from minor style choices to major controversies. And while most of these battles stay within fandom circles, things tend to escalate when industry names jump in, sometimes unintentionally fanning the flames.
That's exactly what happened recently after TWICE, the popular nine-member girl group, released a teaser for their upcoming album This Is For. Fans were quick to praise the group's stunning visuals and speculate about the concept. But soon after, some BLACKPINK fans alleged that TWICE's teaser bore a strong resemblance to Jennie's solo debut Like Jennie, accusing the group of copying her style and aesthetic.
BLACKPINK vs TWICE: Fanwar ignites online
The tension exploded across social media, with BLINKs and ONCEs taking sides - defending their artists while throwing shade at the other group. In the middle of the debate, some ONCEs pointed out that Like Jennie itself wasn't free from controversy when it dropped.
Back when Jennie's solo track was first released, it drew criticism for its similarities to Rani's Intro Theme from the Bollywood film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. While some fans cried plagiarism, others - including the original composer Pritam - dismissed the claims, saying that overlapping influences in music are common and often coincidental.
Jorge enters the chat
As the online debate escalated, Jorge Antonio Alfonzo Sr., one of the co-producers of Like Jennie (alongside Diplo and LeClair), stepped in with a comment that only intensified the situation.
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Jorge responded to accusations that Like Jennie was a sample by posting: "I made Like Jennie who the f*ck is TWICE lol."
talk once get smacked TWICE pic.twitter.com/mBMnc69ANw
The post didn't sit well with many. TWICE fans quickly pushed back, calling his comment disrespectful and unprofessional. Realizing the backlash, Jorge attempted to clarify his tone, writing: "Damn I didn't mean to be rude but you guys must try to know how music actually works - much love," before deleting the original post.
"Defending his work" He was EXTREMELY disrespectful not only towards Twice; He was disrespectful towards the other producers that worked on Like Jennie and on This is for, he was disrespectful towars the compositors, Towards JENNIE AND TWICE A Producer should've NEVER say this https://t.co/24wnz31jtj pic.twitter.com/hl65HUrpg6
Past controversies resurface
Despite the clarification, the criticism didn't stop. Some fans began digging into Jorge's past post. One of the screenshots doing the round was of him taking about Like Jennie where he said, "I made those drums & synths on Like Jennie. It's ok, it's just a Brazilian drum rhythm. If they use a similar melody I could lawsuit them".
So Jennie's producers are just like her fans, fre@ks obsessed with clout and fanwars.You yourself admitted it's "just a Brazilian rhythm" a few days ago.Who tf are you?? https://t.co/Plvt2HM50Y pic.twitter.com/Atg824fPDd
Not just that, ONCE even unearthed alleged instances of him using racist language, including repeated use of the N-word. Outraged fans began contacting his workplace, questioning how such comments could be overlooked.
This is the kind of people you are working with... @maddecent pic.twitter.com/xrA5FfA2OB
As the backlash grew, Jorge ultimately made his X account private, stepping back from the public eye - at least for now.
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