The boundary between “inspiration” and plagiarism, between a “cover” and copyright infringement, has always been thin in the music industry. Even for world-renowned artists like BTS, such incidents are not uncommon.
Previously, a Filipino rapper was accused of plagiarizing BTS’s Ddaeng. Although he publicly denied the allegations and set his Twitter account to private, he couldn't escape being reported en mαѕѕe by the ARMY and online communities for copyright violation.
In a more blatant case, a newly debuted singer in Vietnam was accused of copying the style, production, and melody of Jungkook’s Standing Next To You music video. The backlash was so intense that fans launched the hashtag #STOPCOPYINGBTS, prompting the artist to issue a public apology and delete the video shortly afterward.
It's not just music — several BTS music videos have also been accused of being visually or conceptually copied by foreign artists, sparking outrage among fans globally.
While there have been numerous cases of infringement, the idea of someone blatantly stealing an entire song and claiming copyright ownership seems almost unbelievable — and yet, it just happened recently with a song written by Jimin himself.
On August 6, the K-pop fan community was shaken by the news that Letter — an emotional track dedicated to fans from Jimin’s first solo album FACE (released March 24, 2023) — had allegedly been stolen and copyrighted by an unrelated individual.
According to international music distribution platforms, a person named Miryusif Mammadli (alias Mirey3m) registered the copyright for an acoustic version of Letter on January 21, 2024, just a few months after the original song was released. Even more ѕнσ¢кingly, he submitted the track to all major music platforms — including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music — listing himself as the sole credited artist.
Miryusif Mammadli is not recognized in the кσяєαn or global music scene. The fact that a virtually unknown artist was able to legally register the copyright of a BTS member’s song has left many questioning whether this incident highlights lax platform moderation or a loophole in the global copyright system.
As the news spread across social media, fans were furious over the audacity of the act. Many pointed out that this was not just theft, but a deep disrespect toward Letter — one of Jimin’s most personal and heartfelt songs, written as a tribute to ARMY after years of shared experiences.
Hashtags like #plagio_a_letter and #Jimin quickly trended on Twitter (X), with thousands of posts demanding action from BTS’s management company, Big Hit Music. Fan accounts clearly stated: “Jimin’s Letter got stolen. Someone registered the copyright for the acoustic version under the name Miryusif Mammadli (Mirey3m) on Jan 21, 2024. He even registered the song on every platform. We need urgent action!”
As of now, Big Hit Music has yet to issue an official statement, leaving fans anxious and frustrated. The company has previously taken strong legal action against individuals who spread false rumors or defamed BTS members. That’s why many fans are hoping Big Hit will once again step up and take decisive legal measures to protect Jimin’s rights and resolve the situation.
Here’s how fans summed it up:
- Letter is Jimin’s heartfelt message to ARMY. It deserves to be respected. We hope the truth will come to light soon, and that the person behind this blatant act will be held accountable.
- This appears to be a case of copyright infringement. Kindly look into this and have it removed. Thank you.
- He even registered the song on every platform. We need urgent action!
- This is νισℓєи¢є. Please take this down immediately. Please take action!
- I can actually play it on Spotify! Wtf this is illegal. PJM will be sad
- Jim in's letter is being plagiarized by Mirry3m on all platforms, since January 21, 2024, posing as the author of the song
- this is so f*cking sick. everyone pls spread awareness. Plagiarism is NOT a joke & they need to be sued
- Can't believe it's been a year and bigsнιт still didn't take any action towards this
- Letter is one of Jimin's most personal gifts to ARMY, and seeing someone else claim ownership is absolutely infuriating
- How can platforms allow this to happen? Mirey3m had no part in creating 'Letter' — yet it’s registered under his name everywhere. BigHit needs to take legal action NOW
