South Korean singer BIBI recently performed in concert as part of her first world tour, titled “EVE,” at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas, on June 17, 2025. Her track “Scott and Zelda” has gained traction on global music charts, currently ranking at No. 18 on Spotify’s Viral 50 – Global chart and No. 198 on Shazam’s Global Top 200. The song features a jazzy folk-pop style, which aligns with BIBI’s vocal delivery.
“Scott and Zelda” is from BIBI’s full-length album EVE: ROMANCE, released in May 2025, where she co-wrote the song that references the iconic duo, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald. The album also features the single “Bam Yang Gang,” which was a significant success in Korea and recognized by various outlets as one of the year’s best K-pop songs.
The song has inspired K-pop fans to create AI-generated covers, particularly featuring members of popular groups such as BTS, Stray Kids, and Tomorrow X Together on platforms like TikTok. One notable mash-up involving V from BTS has gone viral, contributing to increased viewership on social media.
- Why it matters: The rise of AI in music creation and its impact on audience engagement could reshape how artists approach their work and audience interaction.
- The popularity of “Scott and Zelda” highlights the potential for collaboration between traditional music and AI-generated content, suggesting new pathways for creative expression in the music industry.
- The latest: BIBI’s song “Scott and Zelda” continues to perform well on charts and remains a focal point for fan-created content on social media platforms.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2025/09/11/bibis-scott-and-zelda-enters-spotify-shazam-charts-with-viral-ai-cover-trend-led-by-bts-v/
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2025/09/11/bibis-scott-and-zelda-enters-spotify-shazam-charts-with-viral-ai-cover-trend-led-by-bts-v/

