Counterfeit 'SWIM' CDs listed on major Chinese e‑commerce platform, flagged by academics and fans
Professor Seo Kyoung-duk and fans flagged listings and targeted ads for alleged pirated 'SWIM' CDs on the Temu platform, raising concerns about global distribution of unauthorized BTS merchandise and copyright enforcement.
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Professor Seo Kyoung‑duk posted analysis based on tips from overseas ARMY members identifying Temu listings for alleged counterfeit 'SWIM' CDs.
The article says the platform even served targeted social‑media ads for the illegal copies.
It reports the counterfeit sales bypass official channels (Weverse Shop is cited as the authorized seller).
Critics argue illegal listings violate copyright law and divert revenue from official distributors and rights holders.
The article notes prior incidents of unauthorized BTS merchandise distribution and urges platform accountability.
Calls for stronger cooperation on copyright protection and seller regulation are emphasized.