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Suspicion of plagiarism IU, composer of 'Good Day' and 'Pink Shoes', says, "NO reference to other people's songs"
On the 11th, composer Lee Min-soo posted a post that began with, “It is with a heavy heart that I say hello to you after a long time because it is the beginning of a difficult story.” He added, "Yesterday afternoon, I read an article saying that two of IU's songs, Good Day and Pink Shoes, which I composed, were suspected of plagiarism."
Composer Lee Min-soo said, "Back in 2013, when Pink Shoes was released, I refuted the issue through a press release, and I have refrained from further opinions as it was meaningless. However, I have recently written carefully in response to criticism of artists who go too far beyond enlargement and reproduction. “I am writing this down,” he said.
He also emphasized, "When I was working on Good Day and Pink Shoes, I did not refer to or keep other people's songs in mind."
Composer Lee Min-soo said, "I hope that as the author of Pink Shoes and Good Day, I will not leave any scars on anyone's heart or the hearts of those who love IU, especially IU's heart."
Part of Mr. A's complaint states, "In many cases, the songs in question are identical to the original work in terms of melody, rhythm, and chord progression. In particular, in the case of 'Good Day' and 'Pink Shoes', they have significant similarities that can be easily heard by the general public." “All six songs are suspected of plagiarism in the introduction, which is the part that brings out the mood and identity of the music, arouses curiosity in the audience, and determines whether or not to listen to the song,” it says.
IU's songs that were subject to accusations are a total of 6 songs: 'Pink Shoes', 'Good Day', 'Beep Bibi', 'Pity', 'Boo', and 'Celebrity'. IU participated in composing ‘Celebrity’ and producing ‘Bippi’. When 'Pink Shoes' was released in 2013, controversy arose as it was said to have many similarities to 'Here's us' by German band Nekta.
In relation to this, IU's agency, DEAM Entertainment, said, "We have not been officially contacted by the investigative agency at this time, and we first became aware of the accusation through an article. We have not confirmed the contents of the accusation mentioned in the media, and we are aware of the contents. “I will give it to you,” he said.
The agency said, "Those who have continuously spread distorted and false facts are inflicting great damage by inflicting mental and verbal violence not only on artists, but also on agency staff, their workplaces, and acquaintances."
In addition, "We emphasize that defaming an artist with malicious content as if groundless false information were fact is a clear illegal act and is subject to strong legal action. We repeatedly post malicious posts such as defamation of character and defamation." “If you commit a crime or reproduce false information, we will take strong legal action without leniency,” he said.Below is the full statement of composer Lee Min-soo, who composed IU's 'Good Day' and 'Pink Shoes'.hello.
It is with a heavy heart that I am greeting you after a long time as it is the beginning of a difficult story.
Yesterday afternoon, I read an article saying that two IU songs I composed, Good Day and Pink Shoes, were suspected of plagiarism.
Pink Shoes refuted the issue through a press release in 2013, when it was released, and has refrained from further comments as it is meaningless. However, I am writing this carefully in response to recent criticism of artists who go beyond enlargement and reproduction.
When I was working on Good Day and Pink Shoes, I didn't refer to or keep other people's songs in mind.
I hope that as the author of Pink Shoes and a Good Day, I will not leave any scars on anyone's heart or the hearts of those who love IU, especially IU's heart.
Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr
