Lee Sang-min Opens Up About Past Plagiarism Controversy and Suicide Attempt

Lee Sang-min has addressed the plagiarism controversy from 31 years ago that led him to a suicide attempt.

On October 2, the YouTube channel 'Jjanhyung Shin Dong-yup' featured guests Tak Jae-hoon, Lee Sang-min, and Kim Jun-ho.

Lee Sang-min, who remarried last year to a non-celebrity 10 years his junior, explained why he didn't have a wedding ceremony. He said, "There was a lot to prepare, and it seemed like a waste of money." Tak Jae-hoon humorously added, "He held a press conference when he divorced, but remarried quietly."

Lee recalled meeting his wife during a home shopping product production process, saying, "She was truly beautiful at first sight." He shared that one day he decided to marry and planned to have a meal with the first person who responded to his message. His wife replied, and their relationship began from there.

Lee also mentioned the 1995 plagiarism controversy involving Roo'ra's song 'Angel Without Wings.' At the time, there were claims online that the song was very similar to Japanese group Ninja's 'Omatsuri Ninja.' Lee said, "I was shocked when I heard the song. It hurt my pride deeply."

The article titles accompanying the incident read, "What is the 'Angel Without Wings' plagiarism incident that led Roo'ra leader Lee Sang-min to a suicide attempt?" and "Roo'ra member Lee Sang-min's plagiarism controversy leads to suicide scare."

Lee recalled, "I went to the hospital. Tak Jae-hoon came to me crying, shouting 'Why would you die?'" Tak Jae-hoon noted that when he checked Lee's wrist, the wounds were minor, with scabs already forming.

Lee clarified, "It wasn't severe. I didn't seriously want to die," explaining that he had hit a glass in anger, causing it to break.

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr