“The Heirs from the Stars” Refutes Accusations of Plagiarism

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

Chinese online movie “The Heirs from the Stars” (“来自星星的继承者们“) has come forward refuting accusations of plagiarism that say that it is simply a combination of popular Korean dramas “The Heirs” and “My Love from the Stars.”

At a production press conference on September 16 in Beijing, the director of the Chinese film said that “The Heirs from the Stars” has nothing to do with the two Korean dramas and that the scenario had been out even before “The Heirs” and “My Love from the Stars” were aired.

The director said, “The title was decided upon simply for the commercial and buzz appeal.”

“Many might point fingers, but if people who watch the movie enjoy themselves, that is enough,” the director said, also reiterating the creativity of the movie and mentioning the possibility of a sequel.

According to the movie plot as introduced on Baidu, “The Heirs from the Stars” is about a man who slips 300 years into the future from the Qing Dynasty to the twenty-first century, subsequently becoming the heir to a large corporation. The man meets someone who was a woman from Baekje in a previous life for an arranged marriage, and they start to fall in love.

Online film “The Heirs from the Stars” will be released on iQIYI on September 19.

Source: Soompi

They should've just called it a loosely-based parody, that way they could still get the buzz without the accusations of plagiarism. But for an online movie, it's getting some interest. What do you think Omona, does the plot sound too similar?

Comments

[kairoso.livejournal.com]

this is hilarious

but honestly the plot summary sounds like every basic asian drama archetype. i think we'll have to watch it to see if it is plagiarism

[lysblack.livejournal.com]

lawd this mess.

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

lol at the title alone

[tempestdance.livejournal.com]

oh this is just sad and hilarious

edit: and what terrible dramas they picked to plagiarize

[cairistiona.livejournal.com]

I love the Netizen comments for this...they came up with such good/terrifying mash-up plots...Like King of Baker, Gabdoongie.

[enagwolo.livejournal.com]

The plot makes me laugh. I hope it's subbed.

[cafeaulaitbunny.livejournal.com]

Lol, the plot is basically "Rooftop Prince" (which is a very bad drama btw)

[tsuyoi-hikari.livejournal.com]

For a romantic comedy kdrama, Rooftop Prince is pretty good. Its hilarious (esp the bits with the 3 minions) and they add the twists and the sad plot in the drama to make viewers to be emotionally engage with the characters. Plus, the wedding scene is kind of sad since he disappear right after that. :(

[shocko-o.livejournal.com]

this is a case of "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." this sounds hilarious, though i didnt finish either show

[rightclick5ave.livejournal.com]

can someone explain the first poster to me though?? is he making out with himself?!

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

Well...the 2nd poster (right) is kind of the same concept. Past and Future selves. Why the 1st poster shows them making out with himself, I have no clue lol.

[rightclick5ave.livejournal.com]

yeah it's the selfcest part that's making me o_O hahaha

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

lol "selfcest" - I'm going to have to use that

[junhobrand.livejournal.com]

i didn't read the article but the title of the movie made me giggle...

[bucket-wishlist.livejournal.com]

this is ridiculous! wasn't it stated from the beginning that it was a parody of both dramas? why are people complaining NOW?
Or am I missing something?

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

Well, it's the internet so netizen are always going to complain.
As for what was originally said, looks like they're going back on that now, ", [...] the director of the Chinese film said that “The Heirs from the Stars” has nothing to do with the two Korean dramas and that the scenario had been out even before “The Heirs” and “My Love from the Stars” were aired."

[bucket-wishlist.livejournal.com]

wait, isn't it this thing? http://netizenbuzz.blogspot.com/2014/06/china-parodies-popular-hallyu-dramas.html

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

Seems like it lol guess they're changing their story now though. smh they should've just stuck with saying it was a parody.

[piscesmaiden.livejournal.com]

First off, this wouldn't be the first time China (even India has done this...) plagiarizing stuff from other people. Secondly the plot sounds more like Rooftop Prince, as someone else pointed out. The title probably was a marketing buzz/attention gathering title.

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

Lol why does your comment sound so angry though? Who are you "first off, second..." to? Are you mad about the comments or the article?

[piscesmaiden.livejournal.com]

I don't see how I was sounding angry. It wasn't meant to sound angry towards anyone really. I had two things to comment on and threw in my two cents.

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

Anytime, anyone starts their reply/comment/text with "First off" and then starts listing reasons/thoughts/explanations it comes off as angry or the very least aggravated to me. And it's the internet lol so it's hard to tell sometimes.