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An OST track from KBS's "Dream High" had some netizens accusing JYP Entertainment of plagiarism. The song in question, "Some Day", was written by Park Jin Young and sung by teenage sensation, IU.
According to the complaints, "Some Day" reportedly carries a chorus similar to Ash's song "To My Man", which released back in October of 2005. Others are of the view that it’s not just the chorus that was similar, but the progression of the song as well. The difference, they point out, is that "Some Day"'s beat was faster than "To My Man"'s.
JYP Entertainment released their official statement to Star News on January 29th, which began: "When this controversy sprouted, we listened to 'To My Man' today. When we heard it, the chorus part did seem similar, but these chord progressions and melodies are frequently used in mainstream music."
"There are many people who are associated to the song 'To My Man', and there are a lot of people who know the song as well. Therefore, it doesn't make sense to intentionally plagiarize."
JYPE also explained that they utilize a system of checks to prevent these kinds of accusations. "To be honest, there have been controversies like this before, so in our company we always have some inside lyricists and/or producers, as well as employees who listen to the song. Of course, the A&R department also check the music very ‘hard’ too. We even utilize smartphone music-search applications."
Still, the company did express their regret about having such an issue arise. "Despite our efforts, we are regretful that this kind of situation happened. We hope that the producer of 'To My Man', Kim Shin Il, and the public will generously understand this."
On the other hand, Kim Shin Il said in a phone call with Star News, "Actually, I haven’t listened to 'Some Day' yet. After I listen to it, I’ll reveal my thoughts (about the possibility of plagiarism)."
Kim Shin Il, a talented musician and soul singer, graduated from the Berklee College of Music and has produced various albums from singers like Lee Mun Se and Kim Jang Hoon.
source: akp + Star News via daum + iHoneydew + XtineKim9
The plagiarism debate between IU's "Some Day" (produced by Park Jin Young) and Ash's "To My Man" (produced by Kim Shin Il) has developed into a legal battle.
On January 31st, a representative of Kim Shin Il's agency revealed to Star News, "After speculations of plagiarism between 'Someday' and 'To My Man' broke out, representatives of the agency held a two-day meeting on the 29th and 30th. Kim Shin Il revealed that he will be filing a lawsuit." Legal representatives were also said to have been present during the two-day meeting.
Representatives of JYP Entertainment spoke through Newsen and responded, "We feel unfortunate about the controversy, but should composer Kim Shin Il file a lawsuit, we will be taking action through our legal team."
source: akp + Star News, Newsen via Daum (1, 2)
Well, this is certainly unfortunate. :(
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:22 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:22 am (UTC)Plz don't mold her into the female K Bieber, por favor. Riri is enough.
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:23 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:23 am (UTC)good luck mr. gorilla...
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:25 am (UTC)Shit's going down.
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:27 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:29 am (UTC)Ash chorus sounds just like Dru Hill circa 1998. I suppose they should sue in return.
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:40 am (UTC)A+
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:47 am (UTC)they do sound super similar though.
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Date: 2011-01-31 06:58 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-31 07:01 am (UTC)how curious
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Date: 2011-01-31 07:02 am (UTC)but lawsuits don't slow down the asian soul. new ost tract sung by the one and only:
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Date: 2011-01-31 07:12 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-01-31 07:21 am (UTC)I hope they will find a good solution soon
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Date: 2011-01-31 07:57 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-01-31 07:52 am (UTC)that simple fucking melody is basic and used quite often
i can't believe the 'first' composer is balls enough to actually sue over such a basic song. it's blasphemy on the music scene, quite honestly
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Date: 2011-01-31 01:38 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-01-31 08:00 am (UTC)before i read the article i surely thought it had something to do with another american or european song lol
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Date: 2011-01-31 08:34 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-31 11:13 am (UTC)and yet also sounds like......
Date: 2011-01-31 01:14 pm (UTC)long story short: everything sounds like everything. heh.
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Date: 2011-01-31 02:13 pm (UTC)this song is too great and I hate the fact that they will be filling lawsuit to it. shit just got real ;~;
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Date: 2011-01-31 02:46 pm (UTC)