IU’s agency, Edam Entertainment, has strongly refuted allegations of plagiarism made against the singer-actor and has announced its intention to pursue legal action against those responsible for spreading false accusations.
In an official statement released on Friday, Edam Entertainment addressed the recent plagiarism case filed against IU, asserting that the accusations were baseless. The agency stated that after careful examination of the claims and gathering information from media sources and investigative authorities, it was clear that the accuser solely targeted IU and not the songwriters.
“The fact that the allegations were directed solely at IU, despite some of the composers denying the claims, indicates an attempt to harm the artist’s reputation,” the statement read.
Edam Entertainment had previously released a statement on Wednesday, expressing its determination to fight against malicious comments and rumors circulating online about IU. The agency expressed shock upon discovering that a lawsuit alleging plagiarism had been filed against the artist and vowed to hold the accuser accountable for their actions.
The complaint lodged against IU claimed that six of her songs, including “Boo” (2009), “Pitiful” (2009), “Growing Up,” “Good Day” (2010), “The Red Shoes” (2013), “Bbibbi” (2018), and “Celebrity” (2021), bore similarities to other original works in terms of melody, rhythm, and chord progression.
The initial report by local newspaper Maeil Business, which broke the story, cited the complaint stating that the resemblances between the songs and the alleged originals were so significant that even an ordinary person could discern them, particularly in the case of “Good Day” and “The Red Shoes.”
However, several of the songwriters behind the accused songs have since come forward to deny the allegations. Producer Lee Min-su, who composed “Good Day” and “The Red Shoes,” took to social media to state that he had not referenced or had any other works in mind while creating the songs.
Similarly, Lee Jong-hoon, the composer of “Bbibbi,” emphasized through his social media account that he did not copy any other song. He criticized the accuser for targeting the wrong party, highlighting that copyright violations should be attributed to the songwriter rather than the singer.
Edam Entertainment affirmed its close collaboration with the composers in addressing the situation and reiterated its commitment to taking firm action against unfounded accusations.
As the legal battle unfolds, IU’s agency and supporters are determined to defend her against the plagiarism claims, asserting her artistic integrity and protecting her reputation in the industry.
