Newzins refutes allegations of plagiarism "Bubble Sword"Code progress and BPM are all different"
Jul 23, 2024
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On the 12th, Odor posted a long statement of position on its official account. Following the release of the music video 'Bubble Gum' on April 26, Odor received an e-mail from Hibe on May 20 stating that it had been sent by Edition Korea, which is the representative of Shakatak's agency, the British Wise Music Group, in KoreaOn May 21, the composers of 'Bubble Gum' responded that they had never heard 'Easier Said Than Done' until Shakatak raised the issue, and that is why they did not use Shakatak's composition without permission" he said.
The company said it had already requested two overseas musicologists to conduct a professional analysis on June 17th. The company responded on June 21 that it had not used Shakatak's composition without permission. Therefore, we request that you submit a credible analysis report proving that it was unauthorized use' is a situation in which the contents were formally answered.
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Therefore "Based on this, the Company strongly objected to the plagiarism controversy and requested that the claimant discuss it again with a credible analysis report if further refutation is needed."
Meanwhile, last month, Shakatak warned of legal action to take measures including suspension of the use of the song "Bubble Gum" by Newzins, saying that it was violating copyright by using his song "Easier Said Than Done" without permission."
▶The following is the full story of the adore's position
Hello, I'm Adore.
I am always grateful to the fans who care about and love New Jeans.
From the music video of 'Bubble Gum' released on April 26 to last week's 'Supernatural music broadcasting activitiesI am deeply moved to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of my debut after safely completing the three months of promotions.
From broadcasting activities in Korea and Japan to Tokyo Dome fan meetings, it was a time where I could meet fans who supported New Jins on various stages and feel deep love.
In particular, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the members of Newzins, all the staff, and many people who helped me to ensure that all schedules could proceed smoothly even in the face of unexpected difficulties.
However, I am also well aware that there are voices concerned that facts and other stories are spread without filtration through the media and social media.
It is also important to correct distorted facts, so I would like to tell you about it.
◇ Bubble Gum Plagiarism Controversy Factual Relationship
1. After the release of the music video 'Bubble Gum' on April 26, I received an e-mail from Hibe on May 20 that raised similarities from Edition Korea, which is the Korean representative of Shakatak's agency, Wise Music Group in the UK.
2. On May 21, the composers of 'Bubble Gum responded that they had never heard 'Easier Said Than Done' until Shakatak raised the issue, and that is why they did not use Shakatak's composition without permission.
3. On May 13, when the issue began to come under the spotlight of the media, Odor had already asked two prominent overseas musicologists to conduct a professional analysis to prepare for the possibility that the issue might be misled differently from its essence, considering that the dispute with Hive was spreading.
4. On June 17, Shakatak's domestic legal representative received a certificate of content, and the Company responded on June 21 that it had not already used Shakatak's composition without permission, so we request that you submit a credible analysis report proving that it is unauthorized use" is an official response.
◇ the contents of an explanation
The two songs 'Bubble Gum' and 'Easier Said Than Done' are different from the chord progression (D Major9 x2- C# minor7 - F# mi-nor7) and bpm, the overall mood and flow of the song. In particular, the question of unauthorized use of this issue is completely different from the truth, and it is judged that the development of a simple one-word melody is similar. However, it is difficult to argue that this melodic development was characteristically used only in 'Easier Said Than Done'. This is because it is a common form of line in popular music, regardless of genre, from music published earlier than 'Easier Said Than Done'.
Based on this, the company strongly objected to the plagiarism controversy, and if further refutation is needed, the claimant has asked to discuss it again with a credible analysis report. In the process of determining plagiarism related to sound sources, that is, checking the similarity of music, the submission of a report or demand for it is a very natural and normal procedure. However, we regret that some media have described the request for an analysis report from the person who raised the issue without an understanding of the process as if Adore were making a demand against the ethics of the industry on this matter.
If you think there is no problem, you will go through the process of covering up your own money, not trying to discuss or settle hidden costs. Although it is clear that this is a formal procedure and normal procedure to respond to the questioning, Adore now faces a quizzical situation at various points.
◇ Problems and Limitations of the Structure of Hive in Charge of Door PR and Legal Affairs
In particular, we found various problems in the way some media dealt with issues and communication and response with Hive, who is in charge of Adore's PR.
Despite taking the usual steps, there are reports of exaggerated and biased reports that have not yet been confirmed or questioned as if Adore is suddenly responding abnormally, ignoring the progress so far.
In particular, some media outlets are trying to use this to produce negative issues by attracting unrelated issues, adding to the seriousness of the problem in that they are spreading false facts by simultaneously pouring out articles that are distorted, citing some opinions from distorted information or ambiguous sources.
In addition, I question the communication within Hive, where the issue was received and made, and how Hive, who represents Adore's PR, treats the media.
Initially, Shakatak raised the issue through the Hive Mail account, which should have been shared with the label and then disseminated and cooperated with the appropriate department officials with the consent and decision of the label. However, despite being sensitive to labels, Hive spread this content to various departments without the consent of Adore, causing unnecessary expansion of the respondent to this case. In addition, rather than working closely with the label first to find a solution to the problem and minimizing the spread of negative issues, it has been lukewarm and on the sidelines until Adore's request, so there are continuous objections.
Since the functions of legal and public relations are ubiquitous in Hive, not in each label, Hive is in charge of protecting Newzins from various disputes, so Adore has voiced several service improvements in the past.
◇ Adore's own troubleshooting progress
Because of this situation, Audor is doing its best to solve the problem with its own efforts.
In fact, the legal department of Bistz & Natives, which is in charge of music for Adore and Newzins, and the publisher's publisher is working to monitor articles through Adore's own manpower to correct facts.
We are also trying to respond to malicious comments and reverse viruses, and we received feedback from the Hive legal team that it is difficult to catch DC Inside's haters, especially the so-called 'fluid', and because of the frustration, Min Hoe-jin, CEO of A-door, asked Kim Yu-sik, CEO of DC Inside, to actively discuss ways to identify and eradicate haters.
Through this meeting, we learned that there has been an agency hotline and that we can detect malicious comments from users without IDs through close collaboration with investigative agencies.
This is explained and confirmed by CEO Kim Yoo-sik, and the reason for disclosing this fact is to raise the alarm for those who neglect haters or use them to commit evil acts with unfounded rumors that anonymous community activities are difficult to detect.
At the moment, Adore is doing its best to eradicate malicious commenting based on anonymity. It reveals that we are actively exploring all ways to protect Newzins, even if it takes time.
After successfully completing the activity, which has been a breathless run through a number of difficult processes, Newzins will take a break to recharge and then take time to prepare to return to a new look.
However, in the meantime, we are planning to visit our fans with surprising schedules and contents, so please look forward to it and show a lot of interest.
Thank you so much for always showing love for Newzins.
wjlee@sportschosun.com
