Last May, six songs including IU's "Good Day" were accused of plagiarism.
Source: Reporter Park Hyeon Woo
[The Fact | Reporter Gong Mina] Singer IU has filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages against the accuser of malicious plagiarism.
On the 21st, her management agency EDAM Entertainment said, "IU filed a complaint with the Seoul Central District Court in early September through her legal representative Shinwon Law Firm (Limited), to claim damages against the accuser for defamation of the artist (hereinafter referred to as 'suit for damages')".
The company continued, "We are currently verifying personal information according to legal procedures in a lawsuit claiming damages. Please understand that it is difficult for us to provide detailed information because the procedures are still ongoing." is underway."
In addition, the company emphasized: "We will never tolerate acts of wanton slander of our artists, and we will prosecute to the end those who harm the honor, image of our artists and hold them accountable."
Previously, in May, citizen A filed a complaint with the police claiming that IU had violated copyright in musical works. The songs complained about are six songs, including 'Good Day', 'The Red Shoes', 'BBIBBI', 'Pitiful', 'Boo' and 'Celebrity'.
However, IU only participated in composing Celebrity out of 6 songs and was not the composer. And only when the artist participates in creative activities is copyright infringement considered to occur under copyright law.
Last August, the police decided to reject A's complaint and close the case due to problems in the proceedings. After that, IU was unable to determine Mr. A's personal information and in September IU filed a lawsuit demanding compensation of 30 million won.
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