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Recently, You Hee-yeol was pointed out that the second track of the "You Hee-yeol's Life Music" project, "Private Night", is similar to Ryuichi Sakamoto's song "Aqua". In response, You Hee-yeol admitted plagiarism, saying, "As a result of the examination, we agreed that the main themes of the songs are sufficiently similar."
Ryuichi Sakamoto showed a generous heart like a world-renowned movie music master and said that legal action is not necessary. In response, Yoo Hee-yeol said, "From the musical analysis process, it was confirmed that the melody and chord progression did not match the point of plagiarism. I am truly sorry that this has disappointed many people. Once again, I would like to thank and apologize to Dr. Ryuichi Sakamoto for his generous understanding of me with consideration and warmth. Antenna (the agency) will do its best to continue to respond with good music."
The announcement of Ryuichi Sakamoto's position seems to have put an end to the alleged plagiarism. However, the problem is that there are still songs that are allegedly plagiarized by You Hee-yeol. First of all, there is a growing reaction that Sung Si Kyung's "Happy Birthday to You" written and arranged by You Hee-yeol and Koji Tamaki's masterpiece released in 1998 are similar. Also, on the 15th of this month, piano composer JUNJO compared You Hee-yeol's "Time I Take" with Ryuichi Sakamoto's "1900", raising the possibility of additional plagiarism and discussing it.
As the alleged plagiarism of You Hee-yeol grew, the bulletin board of KBS2 "You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook" was flooded with posts requesting his dismissal. However, "Sketchbook" is not to be dismissed, but to record today (21st) as scheduled.
Will You Hee-yeol reveal his feelings in the "Sketchbook"? The public is also paying attention to You Hee-yeol's "My Way," which has reached the greatest crisis of his musical life.
2022/06/22 14:49 KST
