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CN Blue Plagirism Problems Growing: Shin Hae-Chul Comments Against CN Blue |
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Written by Diana
Monday, February 08, 2010 12:23 PM |
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By Cho Jae-hyon
Staff Reporter

Rocker Shin Hae-chul, well-known for his straightforward, savage
criticism against social and pop culture issues, spewed venom again ―
this time against four-member band CNBLUE.
Shin added fuel to ongoing disputes involving allegations that the
group's hit song "I'm a Loner'' off its debut album "Bluetory'' is a
copy of an indie band's song.
The hit song has been accused of having "shocking similarities'' with an indie band Ynot's "Blue Bird.''
The fast rising group's song swept the music charts after it was
released in mid-January. CNBLUE's agency FNC Music has denied the
allegations.
On his Web site, Shin posted sarcastic comments that slam CNBLUE for alleged plagiarism, Saturday.
"If the song ("I'm a Loner'') is not plagiarism, plagiarism will disappear in the world,'' Shin said.
He also said CNBLUE is not entitled to be called a "band.''
"If CNBLUE is an indie band, a fly is a bird. If it's a real band, I will retire,'' he said.
His comments are igniting a fresh round of disputes not only over the
plagiarism allegations but the appropriateness of Shin's remarks as
well.
Internet users have posted lots of comments on his homepage and other Web sites.
The Ynot band members have threatened to file a complaint against
CNBLUE if it does not make public its position about the plagiarism
allegations.
CNBLUE is comprised of guitarist and lead singer Jung Yong-hwa,
guitarist and vocalist Lee Jong-hyun, drummer Kang Min-hyuk and bass
guitarist Lee Jung-shin.
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