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CN Blue Plagirism Problems Growing: Shin Hae-Chul Comments Against CN Blue
Written by Diana    Monday, February 08, 2010 12:23 PM    PDF Print E-mail

 

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By Cho Jae-hyon
Staff Reporter

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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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