Baek Ye Rin’s agency has demanded the composer of the Love Next Door OST to acknowledge plagiarism, while issuing an apology to singer Ha Sung Woon. The agency clarified that the plagiarism concerns do not involve Ha Sung Woon, who had no part in the composition.
Recently, Baek Ye Rin raised concerns that the Love Next Door OST, What Are We, resembled her 2019 song 0310. This led to her agency, Peoplelikepeople, requesting an acknowledgment from the OST composer regarding plagiarism. However, they also issued an apology to Ha Sung Woon, who was not involved in writing, composing, or producing the song.
Baek Ye Rin’s Agency Apologizes to Ha Sung Woon
On October 6, Peoplelikepeople released an official statement via Instagram, apologizing to Ha Sung Woon for any misunderstandings. His agency had clarified that he didn’t participate in the composition of What Are We, which is part of the OST for the tvN drama Love Next Door, starring Jung Hae In and Jung So Min.
Details Behind the Plagiarism Claims
Despite the apology to Ha Sung Woon, the agency maintained their claim of similarities between 0310 and What Are We. They cited elements such as:
Song form
Chord progression
Syncopation
Key signature in the chorus
Timing of instruments entering and exiting
They noted these features were too similar to be coincidental, aside from the melody line, which differed between the two songs. Peoplelikepeople mentioned they had received a response from the composer, but it focused mainly on chords and melody, leaving other aspects unaddressed. They believe these similarities extend beyond the common use of chord progressions.
Seeking Dialogue and Acknowledgment
The statement also mentioned the agency’s desire for a dialogue with the OST composer, stressing the importance of protecting creative works. While they acknowledge that plagiarism standards can vary, they are determined to handle the issue carefully.
Before concluding, the agency reiterated that their concerns are solely directed toward the OST composer and not toward Ha Sung Woon. They called for an open dialogue and an acknowledgment from the composer.
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