Sony sends warning about plagiarism by GDragon, Big Bang and 2NE1
Sony ATV Music Publishing will speak up about the case of plagiarism accusation against Big Bang GDragon who is currently promoting solo.
Sony ATV Music Publishing (Sony) said on 21st September, “We will be releasing our official stand about the case of similarity between ‘Heartbreaker’ and ‘Right Round’, and ‘Butterfly’ and ‘She’s electric’.”
And also on MBC ‘Current Affairs Magazine 2580′ aired on 20th September, it was reported that Sony has sent a warning letter to YG Entertainment on the 17th. Not only so, 2 other songs produced by YG Entertainment Big Bang’s ‘With U’ and 2NE1’s ‘I Don’t Care’ were also warned for use of musical source without permission.
With that, while the music experts and original composers judge if the songs are plagiarised, the warning letter issued will prohibit the use of the song until further notice.
Previously on 21st last month, Sony has revealed that they will judge if the similarities in the song rules plagiarism. And that they will establish an agreement with the original composers to the songs ‘Right Round’ and ‘She’s electric’.
Meanwhile, YG Entertainment has not released their official stand on the case