February 28, 2010

C.N. Blue vs. Ynot

The K-Pop scene has been plagued with controversies these days. The biggest one to date is the alleged plagiarism done by the newcomer C.N. Blue of their debut single 'I'm a Loner', of Ynot's 'Bluebird'.

The news is widespread over the internet. There were even reports that Ynot is planning to take legal actions against the group.

FNC Music, C.N. Blue's agency, stated that the allegations were "unbelievable!" According to a post on allkpop, Ynot is not really after C.N. Blue. They clarified in a statement that they are trying to settle the issue "rationally and appropriately" with the composers of 'I'm a Loner', and that they have nothing against the band. They added that if they fail to settle the issue amicably, they would have to consider taking legal actions.

Several netizens have pointed out the distinct similarities of the two songs. A video uploaded on YouTube even played the songs at the same time. According to the same post on allkpop, it was not Ynot who brought up the plagiarism allegations, but the netizens.

Here's the YouTube video, courtesy of imuyachan:



Allegations of plagiarism is almost commonplace in the K-Pop business. It may sound like it's not serious, but the people in the K-Pop industry should find this alarming. Probably in its effort to come up with a sure hit, the composers turn to others for 'inspiration'. But there's a thin line between inspiration and imitation.

T'ara just released a new single called 'I Go Crazy Because of You' and the video uploaded on YouTube generated a lot of criticism. Mostly because the song sounded a lot like 'If You Seek Amy' and 'Womanizer', both by Britney Spears.

Let us all hope that FNC Music settles this quietly with Ynot, and that the agency will be more cautious with their song choices next time.

Read the full article in allkpop.com.


February 7, 2010

2AM - Can't Let You Go Even If I Die (죽어도 못 보내)

I see that it has been quite some time since the last post. I'll try to post some updates here - like new MVs, new songs or albums for 2010.

To start off, this is 2AM's comeback from their mini album "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die" or 죽어도 못 보내.

Changmin is trying to sport a new look -- this time without his specs. He has mentioned in variety shows before that he does not really wear one but was required by management. ^^

The song is about heartbreak and how he 'can't let her go even if he dies'. Awww... I love the video and IMHO, the boys have given the video and the song justice with their very good acting. I mean, I have always seen Changmin or Jo Kwon act silly in variety shows like Star Golden Bell or Star King, so the video is a far cry from their variety show antics. ^.^

Enjoy the video with the English subs (soft subs), courtesy of UrAsianSourceTV.




Lyrics ~
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HANGUL:
어려도 아픈 건 똑같아
세상을 잘 모른다고
아픈걸 모르진 않아


괜찮아 질 거라고 왜 거짓말을 해
이렇게 아픈 가슴이 어떻게 쉽게 낫겠어
너 없이 어떻게 살겠어 그래서 난


* 죽어도 못 보내
내가 어떻게 널 보내
가려거든 떠나려거든
내 가슴 고쳐내
아프지 않게 나
살아갈 수 라도 있게
안 된다면 어차피 못살 거
죽어도 못 보내

아무리 니가 날 밀쳐도
끝까지 붙잡을 거야
어디도 가지 못하게

정말 갈 거라면 거짓말을 해
내일 다시 만나자고
웃으면서 보자고
헤어지잔 말은 농담이라고
아니면 난

* 반복

* 죽어도 못 보내
내가 어떻게 널 보내
가려거든 떠나려거든
내 가슴 고쳐내
아프지 않게 나
살아갈 수 라도 있게
안 된다면 어차피 못살 거
죽어도 못 보내

그 많은 시간을 함께 겪었는데
이제와 어떻게 혼자 살란 거야
그렇겐 못해 난 못해

죽어도 못 보내
정말로 못 보내
내가 어떻게 널 보내
가려거든 떠나려거든
내 가슴 고쳐내
아프지 않게 나
살아갈 수 라도 있게
안 된다면 어차피 못살 거
죽어도 못 보내
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ROMANIZATION:

Eoryeodo apeun geon ttok gata
Sesangeul jal moreundago apeungeol moreujin anha

Gwaenchana jil georago wae geojitmareul hae
Ireohke apeun gaseumi eotteohke shwipge natgesseo
Neo eobshi eotteohke salgesseo geuraeseo nan

Jugeodo mot bonae naega eotteohke neol bonae
Garyeo geodeun tteonaryeo geodeun nae gaseum gochyeo nae
Apeuji anhke na saragal surado itge
Andwindamyeon eochapi ussal geo
Jugeodo mot bonae

Amuri niga nal milchyeodo kkeutkkaji butjabeul geoya
Eodido gaji mothage

Jeongmal gal georamyeon geojitmareul hae
Naeil dashi manna jago useu myeonseo bojago
He eojijan mareul nong damirago animyeon nan

Jugeodo mot bonae naega eotteohke neol bonae
Garyeo geodeun tteonaryeo geodeun nae gaseum gochyeo nae
Apeuji anhke na saragal surado itge
Andwindamyeon eochapi ussal geo
Jugeodo mot bonae

Geu manheun shiganeul hamkke gyeokkeot neunde
Ijewa eotteohke honja sallan geoya
Geureohken mothae nan mothae

Jugeodo mot bonae, jeong mallo mot bonae, naega eotteohke neol bonae
Garyeo geodeun tteonaryeo geodeun nae gaseum gochyeo nae
Apeuji anhke na saragal surado itge
Andwin damyeon eochapi mossal geo
Jugeodo mot bonae


credits:

video - UrAsianSourceTV

Hangul lyrics - BKJSuh of Soompi Forum

Romanization - lyricsmode