2023-06-30 06:15:00
Choi Yena new song, pop star Rodrigo Controversy… Make the music video private
Input 2023.06.30 (15:15)
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Singer Yena Choi’s new song ‘Hate Rodrigo’ has been embroiled in a controversy over stealing the concept of American pop star Olivia Rodrigo.
On the 29th, Yuehua Entertainment, the agency, made the music video for this song private and said, “We found that some scenes in the music video may have infringed on trademark rights, portrait rights, and copyrights, and we are currently editing the video. The music video will be posted once more soon.”
It is known that in some scenes of the music video for this song, which is said to contain homage and admiration for pop singer Rodrigo, photos of Rodrigo’s face appear.
However, regarding some reports that this action was made at the request of Rodrigo, the party, he said that it was “unfounded.”
Yuehua Entertainment added, “We have not received any related requests from Rodrigo, and we hope that unconfirmed reports will not cause misunderstandings between artists and fans.”
The title song ‘Hate Rodrigo’ of Choi Yena’s second single ‘Hate XX’, released on the 27th, is a song depicting cute jealousy and longing for the object of envy.
Regarding the meaning of the title ‘Hate Rodrigo’, Choi Ye-na explained, “Rodrigo is a pretty and perfect object of admiration,” and “I maximized my affection and admiration for that person with an ironic expression.”
Olivia Rodrigo is a singer called a ‘monster rookie’, such as reaching the top of the Billboard main single chart for 8 consecutive weeks with her debut song ‘Driver’s License’ in 2021.
However, contrary to the intention, some listeners said, “It is inappropriate to put ‘hate’, which has a strong meaning of hate, in the title along with another artist’s real name.”
In addition, there was criticism that Rodrigo used the same makeup and concept that Rodrigo showed in the music video, saying, “Isn’t it a simple copy rather than an homage?”
Popular music critic Jung Min-jae said, “It is not a problem in itself to mention another singer, but if the real name of a contemporary artist is mentioned in the title, there must be a clear message or distinction.” However, there is no new message, just Rodrigo’s concept and image, so it is difficult for the public to accept.”
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