Singer Yoo Hee-yeol revealed his stance on the recent plagiarism controversy and announced that he would be leaving KBS2’s ‘Yoo Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook’.
In an official statement on the 18th, Yoo Hee-yeol said, “I am about to finish the 600th episode of ‘You Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook.
He added, “In order to minimize the damage to the program and the production crew, we are going to proceed with the last recording by this week.
At the same time, in relation to the recent allegation of plagiarism, he said, “There are parts that are difficult to agree with. Many of the allegations that come up are opinions and interpretations of each, but it is difficult for me to accept.” We will take a closer look.”
Yoo Hee-yeol confessed, “Looking at the countless situations that have been pouring in, I have been able to look back at myself from the beginning. The most heartbreaking story came to me that I felt like I had been denied the past.
He continued, “I will take time to reflect on where I am now and what my remaining portion is. I bow my head and express my gratitude to everyone who gave.”
Previously, Yoo Hee-yeol apologized for being pointed out that the second track ‘Very Private Night’ of the ‘You Hee-yeol’s Life Music’ project was similar to the song ‘Aqua’ by Ryuichi Sakamoto, a master of Japanese film music. Suspicions of similarity surrounding the song arose, and the controversy over plagiarism continued.
◆ The following is the full text of Yoo Hee-yeol’s admission
Hello, I am Yoo Hee-yeol.
First of all, I would like to once again sincerely apologize for causing you fatigue due to the controversies related to me for a long time.
I ask for your generous understanding of the delay as the decision about my broadcast activities was a part that required time to prepare for many people, including the production crew, who are with me.
Looking at the countless situations that have been pouring in, I have been able to look back at myself from the beginning. The most heartbreaking story came to me that the past time seemed to have been denied. I can’t even imagine how great the loss must be.
I have a hard time agreeing with the allegations of plagiarism that are being raised now. Most of the suspicions raised are individual opinions and interpretations, but they are difficult for me to accept. However, I will take a closer look at myself so that such a controversy does not happen again.
is about to finish with 600 episodes. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the many people who have cared for me for a long time of 13 years and 3 months. A sincere thank you to the production crew and all those involved who worked hard until the end.
In order to minimize the damage to the program and the crew, we are going to do the last recording by this week.
We will do our best not to cause any further damage and fulfill our remaining responsibilities.
I will take the time to reflect on where I am now and what my remaining portion is, and I will not turn away. We apologize once again for causing concern to many people who love music.
Lastly, I bow my head and express my gratitude to everyone who believed in me and cared for me for a long time.
thank you
Yoo Hee-yeol
Kim Soo-young, reporter at Hankyung.com [email protected]