A major development in the plagiarism controversy around K-pop superstar IU’s ‘The Red Shoes’ has been unleashed. German band NEKTA, the creators of the song ‘Here’s Us,’ confirmed that there had been no communication or discussion about the alleged ‘copyright infringement’ with IU or her agencies, LOEN Entertainment and EDAM Entertainment.
The band’s music publisher, Nordend Entertainment Publishing, voiced surprise and frustration over the silent treatment they had received despite repeated attempts to contact IU’s team. IU had persistently denied the plagiarism accusations by arguing that ‘The Red Shoes’ and ‘Here’s Us’ are entirely different songs. However, the lack of response from her team raises questions about the integrity of the Korean music industry.
IU’s album producer, Jo Young-cheol, insisted that there had been correspondence with NEKTA’s legal representative, leading to the conclusion of the case. EDAM Entertainment, IU’s agency, also stated that they had received and responded to an email from Nordend Entertainment.
Despite the counter-claims, the exact truth remains murky, and the accusations of plagiarism continue to cloud IU’s music career.
