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[ASKKPOP] IU's version of 'Sogyeokdong' sweeps music charts + collaboration partner Seo Taiji denies plagiarism

AfterSeo Taijiannounced he would bereleasing a collaboration projectentitled 'Sogyeokdong' withIUbefore the unveiling of his ninth album, 'Quiet Night,' IU's version was released first on October 2 and quickly swept the music charts!


Within four hours of its release, it topped a total of 9 music charts, includingMelOn, Mnet,andNaver.  However, not everything appears to be well as there were speculations Seo Taiji's "Sogyeokdong" plagiarized Scottish co-ed groupChvrches' "The Mother We Share" after noting similarities.




In response, Seo Taiji's rep toldNewsenon October 2, "Seo Taiji's pre-release track 'Sogyeokdong' is definitely not a plagiarized song.  Because it is certainly not plagiarized, we feel there is no value in taking action.  There is no need for that, so our position is to not take action."


Check out both tracks below for comparison.  Meanwhile, Seo Taiji's version will be out on October 10.