YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park loses trial with Samyang Foods

On July 29th, the Seoul Central District Court put an end to the fight between YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park and Samyang Foods with the court ruling in favor of Samyang.

The problem began last March, when Samyang developed a new slogan to better advertise their ‘Nagasaki Champon’ noodle product.

Their slogan read, “Nae Ga Jae-il Jal Nagasaki Champon“, which is similar to the lyrics and title from 2NE1‘s “I Am The Best“.

Seeing this, YG Entertainment’s Teddy who produced and came up with the track requested copyright fees from Samyang for using his lyrics.

When Samyang failed to respond, Teddy filed an injunction with Seoul Central District Court to prohibit the public use of the lyrics for advertisement purposes. He said, “Samyang utilizing a slogan similar to the song title on various internet portal sites is an infringement of copyright.”

However, the court dismissed his request. They ruled, ”The title of a mainstream K-Pop song is difficult to be recognized as an original expression of an independent thought or emotion, and cannot be protected as a literary work. The song title expresses the simple idea that one has earned much popularity or has achieved societal success, and it’s difficult to conclude that it contains any inventive forms of expression worthy of protection.”

Netizens who heard the news responded saying, “The advertisement slogan is similar to 2NE1′s title, but it’s just a play on words that parodies Gag Concert’s play on words,” and “I think Teddy is overreacting.”

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MC Mong loses appeal on Suspended Sentence of 1 Year

MC Mong‘s 18 month-long legal affair has come to its final stages. Back in April of 2011, MC Mong received a suspended sentence (probation) for one year. He filed an appeal but the courts ruled against the appeal.

After a grueling fight, MC Mong sent a short text message to his agency family saying , “You worked hard“. He expressed both his appreciative and remorseful feelings with just these few words.

An associate of MC Mong commented, “After the appeal of the defendant was dismissed, we informed MC Mong of the result. And because of the situation and his personality, he just said ‘You worked hard’ and nothing more.”

Despite the defendant’s efforts in appealing the ruling, the final verdict didn’t waver from the original sentence. MC Mong’s one year suspended sentence (probation) was upheld and he must also serve 120 hours of community service. If he violates his probation he will face 6 months of imprisonment.

MC Mong’s representatives stated, “MC Mong is going to humbly accept his sentencing but he will not be having a press conference regarding his thoughts on this incident.” They also added, “MC Mong will always be remorseful towards his fans. He feels he is forever in debt to his fans, and will spend the rest of his life making it up to them.”

Previously, MC Mong was found guilty by the Court of Appeals for intentionally trying to delay his military service, but not guilty for charges that he extracted his own teeth in an effort to dodge conscription.

Source & Image: Star News via Nate

MC Mong loses appeal on Suspended Sentence of 1 Year

MC Mong‘s 18 month-long legal affair has come to its final stages. Back in April of 2011, MC Mong received a suspended sentence (probation) for one year. He filed an appeal but the courts ruled against the appeal.

After a grueling fight, MC Mong sent a short text message to his agency family saying , “You worked hard“. He expressed both his appreciative and remorseful feelings with just these few words.

An associate of MC Mong commented, “After the appeal of the defendant was dismissed, we informed MC Mong of the result. And because of the situation and his personality, he just said ‘You worked hard’ and nothing more.”

Despite the defendant’s efforts in appealing the ruling, the final verdict didn’t waver from the original sentence. MC Mong’s one year suspended sentence (probation) was upheld and he must also serve 120 hours of community service. If he violates his probation he will face 6 months of imprisonment.

MC Mong’s representatives stated, “MC Mong is going to humbly accept his sentencing but he will not be having a press conference regarding his thoughts on this incident.” They also added, “MC Mong will always be remorseful towards his fans. He feels he is forever in debt to his fans, and will spend the rest of his life making it up to them.”

Source & Image: Star News via Nate