Bahnus
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Bahnus whose real name is Lee Jae-Young(Korean
: 이재용) is a South Korea
n composer and producer. Until May 10, 2010, he was a member and leader of Bahnus Vacuum, a group that consisted out of 7 composers. Bahnus Vacuum disbanded May 25, 2010.
on her album 'H-Logic
' which was released 14 April 2010. This collaboration came as a surprise to many, because Bahnus was introduced as a rookie
songwriter, as where Lee Hyori is a senior celebrity. Bahnus is credited as composer for 7 tracks out of the 14 tracks found on H.logic. All of the songs for which Bahnus received credit were accused of being plagiarized by Netizen
s.
Even after several statements by Mnet Media, Lee Hyori's record label at that moment, the accusations weren't dropped. Netizens even found ways to contact the original artists of the plagiarized songs, these artists claimed they never heard of Bahnus or Lee Jae-Young and were shocked to find out about this issue. Some artists decided to hire lawyers to deal with the issue.
The legal battle between Mnet Media and Bahnus, who is charged with fraud and obstruction of operations, are expected to be the largest in K-pop history. On September 14, 2010 composer Bahnus was indicted for plagiarizing 7 songs on H.Logic costing 29 million won but, was also charged with swindling an entertainment business official for 30 million won by fabricating his contract with an international record company.
Mnet Media stated that Bahnus had lied to them. According to his fake curriculum vitae, Lee Jae Young went to Yonsei University
where he studied law
but he dropped out and went to study at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
in England
where he received his bachelor and master degree in jazz composition, than he went for Cologne University of Music and Dance in Germany
where he got his Jazz Master's degree in music.
Listing of the 7 plagiarized tracks:
On October 21, 2010 the Seoul Central District Court stated, “He has acknowledged his crimes of obstruction of work, fraud, and forgery of documents, and has been sentenced for a year and six months.”
Lee Hyun(Korean
:이현 born December 27, 1980), is also a South Korean singer and a former member of the Korean pop group '5tion'. He is currently a member of the duo 'After Rain'. Lee Hyun sang 'Pride'(Korean
:자존심 Romanized
: Jajonshim) written by Bahnus in 2008 and received complaints from another composer 'Kim' just a few days after the song was released. Kim claimed the rhythm, melody and lyrics were identical to his creation.
When Lee Hyun asked Bahnus, the composer of the song, for an explanation Bahnus promised to drop his name from the credits and pay a refund for the song.
: 바누스바큠) was a group, consisting out of 7 members of which Bahnus' was the leader. After it had been found out that 7 of the songs on Lee Hyori
's H.logic were plagiarized there was an interview with one of the members of Bahnus Vacuum who said that he felt betrayed and disillusioned, he added "We lost everything, everything is over." After the plagiarism incident the group was also under attack, even though they were never officially accused, but just because they shared the word "Bahnus" in their group's name. Bahnus' contract was terminated May 10, 2010, which resulted in him having to leave Bahnus Vacuum. After reviewing their current circumstances the group Bahnus Vacuum decided to disband on May 25, 2010.
There is also a project group identically named 'Bahnus Vacuum' a South Korean girl group consisting out of 6 members.
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
: 이재용) is a South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n composer and producer. Until May 10, 2010, he was a member and leader of Bahnus Vacuum, a group that consisted out of 7 composers. Bahnus Vacuum disbanded May 25, 2010.
Lee Hyori's 'H.logic'
Bahnus worked with South Korean singer and actress Lee HyoriLee Hyori
Lee Hyori is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of the successful pop girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003 she released her debut solo album Stylish which won many "Daesangs"...
on her album 'H-Logic
H-Logic
H.Logic is the fourth studio album by the South-Korean singer Lee Hyori, released on the 12th of April 2011. The album has 14 tracks, including a collaboration with Daesung from Big Bang, 4Minute's Ji Yoon, After School's Bekah, Gary from Leessang, and Sang Chu from Mighty Mouth...
' which was released 14 April 2010. This collaboration came as a surprise to many, because Bahnus was introduced as a rookie
Rookie
Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of their sport or has little or no professional experience. The term also has the more general meaning of anyone new to a profession, training or activity Rookie is a term for a person who is in his or her first year of play of...
songwriter, as where Lee Hyori is a senior celebrity. Bahnus is credited as composer for 7 tracks out of the 14 tracks found on H.logic. All of the songs for which Bahnus received credit were accused of being plagiarized by Netizen
Netizen
The term Netizen is a portmanteau of the English words internet and citizen. It is defined as an entity or person actively involved in online communities and a user of the internet, especially an avid one. The term can also imply an interest in improving the internet, especially in regard to open...
s.
Even after several statements by Mnet Media, Lee Hyori's record label at that moment, the accusations weren't dropped. Netizens even found ways to contact the original artists of the plagiarized songs, these artists claimed they never heard of Bahnus or Lee Jae-Young and were shocked to find out about this issue. Some artists decided to hire lawyers to deal with the issue.
The legal battle between Mnet Media and Bahnus, who is charged with fraud and obstruction of operations, are expected to be the largest in K-pop history. On September 14, 2010 composer Bahnus was indicted for plagiarizing 7 songs on H.Logic costing 29 million won but, was also charged with swindling an entertainment business official for 30 million won by fabricating his contract with an international record company.
Mnet Media stated that Bahnus had lied to them. According to his fake curriculum vitae, Lee Jae Young went to Yonsei University
Yonsei University
Yonsei University is a Christian private research university, located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive universities in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive...
where he studied law
Law school
A law school is an institution specializing in legal education.- Law degrees :- Canada :...
but he dropped out and went to study at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. Students can pursue courses in Music, Opera, Drama and Technical Theatre Arts.-History:...
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
where he received his bachelor and master degree in jazz composition, than he went for Cologne University of Music and Dance in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
where he got his Jazz Master's degree in music.
Listing of the 7 plagiarized tracks:
- I'm Back is originally by CanadianCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
singer Lil' Precious and its original is named 'So Insane'. - Feel the Same is originally by Canadian singer Melanie DurrantMelanie DurrantMelanie Durrant is a Canadian urban contemporary-style singer. She was nominated in several categories at the 2004 Canadian Urban Music Awards...
and its original is identically named 'Feel the Same'. - Bring it Back is originally by Canadian girl group Cookie Couture and its original identically named 'Bring it Back'.
- Highlight(feat. Bizzy) is the only plagiarized song of which the original version is unknown.
- Swing(feat. LeeSsang) is originally by Canadian singer Georgia MurrayGeorgia MurrayGeorgia Murray is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose 2009 song entitled "We'll Never Know" was plagiarized by composer Bahnus to create the song "Swing" for Korean pop star Lee Hyori. "Swing" became the number one song in Korea on April 4, 2010...
and its original is named 'We'll Never Know' which samples the GreekGreeceGreece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
song 'To Treno Fevgi Stis Okto' (EnglishEnglish languageEnglish is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
: The Train Leaves at Eight O'clock) by Mikis TheodorakisMikis TheodorakisMikis Theodorakis is one of the most renowned Greek songwriters and composers. Internationally, he is probably best known for his songs and for his scores for the films Zorba the Greek , Z , and Serpico .Politically, he identified with the left until the late 1980s; in 1989, he ran as an...
. - How Did We Get is originally by AmericanUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer Jason DeruloJason DeruloJason Joel Desrouleaux , better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper...
and its original is named 'How Did We' which features singer Auburn. - Memory is originally by the BritishGreat BritainGreat Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
band Second PersonSecond Person (band)Second Person were a British band that existed for 10 years between 2001 and 2011 and mixed influences from trip hop, jazz, hip hop and electronica to form Post Trip Hop ....
and is named 'The Alphabet Song'.
On October 21, 2010 the Seoul Central District Court stated, “He has acknowledged his crimes of obstruction of work, fraud, and forgery of documents, and has been sentenced for a year and six months.”
Lee Hyun's 'Pride'
The management director of Bahnus Vacuum, said in an interview with a daily newspaper that he had found a 'statement of regret' written by Bahnus. The letter was, surprisingly, not for Lee Hyori but for a relatively unknown singer Lee Hyun.Lee Hyun(Korean
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
:이현 born December 27, 1980), is also a South Korean singer and a former member of the Korean pop group '5tion'. He is currently a member of the duo 'After Rain'. Lee Hyun sang 'Pride'(Korean
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
:자존심 Romanized
Romanization
In linguistics, romanization or latinization is the representation of a written word or spoken speech with the Roman script, or a system for doing so, where the original word or language uses a different writing system . Methods of romanization include transliteration, for representing written...
: Jajonshim) written by Bahnus in 2008 and received complaints from another composer 'Kim' just a few days after the song was released. Kim claimed the rhythm, melody and lyrics were identical to his creation.
When Lee Hyun asked Bahnus, the composer of the song, for an explanation Bahnus promised to drop his name from the credits and pay a refund for the song.
Bahnus Vacuum
Bahnus Vacuum(KoreanKorean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
: 바누스바큠) was a group, consisting out of 7 members of which Bahnus' was the leader. After it had been found out that 7 of the songs on Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of the successful pop girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003 she released her debut solo album Stylish which won many "Daesangs"...
's H.logic were plagiarized there was an interview with one of the members of Bahnus Vacuum who said that he felt betrayed and disillusioned, he added "We lost everything, everything is over." After the plagiarism incident the group was also under attack, even though they were never officially accused, but just because they shared the word "Bahnus" in their group's name. Bahnus' contract was terminated May 10, 2010, which resulted in him having to leave Bahnus Vacuum. After reviewing their current circumstances the group Bahnus Vacuum decided to disband on May 25, 2010.
There is also a project group identically named 'Bahnus Vacuum' a South Korean girl group consisting out of 6 members.