On November 6th KST, IU broke her silence with a response to the recent controversy regarding her alleged sexualization of the character Zezé in her recent song “Zezé.”
IU’s recent album CHAT-SHIRE was met with excitement and praise initially. However, during the following days, controversy arose that the entire album was pedophiliac in nature. The biggest problem, netizens stated, was the sexualization of the character Zezé from the novel <My Sweet Orange Tree>.
Earlier today, IU made her response to the public and the entire translation of her response can be found below. The response also deals with the recent accusation of wrongly using samples in her song “Twenty Three.”
Hello. This is IU.
I was aware that there is a controversy surrounding my lyrics but it took me a long time to work up the courage to make my response. I am sorry that I am late in this.
First, I would like to apologize with the deepest sincerity to those that I hurt through my lyrics .
My Sweet Orange Tree is a very precious novel to me and I swear that I had no intention to portray a 5 year old child as a symbol of sexuality. The ‘Zezé’ in my lyrics is a completely different character that is only based on the content of the novel. However, I realized from the responses to my music that my lyrics could be offensive to some, and I also realize that I have hurt many people. This is all due to the fact that I was not adapt as a lyricist.
I realize that what I have said in an interview came as a shock to many. During the interview, I intended to say that Zezé’s core qualities, not young Zezé, is sexy. I was talking about the quality of his duality, not the 5 year old child himself. However, I understand and admit my fault in using the word ‘sexy’ when talking about a 5 year old child.
Also, as a producer of the bonus track ‘Twenty Three,’ I am to blame in not carefully checking the sample sources in mixing the song. Currently, we have requested that Britney Spears’s side confirm this track and plan to take action to clear the use of this sample.
I was very excited in producing my first album and I became greedy with the desire to be complimented. This gave rise to many mistakes and I would like to bow my head and apologize to those who I disappointed and hurt through this.
I will reflect on my faults and work harder to show you a more mature IU. I am sorry.
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IU’s recent album CHAT-SHIRE was met with excitement and praise initially. However, during the following days, controversy arose that the entire album was pedophiliac in nature. The biggest problem, netizens stated, was the sexualization of the character Zezé from the novel <My Sweet Orange Tree>.
Earlier today, IU made her response to the public and the entire translation of her response can be found below. The response also deals with the recent accusation of wrongly using samples in her song “Twenty Three.”
Hello. This is IU.
I was aware that there is a controversy surrounding my lyrics but it took me a long time to work up the courage to make my response. I am sorry that I am late in this.
First, I would like to apologize with the deepest sincerity to those that I hurt through my lyrics .
My Sweet Orange Tree is a very precious novel to me and I swear that I had no intention to portray a 5 year old child as a symbol of sexuality. The ‘Zezé’ in my lyrics is a completely different character that is only based on the content of the novel. However, I realized from the responses to my music that my lyrics could be offensive to some, and I also realize that I have hurt many people. This is all due to the fact that I was not adapt as a lyricist.
I realize that what I have said in an interview came as a shock to many. During the interview, I intended to say that Zezé’s core qualities, not young Zezé, is sexy. I was talking about the quality of his duality, not the 5 year old child himself. However, I understand and admit my fault in using the word ‘sexy’ when talking about a 5 year old child.
Also, as a producer of the bonus track ‘Twenty Three,’ I am to blame in not carefully checking the sample sources in mixing the song. Currently, we have requested that Britney Spears’s side confirm this track and plan to take action to clear the use of this sample.
I was very excited in producing my first album and I became greedy with the desire to be complimented. This gave rise to many mistakes and I would like to bow my head and apologize to those who I disappointed and hurt through this.
I will reflect on my faults and work harder to show you a more mature IU. I am sorry.
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The SBS Awards Festival's Baek Jung Ryul stated, "We call ourselves the limited edition. The trend for the 2015 gayo show is rediscover the singing talents of idols."
He revealed, "The main vocals of girl groups, f(x)'s Luna, A Pink's Eunji, Ailee and MAMAMOO's Solar will perform on stage together."
Plus, "This year's hot icons IU and band hyukoh will perform on stage together."
And also, "SHINee and EXO will have a stage together. Taemin, Baekhyun and Chen will have a re-interpreted stage of [veteran singers] Yoo Jae Ha, Kim Kwang Sup and Kim Hyun Sik."
There will definitely be more special stages at 'Gayo Daejun', so be sure to tune in on December 27!
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IU has been selected as Chamisul’s model at the end of 2014, and she has been participating in various promotional events with Chamisul.
This year, IU will kick off her renewal contract by celebrating with her fans at the “Isul-Ro Festival” on December 23 at 5pm, at Hongdae. This event will be a party to celebrate the end of the year, and IU hopes to enjoy the party with her fans.
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