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On September 26th, Joo Younghoon revealed to a news platform, "I had asked a South Korean law firm to find me an American lawyer who is well-acquainted with these matters and is also an on-site attorney so that I can appoint him to the case," further stating that they are still waiting for a response from Meghan Trainor's side. 

The composer-producer announced his clear stance on the issue and assured that he is adamant on handling this legally. 

In July, American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor released her title track, "All About That Bass," which took the #1 spot on Billboard's Singles Chart for 3 weeks and other notable charts weeks after its release. 

However, after the music video for "All About That Bass" was released, listeners found the song eerily similar to Koyote's "Happy Mode," which was composed and produced by Joo Younghoon back in 2006.

Many people are claiming that the hook from Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" sounds just like Kim Jongmin's part in Koyote's "Happy Mode" for about 30 whole seconds.

In August, Joo Younghoon stated that many of his acquaintances, even friend from overseas, contacted him asking why he was staying so silent about the whole issue. His acquaintances asked him, "If Korea had plagiarized an American song, there would have been so much chaos, but how come you're not doing anything about this (as a Korean)?"

As Joo Younghoon was made aware about the issue before fans took list of the similarities, it was revealed that he was afraid of being accused a liar for citing the similar keys in its melody. 

What do you feel about this whole plagiarism controversy between Meghan Trainor and Joo Younghoon?

On September 26th, Mnet released the official remake video for DJ DOc’s “Dance With DOC,” which featured EXO’s Baekhyun. Baekhyun transformed the 90s track with a youthful, modern take, as he takes his friends out to a party. 

Baekhyun is the sixth member to remake a music video from the 90s as part of their ongoing challenge for the show “EXO 90:2014.” Other remake videos released featured Chanyeol, Suho, Sehun, Tao and Lay. 

For this week, Mnet has also promised that if the video reaches more than 300,000 views on Youtube for at least 72 hours, they will be releasing a special video clip from Baekhyun’s remake music video. 

Did you find Baekhyun charming on this clip? 

On the September 13th episode of "Entertainment Weekly," a witness recalls the tale of Seungri's accident and explained what they saw.

The witness stated that, "A car was going its way, then Seungri's car passed the car, then crashing into a car in front of him."

According to the police on 3:40AM on September 12th, Seungri's Porsche 911 crashed with another car and rolled over a guard rail on the road, resulting in the injuries of 3 people including Seungri.

Seungri was at Seoul's Club Octagon on 11th along with the other Big Bang members for the premier of YG's new fashion lable NONA9ON.

YG Entertainment has revealed a statement regarding Seungri's condition as a minor injury. Seungri will be resting in the hospital until his complete recovery, which should last approximately a week. They have also emphasized that Seungri was not driving under the influence of alcohol.

On June 17th, YG Entertainment uploaded the second set of photos for WINNER’s campaign through their official blog and social networking accounts. The group and individual cuts featured the members in a casual, fashionista vibe through their magazine-inspired publication, similar to the first set released yesterday. 

More pre-test photos are scheduled to be released this week with the third set set to be unleashed on June 18th, 9AM KST. Check out the full schedule of WINNER’s launching campaign, here. 

Are you loving this set so far?

On June 12th, Lee Seunggi’s representatives confirmed that Lee Seunggi continues to be stable. Currently, he remains in hospital to rest and observe the progress. Once the observation period is over, they will evaluate his condition over the weekend and decide if he will be able to return to filming or not. 

It was also revealed that Lee Seunggi will not need a separate surgery, but as the area of his eye injury is very sensitive, absolute stability is needed. Lee Seunggi was further described to be eager and strong to return to the set. 

Lee Seunggi suffered from an eye injury last June 9th while filming for an action scene for the drama “You’re All Surrounded,” where a fake knife scabbed his left eye. The stab damage his cornea which further caused intraocular haemorrhaging. 

Because of the injury, upcoming broadcasts for “You’re All Surrounded” were cancelled. 

Singer and actor Lim Changjung will start his first Korea tour concert "2014 Lim Changjung Korea Tour - Ordinary Song... Ordinary Melody..." at SK Handball Stadium on April 23 and 24.  

Lim Changjung's agency NH Media quoted, "We were going to delay this concert with our whole nation in grievance and condolence for the Sewol ferry tragedy. But having fans' expectations awaiting and various administrative matters, we decided to continue on with most of our original schedule. As a father of a kid as well, Lim Changjung has been very sad when he first heard the news of Sewol ferry. With this, Lim Changjung decided to offer a memorial stage for the lost ones and their family during the concert."  Meanwhile, Lim Changjung's first Korea tour concert starting in Seoul will make stops in Jeonju, Incheon, Gwangjoo, and Ilsan. However, to show thoughts and condolence for the recent incident, the scheduled concerts in Busan and Daejeon will be cancelled. 

In light of the recent Sewol ferry tragedy, SM Entertainment decided to push back EXO’s mini-album release further. 

On April 18th, SM Entertainment updated fans that EXO’s mini-album “Overdose” has been postponed to a tentative release date, in order to participate in the recent mourning for those who died and remain missing. 

With the announcement, the agency thanked fans for their patience and will notify them further for a confirmed release date. 

Since the recent ferry incident, many management agencies cancelled a number of their artists’ activities in respect of the incident. EXO, specifically cancelled their interview and comeback event last April 17th to mourn for those victimised by the incident. 

Despite recent cancellations of promotions and other public commitments from local celebrities in respect of the Sewol Ferry incident, Lee Minho and Park Shinhye decided to push through for the event organised by Lotte Duty Free. 

On April 18th, a representative from Lotte Duty Free explained that they have decided to have continue with the commitment after holding a lengthy discussion with its respective agencies. The event continued as planned as majority of the guests were foreigners who have travel plans booked for South Korea. At least 10,000 foreign guests were scheduled to attend the event and sudden cancellations were inevitable. 

However, to show respect for the mourning nation, Lotte Duty Free made changes to the program, allowing it to be more solemn. 

Lotte Duty Free also cancelled two succeeding dates originally scheduled for the events and only held one set today. 

South Korea is currently mourning for the 268 passengers who remain missing after a ferry capsized and sank off the shore of South Korea last Wednesday. Since then, most broadcasting agencies postponed the airing of various entertainment programs, whilst most celebrities cancelling most fan events, promotions and more.