[AKP] Illustrator claims that IU's 'Chat-Shire' album cover plagiarized her artwork

[Fentyoncé]

Ever since IU came back with 'Chat-Shire,' it seems like nothing but controversy after controversy has surrounded the new release.

 

Recently, another issue has come to light, this time involving the inspiration behind 'Chat-Shire's album cover. 

 

An artist by the name of Jessica HJ Lee uploaded a blog post titled 'My Artwork Was Used Without Permission for the Album Cover of a K-Pop Star (IU),' claiming that the artwork for 'Chat-Shire' was just too similar to her original art to be overlooked as mere inspirations but rather, a direct, intentional copy of her work. 

 

Lee even showed a side-by-side comparison of certain parts of her art to parts of the album artwork for 'Chat-Shire,' pointing out the similar color schemes, artistic style and direction, and medium. Lee explained that she contacted the illustrator behind the artwork for 'Chat-Shire,' and the illustrator had admitted that she drew inspiration from the "overall tone and manner" of her work; however, Lee doesn't think that the "tone and manner" of her art is the only thing that the illustrator derived inspiration for 'Chat-Shire.' 

 

She wrote, "When I did more research, I found out that the illustrator who created the album artwork was somebody who had gotten in touch with me about my artwork for a different project a few years back. I contacted the illustrator regarding this and she acknowledged that she took inspiration from my work for the 'overall tone and manner' of the illustration. However, when I showed this to other illustrators, they thought the similarities are too close to just be a 'tone' or 'manner.' I respect IU's work and talent, and I am hoping that she did not know this happened. It was important for me to address this issue because an entire year of work went into creating these pieces for my Graduate Thesis. As a fellow artist, I'm sure IU respects the authenticity and integrity of one's creation, and I hope to keep the originality of my artwork. I wrote this post hoping to raise awareness and get companies to talk more about their design inspirations and give credit to the network of hard working artists that created the work."

 

What do you think? 

 

 

[Shaun]

they will never leave poor IU alone

[Brittany]

 

 

Blue, if you come across this, you should post your artwork here.

[meowmeowmeow]

Reposting my reply from the earlier thread:

 

while i think plagiarism is a little bit of a stretch considering it's inspired by but not identical to the original artist's work, i do think the cover artist for IU should have had the decency to contact/ask the original artist for permission to use her work as a basis for IU's cover.

[Dr. Kim (PhD)]

I don't think this person knows what plagarism is.

[Arceus]

Lol that girl is reaching.

[PaboWasseo✩]

They'll never leave her alone...

#MyPoorBaby<3

[Serendipity]

I... really don't see it...?

[ã…—peachesã…—]

netizens are gonna run with this

[MelanatedBeauty]

The "TAKE IU DOWN" squad is relent fucking less.

[HugeBoi Minos Wife]

Here we go again! Pann nation will have a blast. To that artist: Reaching for the sky yai yai yayayai...!!!!

[TzuVee]

I don't think this person knows what plagarism is.

 

yeah

it is just such BS

just a pathetic attempt at publicity

[Brittany]

Here we go again! Pann nation will have a blast. To that artist: Reaching for the sky yai yai yayayai...!!!!

 

Pann will just looooove this for sure.

[HugeBoi Minos Wife]

Pann will just looooove this for sure.

 

Yes. For sure! i saw Blue artwork and damn! He/She needs to make a thread... Maybe someone will translate it into korean and it will trend!

[Brittany]

Yes. For sure! i saw Blue artwork and damn! He/She needs to make a thread... Maybe someone will translate it into korean and it will trend!

 

Her artwork is honestly nice. She should really post it whenever this topic arises or something.

 

Lol, like how your thread made it to DC Gallery.

[jieblack91]

I wrote this post hoping to raise awareness and get companies to talk more about their design inspirations and give credit to the network of hard working artists that created the work."

 

and she said she already in contact with IU cover artist. i think that statement itself already make her thesis save and great because her art already make inspirations for other artist. She should be proud of herself.

[Rapmon's Ahjussi Husband]

Tainted; once ur down everyone goona take a chance on you

[HugeBoi Minos Wife]

Her artwork is honestly nice. She should really post it whenever this topic arises or something.

 

Lol, like how your thread made it to DC Gallery.

 

I secretly hope it happens again with Blue. Only if it blows up. Because its clear netizens will take her words for Gospel Truth just to hate on IU. I´m sure they will shut down all of their senses on purpose and blindly hate again. Hopefully, they will get sued if they ever cross the line

[Blue.]

Yes. For sure! i saw Blue artwork and damn! He/She needs to make a thread... Maybe someone will translate it into korean and it will trend!

 

 

Her artwork is honestly nice. She should really post it whenever this topic arises or something.

 

Lol, like how your thread made it to DC Gallery.

hehehehe thanks! 

[sakurahanabira]

Regardless of whether the illustrator actuall

yeah

it is just such BS

just a pathetic attempt at publicity

Um if you think she's hating on IU, she isn't: "I respect IU’s work and talent, and I am hoping that she did not know this happened."

[patricia1]

I kinda see it