Big Hit Music has filed for a subpoena in US court to identify the leaking accounts.
BTS is setting new records on global charts with 'Arirang'.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Ji-ha] Some content from BTS's fifth studio album 'Arirang' has leaked ahead of its release, prompting their agency Big Hit Music (HYBE) to pursue legal action against the responsible party.
On the 14th, music outlet Billboard reported that Big Hit Music submitted a subpoena request to the US District Court for Northern California on the 9th, seeking identifiable information from social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter) regarding the illegal accounts. This is a follow-up to the partial leak of songs, lyrics, and concept art from their recently released album, which they argue seriously undermines the artist's carefully prepared creative work.
Since its release on the 20th of last month, BTS has achieved impressive milestones with 'Arirang,' including three consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard 200, and the title track 'Swim' holding the number one spot on the Hot 100 chart. Big Hit Music emphasizes that this leak is not merely a commercial loss but a significant infringement that compromises the integrity of the artist's narrative and the timing of their presentation to the public.
The recent leak incident serves as a significant case for protecting BTS's global standing and the rights of artists. Copyright infringement in the music industry is becoming increasingly severe, and legal actions like this reinforce the protection of artists and their creative works. Furthermore, this incident carries deep meaning for their fandom, ARMY, as it sends a powerful message regarding the value of artistic integrity.
With this album, BTS continues to showcase their musical growth, and the success of 'Arirang' on global charts underlines their unwavering popularity. The title track 'Swim' carries emotionally profound messages, resonating deeply with fans. Such leaks undermine the authenticity of the work, robbing fans of the initial emotional experience intended by the artists.
Lastly, Big Hit Music's legal response can be interpreted as a symbolic act to safeguard BTS's future and the value of their creative output. It transcends mere commercial loss, signaling a commitment to uphold the integrity of the artistic creations that they aim to present to the world, implying significant implications for the broader industry.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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