[Full text] Why did IU suddenly change the name of her new song?

As the title and main poster of IU’s pre-released song were released on the 16th, criticism from sexual minorities continued, especially on social networking services (SNS).

The title of the new song, ‘Love’, continued. The reason was that ‘Wins’ was an idiom used as a slogan by sexual minorities to commemorate the US Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage on June 26, 2015. ‘Love Wins’ was also used to commemorate and support the group when a shooting incident occurred at a gay club in Orlando, Florida, USA in 2016.

As a result, some sexual minorities adopted their own slogan. IU borrowed ‘Love Wins’ as the title of her new song, raising the issue that the meaning of the slogan may be faded or covered up by the image of the music.

On the other hand, “words often used by sexual minorities” It is abnormal to control others from using it,” “There is no copyright on the word, and it is unreasonable,” and “There is a gospel song and a book called Love Wins, but it is difficult to see it as just symbolizing homosexuality.” Claims that there was no problem were also strong.

As the controversy continued, IU also released a handwritten introduction to the new song.

The following is the full text of the agency’s notice.The following is the full text of the agency’s notice. a>

This is EDAM Entertainment.

IU’s pre-released song <Love wins> scheduled to be released at 6pm on the 24th as of today. The title is changed to <Love wins all>.

We accept concerns that the important message will be obscured by the title of this song, and we strive to further respect everyone who loves and lives in various ways. I want to support you.

If there is a word that is most opposed to the message contained in the song to be released, it would be ‘hatred’. This was also mentioned in detail in the track intro released on the 18th. I sincerely hope that all love will win in a world without hate, and that the meaning of this song will be conveyed without hurting anyone.

Starting today, we will continue teasing and promotion with the changed title.Reporter Byeong-gil Ahn sasang@kyunghyang.com

Thank you.