IU’s side changed the title of the pre-released song to ‘Love wins all’ Supporting various loves’ (Full text)[Official]

[OSEN=Reporter Ji Min-kyung] Singer IU changes the title of her new song to ‘Love wins all’

On the 19th, IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment announced, “IU’s pre-released song ‘Love wins’ is scheduled to be released at 6pm on the 24th as of today. It was announced that the title will be changed to ‘Love wins all’.

The agency explained, “We accept concerns that the title of this song will obscure the important message, and we want to further respect and support everyone who lives and loves in various ways.”

He also said, “If there is a word that is most contrary to the message contained in the song to be released, it would be ‘hatred,’” and, “This was also mentioned in detail in the track intro released on the 18th.”

He added, “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.”

After IU’s new song title ‘Love wins’ was released, negative opinions were raised online. ‘Love Wins’ is a phrase used as a slogan among sexual minorities in 2015 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage was constitutional. Since then, it has been used in events related to homosexuality and gender equality around the world.

After the release of the ‘Love wins’ poster featuring IU and V facing each other, some netizens expressed concern that the slogan, which is meaningful to sexual minorities, could be altered, and IU decided to change the song name. got off

Below is the agency’s full statement.

EDAM Entertainment.

IU’s pre-released song ‘Love wins’ is scheduled to be released today at 6pm on the 24th. Change the title to ‘Love wins all’

We accept concerns that the title of this song may obscure the important message, and we would like to further respect and support everyone who lives and loves in various ways.

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 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 promotions with the changed title.

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