Kim Yoon-ah, the lead vocalist of the renowned South Korean rock band Jaurim, has found herself at the center of a heated debate following her recent appearance on the web entertainment show "Don't Forget Your Breakfast 2."
The episode, aired on June 25th on the YouTube channel "Studio Suze," not only showcased her new home but also uncovered a surprising revelation regarding the adaptation of her song into a popular drama.
During the show, host Jang Sung-kyu delved into the connection between Jaurim's iconic song "Twenty Five, Twenty One" and tvN's hit drama of the same name.
Expecting an insider's perspective, Jang inquired about how the song found its way onto the small screen. However, Kim Yoon-ah's response was far from what he anticipated.
"Did you know about that when you asked? I found out later that 'Twenty Five, Twenty One' was being made into a drama."
-Kim Yoon-ah
This disclosure immediately ignited a storm of controversy among netizens and fans alike.
Kim Yoon-ah elaborated further, disclosing that she only learned about the drama adaptation after its production announcement.
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"It would have been nice if they asked initially, but after the production announcement, I received an email saying 'sorry for not asking for permission'."
-Kim Yoon-ah
Despite this, she expressed her appreciation for actress Kim Tae-ri, who starred in the drama adaptation, "Anyway, I like actress Kim Tae-ri."
The revelation prompted strong reactions online, with netizens voicing mixed sentiments.
While some expressed disappointment over the alleged lack of prior permission, others acknowledged that the drama producers had compensated Kim Yoon-ah more than usual for using her song.
Comments ranged from criticisms of etiquette to newfound appreciation for Jaurim's music, particularly "Twenty Five, Twenty One."
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Written by Joan Cabigas.
