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Police Search YG Entertainment Headquarters in G-Dragon Copyright Investigation

The inquiry aims to determine whether a composer’s work was used without permission on G-Dragon’s 2010 live album Shine a Light.

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Overview

  • Seoul’s Mapo Police Station opened the probe after composer A filed a complaint in November 2024 alleging unauthorized use of his song.
  • On August 12, investigators conducted two search-and-seizure operations, including a raid at YG Entertainment’s Seoul headquarters.
  • Authorities have questioned those named in the complaint, including YG CEO Yang Min Suk and YG Plus CEO Choi Sung Jun.
  • The dispute centers on a medley track originally titled “G-Dragon” that the complainant says was retitled “My Age Is 13” and released without credit.
  • YG Entertainment denies the allegations and maintains that duplicate song titles existed during concert preparations while police say the investigation remains ongoing.