Dark Angel (Lee Hyori album) explained

Dark Angel
Type:studio
Artist:Lee Hyori
Cover:Leehyori.JPG
Released:February 9, 2006
Recorded:2005–2006
Language:Korean
Genre:
Length:46:41
Prev Title:Stylish
Prev Year:2003
Next Title:It's Hyorish
Next Year:2008

Dark Angel is the second studio album by South Korean singer Lee Hyori. It was released on February 9, 2006. The album features singles "Get Ya'", "Shall We Dance?", and "Straight Up". It is notable for the plagiarism controversy regarding her first single, "Get Ya'", which was accused of copying Britney Spears's single "Do Somethin'" (2005).

Plagiarism accusations

The first single from her album, "Get Ya'" was accused of plagiarizing Britney Spears's "Do Somethin'," as proposed by the composer of the American pop star's hit.[1] After the news started to spread, Lee and her record company announced that promotion of the single would be quickly halted, and that she would have a short break from activities in order to promote her follow-up single "Shall We Dance?". This was the last single of the album to be promoted by Lee, although "Straight Up" was released as the last single from the album.

Critical reception

Lee Dae-hwa of music webzine IZM gave the album a negative review. Coupled with its plagiarism allegations, Lee criticized the album's composition and cohesiveness.[2]

Accolades

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Date
InkigayoMarch 12, 2006
March 19, 2006
M CountdownMarch 16, 2006

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Britney Songwriters Complain of Lee Hyo-lee 'Plagiarism' . . April 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190846/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2006/03/23/2006032361021.html . July 9, 2021 . en . March 23, 2006 . live.
  2. Web site: Lee . Dae-hwa . Lee Hyori Dark Angel – Album Review . . April 7, 2022 . ko . February 2006.
  3. Web site: 음악산업협회, 허술한 음반 판매량 집계로 빈축 . Music Industry Association slumps over poor album sales figures . . . April 7, 2022 . ko . July 27, 2006.