The "McDonald's Order Rap" created by singers John Park and Kwak Jin-eon was registered on overseas music streaming platforms under another artist's name without the original creators' consent.
According to John Park's agency, Music Farm Entertainment, on the 11th, the song was uploaded to Spotify, YouTube Music, and other platforms on the 2nd through a Nigerian company called "Jungle Entertainment Ventures." The track title displayed on the platforms was "McDonald's," and the artist name was "Yoyotina."
The "McDonald's Order Rap" is a song for which John Park and Kwak Jin-eon co-wrote the lyrics, with John Park handling the composition and arrangement. The agency explained that neither the original creators nor the agency had consented to this music registration or distribution, and that they are reviewing the circumstances of the distribution and potential rights infringement with domestic and international experts.
The agency emphasized that with recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and changes in the music distribution environment, cases of unauthorized use of others' creative works or voices have been increasing, stating that "this is a time when more careful attention and response are needed to protect creators' rights."
It added, "We are reviewing the circumstances of this matter with relevant domestic and international experts. We are in discussions with related platforms and institutional investors to remove illegally distributed music and prevent further distribution," and "we plan to review necessary responses to ensure that the rights and interests of the original creators and artists are protected."
The "McDonald's Order Rap" was first released on the 23rd of last month through the YouTube channel "John or Park." In the video, John Park and Kwak Jin-eon, after receiving guidance from rapper Rocco, visited a McDonald's store and ordered hamburgers using rap. As of the 10th, the main video had surpassed 8.87 million views, and including Shorts featuring the ordering scene, the total exceeded 14 million views.
McDonald's Korea reflected viewer suggestions by using this rap as the background music for a follow-up advertisement. The ad also featured the "John Park Set," which bundles the Big Arch burger, cola, and Oreo McFlurry that John Park ordered.
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