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SM Entertainment producer states f(x)'s 'Red Light' criticizes Sewol incident

Posted by jubilantj182 pts Wednesday, November 11, 2015
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Media outlet dongA met with SM's producing director Lee Sung Soo this past November 10 in Seoul's Cheongdam District to learn more about the recent developments being initiated within the company. It was during this meeting with the press that Lee Sung Soo mentioned the questionable lyrics of f(x)'s "Red Light." 


Lee stated, "f(x)'s 2014 song "Red Light" is a song that criticizes the Sewol ferry incident. The direct usage of the word 'sinking' was only decided after much debate within the company.


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Lee was discussing the increasing importance behind the lyrics in pop music, particularly now that the "per capita income is rising." 


The lyrics weren't deemed particularly problematic when the song was first released; however, with Lee's statement the implied meaning behind the song has come to light. 


What are your thoughts on Lee's seemingly left-field statement? Do you think the usage of the word 'sinking' in reference to the Sewol tragedy could be considered insensitive? 

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