Some of you might be wondering what happened, so here’s an update on the plagiarism situation.
I managed to get in touch with one of the group’s administrators and told her the whole story. And finally, after nearly a month since my first request to remove the stolen content, all posts containing chapters of my books have finally been taken down.
The person who stole them and spent over two years pretending to be their author never responded. It seems they haven’t been active in the group for a few months now, but everything they posted there had been taken from various authors. What’s even more shocking – they were an administrator themselves. While pretending to create a safe space for writers and readers, they committed one of the worst things that can happen to an author: plagiarism. I wouldn’t be surprised if they try the same thing elsewhere, on another platform or in another community.
What’s also deeply upsetting is that in order to have my work removed, I had to send countless messages and requests, even threatening to report copyright infringement formally. It got to the point where I felt like the villain in this situation. I honestly have no words.
But despite all of this, I want to thank everyone who supported me during this difficult time. Your messages, kindness, and encouragement meant more than I can express.
Please keep supporting artists and creators. It truly matters. And stream "Arirang". Our boys are counting on us, and I couldn’t be more proud of them.
