IU′s agency has addressed the unauthorized sampling controversy surrounding the singer′s bonus track Twenty Three.

Loen árvore stated on November 3, "We confirmed that the composer purchased voice samples, one of which was used in the relevant part during the arrangement process. We will contact Britney Spears′ agency immediately in order to check the facts. We are currently in the process of checking with regards to the relevant voice sample.

iu has been embroiled in an unauthorized sampling controversy since someone pointed out a part in bonus track Twenty Three from her mini album Chat-Shire sounds strikingly similar to Britney Spears′ Gimme More. However, her agency explained that the composer purchased the voice sample used in the song.

The agency stated, "We apologize to all the fãs for the trouble caused from not carefully checking during the album production process. We want to relay our thanks and apologies to Britney Spears′ fãs for raising a problem that we didnt′ notice."

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