"It's Okay, That's Love" Teaser Photos Accused of Plagiarism

The production team recently released teaser photos for the drama to spike fans' interest and excitement, only to receive comments saying the photos are a product of plagiarism.

Jun 26, 2014 05:40 PM BST

TAGㆍIt's Okay That's Love

After Gong Hyo Jin's vehicular accident last week, it seems like the production team of "It's Okay, That's Love" is once again facing another dilemma. The production team recently released teaser photos for the drama to spike fans' interest and excitement, only to receive comments saying the photos are a product of plagiarism.

The production team released a few photos and then followed by succeeding ones. However, netizens began to spot similarities between the teaser photos and the creative work by film artist Celia Rowlson-Hall.

The drama's production companies, GT Entertainment and CJ E&M, has issued an apology through their official statement on June 26. The reps said, "We sincerely give our deepest apology for causing a great disappointment to viewers... To express the 'love' concept for the drama's teaser video, the production company researched many images and videos and while coming up with a suitable idea, we found a video that suits this drama's tone and message the best."

"Due to our excessive greed of wanting to fully express the messages and themes of the drama, we made the wrong decision to borrow the message and image of the original video which has the same theme."

"We will delete all of the teaser videos which were officially release on our homepage and more, and will make sure that even the media will not use it in the future."

"It's Okay, That's Love" is set to start airing on July 23 following the end of "You're Surrounded". The drama series will star Jo In Sung, Gong Hyo Jin, and more.

TagㆍIt's Okay That's Love