HONG KONG — Jeremy Lee of the popular Hong Kong boy group MIRROR has addressed recent controversy surrounding his self-composed track ‘Tie Me Now’, which drew comparisons to Stray Kids’ ‘Red Lights’ after listeners noted melodic similarities. The original version has since been removed from YouTube, and a newly edited ‘Intense Version’ has been uploaded in its place.
Speaking publicly at a press event on April 23, Jeremy shared that the situation had been difficult: “My original intent was simply to bring entertainment and joy through music. That’s why I create.” He explained that the decision to rework and re-release the song came after discussions with his music team, aiming to show his sincerity and commitment to artistic growth through the new version.
Jeremy firmly denied any intent to plagiarize and acknowledged the influence of K-pop on his musical upbringing. “I’ve listened to a lot of K-pop over the years,” he said. “But going forward, I want to explore a broader range of sounds.” He emphasized collective responsibility within the creative process, stating, “No one person shoulders all the blame—we move forward together.”
‘Tie Me Now’ was composed by Jeremy, arranged by Ah To, and produced by industry veteran Wong Shing-Chun. While the original music video has been taken down, discussions are ongoing about either re-editing it or launching a new visual concept. Jeremy expressed gratitude to fans for their continued support and pledged to use this experience as motivation to grow as an artist. “I hope this new version reflects my intention more clearly,” he added.
