Group 1 - The core issue revolves around the original singer dispute of the song "Year Ring," with claims from both Wang Zai Xiao Qiao and QQ Music regarding the original attribution of the song [2][3] - Wang Su Long's team declared on July 25 that "Year Ring" has "dual original singers" and announced the retraction of the song's authorization [3][4] - Zhang Bi Chen's studio asserted that she is the "only original singer" based on the first public release and distribution records, while acknowledging "Dream Fantasy Zhuang Xian" as a "dual original" song [3][4] Group 2 - The definition of "original singer" is debated, with the term not explicitly defined in the Civil Code or Copyright Law, leading to confusion among the public [5][9] - The industry recognizes "original singer" based on market perception and customary practices, with the first public release being a key factor [10][18] - The concept of "dual original" is not traditionally recognized in the industry, especially during the era of physical recordings [10][18] Group 3 - Wang Su Long's retraction of authorization is legally valid, allowing him to control the use of "Year Ring" without transferring copyright [21][24] - Zhang Bi Chen's claim of "permanent singing rights" may refer to non-commercial performances or specific contractual agreements, but the legitimacy of such rights remains unclear [22][25] - The ongoing dispute highlights the need for clear contractual agreements in the music industry to prevent future conflicts [25][26]

Core Viewpoint - The dispute over the original singer of the song "Year Ring" has escalated, with both parties claiming different rights to the song, leading to public controversy and legal implications regarding copyright and original performance rights [5][6][9]. Group 1: Background of the Dispute - The controversy began when a popular internet personality, "Wang Zai Xiao Qiao," stated that the original singer of "Year Ring" is Zhang Bichen, despite the song being created by Wang Sulong [2][5]. - The topic trended on social media, igniting debates among fans regarding who the true original singer is [2]. Group 2: Responses from the Parties - Wang Sulong's team responded by stating they did not intend to engage in the controversy but later announced the decision to retract the song's authorization, preventing any further performances of "Year Ring" [5][6]. - Zhang Bichen's team asserted that she is the "only original singer," providing evidence that her version was the first officially released recording and was the only version used in the drama "Flower Bone" [6][7]. Group 3: Legal and Industry Perspectives - Legal experts noted that while Zhang Bichen's evidence supports her claim as the first performer, it does not necessarily exclude the possibility of multiple original singers, as Wang Sulong's version also qualifies under copyright law [9][10]. - The definition of "original singer" is not explicitly defined in Chinese law, but it generally refers to the first artist to publicly release a recording, which aligns with industry practices [10][11].