Core Viewpoint - The recent controversy surrounding the original singer of the song "Year Ring" has sparked significant discussion on social media, particularly regarding the rights and recognition of artists involved in the song's creation and performance [2]. Group 1: Song and Artist Information - The song "Year Ring," which is an insert song for the TV drama "Flower Bone," was written and composed by Wang Sulong, with both Zhang Bichen and Wang Sulong performing it [2]. - "Year Ring" was first released on June 15, 2015, by Zhang Bichen, making her the first official recording artist of the song, while Wang Sulong's version was released later on June 30, 2015 [2]. - The song has received accolades, including the Top Ten Best-Selling Songs Award at the 9th Migu Music Festival [2]. Group 2: Copyright and Legal Aspects - The Copyright Law stipulates that copyright includes rights such as publication, attribution, performance, and adaptation, which belong to the authors, including lyricists and composers [3]. - Although the Copyright Law does not define "original singer," it discusses performer rights, which are related to copyright and include the right to perform and receive compensation [3]. - As the lyricist and composer of "Year Ring," Wang Sulong holds the copyright, while Zhang Bichen, as the first performer, possesses performer rights [3].