Industry Jul 7, 2026
NewJeans and HYBE Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Song Infringement
A publishing company alleges the horns and drums on the hit 2023 song are “virtually identical” to parts of a nearly 20-year-old dance track.
Originally published by
Billboard
K-Pop group NewJeans and their agency HYBE are reportedly facing a lawsuit concerning their 2023 song "ETA." A publishing company has filed the suit, alleging that the instrumental elements, specifically the horns and drums, are strikingly similar to those found in a dance track released nearly two decades prior. Originally reported by Billboard.