Industry May 15, 2026
Songwriters Allege Uncredited Sample in NewJeans Track
Four US songwriters say that NewJeans hit ‘How Sweet’ incorporates a topline they wrote for a demo track they shared with an agency that works with the K-pop group. That agency said they weren’t using
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
Four American songwriters claim that a melody they created for a demo track, which was shared with an agency connected to K-pop group NewJeans, has been used in the group's song ‘How Sweet’ without proper attribution or consent. The agency has reportedly denied using the writers’ melody, yet it is alleged to have been included in the NewJeans track without authorization. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.