Industry May 14, 2026
Songwriters Allege Uncredited Use of Demo Material 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 the NewJeans song ‘How Sweet’ features a topline they originally created for a demo. They reportedly shared this demo with an agency connected to the K-pop group, which allegedly denied using the material before incorporating it into the track without permission. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.