Industry May 14, 2026
Songwriters Allege Uncredited Work 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 US songwriters have claimed that their topline, originally created for a demo track, was incorporated into the NewJeans song ‘How Sweet’ without their permission or credit. The songwriters shared their demo with an agency connected to the K-pop group. The agency reportedly denied using the topline before it was allegedly included in the NewJeans track. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.