Industry May 14, 2026
Songwriters Claim Uncredited Use of 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 US songwriters allege that their topline, originally written for a demo track and shared with an agency representing NewJeans, was incorporated into the K-pop group's song ‘How Sweet’ without authorization or credit. The agency reportedly denied using the topline before its alleged inclusion in the track. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.