NewJeans Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Stolen Beats!
K-Pop sensation NewJeans is facing a legal battle after a publishing company claims their hit song "ETA" ripped off an older track.
7/7/2026, 9:12:19 PM
NewJeans, the K-Pop group taking the world by storm, is now in the hot seat! A major publishing company just slapped them with a lawsuit, claiming their chart-topping track "ETA" is a total rip-off.
The suit alleges that the iconic horn and drum sections in "ETA" aren't so original after all. According to the company, these instrumental parts are "virtually identical" to elements from a dance track that’s nearly two decades old. Talk about a blast from the past!
This isn't just some whispers circulating on the internet. This is a full-blown legal action, with the publishing house demanding justice for what they see as clear-cut music theft. They’re not pulling any punches, and neither is the industry.
Fans are absolutely buzzing online, with some defending their idols fiercely, while others are quick to point out the similarities. The K-Pop world is no stranger to plagiarism accusations, but a lawsuit of this magnitude definitely shakes things up. Everyone is speculating about what this means for the group's future.
HYBE, the powerhouse behind NewJeans, is also named in the lawsuit.
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