Shakatak — Follow-up Report on the “Bubble Gum” Plagiarism Allegations
Following an exclusive report by Munhwa Ilbo reporter Ahn Jin-yong on July 18, 2024, 58 articles were published on that day alone, and coverage continued until July 26.
When ADOR (CEO Min Hee-jin) issued an official statement requesting a credible analysis report, no response has been provided to this day.
🔗 [Exclusive] “Stop Using NewJeans’ ‘Bubble Gum’ and Pay Damages”… UK Band Considers It ‘Plagiarism’
UK-based Wise Music Group sent an official Letter of Claim in mid-June, designating six recipients including ADOR, parent company HYBE, Korea Music Copyright Association, and Sony Music Publishing Hong Kong Limited (Korea Office).
The law firm stated that it was delivering the document at the request of Wise Music Group, headquartered in London, UK, as the rights holder of Shakatak’s song “Easier Said Than Done,” which “Bubble Gum” allegedly plagiarized. They stated, “We have confirmed that the song ‘Bubble Gum,’ written and composed by 250, Oscar Bell, Sophie Simmons, and Gigi, recorded by NewJeans, and currently in use without the consent of Wise Music Group, violates copyright by unauthorized use of ‘Easier Said Than Done.’ We demand that immediate action be taken, including the cessation of use of ‘Bubble Gum.’”
They further stated, “Please carefully review and acknowledge that the demands include cessation of use, reporting of revenue, change of rights holders, written assurances, and compensation for damages. Please comply with the requirements within the deadline specified in the attached document (7 days) and notify Wise Music Group directly,” signaling legal action.
In the attached document, Shakatak’s side cited the following as reasons for unauthorized use:
▲The compositions contain identical rhythms and notes, with the same distinctive melodic hook
▲Similar use of electric guitar and bass
▲A side-by-side comparison of the two songs demonstrates that the rhythms progress in substantially identical ways
▲The tempo of “Easier Said Than Done” is approximately 104 BPM, while “Bubble Gum” is approximately 105 BPM—nearly identical
▲Very similar harmonic choices were made
Below is ADOR’s full official statement regarding the “Bubble Gum” plagiarism allegations:
1)In response to the certified letter sent by Shakatak’s side on 6/17, the legal team of Bubble Gum’s songwriter’s publisher immediately replied on 6/21.
2)The reply stated the following:
“Bubble Gum did not make unauthorized use of Shakatak’s composition, and we request that you submit a credible analysis report regarding this matter.”
“Bubble Gum did not make unauthorized use of Shakatak’s composition, and we request that you submit a credible analysis report regarding this matter.”
3)On 6/21, Shakatak’s side replied that they would provide the report soon, but no report has been received to date.
4)The party raising the issue must provide a report proving plagiarism, and Shakatak’s side needs to respond to this.
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| 2024-07-18 | 12:36:00 | An Jin-yong | Munhwa Ilbo | [Exclusive] "Stop Using NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' and Pay Damages"… British Band Views it as 'Plagiarism' | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 12:54:00 | Kim Hyun-seo | TV Report | Plagiarism Controversy' NewJeans, Demanded Damages by British Band | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 12:57:00 | Yoon Hye-young | Sports Today | Shakatak "NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Copyright Infringement, Pay Damages" Sent Certified Mail | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:12:00 | Kim Jin-seok | TV Daily | Shakatak Raises NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism… "Copyright Infringement & Damages" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:25:00 | Myung Hee-sook | Xportsnews | Shakatak Claims "NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Copyright Infringement"… ADOR "Unauthorized Use NO" [Official Position] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:30:00 | Yeon Hwi-seon | OSEN | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' is Plagiarism? ADOR "Shakatak Unauthorized Use NO" [Official Position] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:32:00 | Kim Hyun-seo | TV Report | NewJeans "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? Shakatak Must Prove 'Similarity' Directly" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:32:00 | Lee Jae-hoon | Newsis | NewJeans Side, To 'Bubble Gum' Similarity Dispute "Did Not Use Composition Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:34:00 | Jung Ha-eun | Sports Seoul | NewJeans, Demanded Damages for 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… ADOR "Unauthorized Use NO" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:42:00 | Kim Ji-ha | TV Daily | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion, Original Creator British Band Demands 'Damages' | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:45:00 | Lee Min-ji | Newsen | NewJeans, Rebuts Shakatak's 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Allegation with "Unauthorized Use NO" [Official Position] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:45:00 | Kim Jun-seok | Sports Chosun | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? Shakatak Must Prove 'Similarity' Directly" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:48:00 | Baek Ji-eun | Sports Chosun | [Official] NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Groundless, Submit Analysis Report" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:51:00 | Lee Da-gyeom | Star Today | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? Present Proof Materials" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 13:57:00 | Kang Da-yoon | MyDaily | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? Unauthorized Use NO, Submit Analysis Report" [Official](Full Text) | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:00:00 | An Eun-jae | News1 | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum', British Band Plagiarism? "Did Not Use Without Permission" to Damages Demand | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:00:00 | Kim Soo-young | The Korea Economic Daily | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion Ignited… British Band, Official Protest | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:02:00 | Yoon Sang-geun | Star News | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy… ADOR "No Unauthorized Use" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:07:00 | Yoon Ki-baek | Edaily | NewJeans, To British Band's Plagiarism Allegation… "Unauthorized Use NO" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:14:00 | Jung Hye-won | SPOTV News | NewJeans Side, To 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "Unauthorized Use NO… Submit Proof Materials" [Official Position] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:15:00 | Son Jin-ah | MK Sports | British Band, Raises NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… ADOR "Unauthorized Use NO" [Official Position] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:18:00 | Park So-jin | MBN | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? Unauthorized Use NO" [Official Position] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:27:00 | Lee Ji-young | JoongAng Ilbo | British Band, To NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… ADOR "Did Not Use Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:31:00 | Kim Ji-hye | Ilgan Sports | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' = British Band Shakatak Plagiarism?… ADOR "Demands Credible Report" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:34:00 | Woo Da-bin | Hankook Ilbo | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? Unauthorized Use NO" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:36:00 | Choi Jin-won | MoneyS | Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy… NewJeans "No Unauthorized Use" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:38:00 | Kim Hyun-hee | Sports Hankook | NewJeans Side, 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion? "Unauthorized Use NO… Present Proof Materials" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:41:00 | Kim Seon-woo | JTBC | NewJeans Side, To 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "Unauthorized Use NO, Submit Analysis Report" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:41:00 | Jung Jae-hwon | Chosun Biz | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum', To British Band Plagiarism Dispute "Not Unauthorized Use" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:43:00 | Yoon Hye-young | Sports Today | Naeronambul' Min Hee-jin? Embarrassing NewJeans Plagiarism Suspicion [ST Issue] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:50:00 | Kim Ji-hyun | TV Daily | NewJeans with No Quiet Days, Following Mexican Girl Group, British Band Plagiarism Dispute [Issue & Talk] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 14:55:00 | Jung Ji-eun | Seoul Economic Daily | NewJeans Side Rebuts 'Plagiarism Suspicion' "Requested Proof Report But… Shakatak, No Answer" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:05:00 | Lee Bok-jin | Segye Ilbo | British Band Shakatak, Claims Damages for NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:12:00 | Seo Hyung-woo | Sports Kyunghyang | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? ADOR "Silence to Request for Proof Materials" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:13:00 | Kim Hyun-seo | TV Report | NewJeans, Attacked ILLIT But… Collapsing Due to 'Plagiarism'? [Report@VIEW] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:24:00 | Choi Ju-seong | Yonhap News Agency | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum', British Band Plagiarism Suspicion… ADOR "Did Not Use Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:40:00 | Jung Hye-won | SPOTV News | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy… British Band "Similar to Our Song" vs ADOR "Unauthorized Use NO" [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:43:00 | Jo Hee-sun | Seoul Shinmun | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum', British Band Plagiarism Suspicion… ADOR "Did Not Use Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:44:00 | Kim Han-sol | The Kyunghyang Shinmun | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum', British Band Plagiarism?··· ADOR "Did Not Use Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:44:00 | Kim Jong-eun | TV Daily | Min Hee-jin Who Claimed Baseless 'NewJeans Copy', When Suspected of Plagiarism "Hand Over Analysis Report" [Issue & Talk] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:50:00 | Ji Min-kyung | OSEN | High-Flying NewJeans, British Band Plagiarism Dispute… "Did Not Use Without Permission" Direct Rebuttal [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 15:54:00 | No Cut News | No Cut News | NewJeans Side To 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "Unauthorized Use NO, Proving Must Be Done by Claimant" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 16:03:00 | Choi Ji-ye | TenAsia | NewJeans, Denies 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy "Did Not Use Shakatak Composition Without Permission, Submit Analysis Report" [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 16:06:00 | Jo Seong-hyun | SBS | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum', British Band Plagiarism Suspicion… ADOR "Did Not Use Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 16:45:00 | Kim Hyun-jung | Asia Economy | British Band "NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism"… ADOR "Not Unauthorized Use" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 16:57:00 | Lee Gyeong-guk | YTN | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion Raised… ADOR Side "Did Not Use Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 17:01:00 | Choi Seong-kyu | Seoul Economic Daily | NewJeans' Song 'Bubble Gum', British Band Plagiarism?··· What is Agency ADOR's Position? | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 17:12:00 | Baek Ji-eun | Sports Chosun | [SC Issue] "'Bubble Gum' Not Plagiarism"… Will NewJeans Overcome Repeated 'Min Hee-jin Risk' | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 17:15:00 | Seon Mi-kyung | OSEN | Min Hee-jin Who Cried 'NewJeans Imitation', Will She Be Confident in Plagiarism Suspicion [Oh!Ssen Focus] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 17:16:00 | Yoon Hye-ju | MBN | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum', British Band Plagiarism Suspicion… "Did Not Use Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 17:31:00 | Herald | Herald Business | NewJeans, British Band Plagiarism Suspicion Raised… ADOR "Did Not Use Without Permission" Total Denial | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 17:32:00 | Ko Gyeong-seok | Hankook Ilbo | British Band Sent Plagiarism Content Proof for NewJeans 'Bubble Gum'… ADOR "No" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 17:42:00 | Lee Myung-ju | Dispatch | Bubble Gum Similar, Credibility Needed… Shakatak vs ADOR, Plagiarism Stance Difference | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 17:43:00 | Jung Hae-ju | KBS | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion, ADOR "Not Unauthorized Use" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 17:51:00 | Jung Ju-won | Maeil Business Newspaper | British Band Demands 'Stop Using' for NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy… ADOR 'Denies' | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 20:00:00 | Yoo Ji-hye | Sports Donga | ADOR, Denies NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion [Entertainment News HOT] | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 21:19:00 | Lee Hwi-kyung | Korea Economic TV | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' is Plagiarism? "Did Not Use Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-18 | 23:54:00 | Seo Hyung-seok | Yonhap News TV | NewJeans Bubble Gum 'Plagiarism Controversy'… Demanded Damages | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 6:58:00 | Kim Ok-young | MBC | [Culture Entertainment Plus] NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion‥ ADOR "Did Not Use Without Permission" | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 7:01:00 | KBS | KBS | [Issue Culture] NewJeans, Plagiarized British Band Song? When Compared… | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 8:41:00 | Jung Jae-woo | JTBC | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… British Band Demands 'Stop Using' [Social Pick] | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 9:00:00 | Park Jung-seon | Dailian | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum', British Band Plagiarism Suspicion… ADOR "Not Unauthorized Use" | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 9:25:00 | Kim Ye-seul | Kuki News | British Band Claiming NewJeans Plagiarism… ADOR Side Immediate Rebuttal | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 9:39:00 | Kwon O-eun | Chosun Biz | [Feature Stock] HYBE, Lowest Price in 1 Year… 180,000 Won Line Also 'Shaky' | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 11:00:00 | ize | ize | NewJeans, Between 'Cover' and 'Plagiarism' | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 16:38:00 | Kim Ji-hoon | Kukmin Ilbo | Enter Stock Prices Plummet Due to NewJeans Controversy… Retail Investors Scream | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 17:33:00 | Jung Min-ah | MBN | Bought Watching NewJeans & LE SSERAFIM But 'Stumbling'… One After Another 'New Lows' | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 23:06:00 | Lee Bok-jin | Segye Ilbo | British Band Shakatak, To ADOR's Request for Report "Hired Musicologist to Investigate" | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 23:21:00 | An Jin-yong | Munhwa Ilbo | [Exclusive] "Hired 'Musicologist' to Prove NewJeans Plagiarism"… British Shakatak Official Position | Link |
| 2024-07-19 | 23:24:00 | Lee Yu-na | Sports Chosun | [Exclusive] Shakatak, Answered ADOR "NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism, Musicologist Analysis" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 0:09:00 | Geum Bit-na | MK Sports | Shakatak, Going to the End with NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism… "Hiring Musicologist" [MK Issue] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 7:00:00 | Jang In-young | Xportsnews | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Thickens… Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist, Closely Investigating" [X's Issue] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 8:04:00 | Lee Min-ji | Newsen | Shakatak, Sets Out to Prove NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 8:22:00 | Yoon Sang-geun | Star News | CEO Min Hee-jin Smiles But… ADOR Dispute, Still Ongoing [Focus] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 8:35:00 | Lee Yu-na | Sports Chosun | [Exclusive] Shakatak, Preparing NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Materials "Hiring Musicologist" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 9:10:00 | Lee Tae-soo | Yonhap News Agency | Growing NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 9:21:00 | Park Geun-ah | Korea Economic TV | British Band Claiming 'NewJeans Plagiarism' "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 9:23:00 | Shin Hyun-bo | The Korea Economic Daily | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion Spreading… Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 9:36:00 | Lee Hae-jun | JoongAng Ilbo | Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" Direct Response to NewJeans Dismissing 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 9:58:00 | Kim Tae-young | Seoul Economic Daily | British Band 'NewJeans Plagiarized My Song', Sets Out to Verify… "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 9:59:00 | Choi Ye-seul | Kukmin Ilbo | British Band Raising NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 10:11:00 | Kim Hyun-deok | Sports Seoul | Shakatak, Going to the End with NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy… Hiring Musicologist [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 10:15:00 | Ryu Ji-yoon | Dailian | Shakatak, Proving NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 10:19:00 | Lee Bo-hee | Seoul Shinmun | Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" to NewJeans Dismissing 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 11:12:00 | Choi Lee-jung | OSEN | NewJeans Side Rebuttal "'Bubble Gum' Not Plagiarism" → British Shakatak Counter "Hiring Musicologist" [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 12:08:00 | Gu Min-ji | Dispatch | Checking NewJeans Plagiarism to the End… British Shakatak, Hiring Musicologist | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 12:40:00 | Ryu Han-jun | iNews24 | British Band Shakatak Raising NewJeans Plagiarism Suspicion Reveals 'Hiring Musicologist' | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 13:09:00 | Lee Jung-min | MyDaily | Verifying NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 13:48:00 | Seo Hyung-seok | Yonhap News TV | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy… Shakatak, Hiring Musicologist | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 14:00:00 | Ryu Ji-yoon | Dailian | Tzuyang Cyber Wrecker Prosecution Investigation / Hyun Cheol Passing / NewJeans Plagiarism Suspicion [Weekly Pop Culture Issue] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 14:29:00 | Kwon Soo-yeon | MHN Sports | To NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… British Band Shakatak, Even Hiring Musicologist | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 14:41:00 | Lee Ji-woon | MoneyS | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion Spreading… Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 14:52:00 | Kim Won-hee | Sports Kyunghyang | Hired Musicologist to Demand for Credibility… 'Plagiarism Dispute' NewJeans, Will Brake Be Put On [SK Issue] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 15:32:00 | Kim Ji-won | TenAsia | NewJeans What Review, 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy ing… Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" [TEN Issue] | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 15:48:00 | Jin Young-ki | The Korea Economic Daily | Waited Only for BTS Discharge But… 'Misfortune on Top of Misfortune' HYBE Retail Investors 'Scream' | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 16:06:00 | Lee Da-gyeom | Star Today | British Band Raising NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 17:07:00 | Kim Hyun-hee | Sports Hankook | NewJeans, 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion Spreading… British Band Shakatak, "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 17:38:00 | Kim Jong-eun | TV Daily | British Band Raising NewJeans Plagiarism Suspicion "Hiring Music Expert" | Link |
| 2024-07-20 | 21:48:00 | Choi Ki-seong | Maeil Business Newspaper | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion Suffering… British Band Shakatak Claims "Rhythm and Note Identical" | Link |
| 2024-07-21 | 7:01:00 | Lee Jae-hoon | Newsis | British Band Shakatak Raising NewJeans Plagiarism Dispute "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-21 | 11:36:00 | No Cut News | No Cut News | Shakatak Raising Plagiarism Suspicion to NewJeans "Hired Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-21 | 14:48:00 | Herald | Herald Business | NewJeans vs Shakatak, Plagiarism Suspicion Battle… "Hired Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-21 | 14:50:00 | Jung Jin-young | Kukmin Ilbo | British Band Raising NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy, Sets Out to Verify | Link |
| 2024-07-21 | 15:18:00 | Yeom Dong-gyo | OhmyNews | Raising NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion, Who is British Jazz Band? | Link |
| 2024-07-21 | 20:00:00 | Yoo Ji-hye | Sports Donga | British Band Raising NewJeans Plagiarism “Hiring Musicologist” [Entertainment News HOT] | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 6:00:00 | Jung Ha-eun | Sports Seoul | High-Flying NewJeans, 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion Spreading… Comparing Past Cases [SS Focus] | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 7:57:00 | Baek Ji-eun | Sports Chosun | [SC Issue] NewJeans Plagiarism Suspicion Spreading… Shakatak KakaoTalk Leak → "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 8:40:00 | Kim Ji-hyun | TV Daily | NewJeans Plagiarism Suspicion Formalized… British Band, Following Damages Demand, Hiring Musicologist [Issue & Talk] | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 9:04:00 | Jung Jin-young | Kukmin Ilbo | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy Growing… Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 10:01:00 | Kim Hyun-seo | TV Report | Targeting NewJeans' Shakatak, Will Reveal Plagiarism… "Hiring Musicologist" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 10:09:00 | Oh Ji-won | YTN | When NewJeans Denied Plagiarism Suspicion… British Band Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 10:27:00 | Park Jung-seon | Dailian | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy Signs of Prolongation… Shakatak "Hiring Musicologist" [D:Issue] | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 10:57:00 | Yoo Ji-ho | TV Report | Min Hee-jin, Still Loves NewJeans Despite 'Plagiarism Controversy'… Celebrating 2nd Anniversary | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 11:50:00 | Jang In-young | Xportsnews | Shakatak Preparing Public Opinion War, Chat Room Leak?… NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion ing [X's Issue] | Link |
| 2024-07-22 | 14:32:00 | Choi Ji-ye | TenAsia | NewJeans Plagiarism Suspicion in Full Swing… Min Hee-jin, Reveals Bare Face Shot Highlighting Haerin's Beauty | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 8:39:00 | Kim Seung-hye | MK Sports | NewJeans, Celebrating 2nd Anniversary… "Five Colored Bears Drawn by Min Hee-jin and Bare Face Confidence" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:07:00 | Kim Ji-hye | Ilgan Sports | ADOR Opened Mouth on 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy… "Plagiarism with One Bar Amount? Regret" [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:12:00 | Oh Seung-hyun | Xportsnews | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism NO, Already Requested Analysis… Responding to Reverse Viral" [Official Position] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:27:00 | Lee Seung-gil | MyDaily | [Official] NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? Chord Progression Different, Simply One Bar Similar" (Full Text) | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:29:00 | Lee Woo-joo | Sports Chosun | NewJeans Side, Rebuts 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "Chord Progression & BPM All Different" [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:30:00 | Kim Ji-hye | Ilgan Sports | ADOR, NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism NO → Problem with HYBE PR Method [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:34:00 | An Yun-ji | Star News | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism & Unauthorized Use NO… BPM & Flow Different" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:36:00 | Geum Bit-na | MK Sports | NewJeans Side, Additional Rebuttal to 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "Chord Progression + Song Flow Completely Different" (Official Position) [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:37:00 | Lee Yu-min | Sports Hankook | ADOR, Total Rebuttal to NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism… "Commonly Seen in Pop Music" [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:39:00 | Kim Hyun-seo | TV Report | ADOR "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism NO… Spread During Dispute with HYBE" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:44:00 | Kim So-ra | Seoul Shinmun | We Also Analyzed by Musicologist, Not Plagiarism ADOR 'Counterfire' to 'Bubble Gum' Controversy | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:45:00 | Kim Min-ji | News1 | ADOR Side "NewJeans, Unauthorized Use of Shakatak Song? Completely Different from Fact" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:46:00 | Hwang Hye-jin | Newsen | Min Hee-jin, Opened Mouth on NewJeans Plagiarism Controversy "Chord Progression Different, Groundless" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:50:00 | Jung Seung-min | MHN Sports | ADOR Explaining NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "If Additional Rebuttal Needed…" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:50:00 | Lee Jung-guk | The Hankyoreh | NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? ADOR "Song We've Never Heard Before" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:51:00 | Jung Hye-won | SPOTV News | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism NO… Chord Progression & Song Flow All Different" [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:53:00 | An Yun-ji | Star News | Min Hee-jin Responding to NewJeans Malicious Comments & Reverse Viral, Met DC Representative Directly [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:55:00 | Kim Seon-woo | JTBC | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism NO… One Bar Similarity & Chord Progression Different" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 11:56:00 | Kim Ye-seul | Kuki News | Finished Musicologist Analysis ADOR, Re-explains NewJeans Plagiarism Suspicion | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 12:02:00 | Lim Si-ryeong | Sports Today | ADOR, Rebuts NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism "Chord Progression, BPM, Song Mood Different" [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 12:07:00 | Kim Chae-yeon | OSEN | NewJeans, Rebuts 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… "Chord Progression & Song Flow Different" [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 12:07:00 | Kim Ji-hyun | TV Daily | ADOR Side "NewJeans British Band Plagiarism Groundless" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 12:09:00 | bnt | bnt News | ADOR Rebuts NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy "Never Heard Shakatak Song" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 12:12:00 | Lee Jae-hoon | Newsis | NewJeans Side, To 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Allegation "Chord Progression, BPM, Mood All Different" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 12:12:00 | Hwang Hye-jin | Newsen | Min Hee-jin "NewJeans Plagiarism Groundless" → 'Head-to-head' Even with ID-less Malicious Commenters [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 12:15:00 | Kim Bo-young | Edaily | ADOR, Rebuts NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… "Unauthorized Use NO, Overall Song Mood Different" [Full Text] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 12:53:00 | Hyun Ye-seul | JoongAng Ilbo | ADOR Side "NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Chord Progression Different from Shakatak Song" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 13:29:00 | Jung Ha-eun | Sports Seoul | NewJeans, Opened Mouth on 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "Chord Progression Different… Responding to Reverse Viral" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 13:45:00 | Kim Yu-rim | MoneyS | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism NO, Already Requested Analysis" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 13:46:00 | Choi Ju-seong | Yonhap News Agency | NewJeans Agency "Bubble Gum Plagiarism Not Fact… Requested Musicologist Analysis" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 13:59:00 | Kim Ye-rang | The Korea Economic Daily | Min Hee-jin Opened Mouth on NewJeans Extortion + Plagiarism Suspicion | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 13:59:00 | Seo Hyung-woo | Sports Kyunghyang | [Full Text] NewJeans Side To 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Controversy "Overall Song Mood & Flow Different" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 13:59:00 | Park Jung-seon | Dailian | NewJeans Side "Unauthorized Use of Shakatak Song in 'Bubble Gum'? Chord Progression & Song Flow Different" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 14:06:00 | Park So-jin | MBN | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Not Plagiarism… Overall Song Flow Different" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 14:09:00 | Kim Hyun-kyung | Korea Economic TV | ADOR "NewJeans 'Bubble Gum' Not Plagiarism… HYBE Lukewarm Response" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 14:15:00 | Lee Da-gyeom | Star Today | Finished Musicologist Analysis… ADOR, Denies 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 14:15:00 | Oh Ji-won | YTN | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism? Only Short One Bar Similar… Question HYBE Response" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 14:16:00 | Herald | Herald Business | NewJeans Side "'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Not Fact… Common Form in Previous Pop Music" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 14:29:00 | Hyun Hye-sun | Seoul Economic Daily | NewJeans Side, Denies 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "Chord & Mood Different··· Requested Music Analysis" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 14:35:00 | Kim Ji-hyun | TV Daily | Min Hee-jin, Reappointment Success But Plagiarism, Shaman, Member Extortion Controversy Maker [Issue & Talk] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 14:48:00 | Oh Ji-won | YTN | Two Year Jinx' NewJeans, Entering Hiatus "For Recharging" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 14:58:00 | Park Seon-young | Kukmin Ilbo | NewJeans Agency "Bubble Gum Not Plagiarism… Mood & Flow Different" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:00:00 | Song Jae-in | YTN | NewJeans Agency "Bubble Gum Not Plagiarism… Requested Musicologist Analysis" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:03:00 | Kim Gwang-hyun | SBS | NewJeans Agency "Bubble Gum Plagiarism Not Fact… Requested Musicologist Analysis" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:07:00 | Lee Min-kyung | TenAsia | NewJeans, Denies 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion "Chord Progression Different, Requesting Report is Standard Procedure" [Official] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:18:00 | Baek Ji-eun | Sports Chosun | [SC Issue] Members Protest to HYBE… Min Hee-jin NewJeans Extortion Suspicion, Will it Spread to Legal Battle | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:20:00 | Park Se-yeon | Ilgan Sports | Min Hee-jin Side "Extorted NewJeans Members from Source? False Fact… Legal Response" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:25:00 | Kim Na-yeon | Sports Kyunghyang | Already 2nd Anniversary' NewJeans, Entering Hiatus "Time for Recharging" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:50:00 | Myung Hee-sook | Xportsnews | NewJeans Extortion + Plagiarism Suspicion… 'Dilemma' Min Hee-jin "Groundless" [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:53:00 | Jung Seung-min | MHN Sports | Discussed 40 Million Won with Shaman → Even Extorting NewJeans Members?… Min Hee-jin "Warning Legal Response" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:53:00 | An Tae-hyun | News1 | NewJeans Side "Plan to Have Hiatus for Recharging… Preparing New Look" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 15:54:00 | Jo Ji-young | Sports Chosun | [SC Issue] "Plagiarism Controversy → Member Extortion Suspicion"… Was Controversy Burden Big for NewJeans? Declares Hiatus for Recharging | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 16:08:00 | Lee Hyun-yong | Channel A | NewJeans 'Member Stealing' & Plagiarism Suspicion… Min Hee-jin "False Fact" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 16:19:00 | Jang Jin-ri | SPOTV News | NewJeans, Hiatus Amid Plagiarism & Min Hee-jin Member Extortion Controversy "Time for Recharging" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 16:25:00 | Jung Ha-eun | Sports Seoul | NewJeans, Entering Hiatus Amid Plagiarism Suspicion "For Recharging" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 16:25:00 | Kang Seon-ae | SBS Entertainment News | NewJeans Side, Totally Denies 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… "Chord Progression Different" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 16:32:00 | Kim Jun-seok | Sports Chosun | NewJeans, Entering Hiatus Amid Plagiarism & Member Extortion Controversy… "For Recharging" [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 16:45:00 | Hong Hye-min | Hankook Ilbo | NewJeans Re-denied 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion, Entering Hiatus… "For Recharging" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 16:49:00 | Park Se-yeon | Ilgan Sports | NewJeans Finished Korea-Japan Activities Amid Internal Conflict, Entering Hiatus for Recharging [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 16:58:00 | ize | ize | Min Hee-jin, NewJeans Extortion + 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Rebuttal… 'Head-to-head' Again with HYBE? | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 17:01:00 | Jung Jae-hwon | Chosun Biz | NewJeans Agency "Bubble Gum Not Plagiarism… Finished Musicologist Analysis" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 17:12:00 | Lee Jin-wook | No Cut News | NewJeans Side Re-denied 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion… "Already Requested Analysis & Counterargument" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 17:13:00 | Park Seo-yeon | MyDaily | False Fact Min Hee-jin, Controversy Explanation DAY… Denied NewJeans Member Extortion → Rebutted Plagiarism [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 17:27:00 | Kim Han-sol | The Kyunghyang Shinmun | To 'NewJeans Plagiarism Suspicion' ADOR "Never Heard Shakatak Song Until Problem Raised" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 17:29:00 | Kim Jong-eun | TV Daily | Plagiarism Suspicion' NewJeans, Entering Hiatus "Will Return with New Look" | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 17:54:00 | An Jin-yong | Munhwa Ilbo | Chord Progression Different… NewJeans, Re-denies 'Bubble Gum' Plagiarism Suspicion | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 18:20:00 | Choi Lee-jung | OSEN | NewJeans, Declares Hiatus Amid Plagiarism Controversy + Min Hee-jin Member Extortion Suspicion.. Eventful 2nd Anniversary [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 20:10:00 | Jung Hye-won | SPOTV News | All False Facts Min Hee-jin, NewJeans Extortion → Plagiarism Suspicion Rebuttal & Explanation [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-23 | 21:28:00 | Lee Min-kyung | TenAsia | NewJeans Caught by Plagiarism, Time for International Perspective Not Report Demand [TEN Starfield] | Link |
| 2024-07-24 | 0:00:00 | Kim Bo-young | Edaily | Min Hee-jin, NewJeans Plagiarism & Member Stealing Rebuttal → Claims HYBE Illegal Act… Truth Battle Again [Comprehensive] | Link |
| 2024-07-24 | 4:43:00 | Song Jae-in | YTN | NewJeans Agency "Bubble Gum Not Plagiarism… Requested Musicologist Analysis" | Link |
| 2024-07-24 | 7:01:00 | Kim Ok-young | MBC | [Culture Entertainment Plus] NewJeans Agency "Bubble Gum Plagiarism Not Fact" Re-rebuttal | Link |
| 2024-07-25 | 6:01:00 | Shin Jin-ah | The Financial News | Min Hee-jin & HYBE 2nd Battle "Sues HYBE Executive" vs "Counter-sue for False Accusation" | Link |
| 2024-07-25 | 6:30:00 | Jung Ha-eun | Sports Seoul | Min Hee-jin, 'Head-to-head' Again with HYBE? Background of 'Debut 2nd Anniversary' NewJeans Sudden Hiatus [SS Focus] | Link |
| 2024-07-25 | 23:30:00 | Seo Hyung-seok | Yonhap News TV | NewJeans Entered Hiatus… Adults' Fight into Round 2 | Link |
| 2024-07-26 | 16:00:00 | Jo Yu-bin | Sisa Journal | [Weekly Keyword] ADOR Denying NewJeans <Bubble Gum> Plagiarism Controversy | Link |