According to a story published on July 18, KST, in an exclusive media outlet, the English jazz-funk band Shakatak has accused ADOR of violating their copyright. Shakatak alleges that NewJeans’ song “Bubble Gum” incorporates parts of their song “Easier Said Than Done” without authorization.
Shakatak’s Accusation
Munhwa Ilbo claims that in June, WISE MUSIC GROUP, acting on behalf of Shakatak, hired a South Korean legal company and served many recipients with a Letter of Claim.
These consist of Sony Music Publishing (South Korea branch), HYBE Labels, ADOR, and the Korea Music Copyright Association (KMCA). The petition claimed that “Easier Said Than Done” is used in “Bubble Gum,” a song written by 250, Oscar Bell, Sophie Simmons, and Gigi and performed by NewJeans, without the required permission.
Several demands were made by WISE MUSIC GROUP in their letter. They demanded a seal, recompense for damages, a legal transfer of rights, a report detailing all earnings from the music, and an immediate stop to “Bubble Gum” sales.
The letter went on to list particular elements that WISE MUSIC GROUP feels make up the purported copyright violation.
Response of Ador
In response to the accusations, ADOR said that the legal company for the songwriters of “Bubble Gum” had received and read the letter from Shakatak’s legal team.
“Bubble Gum” didn’t borrow Shakatak’s composition without authorization, according to ADOR. They have asked Shakatak’s side to submit a reliable analytical report that includes unambiguous proof of the purported violation.
Shakatak’s attorney responded by saying that an analysis report would be provided out shortly. Nevertheless, WISE MUSIC GROUP hasn’t done anything more as of yet. Both parties are waiting for the next course of action, and the matter is still unresolved.