ADOR, a subsidiary of South Korea’s entertainment powerhouse HYBE, is in the spotlight over allegations of plagiarism involving NewJeans’ upcoming track “Bubble Gum” and a 42-year-old song from a British band.

The K-pop industry is on high alert following claims made by ADOR’s CEO Min Hee Jin, who alleges that ILLIT, a fresh girl group under HYBE’s BELIFT LAB, has copied NewJeans. NewJeans is gearing up for their comeback with “Bubble Gum,” set to drop on May 24 KST.

Recent chatter on YouTube and online communities has drawn comparisons between NewJeans’ “Bubble Gum” and the 1982 track “Easier Said Than Done” by British jazz punk band Shakatak. The comments section is heating up with debates over the striking similarities and potential plagiarism claims.

The composer behind “Bubble Gum” is no stranger to creating hits for NewJeans, having previously worked on “Attention,” “Hype Boy,” and “Ditto.”

ADOR has yet to break their silence on the controversy. Industry insiders say there’s no evidence to suggest that the song in question was sampled.

During an April 25 press conference, CEO Min made her stance clear, stating, “ILLIT is mirroring NewJeans in various aspects, from hair and makeup to choreography and visuals.”

She stressed ADOR’s position against any unauthorized copying of NewJeans’ achievements by any party, including HYBE and BELIFT LAB, adding, “This isn’t about defaming ILLIT; it’s about responsible adults. Each group should maintain its unique identity, as simply imitating NewJeans could harm their individuality.”

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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