Controversy arises over their latest track "How Sweet."

HYBE finds itself embroiled in allegations of undermining NewJeans' long-awaited comeback.

On May 24, NewJeans unveiled their new album along with the music video for their latest track, "How Sweet."

However, within hours of the song's release, a video surfaced online, quickly gaining traction. The video featured a snippet of "How Sweet" alongside two other tracks, accusing NewJeans of plagiarism.

Notably, it referenced Min Hee Jin's past claims of plagiarism against groups like ILLIT in its description.

Netizens were quick to express suspicion, pointing fingers at HYBE for potentially orchestrating the controversy to derail NewJeans' comeback.

Some comments speculated about the identity of the account owner:
"Is the account owner HYBE?"
"I knew (HYBE) would do something like this."
"I feel this is a HYBE account acting like a LE SSERAFIM fan."

Others criticized the timing and authenticity of the accusations:

Netizens also questioned the legitimacy of the YouTube account, "tearnot," which had only one video focusing on NewJeans' alleged plagiarism.

The channel's banner, seemingly referencing past plagiarism controversies, added fuel to the fire.

As discussions continue to unfold amidst the ongoing tensions between ADOR and HYBE, the issue of plagiarism in the K-pop industry remains a heated topic of debate.

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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