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Singer-songwriter Olivia Marsh, the older sister of NewJeans (NJZ) member Danielle, has finally apologized after admitting to copying another artist’s work. On February 24, 2025, her agency, Mplify, released a statement addressing the similarities between Olivia’s track Backseat and Isaac Dunbar’s Onion Boy. As part of the resolution, Isaac Dunbar has been officially credited as a songwriter for Backseat, alongside Olivia Marsh. Mplify clarified, “We have reached an amicable settlement with Isaac Dunbar. We are currently handling all necessary procedures, including adjusting composition rights and properly crediting the original artist to ensure his rights are protected.” The agency also added,…

Singer-songwriter Olivia Marsh, NewJeans Danielle’s sister, has admitted to plagiarism regarding her song “Backseat,” which was found to be similar to Isaac Dunbar’s “Onion Boy.” Her agency, Mplify, acknowledged the claim, reached an agreement with Dunbar, and issued an official apology to him and fans. Original post: here Comments: 1. When this was posted on Square (a section of the theqoo forum), people in the comments kept insisting it wasn’t plagiarism and attacked the post until it got deleted—what’s up with that? 2. They kept denying it at first, then quietly added the name later – seeing this, it almost…

On February 24th, Olivia Marsh’s agency Mplify stated, “On February 13th, Olivia Marsh released her first album ‘Meanwhile’. Following the release, controversy emerged regarding the similarity between one of the album’s double title tracks, ‘Backseat’, and Isaac Dunbar’s ‘Onion Boy’. After directly comparing the two songs, we concluded that Isaac Dunbar’s claim was reasonable.” They continued, “We reached an amicable agreement with him and are taking the necessary steps to ensure the original creator’s rights are properly recognized, including credit registration and adjustments to the songwriting shares.” The agency added, “We will take this as an opportunity to reassess our…

They took responsibility. Koreaboo February 24th, 2025 Singer-songwriter Olivia Marsh, the older sister of NJZ (NewJeans) member Danielle, has apologized and admitted to plagiarism. | Mplify On February 24, her agency Mplify released a statement on its position on the similarity between “Backseat,” one of the double title tracks on her debut album, and “Onion Boy” by Isaac Dunbar. “After comparing the two songs directly, we agree that Dunbar’s claims are true. We have reached an amicable agreement with Isaac Dunbar and are working on the necessary tasks, including negotiating the composition share and registering credits to the original author.…

The K-Pop industry is no stranger to discussions about the ethical concerns of debuting minors. With intense training regimens and demanding schedules, the industry’s high-pressure environment raises concerns about the physical and mental well-being of young idols. The recent rise in underage idols making their debut has once again sparked heated debate among fans, professionals, and even fellow artists. NewJeans and the Ongoing Controversy When NewJeans debuted in 2022 under ADOR, discussions about minors in K-Pop resurfaced. Three of the five members were underage at debut, with the youngest, Hyein, being only 14 years old. While their fresh and youthful…

The ongoing debate over teen idols’ working hours in South Korea’s entertainment industry has reached new heights as the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) formally opposed proposed legal amendments seeking to reduce the work hours of underage entertainers. The bill, spearheaded by National Assembly member Kim Jun Hyuk, aims to align the entertainment sector with the Labor Standards Act, limiting minor artists’ weekly working hours to 40, down from the current 46 for those aged 15 and above. While the bill emphasizes safeguarding educational rights and well-being, the KMCA has raised strong objections, arguing that the proposal does not account…

Olivia Marsh recently made a comeback with her latest song ‘Backseat,’ the second title track from her first mini album ‘Meanwhile.’ The up-and-coming artist is the older sister of NJZ (NewJeans) member Danielle. Now, a shocking new development has occurred, as Olivia Marsh has just been accused of plagiarizing the song ‘Backseat.’ Indie singer Isaac Dunbar recently made a series of posts calling out Olivia for copying his song ‘Onion Boy.’ Isaac stated that his song had been “completely stolen,” in his now-deleted posts. For reference, here is Isaac Dunbar’s ‘Onion Boy’: As compared to Olivia Marsh’s ‘Backseat’: Following Isaac’s…

On February 21, Olivia Marsh, the sister of NewJeans (NJZ) Danielle, revealed the official MV for the track “Backseat” from her 1st EP “Meanwhile”. However, immediately after the song’s release, singer-songwriter Isaac Dunbar claimed that “Backseat” has the exact same instrument as his old song, “Onion Boy”.  However, the producing credits for “Backseat” did not include Isaac, leading to claims that Olivia Marsh stole Isaac’s song credits. In response, some fans tried to justify the situation, giving the explanation that Isaac released “Onion Boy” under RCA, which owns the rights to the song and cataloged it for sampling. Therefore, Olivia…

The members of NewJeans — Hanni, Haerin, Minji, Danielle, and Hyein — are making waves once again, this time as the faces of Calvin Klein’s Spring 2025 campaign. Shot by renowned photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch, the campaign highlights the group’s effortless style and charisma, while showcasing the brand’s latest denim and spring essentials.  The visuals feature the quintet in a range of Calvin Klein pieces, including denim jackets, jeans, and Bermuda shorts, all updated with modern washes and a laser-etched monogram print. The collection also includes vintage-inspired logo tees, striped shirts, and dark-wash denim, paired with timeless items like blazers,…

사진 확대 Minji, Daniel, Haerin, Hani, and Hyein (from left). courtesy | Calvin Klein 사진 확대 Minji, Haerin, Hyein, Hani, and Daniel (from left). courtesy | Calvin Klein K-pop icons Minji, Hani, Daniel, Haerin, and Hyein came as spring jeans pictorials.Fashion brand Calvin Klein unveiled its spring 2025 campaign with them. The campaign features Calvin Klein’s jeans, which were renewed in the spring season, with the lens of Oliver Hadlee Research, a fashion photographer and video director known for his lively gaze.In the campaign, Min-ji, Hani, Daniel, Harin and Hye-in show the coordination of new spring jeans, T-shirts, and outerwear…