Introduction to the Controversy The popular girl group NewJeans is currently embroiled in a plagiarism scandal involving their new track “Bubble Gum.” This controversy erupted on May 18 when a post titled “NewJeans’ New Song Controversy” surfaced on several online communities. The post suggested that “Bubble Gum” plagiarized the main melody from “Easier Said Than Done,” a song released by the British band Shakatak in 1982. Background on Shakatak and Their Response Shakatak, a jazz-funk band formed in London in 1980, continues to perform and produce music today. As the plagiarism allegations spread, Shakatak responded via their official channels. When a fan reached out to them about the issue, the band replied, “Thank you. We will look into it.” Silence from Ador Despite the growing controversy, Ador, the agency representing NewJeans, has remained silent, neither confirming nor denying the allegations. This lack of response has only fueled public curiosity and concern about how th...