BTS "Swim" Plagiarism Lawsuit Dropped: Plaintiffs Withdraw Just Four Months After Filing
BTS can put the "Swim" plagiarism saga behind them: three American songwriters voluntarily dropped their copyright lawsuit against Hybe in a California federal court just four months after filing, with no settlement and before Hybe had even submitted a formal response. The news lands as BTS prepares to hit the road again with the Arirang Southeast Asia tour, including fifteen shows across five cities such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Jakarta. Meanwhile, Stray Kids' Leeno will become the group's first member to enlist, as JYP Entertainment confirms his military service for the first quarter of 2027, and IVE's Jang Wonyoung is addressing a viral Bulgari event moment, calling it a simple misunderstanding. Plus, Hyukoh returns with the full album "Thirty-Three" after six years, Shin Min-a, Lee Jin-wook, and Yoo Teo headline MBC's "Soomokgeum," and Netflix unveils the trailer for the crime thriller "Blue Road."
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