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US Court Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against BTS Over SWIM
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What Happened?
A US court has dismissed a copyright lawsuit filed by Melissa Mays against BTS and HYBE, ruling there was insufficient evidence of plagiarism in the song SWIM from their album ARIRANG.
Key points
- The lawsuit claimed BTS copied music from Melissa Mays for their album ARIRANG.
- The court found no evidence that BTS accessed Mays' music.
- Mays sought over $500,000 in damages.
- The court dismissed the case on October 22, 2026, favoring BTS and HYBE.
- Mays had not completed copyright registration before filing the lawsuit.
Key insights
- This ruling may deter future copyright claims lacking substantial evidence.
- BTS's victory reinforces their position in the music industry amid ongoing scrutiny.
- The case underscores the importance of proper copyright registration before legal action.
Why it matters
The dismissal of the lawsuit highlights the challenges in proving copyright infringement in the music industry.
Entities
BTS· OrganizationHYBE· OrganizationMelissa Mays· PersonARIRANG· ProductSWIM· Product
Source
Times Now
