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South Korea's Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Pinkfong, stating that Jonathan Wright's version of 'Baby Shark' cannot be considered 'a creative work' deserving copyright protection.
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Jonathan Wright, Pinkfong, SmartStudy, South Korea's Supreme Court
What
South Korea's Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Pinkfong, stating that Jonathan Wright's version of 'Baby Shark' cannot be considered 'a creative work' deserving copyright protection.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:39:00 GMT · 5h 7m ago
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Why
Jonathan Wright sued Pinkfong for plagiarizing his earlier version of 'Baby Shark', seeking 30 million won ($21,600 U.S. dollars) for copyright infringement.
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The ruling means Pinkfong can continue to use its popular version of 'Baby Shark' without consequence, impacting intellectual property norms for widely-known, adapted works in the digital age. This decision has implications for creators who adapt existing cultural content and those seeking to protect such adaptations.
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