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Culture & Industry2h 48m ago

The South Korean Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Pinkfong, stating that Jonathan Wright's version of "Baby Shark" cannot be considered a creative work eligible for copyright.

South Korea

Who
South Korea's Supreme Court, Pinkfong, Jonathan Wright
What
The South Korean Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Pinkfong, stating that Jonathan Wright's version of "Baby Shark" cannot be considered a creative work eligible for copyright.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:39:00 GMT · 2h 48m ago
Where
South Korea ·
Why
Jonathan Wright sued Pinkfong in 2019, accusing them of plagiarizing his earlier version of "Baby Shark" and seeking 30 million won ($21,600 U.S. dollars) for copyright infringement.
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This ruling allows Pinkfong to continue playing "Baby Shark" without facing consequences related to Wright's copyright claim, securing millions in revenue for the South Korean entertainment company.

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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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