BTS's "Swim" Embroiled in Plagiarism Lawsuit! HYBE and Songwriters Named

BTS's song "Swim" has recently become embroiled in a new plagiarism lawsuit. Foreign media reports indicate that three lesser-known songwriters claim the song used parts of one of their unreleased demos.

Three Songwriters File Lawsuit

According to reports, the case was filed on July 8th, with Steve Cooper, Jon Sandler, and Greylyn Johnson claiming that "Swim" bears similarities to their own work.

The three stated in the lawsuit that after "multiple listenings, they came to what they believe is the obvious and inescapable conclusion that the song copied a substantial portion of the original work."

Lawsuit Doesn't Directly Name BTS, But Lists HYBE and Songwriters

The report also mentions that the lawsuit document does not specifically list BTS as a defendant, but it does name HYBE, as well as the songwriters involved in creating the popular track.

Steve Cooper, Jon Sandler, and Greylyn Johnson claim that they sent a copy of their demo in March 2025, and that demo was subsequently shared with others, including authors involved in the creation of "Swim".

Currently, the focus of the original report is on the lawsuit's claims themselves, including the unreleased demo, the date it was sent, and the naming of HYBE and the song's creators in the complaint.