South Korean top court rules 'Baby Shark' not plagiarised

SmartStudy, now known as The Pinkfong Company, argued that its version was an adaptation of a classic North American children’s tune that is not protected by copyright. - YouTube

SEOUL: South Korea's top court ruled Thursday (Aug 14) that the globally popular South Korean children's song "Baby Shark" was not plagiarised, rejecting a copyright claim filed by a US-based composer.

With its catchy lyrics, the "Baby Shark Dance" video is the most viewed on YouTube, with more than 16 billion views, roughly double those of the runner-up, "Despacito", and third-place "Wheels on the Bus".