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JYP Entertainment is taking legal action against another music distributor over alleged copyright infringement involving Stray Kids member Han's self-produced track "back to life."
JYP Entertainment is taking its fight against unauthorized music distribution to a U.S. federal court, filing a lawsuit against Santa Monica-based OneSync Media and its founder, Miles Gaines, over the alleged unauthorized distribution of Han's song "back to life."
According to a November 5 report by Digital Music News, JYP filed the complaint in a California federal court on November 4, accusing the defendants of copying Han's recording and distributing it across digital music platforms under the name of another artist, 'yungzzz.'
The alleged infringement is particularly straightforward: JYP claims the recording was copied wholesale and uploaded under the exact same title, "back to life," but with a different artist credited. The company is seeking damages and other legal remedies for direct copyright infringement, as well as an alleged violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
How did Han's 'back to life' end up under another artist's name?
The controversy dates back to May, when Han first introduced 'back to life' through Stray Kids' official YouTube channel on May 9 as part of the group's SKZ-PLAYER series.
The track was initially released as a video rather than a conventional digital single. However, according to JYP's allegations, someone subsequently distributed the recording through music streaming services without authorization, crediting it to an unrelated artist.
In the newly reported case, JYP claims it traced the disputed upload through music distributors iGroove and Hitmaker Distro.
According to the complaint, JYP initially contacted iGroove to identify the person behind the 'yungzzz' artist account. iGroove reportedly identified Hitmaker Distro as the distributor responsible for delivering the recording to digital service providers.
Hitmaker's legal representatives subsequently identified Miles Gaines as the account holder and reportedly confirmed that his email address was associated with OneSync Media, where he serves as founder and CEO.
JYP is now pursuing legal action against both OneSync and Gaines.
OneSync founder responds to JYP's allegations
Following the lawsuit, Gaines addressed the allegations in a statement to Digital Music News.
He emphasized that OneSync takes copyright protection and the rights of artists and copyright holders seriously, explaining that the company's distribution operations include multiple copyright review and screening procedures intended to identify unauthorized material.
However, Gaines said his understanding was that the disputed recording had been submitted through a third party and that he was unaware of the upload at the time.
He also confirmed that the recording had since been removed.
"We are reviewing the allegations and the circumstances surrounding the distribution, including the account activity and submission records," Gaines stated, adding that the company intended to cooperate through the appropriate legal process.
He further stressed the importance of distinguishing allegations made in a complaint from facts ultimately established through legal proceedings.
This isn't the first time JYP has pursued legal action over Han's song
Interestingly, the OneSync lawsuit is not the only copyright dispute involving unauthorized distributions of 'back to life.'
In September, JYP filed a separate request with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeking to identify the individual or individuals behind another unauthorized release of the song, this time credited to an artist named 'New Vibs.'
That recording had reportedly been distributed through Symphonic Distribution and appeared on platforms including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Apple Music.
According to an earlier investigation by TorrentFreak, JYP sent Symphonic a copyright infringement notice on May 20, demanding the removal of the unauthorized recording. The distributor subsequently confirmed that it had removed the track from music services and terminated the account responsible.
JYP nevertheless continued pursuing information about the account holder, requesting identifying details that included names, addresses, email addresses, IP records, payment information, and account histories.
There was another development in that separate case on November 6. Sports Kyunghyang reported that a U.S. court had issued a subpoena to Symphonic Distribution on September 17, 13 days after JYP submitted its request. The subpoena is intended to help JYP identify the user or users behind the alleged unauthorized distribution.
The two cases involve different artist aliases and distributors: 'New Vibs' through Symphonic and 'yungzzz' through the distribution chain involving iGroove and Hitmaker Distro.
Han officially released 'back to life' in June
The unauthorized uploads initially appeared while 'back to life' was still unavailable as an official digital release.
Following its May 9 video premiere, Han's track was officially released on June 11, allowing fans to stream the song through authorized music platforms.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Han participated in both the songwriting and composition of the track, which features lyrics about maintaining one's identity and staying true to oneself. The song blends intense musical elements with more lyrical and emotional sounds.
The release was part of SKZ-PLAYER, Stray Kids' in-house content series that gives members opportunities to showcase their individual musical creativity, including songwriting, composition, and music video production.
With two separate distribution disputes now drawing attention, JYP appears determined to pursue those allegedly responsible for unauthorized releases of its artists' music rather than relying solely on takedown requests.
Neither the allegations against OneSync Media and Gaines nor the identity of the 'New Vibs' account holder has been established through a final court ruling. The newly filed lawsuit will now proceed through the legal process.
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JYP Entertainment is taking its fight against unauthorized music distribution to a U.S. federal court, filing a lawsuit against Santa Monica-based OneSync Media and its founder, Miles Gaines, over the alleged unauthorized distribution of Han's song "back to life."
According to a November 5 report by Digital Music News, JYP filed the complaint in a California federal court on November 4, accusing the defendants of copying Han's recording and distributing it across digital music platforms under the name of another artist, 'yungzzz.'
The alleged infringement is particularly straightforward: JYP claims the recording was copied wholesale and uploaded under the exact same title, "back to life," but with a different artist credited. The company is seeking damages and other legal remedies for direct copyright infringement, as well as an alleged violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
How did Han's 'back to life' end up under another artist's name?
The controversy dates back to May, when Han first introduced 'back to life' through Stray Kids' official YouTube channel on May 9 as part of the group's SKZ-PLAYER series.
The track was initially released as a video rather than a conventional digital single. However, according to JYP's allegations, someone subsequently distributed the recording through music streaming services without authorization, crediting it to an unrelated artist.
In the newly reported case, JYP claims it traced the disputed upload through music distributors iGroove and Hitmaker Distro.
According to the complaint, JYP initially contacted iGroove to identify the person behind the 'yungzzz' artist account. iGroove reportedly identified Hitmaker Distro as the distributor responsible for delivering the recording to digital service providers.
Hitmaker's legal representatives subsequently identified Miles Gaines as the account holder and reportedly confirmed that his email address was associated with OneSync Media, where he serves as founder and CEO.
JYP is now pursuing legal action against both OneSync and Gaines.
OneSync founder responds to JYP's allegations
Following the lawsuit, Gaines addressed the allegations in a statement to Digital Music News.
He emphasized that OneSync takes copyright protection and the rights of artists and copyright holders seriously, explaining that the company's distribution operations include multiple copyright review and screening procedures intended to identify unauthorized material.
However, Gaines said his understanding was that the disputed recording had been submitted through a third party and that he was unaware of the upload at the time.
He also confirmed that the recording had since been removed.
"We are reviewing the allegations and the circumstances surrounding the distribution, including the account activity and submission records," Gaines stated, adding that the company intended to cooperate through the appropriate legal process.
He further stressed the importance of distinguishing allegations made in a complaint from facts ultimately established through legal proceedings.
This isn't the first time JYP has pursued legal action over Han's song
Interestingly, the OneSync lawsuit is not the only copyright dispute involving unauthorized distributions of 'back to life.'
In September, JYP filed a separate request with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeking to identify the individual or individuals behind another unauthorized release of the song, this time credited to an artist named 'New Vibs.'
That recording had reportedly been distributed through Symphonic Distribution and appeared on platforms including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Apple Music.
According to an earlier investigation by TorrentFreak, JYP sent Symphonic a copyright infringement notice on May 20, demanding the removal of the unauthorized recording. The distributor subsequently confirmed that it had removed the track from music services and terminated the account responsible.
JYP nevertheless continued pursuing information about the account holder, requesting identifying details that included names, addresses, email addresses, IP records, payment information, and account histories.
There was another development in that separate case on November 6. Sports Kyunghyang reported that a U.S. court had issued a subpoena to Symphonic Distribution on September 17, 13 days after JYP submitted its request. The subpoena is intended to help JYP identify the user or users behind the alleged unauthorized distribution.
The two cases involve different artist aliases and distributors: 'New Vibs' through Symphonic and 'yungzzz' through the distribution chain involving iGroove and Hitmaker Distro.
Han officially released 'back to life' in June
The unauthorized uploads initially appeared while 'back to life' was still unavailable as an official digital release.
Following its May 9 video premiere, Han's track was officially released on June 11, allowing fans to stream the song through authorized music platforms.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Han participated in both the songwriting and composition of the track, which features lyrics about maintaining one's identity and staying true to oneself. The song blends intense musical elements with more lyrical and emotional sounds.
The release was part of SKZ-PLAYER, Stray Kids' in-house content series that gives members opportunities to showcase their individual musical creativity, including songwriting, composition, and music video production.
With two separate distribution disputes now drawing attention, JYP appears determined to pursue those allegedly responsible for unauthorized releases of its artists' music rather than relying solely on takedown requests.
Neither the allegations against OneSync Media and Gaines nor the identity of the 'New Vibs' account holder has been established through a final court ruling. The newly filed lawsuit will now proceed through the legal process.
Credits: Allkpop
@Stay
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