Olivia Marsh Acknowledges Plagiarism Controversy and Issues Apology

Singer-songwriter Olivia Marsh has publicly acknowledged and apologized for a plagiarism controversy surrounding her song 'Backseat' from her debut mini-album, 'Meanwhile,' released on February 13. Her agency, Amplify, stated on February 24 that they found merit in the claims made by American artist Isaac Dunbar, who alleged that 'Backseat' bears similarities to his track 'Onion Boy.'

Amplify confirmed that they have reached an amicable agreement with Dunbar and are currently working on ensuring the original creator's rights are protected, including discussions on songwriting credits and necessary registrations.

The agency emphasized that this situation reflects their commitment to creativity and fair artistic practices, stating, 'We will continue our work based on transparency and respect for all creators.'

Furthermore, they expressed their intention to review their internal systems to prevent similar issues in the future, offering sincere apologies to Isaac Dunbar and fans who may have been disappointed by the incident.

Previously, Dunbar took to social media to express his concerns, claiming that his 2019 song, written in his bedroom, had been 'perfectly stolen.'

Olivia Marsh, known as the older sister of NewJeans member Danielle, debuted as a singer-songwriter in October of last year. Her mini-album 'Meanwhile' features five tracks, including the double title songs 'Strategy' and 'Backseat.'