KOMCA
Korea Music Copyright Association
Korea's society; critical for K-pop collection.
About KOMCA
KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association) is South Korea's collective management organization for musical compositions. South Korea is one of the fastest-growing music markets in the world, driven by the global phenomenon of K-pop.
South Korea is now the world's 6th-largest music market, and its influence on global music consumption far exceeds its market size. KOMCA manages both performance and mechanical rights for Korean songwriters and for international rights holders through reciprocal agreements.
The explosive growth of K-pop artists like BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, and others has made KOMCA increasingly important for international publishers and administrators who work with songwriters contributing to K-pop productions.
How KOMCA works
Korean Market Licensing
KOMCA licenses music use across South Korea — broadcasting, streaming platforms (both domestic and international), live events, karaoke, and businesses.
Domestic Streaming Platforms
South Korea has major domestic streaming platforms (Melon, Genie, Bugs) alongside Spotify and Apple Music. KOMCA collects from all of them.
K-pop Production Royalties
International songwriters who contribute to K-pop productions earn royalties through KOMCA when their songs are used domestically in Korea.
International Distribution
KOMCA has reciprocal agreements with major societies worldwide, routing royalties to foreign rights holders.
Why KOMCA matters for songwriters
South Korea is served by KOMCA for performance & mechanical royalties. Without direct registration, international songwriters rely on reciprocal agreements — which typically add 12–24 months of delay before royalties reach you.
Frequently asked questions about KOMCA
I co-wrote a K-pop song. How do I collect from Korea?
If you co-wrote a song recorded by a Korean artist, KOMCA collects Korean royalties. Your publishing administrator (like JukeHouse) should register the work directly with KOMCA for fastest collection.
What are Korean domestic streaming platforms?
South Korea has major platforms like Melon, Genie Music, and Bugs alongside global services. These platforms have massive user bases and generate significant royalties that KOMCA collects.
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JukeHouse registers your songs directly with KOMCA and 60+ other collection societies worldwide.