Top 10 Most Copyrighted K-Pop Idols (December 2023)

Many K-Pop idols are not just performers on stage; they are also in the studio producing incredible music that make K-Pop what it is. Being the ones performing on stage, they have a thorough understanding of what works and what doesn’t, allowing them to bring their own expertise into the creation of hit songs. 

Idols who are involved in the composition and lyrics of songs are listed on the Korean Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)’s copyright registration list. These idols are often also involved in production and arrangement.

Listed in this article are the top 10 most copyrighted K-Pop idols as of the end of 2023 (Dec. 31). Though the list covers the top 10, there are more than 10 idols as some of them have the same amount of songs under their name, thus sharing a rank with another idol.

 

1st - Ravi (238 songs)

Ravi tops the list with an impressive 238 songs under his name. He is credited for songs for VIXX, VIXX LR, his solo songs and other artists. Well-known tracks credited to him include ‘Chained Up’, ‘Beautiful Liar’, ‘BOMB’ and GWSN’s ‘Recipe ~ for Simon’.

 

2nd - BTS’ RM (218 songs)

BTS’ leader RM is the second most copyright