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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’.
GROOVL1N Official
2nd - BTS’ RM (218 songs)
BTS’ leader RM is the second most copyrighted idol with 218 songs. He is credited for his group’s songs, songs for other artists and solo releases by him and the other BTS members. ‘Butter’, TXT’s ‘0X1=Lovesong (I Know I Love You)’ and ‘Do You’ are just some of his songs.
BTS Official
3rd - DAY6’s Young K (175 songs)
Young K is third on the list with 175 songs. He has broad experience being involved in songs for DAY6, DAY6 (Even Of Day), other artists and his solo songs. He is credited for songs including ‘Days Gone By’, Xdinary Heroes’ ‘Good enough’ and ‘let it be summer’.
DAY6 Official
3rd - BIGBANG’s G-Dragon (175 songs)
In equal third place is K-Pop legend, G-Dragon. He is credited for BIGBANG’s and other artists’ songs as well as his own solo releases. Some of his songs include ‘BANG BANG BANG’, ‘그 XX (That XX)’ and ‘CROOKED’.
YG Entertainment Official
4th - ZICO (173 songs)
Another industry great, ZICO, is the fourth most copyrighted idol. He is credited for songs for Block B, other artists and himself. Some of his works include ‘Nilili Mambo’, HwaSa’s ‘Kidding’ and ‘Boys And Girls’.
KOZ Entertainment Official
5th - BTS’ Suga (169 songs)
Another BTS member, Suga, is the fifth most copyrighted idol currently with 169 songs. He is credited for BTS’ songs, his solo releases as Agust D and solo releases of the other BTS members. His songs include ‘Boy In Luv’, ‘Daechwita’ and JungKook’s ‘Stay Alive’.
BTS Official
6th - Stray Kids’ Bang Chan (168 songs)
In sixth place is Bang Chan following closely with 168 songs. Bang Chan is known to endlessly produce Stray Kids’, 3RACHA’s and other artists’ music. His songs include ‘Hellevator’, ‘Runner’s High’ and NiziU’s ‘Paradise’.
Stray Kids Official
6th - Yong JunHyung (168 songs)
In equal sixth place is Yong JunHyung. As a former member of BEAST and Highlight, he is credited for songs of both groups. He is also a solo artist creating his own music. His songs include ‘Shadow’, ‘Celebrate’ and ‘Post It’.
Black Made Entertainment Official
7th - MONSTA X’s JooHoney (164 songs)
MONSTA X’s JooHoney is seventh on the list. He is credited for songs of his own group, other groups and his solo releases. Some of his songs include ‘All In’, CRAVITY’s ‘JUMPER’ and ‘FREEDOM’.
MONSTA X Official
8th - SEVENTEEN’s Woozi (158 songs)
Woozi, known as SEVENTEEN’s main producer, comes in at eighth. He is on top of songs for the group, its sub-units and other artists. Some songs under his name include ‘Don’t Wanna Cry’, SEVENTEEN BSS’ ‘Just Do It’ and IOI’s ‘Downpour’.
SEVENTEEN Official
9th - Stray Kids’ ChangBin (152 songs)
Next up is Stray Kids’ ChangBin. Like Bang Chan, he also participates in creating Stray Kids’, 3RACHA’s and other artists’ songs. Some songs under his name include ‘Maniac’, ‘Carpe Diem’ and Yoon JiSung’s ‘You… Like the wind’.
Stray Kids Official
10th - Stray Kids’ Han (148 songs)
In tenth place is Han, also of Stray Kids. Han is also credited for Stray Kids’, 3RACHA’s and other artists’ music. Some songs he has been involved in include ‘District 9’, ‘Matryoshka’ and NiziU’s ‘Paradise’.
Stray Kids Official
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