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

K-Pop idols, just like anyone else, have never always been singers, dancers, or else. Once they were also children living with their family, they all come from different kinds of backgrounds. While some still grew up in the big cities, others grew up in more rural areas and small towns around Korea. Daegu, for example, is a small town in the southern part of South Korea known for being many idols' hometown.

And if they are now shining stars around the world, their career could have been quite the opposite if they didn't make it as K-Pop idols. Of course, given their talent, there was no way they would fail to debut. But it is funny to think that any of those well-known idols could have also been a simple countryside boy working on a farm, what a cute picture. So let's see 7 male idols who grew up in the countryside and could have been farmers if they were not K-Pop idols.

1. GOT7's Jay B

Jay B's Instagram

It is no secret that Jay B's parents own a farm, and more specifically a tomato farm. So he grew up in a very simple environment, and while he is now a worldwide known K-Pop idol, he used to work at his parent's farm years ago when he was still a child. So if destiny didn't push him to pursue an idol career, maybe he would still be working at his parent's farm, helping with the family business!

2. BTS' V

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Another well-known rural boy is, of course, V. More than once he talked about his background and family, who owns a farm in Daegu. This story was actually used as V's background story in the game BTS World, which has unfortunately been shut down. V's genuine personality probably comes from his background and how he used to live in such a rural town. He mentioned helping his parents a few times at the farm, and if he didn't become an idol, probably he would have kept up with this work.

3. B1A4's GongChan

GongChan's Instagram

GongChan also grew up in the countryside, or at least his grandfather lives there, and knowing how big of a fan of his grandfather's farm GongChan is, it's almost like he is from the countryside himself. His grandfather is known to own a cucumber farm, and GongChan once took the members there. As they tried GongChan's family farm cucumber, they all claimed it was delicious, as expected from fresh farm products. GongChan also often receives cucumbers sent by his grandfather. While GongChan never mentioned working at the farm with him, maybe if he wasn't an idol, he would have ended up working with his grandfather someday.

4. Ha SungWoon

Ha SungWoon's Instagram

Ha SungWoon is also known for his background story and his grandfather's farm. While SungWoon grew quite close to him and paid him several visits, making him another rural boy of the industry, his grandfather still won't take an interest in SungWoon's idol career. Instead, he'd rather see him get married and have children soon, maybe in the hope that his grandchildren would take over the farm since SungWoon chose a different path! But we're sure SungWoon could have done a great job at the farm as well.

5. ATEEZ's San

ATEEZ Official

San did not grow up on a farm owned by his family, but he still could have been a farmer if he had not been part of ATEEZ. In an interview, he revealed that he had worked on a garlic farm as a teenager, and he used to harvest garlic for a part-time job. That came as a surprise for both fans and members, but knowing how devoted San can be, everyone agreed that he must have been doing a great job in the fields as well.

6. THE BOYZ's Ju HakNyeon

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HakNyeon never hid his background, on the contrary, he proudly displayed it through a Vlive once, holding a baby pig as he was back home. His family owns a pig farm, and HakNyeon visits every time he gets the chance to, and also helps out at the farm. HakNyeon seems to cherish his family and their business very much, giving no doubts that he would be working there full time if he wasn't a K-Pop idol!

7. MBLAQ's Mir

Mir's Instagram

Mir is also known for having grown up in the countryside. His father is a wealthy farmer, and before Mir made his debut as an idol, he used to work hand in hand with his father at the farm. So once again, if he did not pursue an idol's career, he would probably still work in the family business. Knowing how hardworking he can be, it was probably a delight for his father to have him work with him in the past.

It is so heartwarming to think of those idols as little farmers, and actually, we got some previews from a few of them, and it was really sweet to see. hopefully one day we'll get more farm content from our little farm boys.

In this article, you can see K-Pop idols who are currently serving in the military.

[The enlistment date~ The discharge date] is based on Korean time.

Yoo YoungJae

Nov 08 ,2022 ~ May 07 ,2024

Hwi
Newkidd

Nov 08 ,2022 ~ May 07 ,2024

Jin
BTS

Dec 13 ,2022 ~ Jun 12 ,2024

JungSeung

Jan 17 ,2023 ~ Jul 16 ,2024

Ravi

Oct 27 ,2022 ~ Jul 26 ,2024

SeungYeop
E'LAST

Jan 31 ,2023 ~ Jul 30 ,2024

HoHyeon

Nov 17 ,2022 ~ Aug 16 ,2024

HyunHo

Feb 27 ,2023 ~ Aug 26 ,2024

WonHo

Dec 05 ,2022 ~ Sep 04 ,2024

JaeYong

Dec 05 ,2022 ~ Sep 04 ,2024

Park Aaron
W24

Mar 06 ,2023 ~ Sep 05 ,2024

Cha Hun
N.Flying

Mar 20 ,2023 ~ Sep 19 ,2024

SeungSik
VICTON

Mar 20 ,2023 ~ Sep 19 ,2024

Y
Golden Child

Mar 20 ,2023 ~ Sep 19 ,2024

JaeYoon
SF9

Mar 21 ,2023 ~ Sep 20 ,2024

MinHyuk
MONSTA X

Apr 04 ,2023 ~ Oct 03 ,2024

YoungMin

Apr 06 ,2023 ~ Oct 05 ,2024

KoGyeol
UP10TION

Apr 10 ,2023 ~ Oct 09 ,2024

Ong SeongWu

Apr 17 ,2023 ~ Oct 16 ,2024

j-hope
BTS

Apr 18 ,2023 ~ Oct 17 ,2024

GunMin
B.I.G

Jan 26 ,2023 ~ Oct 25 ,2024

Jay B
GOT7

Feb 02 ,2023 ~ Nov 01 ,2024

JinYoung
GOT7

May 08 ,2023 ~ Nov 07 ,2024

Seo DongSung
N.Flying

May 08 ,2023 ~ Nov 07 ,2024

Kim JiHun
KNK

Mar 02 ,2023 ~ Dec 01 ,2024

SeJun
VICTON

Jun 13 ,2023 ~ Dec 12 ,2024

Yoon
WINNER

Jun 20 ,2023 ~ Dec 19 ,2024

MiNo
WINNER

Mar 24 ,2023 ~ Dec 23 ,2024

Jung SeungHwan

Jul 16 ,2023 ~ Jan 15 ,2025

JooHoney
MONSTA X

Jul 24 ,2023 ~ Jan 23 ,2025

Kai
EXO

May 11 ,2023 ~ Feb 10 ,2025

KiHyun
MONSTA X

Aug 22 ,2023 ~ Feb 21 ,2025

Kim JaeHyun
N.Flying

May 25 ,2023 ~ Feb 24 ,2025

DongHeon
VERIVERY

Aug 28 ,2023 ~ Feb 27 ,2025

KyoungYoon

Sep 11 ,2023 ~ Mar 10 ,2025

Jay
iKON

Jul 20 ,2023 ~ Apr 19 ,2025

HyungWon
MONSTA X

Nov 14 ,2023 ~ May 13 ,2025

ChangJo
TEEN TOP

Nov 20 ,2023 ~ May 19 ,2025

WooRim
FORESTELLA

Nov 20 ,2023 ~ May 19 ,2025

Iden
MEGAMAX

Nov 23 ,2023 ~ May 22 ,2025

SeongLee

Nov 27 ,2023 ~ May 26 ,2025

RM
BTS

Dec 11 ,2023 ~ Jun 10 ,2025

V
BTS

Dec 11 ,2023 ~ Jun 10 ,2025

JiMin
BTS

Dec 12 ,2023 ~ Jun 11 ,2025

Woo JaeYeon

Dec 12 ,2023 ~ Jun 11 ,2025

JungKook
BTS

Dec 12 ,2023 ~ Jun 11 ,2025

Kevin Oh

Dec 18 ,2023 ~ Jun 17 ,2025

Suga
BTS

Sep 22 ,2023 ~ Jun 21 ,2025

DAWN
HyunA&DAWN

Oct 12 ,2023 ~ Jul 11 ,2025

WOODZ
UNIQ

Jan 22 ,2024 ~ Jul 21 ,2025

Woo JinYoung

Mar 04 ,2024 ~ Sep 03 ,2025

SeHun
EXO

Dec 21 ,2023 ~ Sep 20 ,2025

ShinWon
PENTAGON

Dec 21 ,2023 ~ Sep 20 ,2025

TaeYong
NCT

Apr 15 ,2024 ~ Dec 14 ,2025

Hwang MinHyun

Mar 21 ,2024 ~ Dec 20 ,2025

Hyuk
VIXX

Apr 18 ,2024 ~ Jan 17 ,2026

NOTE: GOT7's Jay B entered the army as a social service agent. However, there was no official news from his agency or himself, so Jay B enlistement is speculated to be February 2, 2023.