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Four idols who officially joined the Korean Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) this year

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Posted by Sophie-Ha Thursday, October 24, 2024 15,036

Over the years, K-pop idols who have displayed their songwriting and composition skills have been added to the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) as full-fledged members.

This year, four K-pop idols including BTS's Jungkook and Seventeen's Vernon have been promoted to full members of the KOMCA. 

Earlier this year, the KOMCA announced through its official website that a total of 30 individuals including BTS's Jungkook, Seventeen's Vernon, (G)I-DLE's Soyeon, former HISTORY member Jang Yi Jeong (EL CAPITXN) have been included as full members for 2024.

The list of K-pop idols who have joined the KOMCA has gained renewed attention in a popular online community.

2011
G-Dragon
(Big Bang)

2012
Kangta
(H.O.T)

2013
Jaejoong
(TVXQ)

2014
Junsu
(TVXQ), T.O.P (former Big Bang member)

2015
BoA


2016
IU


2017
Kim Tae Woo
(G.O.D)

2018
SUGA
(BTS)

2019
Zico
(Block B), Woozi (Seventeen), Jung Yong Hwa (CNBLUE), Jinyoung (B1A4), B.I (former iKON member), Yong Jun Hyung (former Highlight member)

2020
RM
, J-Hope (BTS)

2021
Kang Seung Yoon
, Song Mino (WINNER)

2022
Lim Hyun Sik
(BTOB)

2023
Bang Chan
, Changbin, and Han - Currently the youngest members (Stray Kids)

2024
Jungkook (BTS)
Vernon (Seventeen)

Soyeon ((G)I-DLE)
Jang Yi Jeong (EL CAPITXN)

Korean netizens commented:

"What's the standard in which you get selected?"
"Oh, you have to generate enough money with your music."
"I can't believe Soyeon joined just this year. I thought she would be there before."
"Stray Kids' Han is the youngest member of the KOMCA."
"Seventeen's Vernon!"
"I think G-Dragon and IU both were added as members when they were 24."
"It's been so long since I saw Jang Yi Jeong's name."
"G-Dragon being the first K-pop idol is insane."
"I'm surprised Young K is not a member yet."
"Hul, Vernon?"
"I'm so proud that Jang Yi Jeong joined as a member."
"G-Dragon was the first K-pop idol to join KOMCA. That's impressive."

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  1. Jungkook
  2. Soyeon
  3. HISTORY
  4. Vernon
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