Rosé from BLACKPINK has made a significant move in her music career. She has chosen to withdraw from the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), a decision that marks a notable shift in how her creative work will be handled. News of this shift surfaced in a report from Dispatch. According to the report, Rosé officially applied for the termination of her contract with KOMCA on October 31, 2024. Following a standard three-month grace period, the termination became effective on January 31, 2025.
All You Need To Know About BLACKPINK ROSÉ’s Withdrawal From KOMCA
This decision makes Rosé a pioneer in the Korean music industry, as she is the first Korean artist since 2002 to take this step. The last artist to do so was Seo Taiji, who opted not to renew his contract with KOMCA that year. Rosé’s move signifies a potential trend, or at least a willingness among Korean artists to explore alternative avenues for copyright management, especially as they increasingly target international markets.
So, what does this mean for Rosé’s music and its future? By withdrawing from KOMCA, Rosé has effectively shifted the management of her copyrights to U.S.-based publishers. This means that all aspects of her music copyrights, from licensing and royalty collection to protecting her intellectual property, will now be handled according to U.S. copyright laws and practices. Her current label, Atlantic Records, will play a key role in this process and will oversee the administration and distribution of profits generated by her music.
Atlantic Records will likely collaborate with prominent U.S. copyright organisations, such as the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) or Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), to ensure the smooth and efficient management of Rosé’s musical works. Furthermore, this arrangement might offer greater flexibility and control over how her music is used and promoted in the United States.
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