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Registration Eligibility: All establishments using Korean music
Do you operate a business in the U.S. using Korean karaoke equipment?
Who must register
Failing to pay copyright fees is stealing someone else's property.
Businesses in the U.S. and Canada — including karaoke bars, room salons, private room bars, general bars, Beer & Wine Bars, coffee shops, cafés, restaurants, billiard halls, beauty salons, karaoke machine importers and sellers, new song update providers, and other establishments using Korean songs — please click the button below to register your business.
Standards for Calculating Copyright Performance Royalties
Rates are calculated differently depending on business type and scale.
Monthly fee applies based on the number of karaoke machines.
Monthly fee applies based on the number of rooms.
Based on the use of one karaoke machine.
Music copyright usage fees for general businesses such as restaurants, coffee shops, cafés, buffets, bars, billiard halls and beauty salons.
Getting an exact figure
The exact monthly fee depends on the number of machines or rooms and the type of business. Submit a registration form and our team will confirm the details and advise you individually. For reference, establishments that do not sell alcohol are set at $30 per room (or per machine). (See how rates are determined)
How registration works
Submit the form
Enter your business details and the number of machines or rooms in use.
We review and call
Our team confirms the details and contacts you with the applicable rate.
Sign the license
A copyright usage agreement is concluded on the agreed terms.
Operate legally
Use Korean music at your business with no legal exposure.
Register today
and operate with confidence
Registration is free. Once received, our team will advise you based on your situation.