How To Upload Music to MelOn

Learn how to get your music on MelOn in a few simple steps. Make your music accessible to millions of monthly users in South Korea and increase your chances of getting discovered by new fans.

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Add Your Own Music to MelOn

MelOn is one of South Korea’s leading music streaming platforms, with millions of monthly active users and a catalog of over 40 million tracks. Its main focus is on K-pop and domestic music, alongside international releases. As an independent artist, label, or band, you cannot upload music directly to MelOn yourself. Fortunately, we’re here to help you get your music on the platform, so you can reach new audiences in South Korea and grow your visibility among local listeners.

How to Upload Music On MelOn with iMusician

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Start a Release

Open the iMusician Dashboard. Click on ‘Start a Release’ to choose the single, EP, or album you would like to get on MelOn.

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Upload Your Files

Upload your music files and cover artwork.

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Add All Data

Type in all relevant information about your release.

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Submit Your Project

Submit your project and lean back. Our Quality & Assurance team will check your release and let you know if anything’s missing. Once approved, your music will become available on MelOn on your desired release date.

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Why Use iMusician to Upload Music to MelOn

Release Your Music Globally

With iMusician, you can get your music on 200+ platforms, from major services to niche shops. Reach fans where they listen in just a few steps.

Endless Releases, Zero Commission

We offer a comprehensive package, from music releases to promotional content, with zero commission on your streaming and download revenue.

Forever Online Distribution

Once you’ve released your music, it will remain online forever, even if the status of your plan changes. No need to worry about annual fees.

Full Control Over Your Music

We offer numerous tools to manage your music in one place. Enjoy music distribution with full flexibility and control over your music.

Your Sound, Your Rights

With iMusician, your music and money are securely protected at all times. We’re just here to help you share it with the world.

Get Your Music on Playlists

Let your music speak for itself. Submit your tracks and let our team pitch them to editorial playlists—giving you a shot at reaching a wider audience.

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Why iMusician?

What is MelOn?

MelOn is a leading platform for music streaming, discovery, and charting in the Korean market. Its catalog includes over 40 million tracks across a wide range of genres, with a strong focus on K-pop and local releases. The platform plays an influential role for both listeners and artists, remaining a key destination for streaming, chart performance, and music culture.

MelOn also hosts the Melon Music Awards, one of the country’s major annual music award shows. Each year, the event recognises outstanding artists based on MelOn’s streaming data, fan voting, and expert evaluation. Held offline in Seoul since 2009, it continues to be a major fixture in the K-pop calendar.

MelOn for Artists: The Benefits

MelOn offers artists access to one of the most influential music audiences in South Korea. As the country’s leading streaming platform, it plays a key role in music discovery, chart performance, and fan engagement, particularly within the K-pop and Korean music ecosystem.

By releasing your music on MelOn, your tracks become eligible for local charts, algorithmic recommendations, and editorial exposure, all of which can significantly increase visibility in the Korean market. Streams on MelOn also count toward industry benchmarks and awards, including the Melon Music Awards, making the platform especially relevant for artists looking to build credibility and momentum in the region.

Beyond discovery, MelOn helps artists reach highly engaged listeners who actively search for new music, follow their favourite artists, and support releases over time. For international artists and independent acts alike, MelOn can be a powerful gateway into South Korea’s music scene.

FAQs

No, independent artists or labels cannot upload directly. Music must be submitted via an official distributor like iMusician to appear in MelOn’s catalog and be monetized.

MelOn is primarily focused on the Korean market. Full streaming and subscription features usually require a local account and a Korean phone number, so while charts and some information can be viewed globally, full access is mostly within Korea.

No. With iMusician, you won't encounter any hidden fees down the line. You keep 100% of your earnings from over 200 streaming and download shops, and 80% from social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Since we’re Swiss, we also don’t keep any withholding taxes.

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MelOn hosts a large catalog of over 40 million tracks across a wide range of genres. It is especially known for K‑pop and domestic South Korean music, but it also supports international tracks across pop, hip‑hop, R&B, rock, and more.