Listing 5912
K-POP Songwriter Royalties - MiSaMo, EXO, Billie, Super Junior + more
- BMI
- J-Pop
- Songwriter
- MiSaMo
- Billie
- Super Junior
- K-Pop
- Exo
- …
Offers
Sale Price
$78,000
3.61 x LTM
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Offer History
$78,000
Seller made 1 year ago
Seller OfferSeller Counteroffer$75,500
Buyer 2 made 1 year ago
Buyer Offer (Rejected)Buyer Counteroffer (Rejected)$80,000
Seller made 1 year ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$74,500
Buyer 2 made 1 year ago
$82,000
Seller made 1 year ago
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About
- $21,610
- 3-Year Average
- $16,331
- Earnings Since 2015
- $97,612
- 2.87 Years
- Works Included
- 75
- $**,***
- $45,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Life of Rights
- Musical Composition
- Public Performance
- No
- Sources
- Internet Streaming, AM/FM & Satellite Radio, TV/Film/Commercial Placements & Performances, etc.
- Payors
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
This listing features popular K-pop artists, including MiSaMo, EXO, Super Junior, SHINee, TAEMIN, Billlie, The Boyz, UNIQ, and more.
Worldwide streaming is the primary revenue driver, contributing 77% of total earnings in the Last 12 Months (LTM). Live performance income has also increased notably in the LTM, fueled by top-earning tracks being featured in recent setlists.
Over the past two years, catalog earnings have grown substantially, increasing by 143% initially, followed by an 11% rise in the most recent year. This growth was largely driven by streaming revenue from new releases and resurging track popularity. The catalog's earnings have maintained a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19% over the past five years.
Artist & Song Information
MISAMO, a Japanese sub-unit of TWICE, debuted in 2023, with the mini-album Masterpiece. Known for their individual talents, they released a second mini-album, Haute Couture, in 2024. Their music videos have exceeded 100 million views, and they launched their first Japan Dome Tour, "Haute Couture," highlighting their strong fanbase and TWICE's international reach.
EXO-CBX, the first sub-unit of EXO, debuted in 2016, with the EP Hey Mama!, which topped the Billboard World Albums and Gaon Album charts. Their discography includes Blooming Days, the Japanese mini-album Girls (2017), and the studio album Magic (2018), accompanied by the "Magical Circus" Japan arena tour. EXO-CBX has achieved international success with chart-topping releases and successful tours.
Billlie, a South Korean girl group under Mystic Story, debuted in 2021, with The Billage of Perception: Chapter One. Their concept, the "Billlieverse," revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a girl named Billlie, reflected in their name. Known for their narrative-driven music, Billlie has established a unique place in K-pop.
Super Junior, a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2005, helped popularize K-pop globally. Known for blending pop, dance, and R&B, Super Junior pioneered sub-units like Super Junior-K.R.Y. and Super Junior-M, extending their reach in China, Japan, and beyond. With awards from Mnet Asian Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and the Teen Choice Awards, they have toured globally, solidifying their status as K-pop icons.
Financials
Earnings By Period
Quarterly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Net
Note: The earnings reported above reflect royalties as they have been reported from the multiple payors included in this listing. If one of the payors has not yet paid for a reported period it will not be reflected above. Please see “Other Information” for details.
Note: BMI earnings are reported for the period in which they were earned, not for the period they are paid.
Note: BMI’s Q2-2020 distribution includes non-recurring settlement payments from the Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC). The settlement represents a rate increase for radio performances in years 2017-2019. You can view the amount of the settlement in the Raw Data file under the “raw_music_user” column with the label: “RMLC2017 STLMNT”, “RMLC2018 STLMNT” and “RMLC2019 STLMNT.”
| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $8,454 | $8,057 | $10,265 | $21,173 | $13,215 |
* 2024 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.
Works
DO NOT TOUCH, released in 2023, contributing 41% of earnings in its first year. It has nearly 80 million streams on Spotify with a playlist reach of 3.2 million and around 125 million combined views on YouTube.
GINGAMINGAYO (THE STRANGE WORLD), released in 2022, accounted for 68% of total earnings after its release. While its growth slowed to in the most recent year over the previous, it still represents a significant 33% of overall earnings. The song currently has 40 million streams on Spotify with a playlist reach of nearly 2 million and 60 million combined views on YouTube.
WINGS, released in 2020, started with negligible royalties, but saw a dramatic growth in Year 2, and a continued steady growth into the most recent with occasional declines, indicating some volatility.
BURN THE FLOOR, released in 2021, has shown an overall upward trend, despite a dip in the most recent year.
The catalog reflects moderate diversity, with 19% of total earnings in the last twelve months coming from tracks outside the top five.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Do Not Touch | $8,914 | 41% |
| Gingamingayo The Strange World | $7,116 | 33% |
| Wings | $654 | 3% |
| Hey Mama | $460 | 2% |
| Burn The Floor | $459 | 2% |
| Other | $4,006 | 19% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | $21,610 | 100% |
Sources
The primary source of income is International, contributing between 77% and 95% of overall earnings annually. The CAGR for International income stands at 15%, suggesting a steady growth rate over the five-year period.
Streaming, the second-largest income source, has shown impressive growth, with a CAGR of 62%.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International Sources | $18,281 | 85% |
| Streaming | $13,291 | 73% |
| Live Performance | $2,344 | 13% |
| TV and Film | $1,635 | 9% |
| Radio | $225 | 1% |
| Other | $786 | 4% |
| Streaming | $3,241 | 15% |
| Radio | $3 | 0% |
| Retail Plays | $3 | 0% |
| Streaming Video | $0 | 0% |
| Other | $81 | 0% |
* Historic royalty income does not guarantee future royalty income. Future royalty income depends upon future sales and licensing revenue generated by the intellectual property associated with this listing. All earnings analysis and investment decisions are investors’ sole responsibility per Royalty Exchange’s Terms of Use.
Media
Included Works
| Work Title | Work ID |
|---|---|
| 2EASY FEAT HEIZE | 48494849 |
| 2EASY FT HEIZE | 48684394 |
| 5 14 | 25188832 |
| BE SOMEBODY | 44052559 |
| BING BING | 24178998 |
| BORN TO FIGHT | 21722036 |
| BURN THE FLOOR | 49743139 |
| CHERRY POP | 17955437 |
| CHRISTMAS TIME | 55383824 |
| CLASSIC | 64877509 |