Rosé and her big copyright move: what it means for BLACKPINK fans

BLACKPINK’s Rosé just shook things up by officially parting ways with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). According to Dispatch on February 20, she initiated the withdrawal on October 30 last year, and it became official on January 31. This switch paves the way for her American label to handle her creative rights. Rosé’s solo deal with Atlantic Records, signed on September 26, 2024, gives them full authority over her music in the U.S.

Dropping KOMCA means she won’t be double-paying for rights management in Korea and the United States. Her personal publishing house, DREAM APT Publishing, is already registered in the country,  showing her new approach to music royalties. Although fans initially worried this move could bring trouble to her Korean promotions, experts say it’s standard practice for global stars who want a more efficient system for collecting their profits.

Rosé is now the second Korean artist ever, after Seo Taiji in 2002, to withdraw from KOMCA, making it another unique case in the K-pop scene. This news comes with BLACKPINK’s world tour reveal, kicking off in May before hitting four countries. They are set to slay in Seoul on July 5 and 6, then head to North America, Europe, and finally Japan from January 16 to 18, 2026.