Korea Music Content Association
한국대종음악산업협회 | |
| Abbreviation | KPIA |
|---|---|
| Formation | December 9, 2008 |
| Type | Non-profit association |
| Website | http://www.k-mca.or.kr/ |
Formerly called | Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) |
The Korea Popmusic Industry Association (KPIA; Korean: 한국대종음악산업협회), formerly known as the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA; Korean: 한국음악콘텐츠협회), is a non‐profit organization representing major music content producers and distributors in South Korea.
History
The KMCA was established on December 9, 2008, and registered with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[1] In February 2010, the KMCA launched the national music chart, now known as the Circle Chart.[2] On December 29, 2016, the organization changed its name from the Korea Music Content Industry Association to its current name.[3] In 2018, it introduced a certification system for music recordings and album sales in South Korea.[4] On July 7, 2022, the KMCA joined the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and was designated as the official registration agency for International Standard Recording Codes (ISRC) in South Korea.[5] On April 1, 2026, the KMCA was rebranded as the KPIA.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "현황자료 - 비영리법인현황 - 한국음악콘텐츠협회". mcst.go.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
- ↑ Han Sang-hee (2010-02-23). "Korea Launches First Official Music Charts Gaon". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
- ↑ "현황자료 - 비영리법인현황 - 한국음악콘텐츠협회". mcst.go.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
- ↑ Melvin Sundberg (2018-11-26). "Gaon Introduces New Certification System For Albums, Downloads, And Streaming". thequestionpapers.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-01. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
- ↑ Kim Han-gil (2022-07-07). "'가온차트'→'써클차트'로 개편…첫 1위는 BTS 제이홉". tvdaily.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ↑ Shin, Min-hee (April 1, 2026). "Korea Music Content Association rebrands as KPIA". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved April 11, 2026.