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KKBOX is a leading music streaming service based in Taiwan, launched in 2005. It offers a vast catalogue of over 45 million tracks, with a strong emphasis on Asian music genres such as Mandopop, J-pop, and K-pop. The platform provides both free and premium subscription options, allowing users to stream music online and cache songs for offline listening. KKBOX also hosts live-streamed concerts, artist interviews, and fan interactions through its KKBOX Live feature.
WebsiteInstagramKKBOX receives new releases through approved digital distributors that submit audio files, artwork, and metadata in the platform’s required formats. After processing, tracks become available to listeners across Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and other supported regions.
KKBOX requires complete and accurate metadata, including titles, artist names, composer information, lyric credits, and genre classifications. Distributors ensure proper language encoding to support Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and English formats.
KKBOX uses curated playlists, algorithmic recommendations, trending charts, and editorial picks to highlight fresh releases. Songs with strong initial engagement such as likes, saves, and repeated streams, may receive additional visibility within the platform.
KKBOX does not offer a dedicated artist dashboard for international creators, but streaming data, playlist placements, and regional performance insights are typically provided through the distributor that delivered the release.
KKBOX calculates royalties based on user activity, subscription levels, and regional streaming performance. Payments are made to distributors according to KKBOX’s reporting cycles, and artists receive earnings through their distribution partner.