Entertainment · K-Culture & Anime · 3 hrs ago
AI Shapes K-pop Hits, Fan Chat and Music Production
In South Korea, A2O Light uses AI to answer fans around the clock through its Blooming Talk app, which responds in the style of group members.
The group’s song “NEON” topped Melon’s Top 100, while an AI-assisted song reached No.
2 on the same chart.
Released in June, “Have You Become the Adult You Dreamed Of?”
used AI in its composition and singing.
The chart results show that AI-made music is competing with established K-pop acts for listeners.
Music makers also use AI to sketch ideas, test vocal sounds and explore musical styles, while people choose and shape the final material.
These uses could lower barriers to releasing music and bring major changes to the music industry.
South Korea’s AI copyright discussions are stalled, while lawsuits between record companies and AI apps are underway overseas; no outcome is given.
A2O Lite’s song “NEON” topped major music charts while an AI-assisted song reached second place on Melon’s Top 100.
A2O Lite uses AI-trained artist personas in its Blooming Talk app to respond to fans around the clock.
“Did You Become the Adult You Dreamed Of?” was released in June and used AI in its composition and vocals.
Music professionals describe AI as a tool for sketching ideas, testing vocal styles and exploring sounds, rather than as a replacement for creators.
The growing use of AI in music is raising questions about changes to the industry and copyright.
- Who
- A2O Lite, the makers of an AI-assisted charting song, and music professionals discussing AI’s role.
- What
- AI is being used for fan messaging and music production as AI-assisted songs compete near the top of the charts.
- When
- The article was published on October 31, 2026; the song “Did You Become the Adult You Dreamed Of?” was released in June.
- Where
- South Korea’s music industry, including Melon’s Top 100 chart and A2O Entertainment’s Blooming Talk app.
- Why
- AI can provide continuous fan responses and help with music production; the article says its use may change the industry.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Did You Become the Adult You Dreamed Of?” was released.
AI-assisted song “Forest of the Heart” entered Melon’s Top 100 for the first time.
Yonhap published its report on AI’s use in K-pop fan communication and music production.
- Chart leader
- A2O Lite’s “NEON
- Chart position
- Did You Become the Adult You Dreamed Of?” reached No. 2 on Melon’s Top 100
- Song release
- June
- Fan app
- Blooming Talk provides AI-based responses 24 hours a day
- Earlier chart entry
- Forest of the Heart” entered Melon’s Top 100 in September
What people are saying
AI-assisted music can also do well if it connects with the public’s tastes and emotions
The key purpose of using AI is not to obtain a finished product, but to select the elements most suited to the musical context from the various sounds and guides AI proposes, remake them, and mix them creatively to complete a song