SEVENTEEN’s S.COUPS Promoted to Full Member of Korean Music Copyright Association, Strengthening His Position as a Creator

SEVENTEEN’s Leader, S.COUPS (Choi Seung-chul), has been granted full membership in the Korean Music Copyright Association. On the 24th, the association published a list of 30 individuals who received full membership status for 2025 on its official website, including S.COUPS. The Korean Music Copyright Association is an organization that manages the intellectual property rights of domestic music creators. Every January, in accordance with its regulations, it selects full members from among its associate members based on factors such as duration of membership and copyright royalty distribution, from creators across various genres including pop, traditional Korean music, children’s songs, and religious music. S.COUPS has earned recognition as a skilled music creator for his contributions to writing and composing SEVENTEEN’s iconic tracks such as “Son Ngong,” “God of Music,” “I Don’t Want to Cry,” and “Aju NICE.” This marks the third time a SEVENTEEN member has obtained full membership, following Woozi in 2019 and Vernon in 2024. As a result, S.COUPS has further solidified his role as a music creator within the group. The list of those promoted this time includes several creators representing K-pop, hip-hop, and the indie scene. Singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin gained widespread attention after finishing in third place on JTBC’s audition program “Sing Again,” showcasing his unique emotional depth and musical talent through original songs like “Traffic Light,” “Zebra Crossing,” and “Episode.” Singer Yunha made it onto the full membership list by creating a comeback success with her self-composed song “Horizon of Events” released in 2022. In addition to “Horizon of Events,” she has proven her creative abilities as a songwriter by writing and composing many other hit songs such as “Waiting” and “Salbyeol.” In the hip-hop industry, 2Cube’s Tookut (Kim Jung-sik) is listed on the list. Since his debut album “Map of the Human Soul” in 2003, Tookut has participated in all of the group’s album productions, handling composition and arrangement to develop Epic High’s distinctive sound. With Tookut’s full membership, Epic High has achieved the milestone of having all its members as full members, following Mithra and Tablo. Wheemin (Lee Wheemin) of Grubroom, known for his sophisticated sound and trendy style, is also included in this list of full members. Building on the group’s previous promotion to associate member status last year, Wheemin’s addition further enhances Grubroom’s musical achievements. Additionally, Park Yong-jun from The Classic, trot singer Park Sang-chul who performed “Mujogyeon,” and Park Yong-jin, who sang the theme song “I Want to Shout That I Like You” for the animated series “Slam Dunk” video version, have also been promoted to full members. A representative from the Korean Music Copyright Association said, “We hope that these newly promoted members will continue to elevate K-pop’s status through their diverse activities and contribute to the sustainable development of Korea’s music industry.”