Bugs vs Genie Music comparison

By starting price alone, Bugs is ₩550 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

Bugs and Genie Music compared side by side in Music streaming.

CurrencyUSD KRW EUR

Bugs

NHN Bugs' music app. The only Korean app with Hi-Res certification and a FLAC offline pass

What is good

Only Korean app with Hi-Res certification, FLAC and offline in a single pass
Mood-based playlists made by music PDs (curators)
FLAC and 24bit tracks can be bought individually

What could be better

Small user base and little influence on charts
Weak telecom bundle benefits

Bugs official site

Genie Music

Music app from the KT group. Known for 24bit FLAC, real-time charts and an AI DJ

What is good

24bit FLAC streaming
Youth pass at ₩3,960, KT bundle discount
Real-time charts, AI DJ, audiobooks

What could be better

The FLAC pass is the most expensive at ₩15,400
More expensive than other Korean apps when comparing similar passes

Genie Music official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

Item	BugsVisit site	Genie MusicVisit site
Starting price	≈€5.84+ (₩8,690)External source	≈€6.20+ (₩9,240)External source
Free tier	Paid only	Paid only
Lossless audio	Supported	Supported
Best quality	FLAC streaming (Premium), up to 24bit/96kHz when buying downloads	FLAC 24bit streaming (Ultra High Quality pass), Dolby Atmos
Offline playback	Some plans only	-
Family plan	None	None
Family plan details	No family plan (not confirmed officially)	No family plan (not confirmed officially)
Korean music	Average. Has a TOP100 and a user-vote chart, but chart influence is small. Strength is the music PD playlists	Strong. Still runs a real-time chart, unlike other major Korean services. KT bundle (Genie Pack)
Number of tracks	About 17.85 million tracks playable (2017 outside source, no latest figure)	About 15 million tracks (2017 outside source, no latest figure)
Good for	Audio enthusiasts who value sound quality People who want to listen to FLAC offline People who buy and collect music files	KT users Teens aged 14~18 People who want high-quality sound
Type	Music streaming	Music streaming
Company	NHN Bugs, South Korea	Genie Music (KT group), South Korea
Plans	Mobile Unlimited Listening ₩7,590 Unlimited Listening ₩8,690 Unlimited Listening + offline ₩11,990 Premium Unlimited Listening (FLAC) ₩13,200 Premium Unlimited Listening + offline ₩17,600 (outside sources, whether VAT is included needs checking)	Smart Music Listening (mobile) ₩8,140 Music Listening ₩9,240 Data Safe Music Listening ₩9,900 Ultra High Quality Music Listening (FLAC) ₩15,400 Genie TeenTeen (ages 14~18) ₩3,960 (incl. VAT, outside sources)
Pros	Only Korean app with Hi-Res certification, FLAC and offline in a single pass Mood-based playlists made by music PDs (curators) FLAC and 24bit tracks can be bought individually	24bit FLAC streaming Youth pass at ₩3,960, KT bundle discount Real-time charts, AI DJ, audiobooks
Cons	Small user base and little influence on charts Weak telecom bundle benefits Uncertainty such as attempts to sell the operator's shares	The FLAC pass is the most expensive at ₩15,400 More expensive than other Korean apps when comparing similar passes Offline storage conditions differ between sources, needs checking

Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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