NHN Bugs' music app. The only Korean app with Hi-Res certification and a FLAC offline pass
Price checked 2026-10-12, source: music.bugs.co.kr. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Some information has not yet been verified against official sources. Please check the official site before you pay.
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
Cons
- Small user base and little influence on charts
- Weak telecom bundle benefits
- Uncertainty such as attempts to sell the operator's shares
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Best quality
FLAC streaming (Premium), up to 24bit/96kHz when buying downloads
Family plan details
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
Good for
- Audio enthusiasts who value sound quality
- People who want to listen to FLAC offline
- People who buy and collect music files
At a glance
Bugs is a music service run by NHN Bugs, and its app description claims to be "the only Korean music app with Hi-Res audio certification". It is almost the only Korean service where you can get FLAC lossless and offline playback in one pass, so many sound-quality-focused people look for it. Mood-based playlists made by music PDs (curators) are also a strength.
Plans
| Pass | Monthly price | What you get | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Unlimited Listening | ₩7,590 | Unlimited listening on phones only | No PC or AI speakers |
| Unlimited Listening | ₩8,690 | Unlimited listening on all devices | No offline saving |
| Unlimited Listening + Offline Playback | ₩11,990 | Unlimited listening + offline playback | Standard quality |
| Premium Unlimited Listening | ₩13,200 | Unlimited FLAC listening | No offline saving |
| Premium Unlimited Listening + Offline Playback | ₩17,600 | Unlimited FLAC listening + offline playback | The pass that offers FLAC and offline together |
- Prices are from an outside comparison site (2026-09-24). One source lists the same amount as "excl. VAT", so whether VAT is included needs checking.
- One source says there is a promotion with ₩100 for the first month and discounts for months 2~6 when paying with PAYCO (outside source).
- Single-song purchases: MP3/AAC 320kbps ₩700, FLAC 16bit ₩900, FLAC 24bit/96kHz ₩1,800 (web, PC only, outside source)
Sound quality and features
- FLAC and AAC 320kbps or higher streaming (Google Play app description)
- Up to 24bit/96kHz for download purchases
- TOP100 chart, user-vote-based chart, music PD playlists, AI synced lyrics, large album art
- Wide device support, including Wear OS, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Chromecast and TVs.
Who each plan suits
- Mobile Unlimited Listening: People who listen only on a phone and want it cheap
- Unlimited Listening: General users who also use a PC
- Unlimited Listening + Offline Playback: People who need offline listening but not FLAC
- Premium Unlimited Listening: People who listen to FLAC at home with good equipment
- Premium Unlimited Listening + Offline Playback: Audio enthusiasts who want FLAC on the go too
Notes
- Information checked on: 2026-10-12
- The official Bugs site blocks automated access, so we could not check the official pass page directly.
- Sources:
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,329.49 (2026-10-19). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.
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