Music app from the KT group. Known for 24bit FLAC, real-time charts and an AI DJ
Price checked 2026-10-12, source: genie.co.kr. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
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Pros
- 24bit FLAC streaming
- Youth pass at ₩3,960, KT bundle discount
- Real-time charts, AI DJ, audiobooks
Cons
- 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
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Best quality
FLAC 24bit streaming (Ultra High Quality pass), Dolby Atmos
Family plan details
No family plan (not confirmed officially)
Korean music
Strong. Still runs a real-time chart, unlike other major Korean services. KT bundle (Genie Pack)
Good for
- KT users
- Teens aged 14~18
- People who want high-quality sound
At a glance
Genie Music is a music service in the KT group with strong KT plan bundle discounts. It was the first major Korean app to start 24bit FLAC streaming (outside source) and still runs a real-time chart. It also has extras such as an AI DJ that makes playlists from conversation or mood, and audiobooks.
Plans
| Pass | Monthly price (incl. VAT) | What you get | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Music Listening | ₩8,140 | Unlimited listening on mobile only | Cheapest regular pass |
| Music Listening | ₩9,240 | Unlimited listening on all devices | For listening on a PC too |
| Data Safe Music Listening | ₩9,900 | Listen without using KT mobile data | KT lines only. The price differs between sources, so it needs verification |
| Ultra High Quality Music Listening | ₩15,400 | Unlimited FLAC 16bit and 24bit listening | The most expensive FLAC pass among the major services |
| Genie Teen Teen | ₩3,960 | Unlimited listening for ages 14~18 | Same price kept for up to 5 years after signing up (outside report) |
- Older sources also list a budget music listening pass and an MP3 download pass, but we could not confirm whether they are still sold.
Sound quality and features
- FLAC 16bit and 24bit streaming (Ultra High Quality pass or KT FLAC bundle)
- Dolby Atmos, auto EQ (Google Play app description)
- Offline saving: One source says subscribers to fixed monthly passes can save for 30 days in the mobile app on up to 3 devices, while another says there is no offline saving. They conflict and need checking.
- Real-time, daily, weekly, monthly and all-time charts
- AI DJ, running playlists with a BPM metronome, real-time lyric section repeat, audiobooks, radio, Music Hug (listening together), Wear OS
Who each plan suits
- Genie Teen Teen: The cheapest way to use a music app if you are aged 14~18.
- Smart Music Listening: People who listen only on a phone
- Music Listening: People who use both a PC and a phone
- Data Safe Music Listening: People who want to save data on a KT line
- Ultra High Quality Music Listening: Sound-quality-focused users who want even 24bit tracks
Notes
- Information checked on: 2026-10-12
- The official Genie site blocks automated access, so we could not check the official pass page directly. Prices are from an outside comparison site (2026-09-24) and need verification.
- Sources:
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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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