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K-Star · Fan guide

How to stream K-pop to help it chart

Stream the official release on charting platforms (Spotify/Apple for global, Melon/Genie/Bugs for Korea, official YouTube MV), at normal volume, to the end, in a varied playlist from your own account — looping, muting, or skipping gets streams discarded.

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    Use the official release on platforms that count

    Stream the official audio/MV — Spotify and Apple Music for global/Billboard, Melon, Genie and Bugs for the Korean charts, and the official YouTube MV for YouTube counts. Fan-uploaded or sped-up versions do not count.

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    Play at normal volume, unmuted, screen on for MVs

    Muted or near-zero-volume plays are filtered out as fake streams. For YouTube MV views, keep the volume audible and the video visible — background/locked-screen plays are discounted.

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    Let each track play to the end (≥30s, ideally full)

    A stream typically only counts after ~30 seconds; skipping early or looping a clip under 30s does not register. Let the title track finish before replaying.

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    Vary your sessions — do not loop one song on repeat

    Putting one song on infinite repeat triggers anti-fraud filters that void the streams. Build a playlist of the artist’s songs (and others) so plays look organic; space sessions across the day.

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    Use your own account, one device, no bots/VPN farms

    Streams from a single real account on a normal connection count; shared accounts, automation, and VPN farms are flagged and removed. A paid (premium) stream weighs more than ad-supported on some charts.

FAQ

Which platforms count for the Billboard charts?
Billboard counts audio/video streams from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube and others in the US. The official YouTube MV and official audio both count.
Does looping one song hurt streams?
Yes. Most services discount or void repeated plays of the same track in a row. Use a varied playlist instead of one-song repeat.
Do muted YouTube views count?
No. Muted, hidden, or autoplay-in-background views are filtered out of the official view and stream counts.

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