Complete Guide to Streaming on Bugs Music

Bugs Music is one of South Korea's major music streaming platforms. To ensure that your streams count towards the charts and effectively support your favorite artist, follow this step-by-step guide.

1. Preparation

✅ Install App Bugs

Install app Bugs on Playstore or Appstore, available for all countries

Keyword: 벅스 - Bugs

✅️ Creating an account

Due to the new bugs system change, if you sign up for a bugs account with email only, it cannot be used to stream or download songs.

How to check your bugs account:

Follow the steps shown in the picture, if there is a pop up that appears as in the picture, your account is unverified.

You can still rent bugs accounts and buy bugs accounts at @Gbaebulleo_

You can DM to ask for more information

✅ Purchase a Streaming Pass

• To ensure your streams count, you must use a paid subscription (Free accounts will NOT count toward the charts).

• A Streaming Pass is required for unlimited streaming for 30 days.

• You can buy one from @Gbaebulleo_ or directly from the website (if you have a Korean payment method).

2. How to Stream on Bugs Music

🔹 Streaming via Mobile App

1️⃣ Open the Bugs app

2️⃣ Log into your account

3️⃣ General Setting

Follow the steps

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Audio Focus

can only be used on Android users, you can stream on YouTube at the same time and the music will not stop.

4️⃣ Redeem Streaming Pass

There are 2 types of streaming pass bugs, unlimited mobile only and mobile+pc

You can buy your own if you have a Korean payment method or you can buy a streaming pass at @Gbaebulleo_

How to Redeem Bugs Streaming Pass in the form of a coupon code:

Android ver

5️⃣ Search for the song you want to stream

Tap the song you selected and continue

to add the song to the playlist.

• Delete Playlist

🔹 Streaming via Web

1️⃣ Go to music.bugs.co.kr

Click on 로그인 (Login) in the top-right corner.

Enter your ID and Password, then click Login.

2️⃣ Redeem Streaming Pass

For iOS users, you can redeem via the website

on your phone with desktop mode

3️⃣ Search for the song you want to stream

☑️ the song you selected and

continue to add the song to the playlist

• Delete Playlist

☑️ the song you want to delete and tap the icon below

삭제 = delete

✔ Search for the song manually and play it.

✔ Listen for at least 1 minute (do not skip too early)

✔ Do NOT use the replay button—instead, play another song before replaying.

✔ Play songs in online streaming mode (not just downloads).

✔ Use normal mode (avoid shuffle or looping one song)

✔ Keep the app volume at 50% or higher (muting may cause streams to be invalid)

3. How to Download Song on Bugs Music

🔹 Download via Mobile App

The use of 1 DL with ID HM is no longer available. Now, only the Download Pass Package for 5 or 10 songs can be used.

Tutorial download pass package:

🔹 Download via Web

Additional Streaming Tips

✔ Stream on multiple Korean platforms (Bugs, Melon, Genie, Flo) for more impact on music charts.

✔ Skipping, muting, or using a VPN may result in invalid streams—follow the best practices to ensure all your plays are counted!

✔ Monitor comeback schedules to increase streaming during critical periods.

Final Thoughts

By following this guide, you can maximize your impact on Bugs Music charts and support your favorite artists effectively. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Happy streaming!