Bugs — Teletype

Bugs is a Korean music platform that counts towards every music show.

We recommend that international EVOL use Bugs as the main platform for helping XLOV with digitals because

Bugs is more accessible for users outside Korea compared to some other Korean platforms
We are still a small fandom and Bugs has the least regular users out of the main Korean music platforms, making charting more feasible

Music Show Charts that use Bugs

Bugs Chart

Used by Show Champion, Music Bank
Counts streaming and downloads from ONLY Bugs
80% downloads, 20% streaming

Circle Digital Chart

Used by Music Core + chart entry required for Inkigayo eligibility
Counts streaming and downloads from multiple platforms, including Bugs
Downloads are weighted more heavily than streams

Circle Global K-Pop Chart

Used by M Countdown, Inkigayo
Counts streaming from multiple platforms, including Bugs

What you need before you can use Bugs

Verified Account

In order to stream and/or download on Bugs you need a verified account. A Korean phone number is required to create a verified account.

If you don't have an account or a Korean phone number, you will need to either

buy or rent an account from an online seller
rent or borrow an account from us, XLOV SUPPORT (more info coming soon)

Streaming Pass

A streaming pass is required to stream on Bugs.

If you have an iOS device, you can purchase a 30-day unlimited streaming pass directly on the Bugs app via in-app purchase. You can stream on mobile or PC using this pass.

Otherwise, a Korean payment method is needed to purchase a streaming pass. If you don't have a Korean payment method, you can either

buy a streaming pass from an online seller
buy or borrow a streaming pass from us, XLOV SUPPORT (more info coming soon)

Downloads

A Korean payment method is needed to purchase song downloads on Bugs. If you don't have a Korean payment method, you can either

buy from an online seller
if you have your own verified Bugs account, you can buy a download from us, XLOV SUPPORT (more info coming soon)

Some Examples of Online Sellers

Installation (Android)

Bugs isn't on the Play Store, but you can download the app from APKPure.

Download link

Installation (iOS)

Your App Store location must be set to Korea. The easiest way to do this is to go to this link and create a new Apple ID with the country/region set to Korea.

Create Korean Apple ID

Once you have created a Korean Apple ID, you can open the App Store, sign out of your current Apple ID and sign in to your Korean Apple ID.

Now you can search for Bugs on the App Store or use this link and install the app.

You may need to input your phone number for two-factor authentication.

You can log back in to your old Apple ID after you've installed the app. The app will still be on your device and you'll still be able to use it.

Installation (PC)

Bugs website link

There is also a PC app for Bugs, but we recommend using the web player.

Log In (Mobile)

Log In (PC)

Setup Before Streaming (Mobile)

Extra Settings for Android

Setup Before Streaming (PC)

Purchase Streaming Pass (iOS)

Check Pass Status (Mobile)

You can also check if you have an active pass by playing a song and checking the song length. If it plays the entire song duration, then you have an active streaming pass. If it only plays 1 minute, then you do not have an active streaming pass.

Check Pass Status (PC)

Activate Streaming Pass / Download Voucher (Mobile)

This is for those who have bought a streaming pass or download pack from an online seller and the seller has given it to you in the form of a coupon code.

For iOS it will take you to a website to enter the voucher code. You can go back to the Bugs app once you've entered and redeemed the code.

Activate Streaming Pass / Download Voucher (PC)

This is for those who have bought a streaming pass or download pack from an online seller and the seller has given it to you in the form of a coupon code.

Streaming (Mobile)

Streaming on Bugs involves creating a playlist and playing it on loop.

Fanbases will provide you with either a specific playlist or a playlist template. You can create playlists manually or by using a one-click link provided by fanbases.

Streaming (PC)

Streaming on Bugs involves creating a playlist and playing it on loop.

Fanbases will provide you with either a specific playlist or a playlist template. You can create playlists manually or by using a one-click link provided by fanbases.