An AI-generated ballad titled AI music, specifically ‘Did You Dream of Being an Adult?’, has been holding the number one spot on the Melon Top 100 chart for three consecutive days. This marks the first time a song with both composition and vocals entirely implemented by artificial intelligence has claimed the top position on the Melon Top 100 chart.
Digital single ‘Did You Dream of Being an Adult?’ by AI musician ‘MEOMURU’ reached the number one spot on the Melon Top 100 chart, a major domestic music platform. The song achieved this feat by surpassing new releases from powerful fandom-driven idol groups, drawing significant attention from the music industry.
The track is a rock ballad that captures the gap between the imagined ideals of adulthood in childhood and the harsh realities faced as grown-ups. The lyrics, which touch on the unexpressed worries and heavy responsibilities of adulthood, have resonated widely with listeners.
Popularity did not come overnight. The song initially gained traction on YouTube after being used as background music on social media platforms like Reels and Shorts. It topped the YouTube Daily Popular Music Video chart, subsequently entering major music charts and climbing rapidly.
The creators behind ‘MEOMURU’ are composers and producers Lee Seok-min and Choi Sung-hyuk, part of the producing team ‘Glorywave’. Both have extensive experience producing emotional ballad tracks for mainstream artists.
Unlike simple ‘click-and-generate’ tracks created with just a few prompts, the production process involved human creators designing the lyrics and overall direction while utilizing AI to implement the melody, arrangement, and vocals.
However, because the track could not be registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), the Glorywave team is currently unable to receive copyright royalties for lyrics, composition, or arrangement. KOMCA previously attempted to establish trust criteria recognizing human creative contribution to AI-utilized songs but withdrew the plan due to public debate, leaving copyright registration for any AI-assisted music completely blocked for now.
