A song from 13 years ago has suddenly exploded in popularity. As BESTie Dating Conditions reverses on domestic and international music charts, it has been confirmed that producer Brave Brothers has already transferred the related rights to Sony Music Publishing.
According to the Korea Music Copyright Association search, the three items for lyric writing, composition, and arrangement of ‘Dating Conditions’ in which Brave Brothers participated list ‘Sony Music Publishing (Hong Kong) Limited Korea Branch’ as the assignee. The copyright publisher for co-arranger Star’s War 1 is indicated as Galactica Co., Ltd.
Although the song he created has garnered renewed attention after 13 years, the ownership structure had shifted in the meantime. However, specific contract terms such as the transfer timing, amount, and profit distribution have not been disclosed, leaving Brave Brothers’ actual earnings from this surge unconfirmed.
‘Dating Conditions’ is a track released by BESTie in 2013. It is characterized by witty lyrics and a cheerful melody that cleverly breaks down the criteria for choosing a partner. Recently regaining attention through short-form content and online videos, it has drawn in both fans who remember its release and listeners encountering the song for the first time.
The response translated directly to music charts. According to BESTie’s camp, ‘Dating Conditions’ recorded No. 9 on the Melon TOP100 chart on the morning of the 9th. In a chart crowded with new releases, a track released 13 years ago managed to break into the single-digit ranks. It draws attention because it didn’t just end with past stages being discussed again, but translated into actual music consumption.
An upward trend was also observed overseas. On the 8th, it ranked No. 1 consecutively on Taiwan’s Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes charts. In Hong Kong, it reached No. 4 on Apple Music and No. 6 on iTunes, while in China, it hit No. 3 on the QQ Music popularity chart. In Japan, it recorded No. 3 on the Oricon Streaming Surge chart and No. 9 on the Oricon YouTube Short chart.
From entering the domestic TOP 10 to topping the Taiwanese chart, this is a box-office success arriving after a long time. Consequently, interest surged around the copyright profits of Brave Brothers, who not only wrote and composed but also participated in arranging the track. Yet, confirmation of the rights transfer to Sony Music Publishing via association registration details left another plot twist separate from the song’s reverse-running momentum.
This fervor also brought the BESTie members back together on a single stage. Hyeyeon, UJi, Dahye, and Haeryung announced their reunion on the 17th of last month. They subsequently appeared on MBC’s ‘Show! Music Core’ on the 31st, delivering their first full-group music broadcast performance in about 11 years.
After a long hiatus, the four members reunited to bring the talked-about song directly to the stage. Interest that first spread online connected to active member appearances, creating a fresh spectacle for fans. The current BESTie is bringing ‘Dating Conditions’βpreviously confined to past videosβback to the present.
Reaction to the stage video was also enthusiastic. BESTie’s agency stated that the combined view count of two previously released videos surpassed 11 million views. With the upward trend on music charts coupled with a full-group performance, interest in the team has grown simultaneously.
BESTie debuted in 2013 with the single ‘Pitapat’ and subsequently released ‘Dating Conditions’, ‘Thank U Very Much’, ‘Hot Baby’, and ‘Excuse Me’. Among them, ‘Dating Conditions’ has crossed a span of 13 years to re-emerge as a signature track, fueling the four members’ reunion and chart reverse-run.
