Copyright Policy

All original content published on KScoop — including but not limited to articles, editorials, news write-ups, graphics, logos, website design, and layout — is the intellectual property of KScoop and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially use any KScoop original content without our express written permission. Sharing short excerpts with a clear link back to KScoop for non-commercial purposes is permitted, provided credit is given.

KScoop is a K-Pop and Korean entertainment news platform. As such, we frequently reference content related to artists, groups, and entertainment companies. The following are owned by their respective rights holders and are not claimed by KScoop:

• Artist names, stage names, and group names
• Music, lyrics, albums, and music videos
• Official photos, press images, and promotional materials
• Company logos and trademarks (HYBE, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and others)
• Drama stills, show clips, and broadcast content

KScoop does not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property. All rights remain with their respective owners.

KScoop operates as a fan-driven news and commentary platform. Images, clips, and media used on KScoop are intended for the purposes of news reporting, commentary, and criticism — uses that are generally considered fair use under applicable copyright law.

We make every effort to use only publicly available press materials, fan-shared images, or content released by official artist or company accounts. We do not profit from or misrepresent third-party materials.

If you are a rights holder and believe any content on KScoop goes beyond fair use, please contact us and we will review and respond promptly.

Users of KScoop may not:

• Copy or republish KScoop articles in full without written permission
• Scrape or harvest KScoop content using automated tools
• Use KScoop content for commercial purposes without authorisation
• Remove or alter any copyright notices or credits from KScoop content
• Claim KScoop original content as their own on any platform

If you are a copyright owner and believe that content on KScoop infringes your rights, please send a written notice to kscoopofficial@gmail.com with the following information:

• Your full name and contact information
• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• The specific URL(s) on KScoop where the allegedly infringing material appears
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf
• Your physical or electronic signature

We will review all valid DMCA notices and respond within a reasonable timeframe. Upon verification, we will remove or disable access to the infringing content.

If you believe your content was removed from KScoop by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice to kscoopofficial@gmail.com. Your counter-notice must include your contact details, identification of the removed content, a statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was a mistake, and your signature.

KScoop reserves the right to terminate access to the Website for users who are found to repeatedly infringe copyright, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion.

For all copyright-related enquiries, DMCA notices, or permissions requests, please reach out to us: