Genie (www.genie.co.kr)achieved the strongest growth among Korea’s major music sites this year. According to Korean Click Mobile on December 22, Melon ranked No. 1 this year in terms of annual visitor numbers with 63.38 million, followed by Geniewith 24.71 million and Naver Music with 23.06 million.
Genie, which ranked No.4 last year, overtook Naver Music and Mnet which ranked No. 2 and No. 3,respectively, last year.Genie, which enjoyed the highest growth rate this year among local music sites, attracted hot attention from Internet users by providing them with state-of-the-art services.
Genie introduced a high sound quality no damage FLAC streaming service last year, first in Korea,enabling users to enjoy abundant sounds without the need for purchasing high-price dear phones.
It also launched a variety of mobile music services, including the Mobile Genie Drive service and the music SNS social radio “Music Hug.”
Source: The Korea Economic Daily
