
Music & Lyrics Expert - Korean
Listing checked November 4, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Key details
- Pay
- $12.15 fixed
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- task-based
- Openings
- 5
- Posted
- November 2, 2026
Overview
Mercor partners with a leading AI lab to grade generative music models, and this project needs musicians who can judge lyrics in Korean. You will compare AI-written lyrics against published songs, then score them on quality, creativity, originality, and how well they follow the prompt. Work happens in Korean and English, so you will read detailed evaluation guidelines in English and apply them to Korean-language material. The engagement runs up to 6 months with an immediate start, and most experts put in about 20 hours per week with no ceiling.
What You'll Do6
- Set AI-generated lyrics next to released songs and flag any passages that read as too close.
- Score each lyric set for quality, creative range, originality, and how well it answers the prompt.
- Judge whether lines sound like natural Korean, covering word choice, slang, and regional phrasing.
- Apply the written quality standards to every sample so scores stay consistent across the batch.
- Work through a wide spread of genres rather than a single style.
- Listen on headphones or studio monitors and document the reasoning behind your ratings.
Requirements5
- Native or near-native Korean, plus enough English to follow detailed written instructions.
- Background as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.
- Working knowledge of the Korean music scene and its artists.
- Headphones or studio monitors that let you listen critically.
- Willingness to complete a Bilingual Competency Interview in Korean as part of the application.
Preferred Qualifications3
- Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition
- Credited or published songwriting work
- Wide familiarity with contemporary Korean genres, sub-genres, and artists
Who Should Apply
Songwriters, lyricists, composers, performers, and music journalists who write and read Korean at a native level and know the current Korean music scene. Formal music study helps, but a strong ear and credited work matter just as much.
Salary Insight
Pay is task-based at a stated rate of $12 per task, and the per-task figure is set by your location. Each task type carries a fixed time estimate, so output per hour depends on how fast you work through evaluations. Flexible hours around 20 per week are typical, with no cap.
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