Music & Lyrics Expert - Korean

$12/task

rate as listed

Workload: ~20 hrs/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: Worldwide
Field: Creative

Evaluate AI-generated Korean lyrics and music against detailed rubrics covering quality, originality, prompt adherence, and how natural the language sounds to a native ear. Work is remote and asynchronous on a project running up to six months, with most experts putting in around 20 hours per week.

What the work involves

You will listen to and read AI-generated music output — mostly lyrics, sometimes paired with audio — and score it against a written rubric supplied by the lab. A typical task might mean judging whether a K-pop-style verse actually follows the prompt, whether the word choice and slang read like something a Korean writer would produce or like translated English, and whether a line is uncomfortably close to an existing published song. Comparison work against known catalog material is a recurring part of the job, so a broad listening history across contemporary Korean genres matters as much as formal training.

Rubrics are detailed and written in English, and they change as the project matures. Expect to justify scores in short written comments, flag ambiguous cases rather than guessing, and occasionally disagree with a prior rater in a way that is legible to the researchers reading your work. Consistency across hundreds of items is what the lab is buying.

What the platform screens for

Verifiable music credentials. Songwriting, lyric-writing, performance, composition, or music journalism experience — credits, releases, bylines, or program names you can name.
Genuine native-level Korean, tested directly through a Bilingual Competency Interview conducted in Korean, plus enough English to work from dense written guidelines.
Evaluation judgment. Screens probe whether you can separate personal taste from rubric criteria, and whether you can articulate why a lyric fails rather than just that it does.
Scene knowledge under follow-up. Expect specific questions about artists, sub-genres, and lyrical conventions; vague answers do not survive a second question.

Logistics

Fully remote and asynchronous, immediate start, duration up to roughly six months. Commitment is flexible with no cap; most contributors land near 20 hours per week. Observed pay for this listing is $35–62/hr, set by experience and screening outcome and not guaranteed. You need headphones or studio monitors adequate for critical listening. Onboarding details typically follow within a few days of completing the application steps.

What they look for

Native or near-native Korean, with working English reading comprehension
Professional music experience as a songwriter, lyricist, composer, performer, or music journalist
Deep familiarity with contemporary Korean genres, sub-genres, and artists
Ability to apply detailed written rubrics consistently across large volumes of items
Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening
Formal training in music theory, composition, or performance, or credited released work (preferred)

Before you apply

Would you pass this screen?

Drawn from what this listing actually requires. Answered in your browser — nothing is sent to us, and we do not store your answers.

Are you a native Korean speaker, or have you achieved near-native fluency through childhood immersion or long-term residence in a Korean-speaking environment?
Native or near-native Korean proficiency · required
Do you have professional experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist—work that is documented (published, credited, or verifiable)?
Professional experience in music · required
Can you read and follow detailed written instructions in English?
English reading proficiency · required
Do you have access to headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening to music?
Audio equipment for critical listening · required
Do you have formal training or a degree in music performance, theory, or composition?
Formal music training (nice-to-have) · preferred
Do you have credited or published songwriting work (e.g., released music, featured song placement, or professional writing credit)?
Published songwriting credit (nice-to-have) · preferred

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Included with this listing

Interview prep — 11 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: Establishing whether you have credible, documented work history in songwriting, performance, composition, journalism, or related fields—not just hobbyist engagement. The listing specifies 'experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.'
A strong answer: Name a specific role (e.g., 'I've been a songwriter for 8 years, with 12 published credits' or 'I worked as a music journalist covering K-pop for 5 years at X publication'), tie it to a concrete output (released songs, bylines, performances, recordings), and clarify how long you've been in that capacity.
Where people lose it: Describing music as a hobby or passion without naming a professional credential, published work, or paid role. Vague claims like 'I've always loved music' or 'I make beats in my spare time' do not satisfy the experience requirement and suggest you are conflating passion with professional standing.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.