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How to Download Korean Songs to My PC

For fans of international music, Internet-based music download services provide thousands of songs representing genres from all over the world. Two major music download services, iTunes and Amazon, offer the ability to purchase and download songs for playback on both home computers and portable music devices. iTunes offers music downloads compatible with all models of iPod, in addition to video and application content. Amazon's music service provides songs in MP3 format, compatible with any portable device or media player.



Note that in order to purchase music from either iTunes or Amazon, you will need to create a free iTunes or Amazon account linked with a source of payment and download the necessary program.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • iTunes program
  • Amazon MP3 downloader
  • Source of payment (major credit card, iTunes card, PayPal account)
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Instructions

  1. Downloading Korean Songs from iTunes

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      Click on the iTunes program icon on your desktop to begin the music program.

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      Click "iTunes Store" from the options on the left-hand side of the screen.

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      Click the "Search Store" text entry field on the iTunes store interface. Type in "Korean music," or the name of the Korean artist you wish to search and press "Enter."

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      Browse through the search results to locate the Korean music you wish to download. Click "Buy" next to the song or album you wish to purchase. If you are not currently signed in, iTunes will require you to sign into your account. Enter payment information into your account, if necessary. iTunes accepts major credit cards, PayPal and iTunes cards purchased at retailers. Once you have entered your payment information and confirmed your purchase, iTunes will download the music to your library. Songs downloaded are accessible by clicking "Music" under the "Library" heading on the left side of the iTunes screen.

    Downloading Korean Songs from Amazon

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      Click on your Internet browser program. Type www.amazon.com into the browser and press "Enter." Click on "MP3 Downloads" from the "Movies, Music and Games" menu on the left-hand side of the Amazon homepage.

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      Type "Korean music" into the search bar at the top of the Amazon MP3 downloads page and press "Enter."

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      Browse the search results to locate the music you wish to download. Click the "Buy Now" button to the right of the album or song you wish to purchase. Amazon will require you to sign in to your account if you are not currently signed in. Once you have signed in, click "Continue" to confirm your purchase. During your Amazon account creation, you were required to enter payment information. Amazon accepts major credit cards and Amazon gift cards. The source you chose as your primary method of payment will be charged for the music purchase.

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      Click "Open" on the file download window that appears with a file that ends with ".amz." Your songs will still be MP3 files, but will be automatically downloaded into your primary media player, either Windows Media Player or iTunes library, using the Amazon MP3 downloader. Once songs are downloaded, they will be accessible in your media library.

      Note that your browser may block the initial file download window, signified by a yellow bar appearing at the top of your browser screen. If this happens, right-click the bar and click "Download File" to allow the file download window to appear.

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