#K-POP

Following the removal of hundreds of K-pop songs provided by Kakao M from Spotify, the two parties have renewed their licensing agreement that allows the redistribution of K-pop releases back into the platform. “Through its diverse partnerships around the world, including Spotify, Kakao Entertainment hopes that music lovers around the world can easily access its artists’ and music content to enjoy K-pop,” the spokesperson from Kakao M said. To recall, on March 1, hundreds of K-pop songs by singers under Kakao M have been removed from Spotify after the lapse of a licensing deal between the two parties. This move has prevented global K-pop fans from listening to some of the major K-pop artists and groups on the said music streaming platform. The music streaming platform, Spotify, has removed hundreds of K-pop releases licensed by Kakao M. Kakao M is known as the distributor of thousands of K-pop songs including hits by IU, MONSTA X, SEVENTEEN, LOONA, MAMAMOO, THE BOYZ, GFRIEND, (G)I-DLE, ASTRO, and more. Spotify users noticed that various K-pop songs were no longer available on the platform. This move has prevented global K-pop fans from listening to the songs of some of the major K-pop artists and groups on the said music streaming platform. Read more in our articles including "Spotify, Kakao M settle licensing dispute, K-pop songs return" and "Spotify removes hundreds of K-pop songs provided by Kakao M".