Kakao M and Spotify strike a deal and kpop benefits!
Hundreds of songs from popular K-pop acts, including Sistar, IU, Monsta X, Epik High and more, have returned to Spotify after being eliminated on March 1 for an expired license agreement. Kakao Entertainment, one of Korea’s largest distribution companies, announced the news of a renewed license agreement with Spotify in a statement.
The fight between Kakao M and Spotify, which removed many k-pop tracks from the streaming app, is over
“Through its various partnerships around the world, including Spotify, Kakao Entertainment hopes that music lovers around the world can easily access music and artist content to enjoy K-pop.”said a spokesperson for Cocoa it’s a statement.
“Kakao Entertainment remains committed to the Korean music ecosystem and its growth and will continue to protect the rights of local artists, labels, and rights holders in the future.”
A spokesperson for Spotify added the following:
“We remain committed to making a positive impact on Korea’s music streaming ecosystem through our partnerships with local artists, labels, and rights holders.”
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