Why did Kakao M remove songs from Spotify?

In early March, Spotify confirmed that songs distributed by Kakao – which included music from IU, MAMAMOO, Cherry Bullet and Cravity – would be unavailable on its platform to users worldwide due to the expiration of its license with the South Korean entertainment company.

Why is Kakao M Spotify?

On Feb. 1, Spotify launched its streaming services in South Korea — the sixth largest music market in the world. But there was one problem: Spotify was unable to secure domestic licensing deals with Kakao because it had become a direct competitor of Kakao’s own streaming service, Melon.

Why did Spotify remove K-pop?

In a statement to NME, Spotify confirmed that the songs would no longer be available “due to the expiration of our license.” But the Korean company that owns the rights to the songs claims that Spotify refuses to renew the global license to its catalog.

Why are some K-pop songs not on Spotify?

Kakao Entertainment and the streaming service were unable to reach a licensing extension — just as Spotify entered the Korean market. When the two companies were unable to reach a deal to extend their global licensing contract, songs from artists working with KakaoM vanished from Spotify’s global platform.

Are Kakao M songs back on Spotify?

Seventeen, Mamamoo and more K-pop groups back on Spotify As of March 11’s press release, a Kakao M spokesperson stated, “Kakao Entertainment Corp. (previously Kakao M) has entered into an agreement with Spotify and will sequentially provide its music content to Spotify for service in and beyond Korea.

Is K-pop back in Spotify?

Songs by Korean singers under Kakao Entertainment’s portfolio will reportedly return to Spotify, after the two music giants reached an agreement, the two companies announced in separate statements on Thursday, March 11.

Did Spotify removed K-pop songs?

Hundreds of popular K-pop songs have been removed from Spotify, amid a dispute with South Korean music distributor Kakao M. Releases by popular acts including Sistar, IU, Monsta X and Epik High have vanished, leaving fans frustrated.

Why are K-pop songs not on Spotify?