Spotify and Kakao Entertainment Settle Licensing Dispute, Music To Return To Spotify Globally Including Korea The companies have finally reached an agreement. March 10th, 2021
P NATION Re-Uploads Its Artists Songs To Spotify—But All Their Streams Are Gone All songs distributed via Kakao M since 2019 were removed from Spotify worldwide on March 1. March 1st, 2021
Kakao M Releases Statement Regarding Their Artists Being Removed From Global Spotify Kakao M made their statement. February 28th, 2021
Spotify Confirms Its Licensing Deal With Kakao M Has Expired, Says It Looks To “Resolve The Situation Soon” “Despite our best efforts, the existing licensing deal…has come to an end.” February 28th, 2021
Epik High’s Management Calls For A “Solution ASAP” After Kakao M Removes Songs From Spotify “This is heartbreaking as a manager, friend, and fan.” February 28th, 2021
K-Pop Songs Distributed By Kakao M Have Been Removed From Spotify Worldwide The list of affected acts includes MAMAMOO, SEVENTEEN, LOONA, MONSTA X, and many more. February 28th, 2021