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Spotify Launches Free Tier in South Korea, Unlocking K-Pop for All
Spotify is removing barriers for South Koreans to access unlimited music from BLACKPINK, BTS, and more by launching a free tier in the country. Previously, only the Premium subscription was available since Spotify’s South Korean debut in 2021. Now, users in South Korea, the world’s seventh-largest music market, can enjoy the ad-supported free tier.
Spotify’s free service offers unlimited music streaming, though ads will play between songs, and some features, like audiobook access, remain exclusive to Premium. Spotify’s General Manager for Asia Pacific, Gautam Talwar, highlighted the potential for increased audience reach and artist revenue through this launch.
K-Pop’s popularity on Spotify has skyrocketed, with the ‘K-Pop ON!’ hub growing by 5,600% since 2015. While some advocate ending free streaming, Spotify continues to believe that it helps convert users to paid subscriptions.
Nigerian Fuji artist Shanko Rasheed Atanda sadly reports the loss of his first son, Jamaldeen Atanda.
The artist took to social media and revealed this sad news.
“So sad, no parent prays to lose a child in their lifetime but Alhamdulilahi Jamaldeen Emirs Atanda JNR rest well my champ I will surely tell you all about it when I see you again. Omo Ola sun reeee,” he wrote.
American reality TV bad boy Rob Rausch makes headlines as he becomes the winner of a reality show called Traitors.
It can be noted that the finale of the series was a big shock to those in the house and it was definitely a moment of “Now you’re sending three home” in his overalls, of course.
It can be recalled that the reality star became popular after showing on the dating reality show Love Island where he came in for 3 seasons but really made an impact in his second appearance, season 6.
And with his fans from there, he easily became a topic to know as he claimed the winner of Traitors season 4.
Gospel singer Busola Oke speaks out and shared that she has been suffering financially. She reveals that she is making a big consideration of stepping away from the music industry.
The singer revealed this during a TikTok live session where she spoke on her personal difficulties and situation in her life.
“Right now, I have no car, and I owe a lot of people. The last time I had a car was in 2020. I need to pay my debts. I struggle to pay for the hotel I stay at now. I need shelter and a car, even if it is a jalopy. The money I am supposed to use for food, I use it to take Uber around.”
Fuji Star Shanko Rasheed Atanda Loses First Son
Love Island Star Rob Rausch Wins Traitors Season 4
