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Spotify Launches Free Tier in South Korea, Unlocking K-Pop for All

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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.


 

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Nara Smith Reveals Her Two-Year-Old Daughter Has Cancer

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Popular model Nara Smith makes headlines as she reveals that her two-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with cancer.

The model took to social media, where she shared a video revealing that they discovered the diagnosis last year and have been treating her in hopes of making a full recovery.

She also shared how the experience has been for her and her husband, including their many hospital visits.

Fans have sympathized with the family, sending love and prayers for their daughter’s recovery.


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Ycee Questions the ‘Satire’ Behind Trending Akara Videos

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Nigerian singer Ycee reacts to the viral and trending akara skits that emerged after the advice given by the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu.

It can be recalled that the First Lady shared that Nigerians can fight unemployment by going into the akara or corn business to sustain themselves in the current economy.

Following her comments, content creator Gilmore made a skit about selling akara, to which Ycee reacted “To all of you yelling ‘satire.'”

“The entire idea of satire as a literary device is to use humor, be entertaining, while also criticizing and exposing the issue at the base of the content. Portraying ‘akara selling’ as a lucrative business where you’re taking payment in Solana and ETH, patronizing Polanco and shopping at HF, etc… where is the said ‘satire’ that you all are screaming?”


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‘Don’t Rush to Marry’ — Blord Shares Advice on Relationships

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Nigerian businessman Blord advises young and single people regarding marriage.

He shared that they should not rush into marriage and that they need to be financially and emotionally ready, not just emotionally prepared, in order to sustain a marriage.

During a recent interview, the businessman shared “Don’t rush to marry. Take your time and make a good choice for a life partner. Don’t break ladies’ hearts because one day you are going to have a daughter, and what you did to other people’s daughters, someone else is going to do the same to your daughter.”

“So, take your time. Age doesn’t matter. Don’t marry who you will regret later because reversing marriage is very, very hard, especially when children are involved.”


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