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Distribute to Kakao Music

South Korea's Kakao ecosystem music service.

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Kakao
Parent (KakaoTalk)
Korea market
Focus
47M+ KakaoTalk users
Ecosystem reach

Kakao Music

What Kakao Music offers your catalog.

KakaoTalk Integration

Kakao Music integrates with KakaoTalk — Korea's dominant messaging app used by 93% of the South Korean population.

Korea Market Coverage

Kakao Music adds another Korean touchpoint alongside Melon (which Kakao also owns) — comprehensive coverage of the Korean market.

Social Sharing

Listeners share music directly in KakaoTalk chats — organic music discovery through Korea's most-used communication platform.

Kakao Pay Integration

Seamless payment through Kakao Pay — frictionless premium subscription conversion for Korean listeners.

Artist Profile

Dedicated artist page with biography, discography, and streaming analytics in the Korean market.

Melon Synergy

Kakao Corp owns both Kakao Music and Melon — distribution to Kakao Music extends your presence across the entire Kakao music ecosystem.

Kakao Music with HILLS

  • Live on Kakao Music on the date you choose
  • QC on metadata, audio and artwork before delivery
  • Monthly statements matched to every recording
  • A partner manager for pitching and escalations

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Get your catalog on Kakao Music with HILLS.

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