On December 16, 2025 (local time), music - streaming behemoth Spotify and South Korean internet powerhouse Naver entered into a partnership. Their aim? To introduce an integrated music service along with premium membership perks in the South Korean market.
Spotify's relevant services will be seamlessly woven into Naver's suite of offerings, including search, maps, and Naver+ membership services. For Naver+ members, a monthly fee of just KRW 4,900 opens the door to a treasure trove of over 100 million songs and more than 7 million podcasts on Spotify, completely free of additional charges. In stark contrast, accessing the same extensive content on Spotify's standalone app would set users back KRW 7,900 per month.
