[Recochoku] Recochoku Group Signs Music Distribution Service Agreement with Korean Entertainment Company Kakao Entertainment ~Music to Be Available on Korea’s Leading Music Distribution Service “Melon” Starting in the First Half of 2026~
Recochoku Press Release: October 16, 2025 Recochoku Group signs music distribution service contract with Korean entertainment company Kakao Entertainment ~Music will begin being provided to Korea’s leading music distribution service “Melon” from the first half of 2026~
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Entertainment, a comprehensive entertainment company in South Korea. As a result, corporate entities that hold the rights to music works in Japan (hereinafter referred to as “music rights holders”) can distribute their music through the music distribution solution “FLAGGLE” (pronounced “Fraggle”) operated by the RecoChoku Group, while indie artists can distribute their music through the ” ■Background and Purpose of the Partnership The RecoChoku Group, including RecoChoku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Itabashi As of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in
collaboration with Eggs Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Eitaro Shibasaki), and its affiliate, Eggs, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Eitaro
Shibasaki), we have begun offering “FLAGGLE,” a music distribution solution for music rights holders that solves all music distribution challenges. “FLAGGLE” is a music distribution solution that supports the expansion of the domestic music market. It provides a world-class music distribution environment with reliable support in Japanese. Our infrastructure system incorporates the platform of AudioSalad, a US company with a distribution network spanning over 65 countries worldwide, providing an environment that strongly supports global distribution specifications. The RecoChoku Group is implementing various measures to strengthen its global distribution environment. In particular, the Asian music market has been attracting attention in recent years, with many artists expanding into Korea. In light of this situation, we have concluded this agreement with the Korean music streaming service “Melon” to deliver music to the service and strengthen our collaboration, with the aim of supporting the expansion of domestic music in the Korean market. As a result of this agreement, music distribution to “Melon” will also be possible via “Eggs Pass,” a music distribution platform for individual artists. ■What is Melon
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2747/1802/2747-1802-400e8402792a7dad13cc7a5ffe46e3f0-648×230.jpg Melon is Korea’s leading music streaming service, offering a wide range of music, primarily K-pop, for streaming and download. It consistently attracts attention from music fans both in Korea and abroad through the release of the Melon Chart, which serves as an indicator of the latest hits, and the Melon Music Awards (MMA), one of Korea’s most prestigious year-end music award ceremonies. ■Future Outlook To achieve its mission of “maximizing the revitalization of the music market,” the RecoChoku Group will continue to explore partnerships with leading music distribution services around the world to further expand the music of Japanese artists globally. 【About Recochoku】 Recochoku’s mission is to “maximize the revitalization of the music market.” The company provides digital solutions aimed at supporting the businesses of rights holders, including music distribution services for individuals and corporations and service planning utilizing blockchain technology. In addition, our subsidiary, Eggs Co., Ltd., provides a wide range of support to indie artists, including music distribution and monetization support. As a digital solutions company originating from the Japanese music industry, the RecoChoku Group provides multifaceted support for the development of music culture. Company Name: Recochoku Co., Ltd. Address: Aoyama Oval Building, 7th Floor, 5-52-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President and CEO Toru Itabashi Business Description: Planning and operation of music distribution services, planning and operation of content and services, etc. URL:
https://recochoku.jp/corporate/