News Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues.
News Warner is positioning Hong Kong artist Gareth.T as a proof point, with his single 'Glass' generating more than 250 million streams in its first month.
News Grainge delivered remarks at an official gala for Music Awards Japan, according to UMG.
News Melon will upload congratulatory video messages from artists including NCT Taeyong, Le Sserafim, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and AND2BLE ahead of the launch.
News Live entertainment was the primary growth driver, supported by arena-scale touring activity and expanding international fan engagement.
News Three former The Debut: Dream Academy contestants – EMILY, LEXIE, and SAMARA – had previously been confirmed as members of the group.
Analysis News Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY.
Analysis News The act's streaming and physical sales in Japan made them the world's 13th biggest-selling act in 2025 — without an international campaign. UMG says their global push is still to come.