{"id":147494,"date":"2025-08-10T02:42:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/10\/spotify-and-fc-barcelona-bring-k-pop-to-the-game-with-itzy-in-korea-spotify\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T02:42:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:42:26","slug":"spotify-and-fc-barcelona-bring-okay-pop-to-the-game-with-itzy-in-korea-spotify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/10\/spotify-and-fc-barcelona-bring-okay-pop-to-the-game-with-itzy-in-korea-spotify\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotify and FC Barcelona Bring Okay-Pop to the Game with ITZY in Korea \u2014 Spotify"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since we introduced our international partnership with FC Barcelona in 2022, we\u2019ve been discovering new methods to unite the worlds of music and soccer\u2014amplifying artists, connecting followers, and making the matchday expertise much more memorable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This summer season, we introduced that imaginative and prescient to life in South Korea for the very first time. As a part of FC Barcelona\u2019s 2025 Asia Tour, we teamed up with Okay-Pop sensation <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2KC9Qb60EaY0kW4eH68vr3?si=fIIx0MhFSOOdtHb7rSUBJw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>ITZY<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a localized marketing campaign that put Korean creativity entrance and heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35478 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/KakaoTalk_Photo_2025-08-01-16-03-54-002.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/KakaoTalk_Photo_2025-08-01-16-03-54-002.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/KakaoTalk_Photo_2025-08-01-16-03-54-002-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/KakaoTalk_Photo_2025-08-01-16-03-54-002-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/KakaoTalk_Photo_2025-08-01-16-03-54-002-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/KakaoTalk_Photo_2025-08-01-16-03-54-002-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/KakaoTalk_Photo_2025-08-01-16-03-54-002-1440x959.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With pleasant matches in Seoul and Daegu because the backdrop, our first Korea activation below the Spotify x FC Barcelona partnership gave us the right alternative to rejoice the fervour of Korean followers by way of music and sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBringing Spotify\u2019s partnership with FC Barcelona to Korea is a powerful moment,\u201d stated Marc Hazan, Vice President, Partnerships and Marketing, Spotify. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to feature ITZY as a part of this collaboration, which celebrates Korean creativity on a global stage and reflects our mission to connect artists and fans in unforgettable ways.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSouth Korea has long been home to some of the most passionate football and music fans in the world,\u201d stated Marc Bruix, Director of Partnerships, FC Barcelona. \u201cThrough this special partnership with Spotify, we\u2019re excited to bring our global vision to life in a way that connects with local culture. Partnering with ITZY, a group that represents the vibrancy and global appeal of Korean music, perfectly reflects our shared ambition to reach new audiences and create unforgettable moments.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe had such a great time being part of this campaign,\u201d stated the members of ITZY. \u201cIt was a fun opportunity to show how music and football can come together to create something truly exciting for fans everywhere.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>ITZY-curated playlists<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We invited ITZY to take over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX6XNIZUM3SKi?si=a163c69852454053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bar\u00e7a on Tour: Korea 2025<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, curating 30 tracks\u2014together with 10 of their very own and 20 warm-up picks\u2014to get followers hyped for kickoff. The playlist is out there globally on Spotify, with ITZY on the quilt sporting official FC Barcelona jerseys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To preserve the momentum going, they\u2019re additionally taking on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX3ZeFHRhhi7Y?si=c4e874efbff442e2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>WOR Okay OUT<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Korea\u2019s No. 1 exercise playlist on Spotify, with greater than 1.3M followers\u2014beginning August 9. It\u2019s filled with their favourite tracks to maintain post-game power excessive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35479 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/barca-on-tour-korea-2025-by-itzy-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/barca-on-tour-korea-2025-by-itzy-cover.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/barca-on-tour-korea-2025-by-itzy-cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/barca-on-tour-korea-2025-by-itzy-cover-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/barca-on-tour-korea-2025-by-itzy-cover-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/barca-on-tour-korea-2025-by-itzy-cover-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2025\/08\/barca-on-tour-korea-2025-by-itzy-cover-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Matchday moments<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To amplify the spirit of the event, Spotify and FC Barcelona produced unique content material that includes a particular meet-and-greet between ITZY and Bar\u00e7a gamers at Seoul World Cup Stadium. The interactive footage was shared throughout socials, bringing followers even nearer to this distinctive second.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pitch-side presence<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Seoul match, followers noticed Spotify branding throughout LED boards, goal-line signage, and press backdrops, they usually\u2019ll be seeing extra of it in Daegu. We additionally took over considered one of Seoul\u2019s most iconic digital shows, Gangnam Media Sync, to share the marketing campaign with town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From jersey takeovers with international superstars like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0Y5tJX1MQlPlqiwlOH1tJY?si=rkQLdKgIS-2PjvVkAsvtjQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travis Scott<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2024-10-17\/coldplay-fc-barcelona-shirt-moon-music-el-clasico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coldplay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2024-04-12\/karol-g-fc-barcelona-barca-matchday-shirt-merchandise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KAROL G<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2023-10-19\/rolling-stones-fc-barcelona-shirt-el-clasico-tongue-lips-logo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rolling Stones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2023-03-15\/spotify-and-fc-barcelona-celebrate-rosalias-motomami-with-a-special-shirt-and-in-app-fan-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROSAL\u00cdA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2022-10-14\/spotify-and-fc-barcelona-celebrate-drakes-streaming-milestone-with-a-limited-edition-shirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to localized cultural campaigns like this one with ITZY, our partnership with FC Barcelona continues to show soccer right into a inventive canvas that celebrates artists and the followers who love them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want extra from Spotify x FC Barcelona? Follow FC Barcelona\u2019s <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2zfI0nMFZdaQrFDx9l5OSR?si=J12-fBqtRBCTZX5NCwn3EQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official profile on Spotify<\/span><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or go to our devoted <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/spotify-x-fc-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For The Record<\/span><\/a> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hub to remain in tune. Getting prepared for the subsequent match? Hit play on the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX6XNIZUM3SKi?si=4c50f6b752b645f6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar\u00e7a on Tour: Korea 2025<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> playlist<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> curated by ITZY, or try their <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2KC9Qb60EaY0kW4eH68vr3?si=lVoHIWjSQUeKCLivee_rgQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official artist profile<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Since we introduced our international partnership with FC Barcelona in 2022, we\u2019ve been discovering new methods to unite the worlds of music and soccer\u2014amplifying artists, connecting followers, and making the matchday expertise much more memorable. This summer season, we introduced that imaginative and prescient to life in South Korea for the very first time. 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