"TikTok's Battle with UMG: Music Removals and Tech's Hottest Employer"

UMG's decision to remove its artists' music from TikTok has affected many Western and K-Pop artists, with BTS and BLACKPINK being primarily unaffected due to their distribution deal with UMG. However, other K-Pop groups like NCT, SuperM, Red Velvet, TWICE, and TXT have had numerous songs taken down. The takedown has expanded to include more artists and songs, causing disappointment among fans and making it challenging to promote music. The impact varies by location, with some regions still able to access the affected music.