AGENCIES & GROUPS

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OK1927Established

KBS

Korean Broadcasting System

A major South Korean public broadcaster and one of the country's three terrestrial networks, known for hit dramas like "Winter Sonata" and "Dae Jang Geum," as well as popular variety shows such as "Two Days & One Night."

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MU1961Established

MBC

Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation

One of South Korea's three major terrestrial broadcasters, known for hit productions such as "Jumong," "Infinite Challenge," and "I Live Alone."

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SE1990Established

SBS

Seoul Broadcasting System

One of South Korea's three major terrestrial broadcasters, with hit titles including "Secret Garden," "My Love from the Star," and "Running Man."

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DS1991Established

DSP Media

DSP Media

A veteran Korean entertainment company representing artists such as Sechskies, Fin.K.L, KARA, and Rainbow. It was acquired by RBW in 2022.

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CJ1994Established

CJ ENM

CJ ENM

A major South Korean entertainment and media conglomerate operating TV channels (tvN, Mnet), film production, and the music industry; producer of hit works such as "Parasite."

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SM1995Established

SM Entertainment

SM Entertainment

A major South Korean entertainment company founded by Lee Soo-man in 1995, launching iconic artists such as H.O.T., S.E.S., TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee, f(x), EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, aespa, and RIIZE.

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YG1996Established

YG Entertainment

YG Entertainment

An entertainment company founded by Yang Hyun-suk in 1996, representing artists such as SECHSKIES, BIGBANG, 2NE1, WINNER, iKON, BLACKPINK, and BABYMONSTER.

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JY1997Established

JYP Entertainment

JYP Entertainment

An entertainment company founded by JYP Entertainment in 1997, home to artists including Rain, Wonder Girls, 2PM, miss A, GOT7, TWICE, Stray Kids, and ITZY.

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WO2003Established

Woollim Entertainment

Woollim Entertainment

An entertainment company founded in 2003, representing artists such as INFINITE, Lovelyz, and Golden Child.

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CU2005Established

Cube Entertainment

Cube Entertainment

Founded by Hong Seong-sung in 2005, the company represents artists including 4minute, BEAST, BTOB, and (G)I-DLE.

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HY2005Established

HYBE

HYBE (Big Hit Entertainment)

Big Hit Entertainment, founded by Bang Si-hyuk in 2005, was renamed HYBE in 2021. Its labels include Big Hit Music, PLEDIS, Source Music, and BELIFT LAB, representing artists such as BTS, TXT, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM, and NewJeans.

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FN2006Established

FNC Entertainment

FNC Entertainment

Founded by Han Seung-ho in 2006, known for its bands, with representative artists including FTISLAND, CNBLUE, AOA, and N.Flying.

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TV2006Established

tvN

tvN

CJ ENM's cable entertainment channel, renowned for producing hit dramas and variety shows. Notable works include "Reply 1988", "Goblin", and "New Journey to the West".

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PL2007Established

Pledis Entertainment

PLEDIS Entertainment

Founded by Han Seong-su in 2007, the agency represents artists such as After School, NU'EST, SEVENTEEN, and fromis_9. It merged into HYBE in 2020.

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WM2008Established

WM Entertainment

WM Entertainment

A Korean entertainment company known for its fresh music style, representing groups such as OH MY GIRL and B1A4.

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ST2008Established

Starship Entertainment

Starship Entertainment

Entertainment company founded in 2008, representing artists such as SISTAR, MONSTA X, WJSN, and IVE. Now a subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment.

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RB2010Established

RBW

RBW

A music production company founded by Kim Jin-woo, representing artists such as MAMAMOO and ONEUS, acquired DSP Media in 2022.

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JT2011Established

JTBC

JTBC

A South Korean comprehensive broadcasting channel, known for producing hit dramas and variety shows such as "My Liberation Diaries," "Itaewon Class," and "Knowing Bros."

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IS2011Established

IST Entertainment

IST Entertainment

Formerly A Cube Entertainment and Play M Entertainment, with artists including Apink and VICTON; now part of Kakao Entertainment.

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KQ2015Established

KQ Entertainment

KQ Entertainment

A South Korean entertainment company known for managing boy groups like ATEEZ and xikers, specializing in self-produced projects and global expansion.

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WA2017Established

WAKEONE

WAKEONE Entertainment

A CJ ENM entertainment company managing the经纪 business of groups formed through survival shows, including ZEROBASEONE.

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S22020Established

S2 Entertainment

S2 Entertainment

South Korean entertainment company representing KISS OF LIFE and other artists.

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AD2021Established

ADOR

ADOR

A label under HYBE, co-founded by Min Hee-jin, that debuted the girl group NewJeans in 2022.

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