Entertainment Agencies and K-pop bands under their belt

Karen Noronha

 May 14, 2023

Entertainment Agencies

The agencies have played an important role in the global success of K-pop music

HYBE Corporation

Formerly known as Big Hit Ent. Artists: BTS, TXT, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, Justin Bieber & more

JYP Entertainment

Originally founded as Taehong Planning Ltd Artists: Twice, Stray Kids, 2PM, ITZY, Wonder Girls, GOT7 etc.

Abyss company

Originally known as Blue Entertainment Artists: Sunmi, BamBam, Sandara Park, Urban Zakapa etc.

YG Entertainment

Earlier known as Phoenix Holdings Inc Artists: Big Bang, BLACKPINK, Treasure, Winner, Sechs Kies etc.

SM Entertainment

Formerly known as SM Studio Artists: Super Junior, NCT, EXO, Aespa, Shinee, Red Velvet etc.

Cube Entertainment

Earlier called Playcube INC Artists: BTOB, PENTAGON, (G)I-DLE, LIGHTSUM and more

Kakao Entertainment

Originally known as Podotree Artists: IVE, Monsta X, IU, The Boyz, Jay Park, STAYC and more

Fantagio Entertainment 

Was known as N.O.A. Ent. Artists: ASTRO, Weki Meki, Lun8 are more

KQ Entertainment

Has subsidiaries labels Artists: ATEEZ, xikers, Heo Youngsaeng, Block B and more