What is the richest K-pop company?

1) HYBE Corporation
With a whopping market capital of $11.3 billion, HYBE is the richest K-pop company of 2022. Initially formed as BigHit Entertainment by Bang Si-hyuk, HYBE manages one of the biggest boy bands in the world, BTS.
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Who is richer BigHit or YG?

Despite having the biggest act in K-pop, BTS, Big Hit has long trailed K-pop leader SM Entertainment, home to NCT 127 and EXO. But Big Hit led YG Entertainment, home to girl group BLACKPINK, in 2019 revenue with 587 billion won ($530 million) versus YG's 265 billion won ($239 million), according to Statista.
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Who is the richest K-pop group 2020?

1) BTS ($150 million)

The net worth of K-pop boy band BTS is estimated at over $150 million. They are currently under Big Hit Music, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation.
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Who is richer exo or BTS 2021?

BTS vs EXO net worth

It looks like EXO is the wealthiest group, as their net worth is estimated to be $1 billion. There is a massive difference between them and BTS when it comes to wealth, as the Bangtan Boys are only worth $100 million.
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Who is the Queen of K-pop 2021?

Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, the only Thai member of K-pop band Blackpink, was named the “Queen of KPop” at the Global Nubia Awards 2021 on Sunday. The award was based on votes collected from fans from 83 countries, including Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, the US, Brazil, South Korea and Singapore.
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Is Big Hit richer than the Big 3?

According to 2020 reports, Big Hit is valued nearly at 6 trillion won ($5.36B) which is even more than the total sum of the Big 3. After going public in the Korean stock exchange, their value nearly doubled as a report suggested that the company's net worth is at a projected $8.38B.
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Is Big Hit and YG Friends?

YG Entertainment and Big Hit Entertainment have formed a joint strategic partnership to further improve both agencies. According to the press release shared by YG Entertainment, they have formed a strategic partnership with Big Hit Entertainment and will cooperate in various forms.
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Who are the big 3 in K-pop 2021?

The Father of BTS, Bang Si Hyuk, celebrated a new milestone as his company, HYBE, finally beat K-pop's Big 3 — SM, JYP, and YG Entertainments.
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What is popular in Korea right now?

South Korea is famous for being the land of kimchi, K-pop, K-dramas, tech giant Samsung, automotive manufacturer Hyundai, soju, Korean fried chicken, Korean barbecue, the 12-step skincare routine, and of course, Gangnam Style. But there's so much more to this East Asian tiger than the trends it has given birth to.
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Who is the first boy group in YG?

Following Se7en's success, YG formed its first idol group Big Bang in 2006. Despite an initial lukewarm reception, the group's breakthrough the following year and their consistent popularity have made them one of the biggest and most bankable boy bands in the world.
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Who is the king of K-pop?

Kim Taehyung won as the Kpop Idol of the Year award (King of K-Pop) at the Global Nubia Awards 2021 (GNAs 2022). He's truly such a Worldwide king indeed.
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Is BLACKPINK joining Big Hit?

BLACKPINK will be joining HYBE's exclusive app WEVERSE soon. Read ahead to know more. BLACKPINK is the third YG group, after TREASURE and IKON to join WEVERSE in order to expand the communication between fans and the artists.
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Will BTS collab with BLACKPINK?

But recently, there emerged reports on Twitter of both the bands apparently collaborating in 2021. So is that true? Well no readers, that's not true as so far, we have no confirmation from Blackpink, BTS or Big Hit Entertainment regarding the same and hence we request you not to believe fake rumors.
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Which company owns BTS?

It was rebranded as Big Hit Music by its parent company Hybe Corporation, formerly Big Hit Entertainment Co. Ltd., in March 2021. Big Hit Music divided from Hybe on July 1, 2021, and, as of that date, the company manages soloist Lee Hyun, and boy groups BTS and Tomorrow X Together.
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Who are the big 4 in K-pop?

Big 4 comparison
  • SM Entertainment sales revenue. 701.6bn KRW. SM Entertainment sales revenue worldwide 2014-2021. ...
  • YG Entertainment sales revenue. 355.6bn KRW. YG Entertainment sales revenue worldwide 2014-2021. ...
  • JYP Entertainment sales revenue. 194bn KRW. ...
  • HYBE Corporation sales revenue. 1.26tr KRW.
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Why is it called YG?

Early life. Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson was born on March 9, 1990, in Compton, California. His stage name "YG" stands for "Young Gangsta." YG joined the Bloods gang in 2006 at age 16. His father served time in jail for tax fraud.
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What is the biggest label in Korea?

South Korean music company JYP Entertainment, home to popular K-pop acts including TWICE and GOT7, surpassed all other local labels in market capitalization this week for the first time in the…
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Can BTS come to my birthday party?

The good news is, Yes! BTS can perform at birthday parties and other special events.
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Will BTS ever perform in India?

As we know BTS Tour in India is about to start in July 2022 and they will perform in various Arenas across India.
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Who joined BLACKPINK first?

Jennie was the first group member revealed, on June 1, 2016. She joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in 2010 after moving back to South Korea from New Zealand. She had been introduced to the public for the first time in 2012 in a photo titled "Who's that girl?" on YG Entertainment's website on April 10.
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Who joined BLACKPINK 3?

Jisoo, one of BLACKPINK's singers, became the third member to be a trainee at YG Entertainment in August 2011.
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Who is the rival of BLACKPINK?

BTS V Is Now Officially BLACKPINK Jennie's Rival.
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Who is best dancer in K-pop?

BTS' Jimin crowned as 'Best K Pop dancer of 2021' ... It is no denying that BTS' Jimin is definitely one of the best K-pop dancers ever!
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Who is K-pop King 2022?

Again this year, Jimin has received a massive total of 244,514,273 votes and was crowned 'King of Kpop.
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