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HYBE Corporation competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to HYBE Corporation among media & entertainment companies — ranked by similarity to what HYBE Corporation actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About HYBE Corporation
Hybe Co., Ltd., commonly known as simply Hybe, is a South Korean multinational conglomerate. Founded as Big Hit Entertainment, Hybe has grown from a traditional music entertainment company into a tech-driven lifestyle platform corporation.
HYBE Corporation at a glance
HYBE Corporation is a media & entertainment company headquartered in South Korea. It has raised at least $100M across the 2 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round raised $21M in April 2025. Xcout tracks 3 named people at HYBE Corporation, including Jason Jaesang Lee (CEO).
HYBE Corporation leadership
- Jason Jaesang LeeCEO
- Wooyong ChungPresident
- Bang Si-hyukCo-Founder and Chairman
HYBE Corporation funding rounds
At least $100M raised across the 2 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | $21M | 3 named | |
| Growth | $80M | 14 named |
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Top 12 HYBE Corporation competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to HYBE Corporation by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
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Billboard Korea operates as a music media and entertainment company providing charts, news, interviews, and cultural content.
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MyMusicTaste is a one-stop K-Pop platform headquartered in Seoul, operating in the entertainment industry. It enables K-pop fans worldwide to watch online concerts of their favorite artists and facilitates interaction among fans.
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YH Entertainment Group, an investment holding company, operates as an artist management company in Mainland China and Korea. The company offers whole lifecycle of artist management, including artist training, operation, and promotion. Its artist management services include participating in various commercial activities, such as endorsement deals, business promotion events, and commercial performances; and providing entertainment content services, including performing in movies, drama series, and variety programs. The company also engages in the music intellectual property (IP) production and operation activities, which comprise licensing its music IPs to music streaming platforms and other music service providers, as well as selling digital and physical copies of its music IPs; and provision of pan-entertainment business, such as commercial development of virtual artists, variety program format licensing, and sale of artist-related merchandise. Its customers primarily include domestic and international brands; content producers; media platforms; and music service providers that license music IPs. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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SM Entertainment provides an integrated mobile application and online platform that serves music fans by offering artist schedules, official merchandise, digital passport stamps, light device integration, and exclusive AR and video content. The company caters to consumers of its entertainment services and music artist fandoms.
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YG Entertainment is an entertainment company that manages music artists, produces albums, and organizes global tours and auditions to discover new talent. The company serves music consumers and fans worldwide by delivering commercial music, concerts, and related entertainment media.
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CJ ENM Japan株式会社 is the Japanese subsidiary of CJ ENM, established in August 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company operates broadcast, OTT, and music businesses centering on Korean entertainment content, including the Mnet broadcast channel.
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The Pinkfong Company is a global family entertainment enterprise that creates joyful content including films, animation, music, performances, and mobile applications.
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Zepp Hall Network Inc. operates a network of live music and entertainment venues across Japan and other parts of Asia, including multiple Zepp-branded halls. The company hosts concerts, fan meetings, and live tours for various artists, serving music fans and event organizers.
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SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN Co.,Ltd. engages in the CS broadcasting, management, mobile, fan club, merchandising, events and concerts, music, and rights businesses in Japan. It operates through Entertainment Business and Rights & Media Business segments. The company operates KNTV, a Korean entertainment channel that broadcasts terrestrial dramas, news programs, K-pop, and variety shows; plans and produces original programs; broadcasts music live performances and online fan meeting events; manages the activities of artists in Japan; plans and operates official mobile site of the carriers; plans and organizes activities, including music and appearances at events in the media and in commercials; operates and plans artists fan club sites; designs, creates, and sells event goods that are sold at concerts, fan meetings, and other events; and sells goods on commission. It also engages in product planning and sale of goods related to the artists; and SMTOWN FC GOODS ONLINE STORE that sells official artist goods. In addition, the company acquires broadcasting rights, video distribution rights, and DVD-related products from content rights holders and distributes various content, including online live shows. It serves broadcasting stations, BS/CS channels, video distribution companies, and content planning and production companies. The company was formerly known as Stream Media Corporation and changed its name to SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN Co.,Ltd. in June 2025. SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN Co.,Ltd. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Minato, Japan.
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Universal Music Group operates as a music-based entertainment company that manages recorded music, music publishing, and artist services globally. It serves music consumers by providing recorded content and digital innovations while supporting recording artists and songwriters through its extensive network of labels.
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Avex Inc., an entertainment conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in a broad range of activities across its music, anime, and digital divisions. Established in 1988, the company is deeply involved in the music industry, handling the creation, production, and distribution of both audio and visual musical content. It also organizes and manages live concerts, special events, and theatrical productions, while actively overseeing a diverse roster of talent including artists, celebrities, creators, athletes, and intellectuals. Additionally, Avex runs fan clubs and sells event tickets, and is committed to discovering, developing, and supporting emerging talent. Its anime operations encompass the development, production, and marketing of animated series, related merchandise, special events, games, and films. In the digital sphere, Avex designs and administers platforms such as dTV and AWA. The company was rebranded as Avex Inc. in November 2017, having previously operated as Avex Group Holdings Inc.
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JYP Entertainment is an entertainment and music production company that manages musical artists and groups such as 2PM, ITZY, NMIXX, DAY6, and Xdinary Heroes. The company produces, distributes, and promotes music albums, digital singles, and related entertainment content for global audiences.
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