Top 5 Richest Kpop Agencies of 2021, Number 1 Houses BTS

K-Pop artists are always under the wing of an agency that provides a platform for their debut in the entertainment industry. The role of agencies in the K-Pop industry is meticulously planned, from the initial stages to the final product. Therefore, it's not surprising that K-Pop culture has spread globally.

Based on information from otakukart.com, here is a list of the five wealthiest K-Pop agencies based on market capitalization in 2021:

1. HYBE Entertainment (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) – US$3.4 Billion

HYBE Entertainment, established in 2005, rose to prominence after its boy band, BTS, achieved global success with its hit singles. This was followed by the success of other groups such as Seventeen, Nu'est, Gfriend, and TXT.

2. JYP Entertainment – US$1.1 Billion

Founded by JY Park in 1997, JYP is known for its successful idols in both the South Korean and international markets, including Wonder Girls, Rain, and Miss A.

3. YG Entertainment – US$800 Million

YG Entertainment achieved significant success after its girl group, BlackPink, gained global recognition. This agency has also produced numerous world-renowned idols, such as BIGBANG, iKON, and 2NE1, as well as Korean actors and actresses like Jang Ki Yong.

4. SM Entertainment – US$665 Million

While not in the top three, SM Entertainment remains one of the largest K-Pop agencies in South Korea. Its roster includes girl and boy groups such as Girls' Generation, Super Junior, TVXQ, SHINee, EXO, and many more.

5. STONE Music Entertainment – US$200 Million

Stone Music Entertainment is a private company under CJ ENM. Its two flagship artists are currently Fromis_9 and Iz*One.

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