The K-Pop Groups That Really Make The Most Money For HYBE, SM, JYP, And YG… Exposed 

BTS, BLACKPINK, and more made an appearance. Koreaboo 14 minutes ago A new report has revealed which K-Pop groups generated the most revenue for South Korea’s biggest entertainment companies in 2025. | AMAs According to an analysis by CEO Score of the top 30 entertainment agencies registered in the country’s Popular Culture and Arts Information System, HYBE was no longer the highest-earning entertainment company in 2025. The report also broke down the agencies behind those results, showing which artists contributed the most to each company’s earnings. HYBE Dethroned By Rival Company As Highest Earner In South Korea SM Entertainment recorded approximately $595 million USD in revenue, up 22.6% from the previous year. The increase was largely driven by aespa and NCT, whose expanded world tours and strong official merchandise sales boosted the company’s earnings. Starship Entertainment also played a major role in Kakao’s performance. Thanks to IVE and MONSTA X, the agency generated approximately $127 million USD in revenue during the year. HYBE ranked second overall after posting approximately $750 million USD in revenue. BigHit Music was the company’s biggest contributor, bringing in ...