Big Ocean E&M

What Big Ocean E&M does

Big Ocean E&M is a privately held South Korean entertainment content production company headquartered in Seoul, founded in August 2020 through the merger of three specialized production houses: SuperMoon Pictures (drama), GOM Pictures (film), and The Groove Company (music and original soundtrack production, which also published Korea's first K-pop magazine). The combined entity operates a multi-format production platform spanning drama series, theatrical films, music albums and OSTs, artist management, and—following the November 2024 acquisition of T2N Media—variety and entertainment show production. The company is led by co-CEOs Lee Seong-jin and Shin In-soo.

The business serves three primary customer segments: major Korean broadcasters (MBC, SBS, Channel A) and global streaming/content platforms procuring drama, film, and music content; K-pop artists seeking management, album, and OST production services; and smaller K-pop agencies seeking support for overseas expansion. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based one-time licensing of drama and film content, licensing and royalty arrangements for music and OSTs, and professional services income from artist management. Big Ocean E&M's stated strategy is to acquire competitive IPs and exploit multi-use across formats to create synergies, positioning the company for a planned KOSDAQ listing in 2024.

The company has raised approximately 15 billion won across three disclosed funding rounds from 2021 through 2024, with investors including IMM Investment, SBI Investment Korea, Oracle Venture Investment, CJ Investment, J Asset Management, and Korea Technology Finance Corporation. The most recent disclosed capital deployment was an acquisition of T2N Media in November 2024, and the company employs 11–50 people across its Seoul operations.

Name

Big Ocean E&M

Legal name

주식회사 빅오션이엔엠

Website

https://bigoceanenm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Ocean E&M is a Seoul-based Korean entertainment production company producing dramas, films, OSTs, and variety shows while managing K-pop artists, serving Korean broadcasters, global streaming platforms, and music artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment Content Production

NAICS

Record Production and Distribution (51225), Music Publishers (512230)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652), Musical Instruments (3931)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise/B2B Music Streaming (Business Background Music) (MPAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Record Labels (Major & Independent) (MPAIAAAA)

Keywords

• Drama production services
• Film production services
• Music production services
• Artist management
• OST production

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Drama Production: Producing drama content for broadcast and streaming platforms including works from subsidiary SuperMoon Pictures
2. Movie Production: Producing theatrical film content including works from subsidiary GOM Pictures
3. Music and OST Production: Album production, OST production, and artist management through subsidiary The Groove Company
4. Artist Management: Management of K-pop and music artists including talents like iii (AAA), Luna, and Moon Jong Up

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Big Ocean E&M is a South Korean entertainment media company that produces drama, film, music/OST, and variety show content for broadcasters and streaming platforms. Formed in August 2020 through the merger of SuperMoon Pictures (drama), Gom Pictures (film), and The Groove Company (music/OST), it also manages K-pop and acting artists, including the trio iii (AAA), Luna, and Moon Jong Up. The company licenses produced content to major Korean broadcasters such as MBC, SBS, and Channel A, as well as global content platforms.

Product overview

Big Ocean E&M is a multi-content entertainment company formed through the merger of three specialized production companies: SuperMoon Pictures (drama production), Gom Pictures (film production), and The Groove Company (music/OST production). The company operates as a unified platform offering drama production, movie production, music/OST production, artist management, and show production services. The merged entity aims to secure competitive intellectual properties and implement multi-use across various fields to create synergy and produce globally competitive entertainment content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drama Production (SuperMoon Pictures) Drama content production for major Korean broadcasters and global streaming platforms, operated through the SuperMoon Pictures subsidiary, producing TV series such as MBC's 'Goodbye, My Love' and SBS's 'Revenge of Others'. Targeted at broadcasters and streaming distribution platforms.
• Movie Production (Gom Pictures) Theatrical film production for cinema release and streaming distribution, operated through the Gom Pictures subsidiary, producing feature films such as 'Degoo' and 'The Real Criminal'. Targeted at theatrical distributors and global content platforms.
• Music and OST Production (The Groove Company) Music album production, drama OST composition and production, and drama OST concerts (domestic and overseas), operated through The Groove Company subsidiary. Targeted at K-pop artists, labels, broadcasters, and streaming platforms. Also publishes Korea's first K-pop magazine.
• Artist Management Comprehensive management of K-pop and music artists under the Big Ocean E&M umbrella, including singer and actor management. Managed artists include iii (AAA), Luna, and Moon Jong Up. Targeted at the artists themselves and the labels/brands that engage them commercially.
• T2N MEDIA (Show Production) Variety and entertainment show production brand under Big Ocean E&M, acquired in November 2024 to expand content capabilities into non-scripted entertainment programming.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Studio Dragon: Studio Dragon is South Korea's leading drama production company (subsidiary of CJ ENM), producing premium K-dramas for tvN and global platforms. It is the closest direct peer to Big Ocean's SuperMoon Pictures subsidiary in terms of content type, buyer base, and production model.
• Next Entertainment World (NEW): NEW is a leading Korean film production and distribution company. It directly parallels Big Ocean's GOM Pictures film business in terms of theatrical slate, distribution model, and broadcaster/OTT commissioning channels.
• Showbox: Showbox is a major Korean film production and distribution company with a deep theatrical catalog and global distribution partnerships. It is directly comparable to GOM Pictures in film production economics and channel relationships.
• Antenna Music: Antenna Music is a Korean indie music label and OST producer known for high-profile drama soundtracks and artist development. It directly mirrors The Groove Company's OST production and album business model.
• KeyEast: KeyEast is a Korean entertainment company focused on actor and artist management, with adjacent content production. It directly parallels Big Ocean's artist management business in talent base, revenue model, and broadcaster relationships.

Broad incumbents

• CJ ENM: CJ ENM is a major Korean entertainment conglomerate operating across drama, film, music, and OTT (via tvN and Studio Dragon). It is the broadest incumbent comparable to Big Ocean's multi-format strategy, with overlapping buyer relationships and significantly deeper resources.
• HYBE: HYBE is the largest K-pop entertainment platform globally (BTS, Seventeen, etc.), spanning label, artist management, content, and platform businesses. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Big Ocean's combined artist management and music production ambitions.
• SM Entertainment: SM Entertainment is a major K-pop label and artist management company with global distribution and IP. It is a broader incumbent comparable to Big Ocean's K-pop artist management (iii, Luna) and album production verticals.
• JYP Entertainment: JYP Entertainment is a major Korean entertainment company combining artist management, music production, and content. It is a broader incumbent with comparable functions to Big Ocean's music and artist management businesses.
• YG Entertainment: YG Entertainment is a major K-pop label and content producer (BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, etc.). It is a broader incumbent comparable in artist management, music production, and OST involvement to Big Ocean's The Groove Company.

Market position

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors6 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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