G.H.Y Culture & Media

What G.H.Y Culture & Media does

G.H.Y Culture & Media (长信传媒, SGX: XJB) is a Singapore-headquartered, publicly listed entertainment company that produces and distributes Chinese-language films, television dramas, and web series, and presents large-scale live entertainment events across Asia-Pacific. The company's core production activity is concentrated in Chinese supernatural/mystery genre content, with long-running IP franchises including Soul Ferryman (灵魂摆渡, active since 2014 with the Soul Ferryman: Ten Years installment released in June 2026) and Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty (唐朝诡事录, premiered 2022 with a sequel). It co-produces original content primarily with iQIYI as the dominant streaming distribution partner, and maintains an in-house post-production and visual effects capability. Live events management includes concert tours for marquee artists such as Jay Chou (Carnival World Tour), Guns N' Roses, and Power Station across Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia.

The company operates an owned production infrastructure anchored by the 50-acre Beijing Huairou Film & TV Production Base (launched 2024) featuring six professional sound stages and eighteen large-scale sets, reducing third-party facility dependency for its China operations. It has offices in Singapore (headquarters), Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, and Sydney, supporting a four-country Asia-Pacific footprint. Since 2024, GHY has built a dedicated AI filmmaking team developing end-to-end generative AI workflows covering script, storyboarding, asset creation, video generation, voice/music, and post-production, with AI short dramas reportedly produced at scale on the Hongguo platform. In 2026, it launched the 'Bailu Qingya' (白鹿青崖) cultural platform as a joint venture with Zhouzhuang Town government and Suzhou University of Science and Technology, extending into cultural tourism and education-aligned content production.

Revenue derives from six streams: one-time licensed films and drama productions, professional services for live events and post-production, artist management, international content distribution and licensing, and training programs. With 51-100 employees, the business remains small in absolute scale, and customer concentration is high given iQIYI's role as the primary streaming co-production partner. The company is led by Founder, Executive Chairman, and Group CEO Guo Jingyu (郭靖宇), who also serves as Artistic Director on flagship productions.

Name

G.H.Y Culture & Media

Legal name

G.H.Y Culture & Media Holding Co., G.H.Y Culture & Media (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Website

https://ghyculturemedia.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

G.H.Y Culture & Media (SGX: XJB) is a Singapore-listed entertainment company that produces and distributes Chinese-language films, television dramas, and web series, and operates large-scale live concert events across Asia-Pacific for streaming platforms, artists, and audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Entertainment & Long-Form Content (Series, Shorts, Films) (MPADAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional/Local Market Publishers & Distributors (Territory Rights, Localization-led Publishing) (MPAFABAH), Home Entertainment Distribution (Digital: TVOD/EST) (MPADAJAE), Localization Project Management & Vendor Services (Workflow, Scheduling, Vendor Management) (MPAHAFAC)

Keywords

• Film drama production
• Live event management
• Post-production visual effects
• International content distribution
• Artist management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Films and Drama Productions: Core revenue stream from producing and distributing television dramas, web series, and films including IP-based productions like Soul Ferryman series and Tang Dynasty series.
2. Live Events Management: Concert and live event organization including Jay Chou World Tour, Guns N' Roses concerts, and Power Station concerts across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and other Asia-Pacific locations.
3. Post-Production Services: Visual effects, editing, and post-production services for internal productions and potentially external clients.
4. Artist Management: Management and representation of artists and performers under the company's talent agency.
5. Sales and Distribution: International sales and distribution of film and television content to overseas markets.
6. Training and Development: Professional training courses and development programs for industry talent.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

G.H.Y Culture & Media is a Singapore-based entertainment company that produces and co-produces Chinese-language films and television dramas (including supernatural/mystery IP franchises such as the Soul Ferryman and Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty series) and presents large-scale live entertainment events such as concert tours across Asia-Pacific. The company also provides post-production and visual effects services, international content sales and distribution, artist management, and industry training, supported by its own Beijing Huairou film production base and an emerging AI filmmaking workflow.

Product overview

G.H.Y Culture & Media operates as a diversified entertainment conglomerate offering integrated film and drama production, live event management, post-production visual effects, artist management, international distribution, and professional training services. The core portfolio includes flagship IP franchises such as '灵魂摆渡' (The Ferryman) and '唐朝诡事录' (Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty), complemented by cultural dramas, martial arts series, and romantic comedies. The company also manages AI-driven content production capabilities, operates a 50-acre film production base in Beijing, and has launched the '白鹿青崖' cultural platform in partnership with Zhouzhuang town. Live entertainment operations feature major concert tours including Jay Chou's Carnival World Tour across Asia-Pacific markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 白鹿青崖 (Bailu Qingya): Cultural entertainment platform in Zhouzhuang, combining water town tourism with film and television production

Products and services

• Films & Drama Productions (影视制作) End-to-end film and television drama production services for streaming platforms and international buyers, covering supernatural/mystery dramas, martial arts series, cultural dramas, and romantic comedies. Clients include major Chinese streaming platforms such as iQIYI for co-productions.
• Live Events Management (演唱会与项目管理) Presentation and management of large-scale concert tours and live entertainment events, including the Jay Chou Carnival World Tour, Power Station 'Because of Love' World Tour, and Guns N' Roses concerts across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and other Asia-Pacific locations.
• Post Production & Visual Effects (影视后期与特效制作) Professional post-production services including visual effects, color grading, sound mixing, dubbing, and finishing for film and television productions, delivered for internal productions and external clients.
• Artists & Talents (旗下艺人) Artist management and representation services connecting production companies with contracted talents and performers across the company's roster.
• Sales & Distribution (影视版权海外发行) International sales and distribution of G.H.Y-produced film and television content, handling overseas licensing and distribution rights for the company's productions in global markets.
• Training & Development (培训课程与活动) Professional training courses and development programs for media and entertainment industry talent, including school-enterprise cooperation initiatives with universities such as Suzhou University of Science and Technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Soul Ferryman Ten Years achieved 55.7% market share on Yunhe data platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zhouzhuang Government (周庄镇)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Strategic partnership with Zhouzhuang Town (Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province) to create the 'Bailu Qingya' (白鹿青崖) cultural platform. Three major projects launched including production base, school-enterprise cooperation, and filming location for drama 'Yanyu Shen Youji zhi Bailu Qingya' (烟雨神游记之白鹿青崖). Partners include Suzhou University of Science and Technology and Zhouzhuang Investment Group.
• Yongdao Star (永稻星文化娱乐)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Co-founding partner of Bailu Qingya cultural platform. Yongdao Star (Beijing) Cultural Entertainment provides cultural entertainment industry resources to the joint venture.
• Suzhou University of Science and Technology (苏州科技大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026University partnership through Bailu Qingya platform covering practice teaching, talent cultivation, content creation, and cultural innovation. Joint school-enterprise teaching practice base established to support youth creative talent development.
• National Stadium Bukit Jalil (Malaysia)minorOthers · 17 December 2022Concert venue partnership for Jay Chou Carnival World Tour Malaysia stop. GHY organizes and manages live events at the venue.
• Singapore Indoor StadiumminorOthers · 17 December 2022Concert venue partnership for Power Station 'Because of Love' World Tour Singapore. GHY organizes and manages live events at the venue.
• iQIYI (爱奇艺)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor streaming platform partner for co-productions including 'Soul Ferryman Ten Years', 'Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty', and multiple original dramas. Series distributed exclusively on iQIYI platform achieving top viewership rankings.
• Gold Tao Films / Jindao Films (金道影业)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partnership for 'Perfect Mismatch' (骑着鱼的猫) drama series. Jindao Films served as co-producer while GHY provided production and distribution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• mm2 Entertainment: Singapore-listed entertainment company producing and distributing films, with regional operations across Asia. Closely comparable in scale, listing venue (SGX/Catalist), and integrated film-production-plus-distribution model.
• Beijing Hualian Baina Film & TV (Huace Film & TV): Major Chinese drama series production house with a large slate of premium TV series. Comparable as a Chinese-language drama specialist supplying serialized content to streaming platforms and broadcasters.

Broad incumbents

• Huayi Brothers Media Corporation: One of China's largest privately held film and drama producers, producing theatrical films, TV series, and artist management. Comparable as a Chinese-language entertainment conglomerate spanning production, distribution, and artist representation.
• Enlight Media: Leading Chinese media company with film production, distribution, and animation businesses (e.g., animated blockbusters). Comparable as a diversified Chinese content producer operating across formats and distribution channels.
• iQIYI: Major Chinese streaming platform that also co-produces and greenlights original dramas. Comparable both as GHY's anchor distribution/co-production partner and as a competing content commissioner within the same Chinese-language drama ecosystem.
• Mediacorp: Singapore's largest media conglomerate operating broadcast TV, radio, and digital platforms plus content production. Comparable as the incumbent Singapore-headquartered content producer/distributor with whom GHY competes for local-market projects.

Regional players

• Studio Dragon: Korea's largest drama production studio, supplying premium series to domestic platforms and global streamers. Comparable as a regionally headquartered drama production specialist that exports serialized content internationally.
• Astro Malaysia Holdings: Malaysia's dominant pay-TV broadcaster and content producer with operations across Southeast Asia. Comparable as a regional entertainment platform that produces and distributes Chinese-language content to a similar audience footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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