What AOMG does

AOMG is a Seoul-based entertainment company founded in 2013 that operates as a hip-hop and R&B record label alongside artist management services. Its roster spans musicians (YUGYEOM, punchnello, Ugly Duck, Jvcki Wai, KIMKIPYØ, SIKKOO), a broadcaster/pop artist (KIAN84), and a UFC featherweight fighter (Chan Sung Jung / Korean Zombie), and the label launched its first girl crew Keyveatz in June 2026 under its '2.0' rebranding initiative. The company has positioned itself as both an underground hip-hop tastemaker and a mainstream entertainment brand, with content distributed globally via Spotify, YouTube, and major social platforms and monetized across streaming royalties, concert tours, broadcast appearances, the in-house SignHere reality program, and sports management.

The company generates revenue through multiple streams: music recording and licensing royalties from EPs, singles, and full-length albums distributed via streaming services; transaction-based revenue from label concert tours, artist solo concerts, and world tours in domestic and international markets; broadcast revenue from TV music show appearances and the production of the SignHere reality audition program; and sports management revenue from Korean Zombie's UFC career. Distribution is primarily digital (global streaming platforms) and physical (live events and broadcasts), with marketing handled through artist-level social media channels and the official AOMG website.

AOMG operates as a privately held, independent company with no disclosed institutional ownership, external funding rounds, or parent entity. It does not maintain a proprietary technology platform, dedicated AI/ML tooling, or app products, and runs a direct-to-consumer and event-driven GTM motion targeted at domestic and international hip-hop, R&B, and K-pop audiences. The company competes primarily on brand authenticity, roster diversity, and artist development capabilities rather than technology or pricing differentiation.

Name

AOMG

Legal name

AOMG

Website

https://aomgofficial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AOMG is a Seoul-based hip-hop and R&B record label and artist management company founded in 2013. It manages musicians, a broadcaster, and a UFC fighter, monetizing through streaming royalties, concerts, broadcasts, and sports management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Music Recording and Sales: Revenue from releasing music content including EPs, singles, and full-length albums across streaming platforms. Artists include YUGYEOM, Jvcki Wai, punchnello, Keyveatz, SIKKOO, KIMKIPYO, Ugly Duck, KOREAN ZOMBIE, LEE MI JOO, and KIAN84.
2. Concert Tours and Live Events: Revenue generated from label concert tours, artist solo concerts, and world tours. AOMG has established itself as a global brand through successful international touring.
3. Broadcast and Television: Revenue from various TV broadcast appearances and the production of reality audition programs. AOMG produced the reality show SignHere as the first hip-hop record label in Korea to create such a show.
4. Sports Entertainment Management: Revenue from sports management through UFC fighter 'Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung, marking expansion into the sports entertainment industry.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AOMG is a Korean hip-hop and R&B record label and artist management company founded in 2013 that signs, develops, and promotes a roster of music artists and one UFC fighter. The label releases music content (albums, EPs, singles) for distribution on global streaming platforms, produces label concert tours, artist solo concerts, and world tours, and creates broadcast TV content including the audition program SignHere. It also engages in sports entertainment management through its representation of UFC featherweight fighter Chan Sung Jung ("Korean Zombie").

Product overview

AOMG is a full-service entertainment company founded in 2013, operating as a hip-hop and R&B record label with artist management services. The product portfolio centers on artist talent development and music content production, featuring signed artists across multiple disciplines including music performance (YUGYEOM, punchnello, KIMKIPYØ, Ugly Duck, Jvcki Wai, SIKKOO), entertainment broadcasting (KIAN84), and sports entertainment (Korean Zombie MMA fighter). The portfolio also includes AOMG's first girl crew Keyveatz, launched in June 2026 as part of the label's '2.0' rebranding initiative. Additional services include label concert tours, world tours, artist concert events, and the 'SignHere' reality audition program for new artist discovery. The label positions itself as a global brand with international market presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Keyveatz debut EP 'OXY_GEN' Debut EP from AOMG's first girl crew Keyveatz, featuring five members and a title track 'OXY' blending retro-pop styling with hip-hop dance breaks; for music fans and streaming listeners.
• KIMKIPYØ debut EP 'CHECK OUT' Debut EP from KIMKIPYØ, a solo hip-hop artist recognized on RAP:PUBLIC and Show Me the Money 12; for music fans and streaming listeners.
• SIKKOO debut special album 'HAN : Cooked' Debut special album from SIKKOO, a mixed-gender hip-hop group consisting of YOSI, 200 (EBACK), and KOO; for hip-hop music fans and streaming audiences.
• YUGYEOM first full-length album 'TRUST ME' YUGYEOM's first full-length solo album, marking his 4th year as a solo artist and featuring diverse genres; for K-pop and R&B music fans.
• punchnello EP 'bury.' EP release from punchnello expanding his lyrical and musical range; for hip-hop listeners seeking deeper content.
• YUGYEOM debut solo EP 'Point Of View: U' YUGYEOM's debut solo EP following his departure from GOT7; he participated in songwriting, composition, and overall production. For K-pop and R&B listeners.
• Jvcki Wai single 'Go Back' Jvcki Wai debut single released alongside her signing to AOMG in October 2022; for hip-hop music fans.
• AOMG Concert Tours

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful world tours and international market presence
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UFC (Chan Sung Jung / Korean Zombie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013AOMG signed UFC fighter 'Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung, marking the label's expansion into sports entertainment management. This partnership represents AOMG's strategy to extend its influence beyond music into broader entertainment sectors. Chan Sung Jung is a world-renowned MMA fighter ranked #5 in the featherweight division.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SM Entertainment: SM is a major Korean entertainment label (aespa, NCT, EXO) with global touring and artist development infrastructure. Comparable as a Korean music label with international reach, though focused on idol-pop rather than AOMG's hip-hop niche.
• JYP Entertainment: JYP is a major Korean entertainment company (TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY) with global artist development and touring operations. Comparable as a Korean entertainment label competing for the same international K-content audience.
• HYBE Corporation: HYBE is the largest K-pop entertainment conglomerate (BTS, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM) with multi-label structure and global distribution. Comparable as a Korean entertainment platform operator competing for the same audience, though much broader in scope than AOMG's hip-hop/R&B focus.
• YG Entertainment: YG Entertainment operates a Korean hip-hop-rooted label portfolio (BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, TREASURE). Directly comparable on the hip-hop heritage dimension, though at much larger scale with established idol franchises.
• Stone Music Entertainment (CJ ENM): Stone Music is CJ ENM's music label arm (formerly Mnet) representing major Korean acts. Comparable as a Korea-headquartered record label and artist management operation, with broader media and broadcast integration.

Emerging players

• MORE VISION (Jay Park): MORE VISION is Jay Park's (AOMG founder) subsequent independent venture covering record label, management, and lifestyle brand operations. Emerging adjacent player sharing founder DNA with AOMG and competing for the same hip-hop/R&B talent and audience pool.

Direct peers

• Just Music: Just Music is a Korean hip-hop label (founded by Swings) representing artists like Giriboy, Bill Stax, and Jjangyou. Direct peer in the Korean hip-hop/R&B label segment with similar artist-development and concert tour business model.
• Dream Perfect Regime (DPR): DPR is a Korean independent music label and creative collective (DPR IAN, DPR LIVE, DPR CREAM) with global touring and content production. Direct peer as an independent Korean music label with global ambitions and multi-format content output.
• Ambition Musik: Ambition Musik is a Korean hip-hop label featuring Changmo, Hash Swan, and Superbee. Direct peer in the Korean hip-hop label space with similar roster scale, live-event monetization, and underground-to-mainstream positioning.
• HIGHGRND (KOZ Entertainment): HIGHGRND, founded by Zico and now part of HYBE as KOZ Entertainment, is a Korean hip-hop label representing artists like Zico and FANXY CHILD. Direct peer competing for hip-hop artist talent and audience share in Korea.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AOMGOFFICIAL
• Xx.com/AOMGOFFICIAL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aomgofficial

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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