What Jellyfish Entertainment Co. does

Jellyfish Entertainment Co. is a South Korean K-pop entertainment company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Seoul, operating with a headcount of 11–50 employees. The company manages an artist roster that includes established idol groups VIXX and VERIVERY, the newer EVNNE unit, and a broad bench of soloists and actors — KIM SEJEONG, LYN, LEE SUJUNG, KIM DONGKYU, SON CHAMCHI, KIM YOUNGJU, TAK YI-ON, LEE SUNGSHIN, and KANGMIN. Operating geographies span South Korea as the primary market with presence in the USA.

The company's core output is recorded music, broadcast/performance activity, and live fan engagement. Distribution is handled through the principal Korean streaming platforms (Melon, Vibe under Naver, FLO, Genie Music, Kakao Entertainment) and international channels (Apple Music, YouTube). Recent product activity includes EVNNE's transition from project unit to official group with its single "Backtalk," Kangmin's solo single "Free Falling," KIM SEJEONG's "Solar System" (태양계), VERIVERY's "Lost and Found" album, and LYN's disco/trot track "I Like It." Broadcast milestones include VERIVERY's 2022 music show wins and 2020 Mnet Road to Kingdom finalist placement.

The business model is the standard K-pop entertainment stack: monetize artist IP through digital and physical album sales, music show promotions, concerts, and fan meetings. The company announced a refreshed corporate logo on January 14, 2025. Jellyfish operates as a private, independent entity with no disclosed parent company, M&A activity, or funding rounds in the input data.

Name

Jellyfish Entertainment Co.

Legal name

Jellyfish Entertainment Co.

Website

https://jelly-fish.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jellyfish Entertainment Co. is a Seoul-based K-pop entertainment company founded in 2007, managing groups VIXX, VERIVERY, and EVNNE alongside a roster of soloists, monetizing recorded music, concerts, and fan engagement across Korean and global streaming platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-pop Entertainment & Music Production

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs) (HSACAHAA)

Keywords

• K-pop artist management
• Music production
• Idol training
• Music publishing
• Concert promotion

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Music Sales: Revenue from digital single and album releases distributed through major Korean music platforms including Melon, Vibe, FLO, Genie Music, and Apple Music.
2. Physical Album Sales: Revenue from physical album manufacturing and sales of artist releases.
3. Concert and Fan Meeting Activities: Revenue generated from concert performances, fan meetings, and fan sign events for domestic and international audiences.
4. Music Show Appearances and Promotions: Promotion through Korean music broadcasting programs generating visibility and indirect revenue through increased music sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jellyfish Entertainment Co. is a South Korean K-pop entertainment company that manages artists, produces music albums and singles, and operates music publishing. The company manages artist groups and soloists including VIXX, VERIVERY, EVNNE, KIM SEJEONG, LYN, SON CHAMCHI, KIM DONGKYU, KIM YOUNGJU, TAK YI-ON, LEE SUJUNG, and LEE SUNGSHIN, releasing music through major Korean digital platforms and organizing concert and fan meeting activities.

Product overview

Jellyfish Entertainment Co. is a South Korean entertainment company specializing in K-pop music production and artist management. The company manages various artists including VIXX, VERIVERY, EVNNE, KIM SEJEONG, LEO, HYUK, KEN, and others, producing and releasing music albums, music videos, and managing artist activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tuna Factory: Solo artist project under Jellyfish Entertainment featuring artist Son Chamchi (손참치), producing regular single releases.

Products and services

• Music Album and Single Releases (Digital and Physical) Music albums and singles produced and released by Jellyfish Entertainment artists including VIXX, VERIVERY, EVNNE, KIM SEJEONG, LYN, SON CHAMCHI, KIM DONGKYU, KANGMIN, and others, distributed in both digital and physical formats through major Korean streaming platforms (Melon, Vibe, FLO, Genie Music, Apple Music) and Korean retail channels. Targeted at K-pop music fans and general music listeners. Recent releases include '아이 좋아' (LYn), '뱉어 (Backtalk)' (EVNNE), 'Free Falling' (KANGMIN), '태양계' (KIM SEJEONG), and 'Lost and Found' (VERIVERY).
• Concert and Fan Meeting Events Live concert performances, fan meetings, and fan sign events for Jellyfish Entertainment artists (VIXX, VERIVERY, EVNNE, KIM SEJEONG, and solo artists) targeted at K-pop fans in domestic Korean and international markets.
• Tuna Factory Solo Project (Son Chamchi) Solo music project operated by artist Son Chamchi under Jellyfish Entertainment, producing regular singles with self-composed and self-produced music, distributed through Kakao Entertainment and other Korean digital platforms. Targeted at K-pop fans seeking independent artist content.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MeloncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary digital music distribution partner for streaming and sales of Jellyfish Entertainment artist releases in South Korea.
• Vibe (Naver)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Korean music streaming platform distributing Jellyfish Entertainment artist content.
• FLOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean music streaming platform partner for digital distribution of artist releases.
• Genie MusiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital music distribution partner for Jellyfish Entertainment artists.
• Kakao EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic distribution partner for releases including Son Chamchi's Tuna Factory project albums.
• Stone Music EntertainmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-distribution partner for certain VERIVERY album releases.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Starship Entertainment: Mid-tier Korean entertainment agency managing groups like MONSTA X, IVE, WJSN, and CRAVITY. Comparable to Jellyfish in roster size, structural profile, and reliance on a mix of legacy and newly-debuted idol groups, with similar digital distribution dependencies on Korean platforms.
• TOP Media: Korean entertainment agency managing TEEN TOP, UP10TION, MCND, and more, comparable in scale, agency structure, and concentration on Korean-domestic artist development and promotion.
• Brand New Music: Mid-tier K-pop agency managing AB6IX, MXM, and Lee Dae Hwi-related acts. Similar in operational scale, roster diversity, and structural reliance on a small number of active groups for revenue.
• WM Entertainment: K-pop agency managing B1A4, OH MY GIRL, and ONF, similar in scale and business model to Jellyfish with a roster of established and mid-tier groups, domestic-focused revenue, and dependence on Korean streaming and album sales.
• IST Entertainment: Mid-tier Korean entertainment company managing Apink, Victon, The Boyz, and Weeekly. Directly comparable to Jellyfish in roster composition, K-pop agency operating model, and dependence on established legacy groups plus new launches.
• Fantagio: Korean entertainment agency managing ASTRO, Weki Meki, and solo artists including Cha Eun-woo. Comparable in artist management focus, mix of group and solo acts, and mid-tier competitive positioning.
• Woollim Entertainment: Mid-tier K-pop agency managing Infinite, Lovelyz, Golden Child, and DRIPPIN, with comparable artist management structure, digital distribution model, and competitive positioning against the Big 4 labels.
• FNC Entertainment: Mid-tier K-pop and entertainment agency managing FT Island, CNBLUE, SF9, and Cherry Bullet, comparable in business model spanning established legacy acts and newer idol group debuts.

Broad incumbents

• SM Entertainment: One of Korea's 'Big 3' K-pop majors managing EXO, aespa, NCT, and Red Velvet. Operates broadly in the same K-pop label and artist management industry but at significantly greater scale, with global distribution, sub-labels, and resource advantages Jellyfish cannot match directly.
• Cube Entertainment: Larger Korean entertainment company (BTOB, (G)I-DLE, PENTAGON, CLC) operating in the same K-pop agency space but with broader portfolio, larger headcount, and more established international touring infrastructure than Jellyfish.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jellyfish_ent
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EVNNE
• Facebookfacebook.com/jellyfishentertainment
• Instagraminstagram.com/evnne_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jellyfish-entertainment

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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