Specializing in Entertainment Infrastructure and IP business

YG PLUS excels in producing and distributing a wide array of content that spans music, merchandise, and beyond, all harnessed from the intellectual property (IP) of artists who set global trends. We are dedicated to pioneering the generation of innovative cultural content by fostering engagement and interaction between artists and fans. We are committed to continuously innovating a range of business models within the music industry, with the aim of delivering compelling content to a global audience.

OUR BUSINESS

Music Solutions

Leading the advancement of the music industry by discovering new sounds and adding value.

YG PLUS offers a wide range of music services, built on a deep understanding of music content, extensive experience, and strong business capabilities. Together with more than 600 domestic and global partner labels—including YG Entertainment, HYBE, THEBLACKLABEL, and VLAST—we drive music production, investment, and distribution across both physical and digital markets. We also operate Naver’s music platform VIBE and provide mixtape., a next-generation global digital distribution service designed to empower independent artists. By discovering and delivering high-quality music content, YG PLUS contributes to the global expansion of K-POP and leads the creation of a new music ecosystem, fostering the sustainable growth and development of the industry.

Platform & Partnership

Global Platforms

Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Pandora, Deezer, SoundCloud, Facebook, Instagram, LINE MUSIC, KKBOX, Rakuten Music, AWA, JOOX, MOOV, Yandex, JioSaavn, Gaana, ZingMP3, Anghami, Tencent Music, NetEase, Douyin, NCT & other global DSPs

Korea (Headquarters Hub)

Based in Korea, we distribute content through major platforms including NAVER VIBE, Melon, FLO, Genie Music, and Bugs.

BIZ-CONTACT
NAVER VIBE

NAVER VIBENAVER VIBE

Music service with not only your favorite music,
but also music that could perfectly meet your preferences

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mixtape

mixtape.

MIXTAPE is a next-generation digital music distribution platform designed
to address the challenge of distributing music globally for independent artists.

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Business History
  1. 2025

    1. 10.

      Achieved Spotify Preferred Provider Program (PPP) Gold Tier

  2. 2025

    1. 09.

      Signed a partnership agreement with the Federation of Korean Music Performers (FKMP) for the mixtape. service

  3. 2025

    1. 08.

      Exceeded 80,000 tracks in terms of the number of distributued music

  4. 2025

    1. 07.

      Signed a global distribution partnership for OSTs of Netflix Korea original series and films

  5. 2025

    1. 06.

      Launched the mixtape. LABEL+ subscription plan

  6. 2025

    1. 03.

      Reached over 5,000 members on mixtape. and surpassed 15,000 tracks

  7. 2025

    1. 02.

      Launched YG PLUS label relations system, Featuring 1.0

  8. 2025

    1. 02.

      Initiated collection of digital performance royalties through SoundExchange

  9. 2025

    1. 01.

      Expanded into China through a direct deal with Douyin

  10. 2025

    1. 01.

      Launched YG PLUS music distribution system, WAPL 2.0

  11. 2024

    1. 12.

      Established joint label ‘UNCORE’ with SLL

  12. 2024

    1. 11.

      Expanded fulfillment services specialized in music IP logistics

  13. 2024

    1. 10.

      Surpassed KRW 100 billion in investment commitments to music labels

  14. 2024

    1. 10.

      First Korean partner to launch Spotify’s music video services

  15. 2024

    1. 09.

      Achieved Spotify Preferred Provider Program (PPP) Silver Tier

  16. 2024

    1. 08.

      Exceeded 600 partner labels in physical and digital music distribution

  17. 2024

    1. 07.

      Officially launched the mixtape. service, featuring the PRO plan and mobile version

  18. 2024

    1. 07.

      Exceeded KRW 50 billion in investment commitments to music labels

  19. 2024

    1. 05.

      Expanded marketing infrastructure via collaboration with MusicHub, a playlist pitching platform

  20. 2024

    1. 05.

      Integrated with Apple Music’s Transporter system for automated content delivery

  21. 2024

    1. 05.

      Expanding into EMEA region through direct deal with Boomplay

  22. 2024

    1. 05.

      Relocated logistics center (YG Factory) and established a fulfillment center in Incheon

  23. 2024

    1. 01.

      Established OOH advertising platform (Hongdae H-CUBE – Apple Store Hongdae, COEX Media Tower)

  24. 2023

    1. 11.

      Expanding into India through direct deal with JioSaavn

  25. 2023

    1. 09.

      Exceeded 500 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution

  26. 2023

    1. 07.

      Signed a partnership agreement with BGF Retail (CU) for physical album sales and marketing collaborations

  27. 2023

    1. 03.

      Beta launch of ‘MIXTAPE’, the next-generation digital music distribution platform

      Established additional OOH advertising platform (Sangam DMC Digital Signage)

  28. 2022

    1. 12.

      Exceeded 400 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution

  29. 2022

    1. 10.

      Established OOH advertising platform (Gangnam City Bldg. G-Vision)

  30. 2022

    1. 08.

      Surpassed 10 Billion KRW in cumulative label investments

  31. 2022

    1. 07.

      Exceeded 10,000 tracks in terms of the number of distributed music

  32. 2022

    1. 05.

      Established OOH advertising platform (Incheon Airport AMT, Dongdaemun APM)

  33. 2022

    1. 04.

      Selected by Korea Creative Content Agency as final program awardee for the ‘2022 ICT-Music Tech Content Creation Support Program’

  34. 2022

    1. 02.

      Exceeded 300 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution

  35. 2022

    1. 08.

      Surpassed KRW 10 billion in cumulative label investment commitments

  36. 2022

    1. 01.

      Internalize the operation of independent album distribution centers

  37. 2021

    1. 12.

      Surpassing KRW 7 billion in cumulative label investment commitments

  38. 2021

    1. 09.

      Expand playlist channels under the Seoul Music brand (Spotify, Youtube, Melon, FLO, Genie, etc.)

  39. 2021

    1. 08.

      Establish OOH advertising infrastructure (signage at the Hyundai Department Store in Samsung-dong, in-store music, POZ, G Bus, etc.)

  40. 2021

    1. 04.

      Record/digital copy distribution for HYBE and associate companies

  41. 2021

    1. 03.

      Selected as IFPI and ISRC Manager

  42. 2021

    1. 01.

      Domestic/overseas direct contract platform (Apple Music, Spotify, Youtube, Tidal, and 20 others) DDEX interface internalized

  43. 2020

    1. 10.

      Exceeded 200 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution

  44. 2020

    1. 07.

      ‘YG PLUS Music Contents Lab Ltd’ SPC investment entity founded

  45. 2019

    1. 12.

      Exceeded 100 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution

  46. 2019

    1. 06.

      SEOUL MUSIC Brand Youtube channel opened

  47. 2019

    1. 05.

      YG PLUS distribution system WAPL 1.0 opened

  48. 2019

    1. 01.

      YG Ent. record/digital copy distribution started

  49. 2017

    1. 12.

      YG PLUS record/digital copy distribution started

  50. 2023

    1. 01.

      Partnership with a mobile carrier, LG U+, for content licensing

  51. 2022

    1. 12.

      Established a performer information database system for the Federation of Korean Music Performers

  52. 2022

    1. 08.

      Launched translated lyrics service for overseas content

  53. 2021

    1. 06.

      Create Korea’s first Dolby Atmos music content database

  54. 2020

    1. 09.

      Billboard K-POP Chart Broadcast Monitoring Data Provision Contract

  55. 2020

    1. 07.

      Recording Industry Association of Korea Broadcasting Fee Monitoring Service Contract

  56. 2019

    1. 07.

      Line Music Taiwan Music Content and License Supply Contract

  57. 2018

    1. 05.

      Line Music Japan Music Content and License Supply Contract

  58. 2018

    1. 04.

      Naver Music Content and License Supply Contract