Music Solutions

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

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

mixtape.

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

Business History

2025
1. 10.
  Achieved Spotify Preferred Provider Program (PPP) Gold Tier
2025
1. 09.
  Signed a partnership agreement with the Federation of Korean Music Performers (FKMP) for the mixtape. service
2025
1. 08.
  Exceeded 80,000 tracks in terms of the number of distributued music
2025
1. 07.
  Signed a global distribution partnership for OSTs of Netflix Korea original series and films
2025
1. 06.
  Launched the mixtape. LABEL+ subscription plan
2025
1. 03.
  Reached over 5,000 members on mixtape. and surpassed 15,000 tracks
2025
1. 02.
  Launched YG PLUS label relations system, Featuring 1.0
2025
1. 02.
  Initiated collection of digital performance royalties through SoundExchange
2025
1. 01.
  Expanded into China through a direct deal with Douyin
2025
1. 01.
  Launched YG PLUS music distribution system, WAPL 2.0
2024
1. 12.
  Established joint label ‘UNCORE’ with SLL
2024
1. 11.
  Expanded fulfillment services specialized in music IP logistics
2024
1. 10.
  Surpassed KRW 100 billion in investment commitments to music labels
2024
1. 10.
  First Korean partner to launch Spotify’s music video services
2024
1. 09.
  Achieved Spotify Preferred Provider Program (PPP) Silver Tier
2024
1. 08.
  Exceeded 600 partner labels in physical and digital music distribution
2024
1. 07.
  Officially launched the mixtape. service, featuring the PRO plan and mobile version
2024
1. 07.
  Exceeded KRW 50 billion in investment commitments to music labels
2024
1. 05.
  Expanded marketing infrastructure via collaboration with MusicHub, a playlist pitching platform
2024
1. 05.
  Integrated with Apple Music’s Transporter system for automated content delivery
2024
1. 05.
  Expanding into EMEA region through direct deal with Boomplay
2024
1. 05.
  Relocated logistics center (YG Factory) and established a fulfillment center in Incheon
2024
1. 01.
  Established OOH advertising platform (Hongdae H-CUBE – Apple Store Hongdae, COEX Media Tower)
2023
1. 11.
  Expanding into India through direct deal with JioSaavn
2023
1. 09.
  Exceeded 500 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution
2023
1. 07.
  Signed a partnership agreement with BGF Retail (CU) for physical album sales and marketing collaborations
2023
1. 03.
  Beta launch of ‘MIXTAPE’, the next-generation digital music distribution platform
  
  Established additional OOH advertising platform (Sangam DMC Digital Signage)
2022
1. 12.
  Exceeded 400 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution
2022
1. 10.
  Established OOH advertising platform (Gangnam City Bldg. G-Vision)
2022
1. 08.
  Surpassed 10 Billion KRW in cumulative label investments
2022
1. 07.
  Exceeded 10,000 tracks in terms of the number of distributed music
2022
1. 05.
  Established OOH advertising platform (Incheon Airport AMT, Dongdaemun APM)
2022
1. 04.
  Selected by Korea Creative Content Agency as final program awardee for the ‘2022 ICT-Music Tech Content Creation Support Program’
2022
1. 02.
  Exceeded 300 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution
2022
1. 08.
  Surpassed KRW 10 billion in cumulative label investment commitments
2022
1. 01.
  Internalize the operation of independent album distribution centers
2021
1. 12.
  Surpassing KRW 7 billion in cumulative label investment commitments
2021
1. 09.
  Expand playlist channels under the Seoul Music brand (Spotify, Youtube, Melon, FLO, Genie, etc.)
2021
1. 08.
  Establish OOH advertising infrastructure (signage at the Hyundai Department Store in Samsung-dong, in-store music, POZ, G Bus, etc.)
2021
1. 04.
  Record/digital copy distribution for HYBE and associate companies
2021
1. 03.
  Selected as IFPI and ISRC Manager
2021
1. 01.
  Domestic/overseas direct contract platform (Apple Music, Spotify, Youtube, Tidal, and 20 others) DDEX interface internalized
2020
1. 10.
  Exceeded 200 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution
2020
1. 07.
  ‘YG PLUS Music Contents Lab Ltd’ SPC investment entity founded
2019
1. 12.
  Exceeded 100 partner labels for record/digital copy distribution
2019
1. 06.
  SEOUL MUSIC Brand Youtube channel opened
2019
1. 05.
  YG PLUS distribution system WAPL 1.0 opened
2019
1. 01.
  YG Ent. record/digital copy distribution started
2017
1. 12.
  YG PLUS record/digital copy distribution started
2023
1. 01.
  Partnership with a mobile carrier, LG U+, for content licensing
2022
1. 12.
  Established a performer information database system for the Federation of Korean Music Performers
2022
1. 08.
  Launched translated lyrics service for overseas content
2021
1. 06.
  Create Korea’s first Dolby Atmos music content database
2020
1. 09.
  Billboard K-POP Chart Broadcast Monitoring Data Provision Contract
2020
1. 07.
  Recording Industry Association of Korea Broadcasting Fee Monitoring Service Contract
2019
1. 07.
  Line Music Taiwan Music Content and License Supply Contract
2018
1. 05.
  Line Music Japan Music Content and License Supply Contract
2018
1. 04.
  Naver Music Content and License Supply Contract