YG Turns a Profit with BABYMONSTER and TREASURE’s Popularity, Recording 9.5 Billion KRW in Q1 Operating Profit
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[연합뉴스=이태수 기자] YG Entertainment announced on the 9th that it recorded an operating profit of 9.5 billion KRW in the first quarter of this year on a consolidated basis, marking a turnaround from an operating loss of 7 billion KRW during the same period last year.
This operating profit far exceeded market expectations, which were projected at a 40 million KRW loss according to Yonhap Infomax.
Revenue reached 102 billion KRW, a 14.7% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Net profit soared to 10.2 billion KRW, a staggering 2,324.5% jump.
YG explained, “Growth was driven by younger IPs (intellectual properties) like the boy group TREASURE and the girl group BABYMONSTER, both of whom have received strategic investments since last year.”
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The company stated that TREASURE’s new album released in March showed strong sales, while BABYMONSTER’s full-length debut album released last November has continued to sell steadily.
They added that profitability and portfolio balance are being strengthened by the growth of concert-related businesses tied to global tours and the increase in MD (merchandise) sales, stabilizing the company’s revenue structure.
YG further stated, “Starting with BLACKPINK’s tour in the second half of this year, we are planning new album releases and tours for TREASURE and BABYMONSTER,” adding, “We will quickly respond to recent changes in the Chinese market, where expectations are rising, to pursue continued growth.”
2025. 5. 9.
