Kpop is a very large world not only with a large number of artists and groups but also a working environment for many of the employees behind the success of the artists. The work of the staff is as hard and difficult as the process of becoming idols of artists.
Not only that, while they also rarely receive recognition and sometimes not at all companies, they have good compensation with the team behind the scenes. Therefore, recently, a reputable job portal in кσяєα created a poll to see which is the top agency with the best treatment for employees.
10 of the best Kpop companies today have been selected. Check out the order of the companies below:
According to a company αѕѕessment from a reputable кσяєαn job portal, not all companies have adequate support for staff working for K-pop artists. That's why they created a survey among employees about the working conditions, salary and benefits that employees receive from artist management companies.
Through this ranking, fans can also see which companies have good management and operation. Here is a list of 10 of the best companies and related information:
10. Woollim Entertainment:
Woollim Entertainment (the company that manages groups like Infinite, Kwon Eun Bi, Golden Child, Rocket Punch, and DRIPPIN) received an overall rating of 1.7 out of 5 from its staff. The average annual salary at Woollim Entertainment is 31.2 million KRW (about 24,700 USD) and this is also arguably the best aspect that employees receive at the company.
Meanwhile, work-life balance for employees and superior management is considered the worst part of the job. Only 20% of employees approve of CEO Lee Jung Yeop and 8% see growth potential in the company, showing the company's problematic operating system.
9. Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment (home to groups like (G)I-DLE, PENTAGON, and CLC) received an overall rating of 1.8 out of 5 from its staff. The average annual salary at Cube Entertainment is 31.4 million KRW (about 24,900 USD).
Of all the aspects of the company, advancement opportunities are considered the best part of working at Cube Entertainment. Similar to Woolim, work-life balance is considered the worst part of the job for the employees here. In addition, 13% of employees approve of CEO Shin Jung Hwan and 8% see growth potential in the company, also showing an alarming level in the way this company operates.
8. FNC Entertainment
FNC Entertainment (home to groups like Cherry Bullet, SF9, and P1Harmony) received an overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 from its staff. The average annual salary at FNC Entertainment is 33.2 million KRW (about 26,300 USD).
In all aspects of the company, advancement opportunities are rated as the best part of working at FNC Entertainment, while similar to the two companies above, work-life balance and upper management are considered the worst parts of the job.
Only 19% of employees approve of CEOs Ahn Seok Joon and Han Seung Hoon. Even only 3% see the company's growth potential.
7. Fantagio Entertainment
Fantagio (ASTRO and Weki Meki's parent company) received an overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 from its staff. The average annual salary at Fantagio is 32.6 million KRW (about 25,800 USD).
In all aspects of the company, the company culture and advancement opportunities are considered the best part of working at Fantagio. Fantagio also has a similar problem with employee work-life balance.
Indicators such as 13% of employees approving of CEO Shin Young Jin and 4% show growth potential in the company are also low indicators.
6. Yuehua Entertainment
Yuehua Entertainment (which manages EVERGLOW and Tempest as well as Choi Yena) received an overall rating of 2.1 out of 5 from its staff. The average annual salary at Yuehua Entertainment is 33.6 million KRW (about 26,600 USD).
In all aspects of the company, advancement opportunities are considered the best part of working at Yuehua Entertainment. The management style of the superiors at Yuehua is also considered the worst part of the job. But indicators such as 21% of employees approve of CEO Du Hua and 35% see the company's growth potential as more positive than the previous 5 companies.
5. YG Entertainment:
YG Entertainment (the management company of groups like BLACKPINK and TREASURE) received an overall rating of 2.4 out of 5 from its staff. The average annual salary at YG Entertainment is 39.5 million KRW (about 31,300 USD).
In all aspects of the company, the opportunity for advancement is considered the best part of working at YG Entertainment. However, YG also has problems in how to operate the upper management apparatus. But one positive thing is that 25% of employees approve of CEO Hwang Bo Kyung and 19% see growth potential in the company.
4. Starship Entertainment
Starship Entertainment (home to groups like MONSTA X and CRAVITY) received an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 from its staff. The average annual salary at Starship Entertainment is 37.2 million KRW (about 29,400 USD).
Of all the aspects of the company, advancement opportunities are considered the best part of working at Starship Entertainment. Despite being a small company, Starship's operation is quite positive, leading to 41% of employees approving CEO Lee Hoon Hee and Lee Jin Sung, and 26% seeing the company's growth potential.
3. SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment (the management company of groups like SNSD, Super Junior, DBSK, Red Velvet, NCT, aespa...) received an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 from its staff. The average annual salary at SM Entertainment is ₩45.8 million KRW (approximately $36,300 USD).
As one of the giants in the industry, it is undeniable that this company's attraction to employees is undeniable. Along with that, the company culture is considered the best part of working at SM Entertainment. However, considering the amount of work compared to the salary employees receive, SM employees consider that to be the worst part of their job at this company.
In addition, 40% of employees approve of CEO Lee Sung Soo and 17% see growth potential in the company.
2. JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment (the company that manages groups like ITZY, Stray Kids, and TWICE) received an overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 from its staff. The average annual salary at JYP Entertainment is ₩49.1 million KRW (approximately $38,900 USD)
In all aspects of the company, advancement opportunities are rated as the best part of working at JYP Entertainment, while work-life balance is considered the worst part of the job. In addition, 54% of employees approve of CEO Jung Wook and 15% see growth potential in the company.
1. HYBE
And the number 1 position among the companies with the best treatment for employees belongs to HYBE - the company that manages artists like BTS, TXT, News Jean, Seventeen,... HYBE has received an overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 from its employees. The average annual salary at HYBE is 52.1 million KRW (about 41,200 USD) and is also the best salary today.
In all aspects of the company, benefits and salary are rated as the best part of working at HYBE, while work-life balance is considered the worst part of the job. This is understandable when all other entertainment companies have similar problems due to the nature of their work.
A bright spot of HYBE compared to other companies is that 53% of employees approve of CEO Park Ji Won and 36% see growth potential in the company. This shows the opportunities and attraction that HYBE creates for its employees.
