YG Entertainment Turns a Profit in Q1 2025 with BABYMONSTER & TREASURE’s Rising Popularity
On May 9, YG Entertainment announced that it achieved an operating profit of 95 billion KRW for Q1 2025, successfully reversing the 70 billion KRW loss from the same period last year. This marks a significant performance boost, far exceeding market expectations of a minor 40 million KRW loss, according to Yonhap Infomax.
The company also reported total sales of 120.2 billion KRW, up 14.7% year-on-year, with net profit soaring to 102 billion KRW, a 2,324.5% increase.
YG attributed the remarkable turnaround to the strategic investment in its younger IPs boy group TREASURE and girl group BABYMONSTER. The continued success of BABYMONSTER’s full-length debut album from November 2024 and strong sales from TREASURE’s March 2025 comeback were key contributors.
YG also cited growth in its merchandising business (MD sales), tied to global tours, as another pillar of financial stability. The combination of performance revenues and merchandise sales has helped balance the company’s portfolio and enhance profit structure resilience.
The company also noted it is closely monitoring shifts in the Chinese market, promising agile strategies to sustain momentum in the region. With rising anticipation for all three groups’ activities, YG aims to capitalize on global interest and fanbase expansion.
