hello82

hello82

Global K-pop distribution, marketing, events

About hello82

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Why hello82 is rated
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Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Overview

hello82 connects K-pop artists with fans worldwide through a global record label and distributor model. It releases and sells K-pop albums and exclusive merchandise, partners with retailers, and creates online and offline fan experiences, including immersive events and tours, while producing original multilingual content for its YouTube channel. The company differentiates itself with a fan-centric approach, international offices (Los Angeles, Atlanta, Seoul), flagship fan spaces, and a dedicated live events division called hello82 presents, along with a strong social media presence and independent music label status since 2021. Its goal is to grow the reach and engagement of K-pop artists by combining music distribution, marketing, content, and live experiences into a single ecosystem.

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What believers are saying

  • YouTube channel exceeds 2 million subscribers with viral multi-language hits.
  • Raised $8 million by March 2024 from CRIT Ventures, Kakao Entertainment, Snow Corp.
  • Opened NYC Soho fan space January 2026 with ribbon cutting, giveaways, events.

What critics are saying

  • Creativemind captures 40% more retail partnerships, erodes album merch sales.
  • ATEEZ, P1Harmony shift to HYBE, slash event revenue 60% in 12-24 months.
  • NYC Soho high rents drain $2M ops costs, 50% vacancy in 3-6 months.

What makes hello82 unique

  • hello82 localizes YouTube content into Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Arabic.
  • hello82 operates fan spaces in LA, Atlanta, NYC, Chicago, San Diego, Mexico City.
  • hello82 leverages KAI Media for signed albums, clothing, accessories, collectibles.

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Jan 17th, 2026
hello82 opens new location in NYC for K-pop fans!

hello82 opens new location in NYC for K-pop fans! Ultimate K-pop Fan Space - hello82 - Celebrates Grand Opening of NYC Location January 24-25 WHAT: hello82, the ultimate fan space for K-pop fans, celebrates the grand opening of its New York City location. Fans in attendance can join the festivities at the Soho location where there will be local vendors, and hello82 hosting giveaways and selling signed K-pop albums, photocards and other unique fan-centric merchandise. A ribbon cutting is planned for 11am ET on Saturday, January 24. When hello82 held the Grand Opening for their Atlanta location, over 200 fans lined-up to get the first look at the new space. WHERE: 427 Broadway 1st Floor, New York, NY 10013 WHEN: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ 11am ET on Saturday, January 24 Events, such as a K-pop Pre-Club Night (6-9pm ET on Saturday) to run all weekend (January 24 and 25, 2026) ABOUT Hello82: hello82, the U.S-based k-pop label and lifestyle brand behind the chart successes of top k-pop acts such as ATEEZ and P1Harmony, has been connecting artists with their global fanbases since 2018 through exclusive digital content, merchandising partnerships, concert tours, and organized pop-ups and brick-and-mortar stores in international locations including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, San Diego, Mexico City, and now, New York City, with plans for further expansion.

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