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Hyun Seo An

Music & K-Pop Marketer
Seoul

Summary

Experienced music marketing and distribution specialist with a strong background in domestic and international music distribution, artist promotions, digital advertising, and fan engagement. Proven expertise in orchestrating album release strategies, collaborating with domestic and international partners, and executing high-impact promotional campaigns. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and cross-platform marketing strategiesto maximize artist exposure and audience engagement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Music Distribution & Artist Promotions Specialist

CUBE Entertainment
12.2020 - 07.2024

Music Distribution & Global Release Management

  • Managed music distribution and metadata optimization for multiple high-profile releases for artists such as (G)I-DLE, YUQI, BTOB, LEE MINHYUK (HUTA).
  • Managed ISRC code within Korea for music and promotional videos, and oversaw metadata to ensure seamless global releases.
  • Coordinated physical album exports and international distribution (U.S., UK), handling PO documentation and shipment scheduling.
  • Collaborated with domestic and global DSPs (Melon, Genie, Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music) to secure playlist placements, exclusive contents, homepage banners, and editorial features.


Marketing & Promotional Strategy Execution

  • Developed and executed comprehensive album promotion strategies, ensuring alignment with each release’s branding and target audience.
  • Led campaign ideation and execution across multiple platforms:

> (G)I-DLE [2] – Managed XR promotional website development and exclusive fan engagement campaigns (participation from 144 countries worldwide).

> (G)I-DLE [I feel] – Conceptualized and launched Y2K-themed Instagram AR filters to drive fan interaction, including artist participation videos to encourage usage.

> (G)I-DLE [2] – Coordinated challenges and influencer campaigns for ‘Fate’, securing creator collaborations and audience participation.

> (G)I-DLE [I feel]Designed and managed the group’s official SNS under the theme of an "Original Series", styling the content to resemble Netflix promotional campaigns.

  • Oversaw X Trend Takeover (TTO) ad placements, YouTube, Meta, and Naver ads, ensuring optimized targeting and performance tracking.
  • Managed outdoor advertising (OOH) campaigns, selecting prime locations for maximum audience reach.


Fan Marketing & Community Engagement

  • Designed and executed fan club membership, including fan kit design, content production, and logistics management.
  • Managed (G)I-DLE and PENTAGON’s Weverse platforms, ensuring strategic communication and engagement through exclusive content.
  • Created behind-the-scenes content, including photography, editing, and content uploads, enhancing artist-fan interaction.
  • Organized various offline events, including fan meetings, open broadcasts, and fan sign events, handling all aspects from logistics to on-site execution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

KYUNGHEE UNIVERSITY
Seoul, South Korea
04.2001 -

Skills

Artist & Label Partnerships – Extensive experience collaborating with artists, labels, and international distributors to maximize promotional impact

Accomplishments

    Successfully managed and promoted multiple chart-topping releases:

  • (G)I-DLE [I SWAY] - 1.02M first-week album sales (third consecutive million-seller).
  • YUQI [YUQ1] - 560K first-week sales (3rd highest sale for a female soloist in Korea).
  • (G)I-DLE [2] - 1.53M first-week sales (32% growth from the previous album).
  • (G)I-DLE [I feel] - 1.16M first-week sales (71% increase from previous album).
  • BTOB [Be Together] - 110K first-week sales (groups’ career-high sales record).
  • LEE MINHYUK (HUTA) [BOOM] - 40K first-week sales (100% growth from the previous release).

Software

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Music Distribution & Artist Promotions Specialist

CUBE Entertainment
12.2020 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

KYUNGHEE UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Hyun Seo AnMusic & K-Pop Marketer