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K-Pop Group

EXID

South Korea  ·  AB Entertainment  ·  Debut 2012  ·  5 members
K-PopDance PopHip HopR&B

EXID is a k-pop group from South Korea under AB Entertainment, active since 2012.

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Markets
Global
Primary: South Korea, Japan
Genre
K-Pop, Dance Pop, Hip Hop
+ R&B, Electropop
Mood
Confident, Playful, Sultry
Active Since
2012 – Present
Partnership Relevance
Versatile Brand Partner

EXID anchors strongest across Snacks, Tech, with a partnership profile built for reach and credibility in those categories. It is a weaker fit for niche or ultra-premium plays, where the positioning pulls the other way.

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EXID is a Seoul-based K-Pop group under AB Entertainment with over 14 years of active history since their 2012 debut, carrying legacy brand potential anchored by signature tracks UP&DOWN, Ah Yeah, and L. I. E.

With a 2M-strong global fandom, its deepest reach in South Korea, EXID gives partners a defined audience to activate rather than broad, unfocused reach.

Key Takeaways

  • Strongest in Snacks
  • Lotte Food's Goo Goo Ice Cream endorsement
  • 2M global fandom
Overview

EXID is a Seoul-based K-Pop group under AB Entertainment with over 14 years of active history since their 2012 debut, carrying legacy brand potential anchored by signature tracks UP&DOWN, Ah Yeah, and L.I.E. Their 150,000+ physical records sold in Korea and a resilient, dedicated fanbase concentrated in South Korea, Japan, China, and Vietnam reflect durable regional reach, most recently demonstrated through the 2024 EXID FAN CONCERT in JAPAN. As Resilient Pop Innovators with a current Mizuno Korea brand partnership signaling lifestyle alignment, they index well for Beauty & Skincare, Casual Fashion, Food & Beverage, and Tech & Home Appliances. Brand managers should note that group activity has been minimal since 2019, making this a stronger fit for nostalgia-driven or legacy campaigns targeting a late-20s to mid-30s Korean-centric audience than for broad-reach activations.

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Strongest fit categories
SnacksTech
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Primary regions
East Asia
Southeast Asia
N. America
LATAM
Core audience
Gen Z – Millennials
Fandom composition
37% core fandom · 13% trend-driven · 50% casual
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Brand Compatibility
78/100
Solid
Audience Strength
Building
of global fandom scale
Market Momentum
Rising
+14%
vs. last 3 months
Brand Safety
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No active risk flags
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Recent Highlights
On tour2024 EXID FAN CONCERT in JAPAN
AwardArirang's Simply K-Pop Awards — Super Rookie Idol of the Year2012
AwardGaon Chart K-Pop Awards — Discovery of the Year2015
ReleaseFIRE (CHN Version)

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