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K-Pop Group

KARD

South Korea  ·  DSP Media  ·  Debut 2017  ·  4 members
K-PopDance PopHip HopR&B

KARD is a k-pop group from South Korea under DSP Media, active since 2017.

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Markets
Global
Primary: South Korea, Brazil
Genre
K-Pop, Dance Pop, Hip Hop
+ R&B, Moombahcore
Mood
Confident, Playful, Romantic
Active Since
2017 – Present
Partnership Relevance
Tech-Culture Partner

KARD anchors strongest across Tech, Athleisure, Lifestyle, with a partnership profile built for reach and credibility in those categories. It is a weaker fit for prestige-luxury or heritage positioning, where the positioning pulls the other way.

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KARD is a co-ed K-pop group under DSP Media that has built a dedicated global following since debuting in 2017, anchored by signature tracks "Bomb Bomb," "Don't Recall," and "Oh NaNa. " With over 105,000 physical records sold across their career and the upcoming KARD 2026 'DRIFT' World Tour on the horizon, the group maintains steady momentum with their loyal Hidden KARDs fanbase. Their top markets span South Korea, Brazil, the United States, and Mexico, reflecting particularly strong Latin American reach that broadens campaign geography.

With a 4M-strong global fandom, its deepest reach in South Korea, KARD gives partners a defined audience to activate rather than broad, unfocused reach.

Key Takeaways

  • Strongest in Tech
  • LG Electronics G6 smartphone ambassadorship
  • 4M global fandom
Overview

KARD is a co-ed K-pop group under DSP Media that has built a dedicated global following since debuting in 2017, anchored by signature tracks "Bomb Bomb," "Don't Recall," and "Oh NaNa." With over 105,000 physical records sold across their career and the upcoming KARD 2026 'DRIFT' World Tour on the horizon, the group maintains steady momentum with their loyal Hidden KARDs fanbase. Their top markets span South Korea, Brazil, the United States, and Mexico, reflecting particularly strong Latin American reach that broadens campaign geography. Streetwear and apparel, food and beverage, tech and mobile, and beauty and skincare represent the strongest partnership verticals for their Co-Ed Global Groove archetype.

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Strongest fit categories
TechAthleisureLifestyleTravel
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Primary regions
East Asia
LATAM
N. America
Southeast Asia
Core audience
Gen Z – Millennials
Fandom composition
37% core fandom · 19% trend-driven · 44% casual
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Brand Compatibility
78/100
Solid
Audience Strength
Growing
of global fandom scale
Market Momentum
Steady
+3%
vs. last 3 months
Brand Safety
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No active risk flags
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Recent Highlights
On tour2026 'DRIFT' World Tour
AwardAsia Artist Awards — Rookie of the Year Award – Music2017
AwardCJ E&M America Awards — Hottest Rookie2017
ReleaseKARD 4th Digital Single 'Detox'

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