Your ultimate destination for K-pop music videos and original content from leading artists.
1theK is the official YouTube page of the 'K-pop Wonderland', showcasing the latest music videos from top K-pop artists. They also offer exclusive original content, including teasers, accessible to fans worldwide. This channel serves as a primary source for quickly discovering new K-pop releases and engaging with unique content.
Latest recorded followers, subscribers and engagement on each platform.
25.1M
as of Oct 14, 2026
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1theK is a major South Korean music portal and content distribution hub known as the 'K-pop Wonderland.' Based in South Korea, it serves as a global gateway for K-pop music, featuring content in both Korean and English. The channel is a central destination for fans worldwide to discover the latest releases from a vast array of artists.
1theK achieved global fame by becoming the official distribution partner for many of the industry's top K-pop idols and entertainment agencies. By hosting high-quality music videos and exclusive content, it became an essential platform for the international K-pop explosion. Its ability to provide fans with immediate access to new music helped it secure a dominant position in digital music media.
The channel specializes in official music videos, artist teasers, and original variety content featuring K-pop stars. Their content style is high-energy and visually polished, designed to showcase the talent and aesthetics of the Korean music industry. They also produce unique original series that allow fans to engage with their favorite idols in new formats.
As a massive distribution hub, 1theK works with numerous entertainment agencies to promote their artists and music. The brand earns revenue through advertising, content licensing, and collaborations within the global music industry. It serves as a vital marketing tool for both established and rookie K-pop groups seeking international exposure.
While no reliable public estimate exists for 1theK's total net worth, it is a high-revenue entity within the Korean entertainment sector. Income is generated through massive YouTube ad revenue, music distribution deals, and branded content series. Its multi-billion view count across the platform makes it one of the most lucrative channels in the music category.
The channel is famous for its original content series such as 'Special Clip,' 'Run to You,' and various interview formats. These programs provide a professional television-like experience tailored for the digital audience. Their signature work involves the global premiere of music videos that often garner tens of millions of views.
The primary platform for 1theK is their official YouTube channel, which serves as a global repository for K-pop media. With over 25.1 million subscribers, it is one of the largest music channels on the platform. Fans can also find their content shared across various social media networks and K-pop fan communities.
1theK has reached a massive milestone of over 25.1 million subscribers on YouTube, solidifying its status as a world leader in music content. It is frequently cited as a top destination for K-pop fans globally and has received multiple platform awards for its audience growth. The channel continues to be a primary driver of the Korean Wave in digital media.
1theK has 25.1M followers in total, which puts this profile in the elite band (over 10m followers). The largest single audience is on YouTube with 25.1M followers — about 100% of the total reach.
Combined reach is the sum of followers and subscribers per platform. It is not unique people: audiences overlap, so treat it as a size indicator for shortlisting rather than a guaranteed audience.
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Here is where 1theK's audience actually sits, platform by platform, using the latest count we recorded on each one (last checked Oct 14, 2026).
Every handle above links to the official account, so you can open it and check the numbers yourself before you reach out.
| Platform | Followers / subscribers | Share of reach | Official handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 25.1M followers | 100% | @1thek |
Every handle on this page links to the official account. If you are verifying 1theK before a deal, open the profiles directly rather than trusting screenshots — the live number is always one click away.
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1theK is based in South Korea and posts in Korean and English. For brands that usually means the core audience follows the same market and language, with a long tail from everywhere else — big accounts rarely stay local.
The content sits in music and movies & tv, so the people watching are self-selected for those interests. That is the useful part of a niche profile: a mid-size account inside the right category often beats a much larger general account, because the audience already cares about the subject.
If you need the same audience profile in another market, the country and language lists on CreatorFanBase let you line up comparable creators side by side instead of guessing.
If you are shortlisting 1theK for a campaign, these are the facts worth carrying into the brief. Everything here is stored data, refreshed on a schedule rather than typed in once.
A practical sequence: check the lead platform matches where your buyers are, check market and language, open the official account to see recent posting frequency, then ask for a media kit and rate card directly.
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1theK's counts come from the platforms themselves via Apify YouTube public channel and are refreshed on a schedule; the most recent check was Oct 14, 2026. When a platform blocks a read, we keep the last verified number and show where it came from instead of filling the gap with an estimate.
Large jumps are treated as suspect: a sudden drop past our safety threshold is held back for review rather than published, which is why the numbers here tend to be lower-drama than screenshots circulating elsewhere. Found something out of date? The profile links on this page go to the official accounts, so the live number is always one click away.
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Follower growth is best judged across several comparable monthly checks, not a few days of snapshots. CreatorFanBase does not yet have enough monthly history to call a reliable rise or fall for 1theK; the current platform totals above remain the clearest view of audience size.
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How much does it cost to hire 1theK? A planning estimate for one sponsored post is $120K+ (estimate). Fees at this audience size are negotiated individually.
| Deliverable | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Story or short mention | $42K+ |
| Sponsored post, Reel or Short | $120K+ |
| Dedicated video or integration | $220K+ |
| Three-post campaign package | $310K+ |
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Estimates use combined public follower counts. Up to 10 million followers, we show a planning range; above 10 million, we show an open-ended starting estimate because campaign scope drives the final fee.
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Straight answers to the questions people search for.
1theK has about 25.1M YouTube subscribers in the latest snapshot stored on this profile. Quote the profile and the date together. Use the YouTube row when the brief is on that network. A newer snapshot replaces this one on regular updates described on the methodology page.
A sponsored post from 1theK is estimated at $120K+. For accounts above 10 million followers we show a starting estimate instead of a range, because fees at that size are negotiated individually. It uses the combined public follower count on this profile, with the YouTube rate band. 1theK sets the real fee. The method is on the methodology page.
Yes. The handles on this profile are marked verified, which means they were matched to 1theK's public accounts. Use those links when you write so you reach the official channel. If a handle looks wrong, tell us on the contact page.
1theK is listed as South Korea. That is the country tag on this profile, and it is what the country lists use. Check a recent post if you need a specific city. A city is not stored separately. More creators tagged South Korea are on the country list.
1theK is tagged as Korean-speaking on this profile. Use that when the script or the voiceover has to be in Korean, then watch a recent post to confirm the mix. One tag can cover more than one language in the work. Other Korean creators can be filtered in search.
Music is how 1theK is grouped in the directory, with Korean as the language tag. Start there, then read a recent post before you decide the fit. The posts decide whether the label is enough. More people in that niche are on the Music category.
Send a collaboration brief from the form on this profile, or use the official links to reach 1theK directly. Our team reaches out and negotiates the fee for you. Write one clear deliverable and ask for their rate. This profile shows the handle and the official links. A plan only opens search results after the first 5, on pricing.
Other published creators near 1theK are in the similar creators section on this page, above these questions. If you want a longer list in Music, use the Music category and keep the country if the market matters. The posts, not the label, decide the fit.
The newest follower snapshot stored for 1theK is 14 October 2026. Counts are updated regularly, and a missing new reading keeps the previous date rather than inventing one. Put that date next to the number if you quote it. The schedule is on the methodology page.
1theK is tagged Music, South Korea in the directory, so that is the audience a brand can start from. The tag is a filing label, not a sales result, so watch a recent post before you brief anyone. Then compare a few others with the same tag on the Music list.
You can ask. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile with the product, the deliverable and your dates, and the CreatorFanBase team reaches out to 1theK and negotiates for you. Music audiences respond to song launches, live moments and lifestyle tie-ins, so pitch a format that matches recent posts. 1theK decides whether to accept. See the managed option on pricing.
Our planning estimate for one sponsored post from 1theK is $120K+. Stories usually cost less than a feed post or reel, and usage rights, exclusivity and extra posts raise the fee. It is an estimate, not a quote — 1theK sets the real rate. The method is on the methodology page.
1theK is one of the Music profiles in South Korea on CreatorFanBase. Open the Music category and filter by country, language and follower size to see others ranked by audience. Every filter and follower count stays open; names after the first 5 results need a plan.
Start in search with the Music category and South Korea as the country, then set a follower range that fits the budget. Shortlist a few names like 1theK, compare their platform split, and send a brief — or let CFB Agency run outreach and negotiation for you.
1theK is tagged Korean on this profile, so a script in Korean is a natural starting point. Check a recent post to confirm the language mix before you brief. Other Korean-speaking creators can be filtered in search.
We do not publish private management contacts. Use the official links on this profile, or send a brief from the collaboration form and the CreatorFanBase team will reach 1theK's team for you and negotiate the deal. Plans and the managed option are on pricing.
The official accounts we have for 1theK are the links on this profile, starting with YouTube. Use those when you write, and compare the handle with the channel you already know. Or send a brief from the profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out and negotiate for you. A wrong link can be flagged on the contact page.
1theK has 1 platform with a stored follower or subscriber count on this profile, led by YouTube. A missing network means we do not have a public count for it yet, not that the account cannot exist. The rows are listed on the profile. Browse a single network from the creator lists.
Not through a forum post. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out to 1theK for you. Use the official links on the profile and ask 1theK for a fee. Plan prices for directory access are separate, on the pricing page.
Open this profile and save 1theK while you compare a few other names. Saving a name does not email the creator. Growth and Agency include unlimited shortlists. Starter includes three. The plan differences, starting at $29 a month, are on the pricing page.
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