AKMU is a South Korean sibling duo known for their unique blend of folk-pop music.
AKMU is an official South Korean music duo consisting of siblings Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun. Their channel features official music videos, performances, behind-the-scenes content, and vlogs. They gained fame after winning SBS's K-pop Star 2 in 2012.
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3.5M
as of Oct 14, 2026
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AKMU, also known as Akdong Musician, is a renowned South Korean musical duo consisting of siblings Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun. Based in South Korea, the duo is celebrated for their unique musicality, which blends folk, pop, and indie influences. Their work is characterized by Chanhyuk's songwriting and production skills paired with Suhyun's distinct and powerful vocals.
AKMU rose to national prominence after competing in and winning the second season of the reality competition show K-pop Star in 2012. Their innovative performances and original compositions during the show immediately caught the attention of both judges and the public. Following their win, they signed with YG Entertainment, leading to a highly successful professional debut.
The AKMU YouTube channel features a wide range of content, including official music videos, live performance recordings, and behind-the-scenes vlogs. They also share personal content that showcases their sibling dynamic and creative process. Their videos often highlight the artistry behind their albums and provide fans with a closer look at their lives off-stage.
Beyond their music, AKMU members are active in the fashion and advertising industries in South Korea. They have served as models and ambassadors for various brands ranging from telecommunications to apparel. Both siblings have also explored individual creative ventures, including book publishing and hosting radio or television programs.
While no specific public estimate for their net worth exists, AKMU generates significant income through music sales, streaming royalties, and concert tours. As established artists under a major label, they also earn substantial revenue from songwriting credits and high-profile brand endorsements. Their digital presence on YouTube further contributes to their earnings through advertising.
AKMU's signature work includes hit albums like Play, Winter, and Next Episode, featuring chart-topping singles such as 200% and Give Love. They are also known for their appearances on various music variety shows and reality programs in South Korea. Their discography is widely praised for its lyrical depth and genre-defying sound.
Fans can watch AKMU's official music videos and exclusive vlogs on their dedicated YouTube channel. Their music is available on all major global streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. They also make frequent appearances on South Korean television networks for live performances and variety show interviews.
AKMU has achieved a significant milestone by reaching about 3.6 million subscribers on YouTube. They have won numerous prestigious awards, including multiple Korean Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards. Their enduring popularity and critical success have solidified their position as one of the most respected acts in the K-pop industry.
AKMU has 3.5M followers in total, which puts this profile in the mega band (1m – 10m followers). The largest single audience is on YouTube with 3.5M 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 AKMU'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 | 3.5M followers | 100% | @akmu |
Every handle on this page links to the official account. If you are verifying AKMU before a deal, open the profiles directly rather than trusting screenshots — the live number is always one click away.
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AKMU 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 AKMU 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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AKMU'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 AKMU; the current platform totals above remain the clearest view of audience size.
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How much does it cost to hire AKMU? A planning estimate for one sponsored post is $43K – $110K per post.
| Deliverable | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Story or short mention | $15K – $39K |
| Sponsored post, Reel or Short | $43K – $110K |
| Dedicated video or integration | $77K – $200K |
| Three-post campaign package | $110K – $290K |
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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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AKMU has about 3.5M 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 AKMU is estimated at $43K – $110K. The range uses the combined public follower count across the platforms stored on this profile, with the YouTube rate band. It is an estimate, not a quote. AKMU sets the real fee, and usage rights or extra posts change it. The method is on the methodology page.
The profile marks AKMU as verified. That flag means the handles were matched to the public accounts, so start there when you send a brief. A mismatch can be reported on the contact page and we check it against the official channel.
South Korea is the country on AKMU's profile. Use it when you need creators from that market, then open a recent post if the city matters. A city is not stored separately. The wider set of creators tagged South Korea is on the country list.
AKMU 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.
The category stored for AKMU is Music. That is the niche label on the profile, not a promise that every post matches a brief. One label covers a lot of styles. Watch a recent piece of work, then compare others on the Music category.
Request a collaboration with AKMU using the form on this profile. Our team contacts the creator and negotiates rates and deliverables for you. Official links are also shown here if you prefer direct contact. Compare the discovery plans on pricing.
Other published creators near AKMU 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 AKMU 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.
AKMU 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 AKMU and negotiates for you. Music audiences respond to song launches, live moments and lifestyle tie-ins, so pitch a format that matches recent posts. AKMU decides whether to accept. See the managed option on pricing.
Our planning estimate for one sponsored post from AKMU is $43K – $110K. 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 — AKMU sets the real rate. The method is on the methodology page.
AKMU 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 AKMU, compare their platform split, and send a brief — or let CFB Agency run outreach and negotiation for you.
AKMU 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 AKMU's team for you and negotiate the deal. Plans and the managed option are on pricing.
The official accounts we have for AKMU 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.
AKMU 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 AKMU for you. Use the official links on the profile and ask AKMU for a fee. Plan prices for directory access are separate, on the pricing page.
Open this profile and save AKMU 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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