Beyond Music and Quantum Leap Group Sign Partnership for Japanese Music IP Investment

Strategic Partnership to Enhance Music IP Investment in Japan

In a notable development in the music industry, Beyond Music from South Korea and Quantum Leap Group have formalized a partnership aimed at advancing music intellectual property (IP) investment and related content operations in Japan. The agreement, announced by Quantum Leap, involves its subsidiaries Quantum Leap Asia and Quantum Leap Korea, and is set to unlock significant opportunities for growth in the Japanese music market.

The collaboration will leverage Beyond Music's expertise in investing in high-quality Japanese music IP, alongside employing its innovative marketing techniques for global outreach. Both companies will strive to enhance the value of Japanese music assets and strengthen the partnership in co-producing and investing in music content across Japan and Korea.

This ambitious venture includes acquiring and distributing both major and indie Japanese music IP, as well as refurbishing branding projects. Furthermore, an exploration of various content realms—such as animation, gaming, and advertising—will be undertaken. The focus will be to elevate the rights of Japanese creators, ensuring a robust mechanism for the discovery and utilization of music assets.

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Jo JinWoo, CEO of Beyond Music, expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, "This collaboration is set to accelerate innovation within the music IP industry and aims for significant global growth. By leveraging the strengths of both Beyond Music and Quantum Leaps, we are committed to providing new value to creators, rights holders, and music fans. We are excited to make substantial inroads into the Japanese market through Quantum Leaps' network and look forward to sustained growth through our long-term partnership."

On the other hand, Tomohiro Nakamura, CEO of Quantum Leap, emphasized the significance of this partnership for Japan, remarking, "Beyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management firm in Korea. It has already successfully acquired music IP from Korea and the U.S., thus enhancing their value. Maximizing the asset value of music IP, which has historically resonated with listeners across Asia, is currently an urgent task for Japan. Our focus is firmly on supporting the interests of Japanese creators while facilitating Beyond Music’s entry into Japan."

John ChulYoon, CEO of Quantum Leap Korea, added that, "The popularity of Japanese content, including J-Pop and J-Animation, is on the rise among Korea's MZ generation. The value of Japanese music IP in the Korean market is increasing and holds potential for global visibility, especially in association with K-Pop. We believe this partnership will significantly contribute to the co-growth of the music industries in both countries."

About Beyond Music

Founded in 2021, Beyond Music stands as an eminent music IP investment and data management company in Asia. With over 100 successful large-scale music IP acquisitions worldwide, it boasts a catalog of more than 35,000 copyrights, including publishing and master rights. The company is not limited to the Asian market, having built a distinct presence in the global music IP management landscape, extending into Europe and America. In recent years, its strategic involvement in acquiring rights to hits like BTS’s "Butter" and various songs from BLACKPINK has further solidified its global influence in rights management.

Beyond Music remains committed to sustainable growth within the music industry and maximizing IP value, focusing on building the next-generation music ecosystem in collaboration with artists, creators, and rights holders.

- Beyond Music Website

About Quantum Leap Group

Established in 2006 by Nobuyuki Idei, former Chairman and CEO of Sony Group, Quantum Leap specializes in investing and consulting for startups and SMEs. Its mission is to invest in and support businesses that possess differentiated technology or operations, fostering capital and business partnerships across diverse national and scale boundaries for quick growth in the Asian market. Through collaboration among its eight group companies, Quantum Leap provides essential functionalities needed for startup support, including venture capital and growth strategy execution.