SM Entertainment is a major K-pop label founded in 1995 in Seoul, South Korea. It is known for producing successful artists like Super Junior, Girls' Generation, EXO, and Red Velvet. The company aims to market to girls aged 12-20 in Korea and Japan, but has expanded to China, the US, and Europe. It uses social media to connect with its target audience and secondary audiences. The company sells merchandise and publishes albums and songs, though its name is rarely seen on products. Currently, the brand is well-known worldwide and powerful in Asia and Western music markets. Market research found the target audience is mostly female, while the niche audience is male. The largest age group is 16-20 years