Founded by the legendary manufacturer Teddy, the black label emerged from the shadows with an extraordinary series of victories this year. With Alnday Project Crushing the rankings and the K-pop hunters Soundtrack that remodes the global perceptions of K-Pop music, the label is now at the forefront in the sector.
A stellar beginning in 2025
The winning series of the company has begun June 23rd with the debut of Alnday ProjectA Co-and group that has challenged the rules of industry with a bold concept and training with idols, models and even heirs. Their debut single Famous shot #1 on the top 100 of the melon Only four days after the release and from July 3rdthey had already conquered theirs First Win music show on M Countdown—One an exceptional company for any debutant.
Parallel to the ascent of Allnday, the K-pop hunters Ost – produced by Teddy, Kush, 24, Vince, Ido and Danny Chung – were launched as a bomb. With fantasy groups Huntrix AND Only guysand choreography of the famous dancer LeejungThe album stunned the industry:
- #3 On Billboard 200
- Golden beaten a #23 On Billboard Hot 100
- Your idol hit #1 on Spotify Daily Top Songs in the United States
These results cemented the evolution of the black label from a creative hub behind the scenes to a mainstream machine and at the top of the ranking.
Place the Foundation
While 2025 could be his Breakout year, the black label built momentum for a while. In Aprilgroup of girls Mevv earned their first trophy M on countdown with the infusion funk Hands upDomination Melon’s Hot 100. IZNAformed by I-lans 2Following the example March with SignA trace also made by Teddy.
This string of victories reflects a clear strategic pivot: More transparency, fans involvement and multimedia presencerather than the mysterious aura of the first days mev. Allday Project melts the mass appeal with elite performance and the signature of the black label Hip-Hop and R&B style Continue to conquer fans globally.
“After Blackpink has exploded internationally, Teddy’s sound became the K-pop signature brand for global listeners”, An employee in the sector told Allkpop. “The soundtrack of K-Pop Demon Hunters has only strengthened that image.”
Riding the wave with Somi and Blackpink
Riding on this momentum, Jeon Somi Returned with _extra_ – his first return in a year – while Blackpink made a ferocious return July 11th with JumpA track produced by Teddy and 24. The results were instantaneous:
- #1 on iTunes in 47 countries
- #1 on the ranking of iTunes songs all over the world
- Top 3 in the United States, Top 4 in the United Kingdom
These milestones show that the formula of the black label is not only sustainable, but it is scalable globally. With successful debuts, record ost and global returns, The black label is no longer in the shade of anyone. It is staring at the rhythm-and perhaps even the future-of k-pop.
