HELLO GROUP RENEWS WITH SMP BENELUX

The Hello Group Publishing and Sony Music Publishing Benelux have renewed a multi-year agreement, elevating their partnership across A&R, sync, licensing and administration and expanding their efforts in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific markets.

THG Publishing's songwriters and producers have had a hand in such hits as “Smoothie” by NCT Dream; “More,” “Drop” and “Tag” from INI; “Shout Out” by ENHYPEN; and “Lemonade,” “Black Clouds” and “Ay-Yo” by NCT 127.

The roster also includes Avery Walker, Nanee, Andrei Dan, Rodrigo Martins and Karan Kanchan.

"Their success is a testament to their forward-thinking vision, and we’re excited to build upon the momentum we’ve created together," said SMP Managing Director Michèle Hamelink.

Added THG CEO/Global Head of Creative Taylor Jones, pictured with Hamelink, "Michèle and her team provide us world-class support on an international level, have allowed our flexible operating ideas to flourish and supported our trajectory in fast-growing international markets such as India, Middle East and of course, our continued traction in South Korea and Japan."

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