Strategic Partnership Proposal

by APM COMPANY

Executive Summary

Leveraging APM COMPANY's proprietary AI-based creator incubation system and deep expertise in K-content production, we propose a specific strategic partnership for TikTok's overwhelming No. 1 platform leap in the Korean market.

The Opportunity: South Korea is a global trendsetter and a content-export powerhouse. Securing early market leadership here offers tremendous long-term value and global leverage.
Our Solution: We will accelerate TikTok’s growth through: A data-driven growth framework, End-to-end professional production infrastructure, A localized content strategy tailored for the Korean market.
Expected Outcome: (12-month target) Establish TikTok as a Top-Tier MCN in Korea, Reach 50+ monthly active creators, Secure 6 branded partnership deals

Market Analysis:
The Korean Opportunity

The Korean market is more than just a high user base it’s a true global trend epicenter.

As proven by K-POP and K-DRAMA, trends that begin in Korea don’t stay local they spread rapidly across Asia and the world. The short-form video market in Korea is still in its growth phase, with YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels competing intensely but no single platform has yet claimed dominant market leadership. This presents a golden window of opportunity for TikTok to establish itself as the defining standard in Korea’s creator ecosystem, powered by the global appeal of K-content.

Trends in monthly active users (MAU) of short-form platforms in Korea

● YouTube Shorts ● Instagram Reels ● TikTok

Graph Analysis

As shown in the graph, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels benefit from their massive platform ecosystems, maintaining strong user bases. However, what stands out most is the growth trajectory of TikTok. Among competitors, TikTok shows the steepest upward curve, and when it comes to qualitative metrics such as monthly average usage time (over 20 hours) TikTok is already demonstrating overwhelming user engagement. This indicates that TikTok is no longer just a passing trend it has become deeply integrated into the digital lifestyle of Korean users.

Core Competencies of
APM COMPANY

We scale creators with tech and data never gut feel.

AI-Powered Growth Stack

'Creator Admin' our proprietary platform built for the AI age.

Auto-data pipelines: full-session recording, chat harvesting, STT all hands-free.
AI analytics & viz: exec summaries + mind-map dashboards, ready at a glance.
Data-driven consulting: pinpoint viewer spikes, craft ROI-focused growth plays.
In-house dev squads (FE/BE/Automation): ship new features ASAP, iterate fast.

Production & Training Arsenal

It has both hardware and software that makes the idea the best outcome.

Pro studios: 4K cams, broadcast lighting/Audio, full chroma-key.
Elite crew: network-grade PDs, seasoned writers, top-tier DPs & editors on site.
4-week bootcamp: channel branding → data analytics end-to-end onboarding.
Dedicated manager: 1-on-1 from content ideation to mindset care no blind spots.

Business Strategy:
Content & Monetization

clear content playbook → staged monetization → sustainable growth. Let’s execute.

Content Pillars

Amplify K-Culture: Amplify K-Culture Double-down on K-POP, beauty, food: global pull, instant traction.
Own the IP: Leverage our DJs’ original tracks for signature APM challenges brand-exclusive.
Info That Sticks: Life hacks and expert tips that lock in viewer loyalty

Monetization Model

Launch Phase

Secure baseline cash-flow via platform ad-rev share + Creator Fund

Growth Phase

Unlock branded content, PPL deals, and challenge sponsorships new revenue pipes.

Maturity Phase

Scale TikTok Live Commerce, merch, and licensing on our proprietary IP secondary profit engines.

Roadmap & KPI:
Our 12-Month Plan

ambitious KPIs, staged execution, zero drift. Let’s deliver.

Phase 1 (Months 1-3): Foundation & Pilot

500 K total subs for our top creator non-negotiable.
30-plus content drops per creator, per month.
Fire up the Top 5 channels and lock in an HQ reporting loop.

Phase 2 (Months 4-9): Scale & Dominate

Roster: 50 creators onboarded, fully active.
Launch signature challenge; aim for 200 K user entries.
Close first brand deal makgeolli label, USD 500 K ticket.

Phase 3 (Months 10-12): Lead & Innovate

Land in the industry’s Top 3 for brand recall.
Break USD 200 K MRR.
Hit ≥ USD 50 K GMV per month via live commerce.

The Team:
Experience & Expertise

We have the best team of experts ready to make all these plans a reality.

Key Members

Head of Content | Byeongjae: Content chief. Ex-network PD; 7 hit shows, multiple short-form channels under his belt.
Head of Operations | Jaehak: MCN ops lead. 4 years running large-scale MCN ops and creator management.

Robust Support Infrastructure

We back the A-team with end-to-end muscle:

In-house dev squads (FE/BE/Automation)
Pro dance / vocal training partners
Gear setup + tax / settlement unit
24/7 content-monitoring desk

Let's Build the Future
of K-Content on TikTok.

Market Opportunity – Republic of Korea. APM COMPANY identifies Korea as the immediate growth locus. TikTok’s platform performance is a direct proxy for our own; we therefore classify the relationship as strategically interdependent. All internal resources have been earmarked to accelerate joint expansion and capture first-mover advantages in this market.

Let's Schedule a Meeting

APM COMPANY