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Dreamcatcher Company
Dreamcatcher Company (드림캐쳐 컴퍼니) is a South Korean entertainment label and talent agency established on August 15, 2008. Founded by Lee Joowon as Harvest Entertainment (풍년 엔터테인먌), the label initially built its reputation through producer collective E-Tribe, whose tracks powered hits like Lee Hyo-ri's "U-Go-Girl" (2008) and Girls' Generation's "Gee" (2009). The company debuted girl group Dal Shabet in 2011 and rebranded to Happyface Entertainment the same year following a merger with Y-WHO Enterprise.
The label's most significant pivot came with the 2017 debut of Dreamcatcher, a seven-member girl group built on a dark rock-influenced concept that set it apart from the K-pop mainstream. The group's InSomnia fanbase drove consistent album sales across a decade of activity, establishing Dreamcatcher Company as a notable independent label. In 2019, the agency rebranded once more, naming itself after its flagship act.
In April 2025, Dreamcatcher Company announced its first official sub-unit: UAU, comprising JiU, SuA, and Yoohyeon. The trio debuted on May 28, 2025 with the mini album Playlist #You Are You. In March 2025, three Dreamcatcher members, including Gahyun, parted ways with the label while confirming they would continue group activities -- an arrangement that reflects the increasingly common structure in K-pop where group identities outlast individual label contracts. CEO Lee Joowon oversees the label, which operates HF Music Company as a subsidiary and is headquartered near Seonjeongneung Station in Gangnam, Seoul.
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What artists are under Dreamcatcher Company?
Dreamcatcher Company's flagship act is the K-pop girl group Dreamcatcher, which consists of seven members: JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami, and Gahyun. The label also manages sub-unit UAU, formed by Dreamcatcher members JiU, SuA, and Yoohyeon. HF Music Company is a subsidiary. In March 2025, three members parted ways with the agency while continuing group activities.
When was Dreamcatcher Company founded?
Dreamcatcher Company was founded on August 15, 2008 as Harvest Entertainment (풍년 엔터테인먌) by Lee Joowon. It renamed to Happyface Entertainment on January 23, 2009, then rebranded to Dreamcatcher Company in 2019 to align with its flagship act. Early in its history it worked with producer E-Tribe and debuted Dal Shabet in 2011.
What happened with Dreamcatcher Company in 2025?
In March 2025, three Dreamcatcher members, including Gahyun, parted ways with Dreamcatcher Company while confirming they would continue group activities. The remaining members renewed their contracts. Separately, in April 2025, the company announced sub-unit UAU -- comprising JiU, SuA, and Yoohyeon -- who debuted on May 28, 2025 with the EP Playlist #You Are You.
What is UAU?
UAU (유아유) is the first official sub-unit of Dreamcatcher, formed by Dreamcatcher Company in 2025. The trio consists of JiU, SuA, and Yoohyeon, and debuted on May 28, 2025 with the extended play Playlist #You Are You. The sub-unit name is derived from one letter from each member's Hangul stage name.
Who is the CEO of Dreamcatcher Company?
Dreamcatcher Company is led by CEO Lee Joowon, who founded the label in 2008. The company operates HF Music Company as a subsidiary and is headquartered near Seonjeongneung Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
