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Fifty Fifty

"Barbie The Album" Album & "Cupid" Single Release Campaigns
Country
United States
Services Delivered
Global Advertising & Digital StrategyInfluencer & Social Media CampaignsMusic MarketingMusic PRPlaylisting & YouTube PromotionStreaming Promotion

FIFTY FIFTY is a rising K-pop girl group known for their signature vocal tone, polished pop identity, and rapidly expanding global fanbase. Their breakout single Cupid and their contribution to Barbie The Album positioned them as one of the most internationally visible K-pop acts of the year. In 2024, MPT Agency partnered with ATTRAKT and the group’s personal management teams to support the multi-market rollout of Cupid and Barbie Dreams, shaping a cohesive strategy across creative direction, marketing, and global promotion.

Campaign Overview

MPT Agency worked in close partnership with ATTRAKT and FIFTY FIFTY’s management to build a multi-phase campaign for Cupid and Barbie Dreams. The collaboration included creative alignment, global marketing execution, press strategy, and coordinated promotional activities across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

For Cupid, MPT Agency provided creative recommendations supporting ATTRAKT’s artistic vision while guiding packaging, positioning, and multi-version release formats (Korean, English Twin Version, sped-up, slowed-down). Social media execution was coordinated with FIFTY FIFTY’s management teams, resulting in engaging assets and the viral #CupidChallenge.

Advertising campaigns ran across Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, while MPT’ Agencys PR efforts secured features in Billboard, Variety, and The Guardian. Fan-centered activations, Q&A moments, and feedback integration ensured sustained engagement throughout the rollout.

For Barbie Dreams, MPT Agency aligned with Warner Music and Barbie brand teams to shape a Western-facing promotional strategy. MPT Agency launched geo-targeted ad campaigns, developed Barbie-themed creative assets, initiated the #BarbieDreamsChallenge, and secured top-tier press coverage. Despite the cancellation of the official music video, MPT Agency delivered strong global visibility through creative alternatives, influencer amplification, and narrative-driven promotional content.

Results

Global Impact – Cupid: The single reached #1 on Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. Chart, generated 1.6B+ TikTok views, and surpassed 233M Spotify streams and 198M YouTube views, contributing to 1B+ cumulative streams across all versions.

Social Media Virality: Over 158K Instagram user-generated videos and 205M Instagram views amplified organic reach and boosted worldwide fan activity.

Press & Media Visibility: High-profile coverage in Billboard, Variety, and The Guardian elevated FIFTY FIFTY’s global positioning as a breakthrough K-pop act.

Streaming Performance – Barbie Dreams: Achieved 45M Spotify streams and 8.1M YouTube views, strengthening the group’s presence in Western markets.

Chart Success: Topped K-pop charts in Ireland, Libya, and Yemen, and peaked at #2 on the USA and UK K-pop charts.

Pop-Culture Integration: Secured a notable place alongside major artists like

Dua Lipa and Nicki Minaj, reinforcing FIFTY FIFTY’s role in a major global cultural moment through Barbie The Album.

Playlist Features

Press Features & Interviews