As the agency behind K-pop hits such as BIGBANG, 2NE1, WINNER, iKON, BLACKPINK, and more, YG Entertainment is an agency that countless trainees have dreamt of being a part of. Though the idol groups mentioned above are now full-fledged artists with various albums and awards under their belts, they were once young trainees, working hard each and… Continue reading Things That Trainees Need To Give Up To Be A Part Of YG, As Told By YG Artists
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Industry Representatives Vote On 2018’s Best Artists, Top Rookies, And More
As 2018 winds down to a close, it is the season to look back on the best of the year. Korean media outlets News1 and dongA both surveyed various industry professionals to gather their opinions on the year’s top K-pop artists, rookies, producers, and more. News1 surveyed the following 25 executives from entertainment agencies: Kim Byung… Continue reading Industry Representatives Vote On 2018’s Best Artists, Top Rookies, And More
YG Entertainment To Reportedly Launch Survival Program To Debut A New Girl Group
A new girl group may be debuting under YG Entertainment. On December 13, news outlet Sports Seoul reported the agency would be launching another debut survival program to create a new girl group, according to industry insiders. The supposed program would air January or February 2019, following the conclusion of “YG Treasure Box,” an ongoing survival program that… Continue reading YG Entertainment To Reportedly Launch Survival Program To Debut A New Girl Group
Actress Wang Ji Won Signs With YG Entertainment
Actress Wang Ji Won has officially signed with YG Entertainment! On December 7, YG Entertainment released a statement saying, “Wang Ji Won has signed an exclusive contract with us.” After majoring in dance at the Korea National University of Arts, Wang Ji Won debuted as an actress in 2012 with KBS 2TV’s “Family.” This past… Continue reading Actress Wang Ji Won Signs With YG Entertainment
Happyface Entertainment Asks YG Entertainment About “YG Treasure Box” In Court
Happyface Entertainment and YG Entertainment faced off in court. After the end of JTBC and YG Entertainment’s survival show “MIXNINE” in January, YG Entertainment announced that the nine finalists would not be debuting as previously announced. The show had received much lower ratings than many had expected. YG Entertainment stated that the group would not… Continue reading Happyface Entertainment Asks YG Entertainment About “YG Treasure Box” In Court
YG Reveals How Much They Spend On Each Top-Level Trainee Per Year
YG Entertainment has disclosed how much they spend on their highest-level trainees each year. During the November 16 premiere of their new survival show “YG Treasure Box,” YG Entertainment introduced the contestants that make up their “Treasure A” group—seven of the agency’s top-level trainees. On average, the “Treasure A” contestants have trained at YG Entertainment… Continue reading YG Reveals How Much They Spend On Each Top-Level Trainee Per Year
Update: “YG Treasure Box” Completes Lineup With 7 Japanese Trainees
Updated November 8 KST: The final trainees have been revealed for “YG Treasure Box”! The following seven contestants of the “Treasure D” group are all from Japan. Check them out below: 1. Keita Born: July 4, 2001 Home Country: Japan 2. Haruto Born: April 5, 2004 Home Country: Japan 3. Yoshinori Born: May 15, 2000 Home Country: Japan… Continue reading Update: “YG Treasure Box” Completes Lineup With 7 Japanese Trainees
Happyface Entertainment’s Lawyer Comments On Cancellation Of “MIXNINE” Group
Happyface Entertainment’s legal representative released a statement shortly after YG’s legal representative explained the reason behind canceling the debut of the final members of “MIXNINE.” The agency manages Woo Jin Young, the member who took the final first place position in the show. On October 31, the first pleading for Happyface Entertainment’s compensation for damages case… Continue reading Happyface Entertainment’s Lawyer Comments On Cancellation Of “MIXNINE” Group
Watch: “YG Treasure Box” Gears Up For Premiere With 1st Teaser Video
“YG Treasure Box” has dropped its first teaser! On October 29, it was announced that YG Entertainment will be launching a new survival show for the debut of the agency’s new boy group. The program is called “YG Treasure Box” and will include Bang Ye Dam. Yang Hyun Suk explained, “‘YG Treasure Box’ is a phrase often used by… Continue reading Watch: “YG Treasure Box” Gears Up For Premiere With 1st Teaser Video
Yang Hyun Suk Announces Upcoming Plans For SECHSKIES, WINNER, And iKON
Following a blog post on YG Entertainment’s upcoming debut survival program, Yang Hyun Suk shared another post on October 30 about this year’s remaining plans for the agency’s male groups. On SECHSKIES, Yang Hyun Suk commented, “The group is experiencing a time of commotion due to unexpected incidents recently. In case it would cause burden to… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Announces Upcoming Plans For SECHSKIES, WINNER, And iKON