YG Entertainment has released an official statement regarding actor Kang Dong Won. On January 8, YG Entertainment told news source TV Report, “It’s true that Yang Hyun Suk and Kang Dong Won met, but nothing is decided yet.” It continued, “We will reveal the exact details if and when his contract [with YG Entertainment] is… Continue reading Kang Dong Won Likely to Join YG Entertainment
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What Are Your Favorite Groups Doing in 2016?
Korean news outlet XsportNews recently reported the 2016 plans for ten different entertainment companies. These plans include a slew of rookie debuts from agencies big and small, solo debuts from seasoned veterans, and a number of comeback and solo activities across the board. Big Hit Entertainment will not be debuting a new group in 2016;… Continue reading What Are Your Favorite Groups Doing in 2016?
Why Are Some BIGBANG Fans Upset with YG?
It seems some BIGBANG fans are unhappy with how YG Entertainment is handling the promotion of rookie group iKON, and have taken to an online community to express their frustrations. On December 25, some fans claimed that YG was using BIGBANG to give iKON publicity, especially regarding the song that G-Dragon wrote for their newest… Continue reading Why Are Some BIGBANG Fans Upset with YG?
WINNER Drops Exciting Teaser for “New Release”
Is it finally time for WINNER‘s comeback? On December 14, YG Entertainment dropped an unexpected teaser photo for a “new release” from WINNER. According to the teaser photo, the group will be releasing something new early next year on January 11. Fans of WINNER have expressed their excitement over the news, as they have gone through an… Continue reading WINNER Drops Exciting Teaser for “New Release”
Quiz: Which Korean Entertainment Agency Do You Belong In?
Leading the Asian pop culture scene, the Korean entertainment industry continues to produce world-class and talented artists in the fields of drama, music, film, and web. Thanks to the entertainment agencies who guide and develop their skills, K-pop idols are known worldwide for their immense passion and talent. Of course, every entertainment agency has their own… Continue reading Quiz: Which Korean Entertainment Agency Do You Belong In?
YG Explains Why CL’s Free Single “Hello Bitches” Was Still Released on Korean Music Stores
YG Entertainment gave an explanation as to why CL‘s single “HELLO BITCHES” was released late to online Korean music sites. On November 21, CL’s new single “HELLO BITCHES” was uploaded on SoundCloud and was available to download for free. Later on December 5, the single could be purchased for download and streaming across various music… Continue reading YG Explains Why CL’s Free Single “Hello Bitches” Was Still Released on Korean Music Stores
Yang Hyun Suk Shares His Thoughts About Lee Hi’s Sister’s Audition On “K-Pop Star”
YG Entertainment’s CEO, Yang Hyun Suk, held an interview in which he was asked about the audition of Lee Hi’s sister, Lee Hyu Rim. Lee Hyu Rim had auditioned on the same show her little sister auditioned for in the past, “K-Pop Star.” The interviewer asked Yang Hyun Suk, “There has been a large issue… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Shares His Thoughts About Lee Hi’s Sister’s Audition On “K-Pop Star”
Who Had the Most Performance Airtime at the 2015 MAMA?
The 2015 MAMA was a playground for the big three — YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment — again this year, according to a report by TV Daily. So much so, that some are asking whether or not they had too much of the focus of the night, considering the fact that Mnet, according to… Continue reading Who Had the Most Performance Airtime at the 2015 MAMA?
SM Entertainment Claims the Most Amount of MAMA Awards Out of Big 3
Contrary to expectations that YG Entertainment would come out of the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) with the most awards, the award count looks to be relatively evenly spread across the major three companies: SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment. SM Entertainment collected a total of 9 awards: Best Female Solo Artist (Taeyeon),… Continue reading SM Entertainment Claims the Most Amount of MAMA Awards Out of Big 3
YG Entertainment Addresses Park Bom’s Comeback Plans
Park Bom of 2NE1 made a surprise appearance at 2015 MAMA, leading to the speculations of the fans that she is preparing to end her hiatus. However, YG Entertainment denied all allegations very firmly. An insider said, “Park Bom’s MAMA stage was nothing more than a surprise present for her fans. However, she has no… Continue reading YG Entertainment Addresses Park Bom’s Comeback Plans