It has been revealed that Yang Hong Seok and Jung Jin Hyeong, former trainees of YG Entertainment and eliminated contestants of “Mix & Match,” are no longer a part of the agency. According to a music industry insider on March 3, the two former trainees recently left YG Entertainment. Last year, Yang Hong Seok and… Continue reading “Mix & Match” Yang Hong Seok and Jung Jin Hyeong Leave YG for Personal Reasons
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Se7en Thanks YG Family Following News of Departure from Agency
It looks like the good relationship between YG Entertainment and its former artist Se7en continues. It was reported earlier that singer Se7en and YG Entertainment ultimately parted ways, deciding not to renew a contract with each other. Se7en debuted in 2003 under YG’s label and his most recent contract with the company ended April of 2013, while he was serving in the military.… Continue reading Se7en Thanks YG Family Following News of Departure from Agency
Se7en and YG Part Ways as Contract Is Not Renewed
Singer Se7en and YG Entertainment will be ultimately parting ways. Media outlets reported on February 25 that YG has not renewed their contract with the singer after he was discharged from his mandatory military service. Previously, Se7en was discharged from the military in December of 2014. YG was reported to have helped with his discharge ceremony and… Continue reading Se7en and YG Part Ways as Contract Is Not Renewed
YG’s Yang Hyun Suk and SM’s Lee Soo Man Own Most Stock Assets Among Celebrities
YG Entertainment‘s Yang Hyun Suk and SM Entertainment‘s Lee Soo Man placed first and second again this year on Chaebol.com’s ranking of celebrities with the most stock assets. According to Chaebol.com on February 19, there are 15 celebrities that currently own stocks worth more than 100 million won (approximately $90,000 USD). And of the 15, six celebrities, Yang Hyun… Continue reading YG’s Yang Hyun Suk and SM’s Lee Soo Man Own Most Stock Assets Among Celebrities
YG Entertainment Launching Check Card with Woori Bank
YG Entertainment‘s partnership with Woori Bank looks like it’s finally set to make a concrete release, following the announcement of their partnership in March of 2014. The agency recently dropped a teaser photo emblazoned “YG x WOORI.” According to a Korean blogger, the release consists of a YG check card, which will be launched on February 23, and… Continue reading YG Entertainment Launching Check Card with Woori Bank
BIGBANG, WINNER, and iKON All Reported to Return in First Half of the Year
According to an exclusive report by TV Report, all the male idol groups under YG Entertainment—BIGBANG, WINNER, and iKON—will be returning to the stage within the first half of the year. On February 15, CEO Yang Hyun Suk revealed, “BIGBANG’s comeback has been hinted for April. For now, it’s been planned for April. However, if… Continue reading BIGBANG, WINNER, and iKON All Reported to Return in First Half of the Year
BIGBANG and iKON Members Will Stay Back in Studio for Album Work During Lunar New Year
What team will release a new album first in YG: the big brothers BIGBANG or little brothers iKON? According to a spokesperson of YG Entertainment, the members of BIGBANG and iKON are giving up their holidays in order to work on their albums. Yang Hyun Suk, who had been planning to have a vacation in America with… Continue reading BIGBANG and iKON Members Will Stay Back in Studio for Album Work During Lunar New Year
YG Says BIGBANG Will Come Back in April
“BIGBANG is back.” Boy group BIGBANG’s comeback is finally set to April, according to Yang Hyun Suk of YG Entertainment. On February 12, Yang Hyun Suk talked about BIGBANG’s comeback this year saying, “The first up for YG in 2015 is going to be BIGBANG. BIGBANG is to release a new album in April.” Since… Continue reading YG Says BIGBANG Will Come Back in April
BIGBANG Comeback Revealed to Be Coming Soon
According to an exclusive report by Star News, it is very possible that idol group BIGBANG’s brand new album may be released earlier than previously expected. It is said that the members of BIGBANG are in the final stages of album productions. A representative of YG Entertainment revealed to Star News on February 10, “BIGBANG… Continue reading BIGBANG Comeback Revealed to Be Coming Soon
YG Entertainment Denies G-Dragon’s Reported Collab Project with Justin Bieber: “Focusing on BIGBANG”
Following reports released by Chinese media outlets stating that G-Dragon has wrapped up a secret collaboration project with Canadian singer Justin Bieber, YG Entertainment has stepped forward to deny such rumors. On January 27, a representative of YGE explained to Star News, “[The reports] are not true. Plans for a G-Dragon and Justin Bieber collaboration are in the past.… Continue reading YG Entertainment Denies G-Dragon’s Reported Collab Project with Justin Bieber: “Focusing on BIGBANG”