YG Entertainment Acquires 61.1 Billion Won Investment from LVMH, Looks Into Expanding to Fashion and Cosmetics Industry

The French luxury goods giant, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) has decided on its investment of 61.1 billion won (approximately USD 59.7 million) into YG Entertainment, with a possibility of increasing up to 80 billion won (approximately USD 80 million) that could help the entertainment company’s expansion in the fashion and cosmetics industry. On August… Continue reading YG Entertainment Acquires 61.1 Billion Won Investment from LVMH, Looks Into Expanding to Fashion and Cosmetics Industry

G-Dragon Donates 81.8 Million Won to Lou Gehrig’s Disease Patients on His Birthday

BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon has given back to the society by donating 81.8 million KRW (approx. 81,800 USD) to patients with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The amount symbolizes G-Dragon’s birthday, which he celebrates today on August 18. On August 18, fellow YG Entertainment artist Sean wrote on his Twitter, “Jiyong has performed… Continue reading G-Dragon Donates 81.8 Million Won to Lou Gehrig’s Disease Patients on His Birthday

YG Celebrates G-Dragon’s Birthday, Fans Make Charity Donations

Talent agency YG Entertainment has posted a celebratory article honoring BIGBANG star G-Dragon on its website to mark the star’s birthday. The piece also gives details of fan donations made on his behalf. The post featured a large image of the star with the caption, “Happy Birthday G-Dragon. From YG.” YG explained that one of… Continue reading YG Celebrates G-Dragon’s Birthday, Fans Make Charity Donations

WINNER to Release Japanese Debut Album in September, Ahead of Concert Tour in Japan

YG Entertainment’s newest rookie group WINNER will be revealing their Japanese debut album on September 10! On August 15, YG Entertainment announced the release date for the upcoming album, along with more information about the songs included in the album. WINNER’s “2014 S/S Japan Collection“ will contain all of the tracks that are in their… Continue reading WINNER to Release Japanese Debut Album in September, Ahead of Concert Tour in Japan

Louis Vuitton to Pour Investment into YG Entertainment

One of the world’s best-known luxury brands, Louis Vuitton, is reportedly progressing towards an unprecedented move to invest in South Korea’s entertainment industry. According to a report, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton is currently working on an investment deal worth around an estimated 100 billion won (or around 97.1 million USD) with YG Entertainment. This is… Continue reading Louis Vuitton to Pour Investment into YG Entertainment

PSY, G-Dragon and Tablo Post Congratulations to Winner on Chart Success

YG Entertainment artists have been taking to social network sites to offer their congratulations to their label mates, boy band Winner. The group stormed to the top of the charts, landing the Number 1 spot on nine different music charts with the title track “Empty” from the debut album, “2014 S/S.” Artists such as PSY,… Continue reading PSY, G-Dragon and Tablo Post Congratulations to Winner on Chart Success

Winner Drops Photo Teasers ahead of Midnight Music Video and Album Release

YG Entertainment, the talent agency that represents boy band Winner, has released teaser images ahead of the group’s forthcoming debut album and music video debut release. The act will drop a 10-track album at midnight on August 12, along with a music video. Physical copies will be available as of August 14. The teaser images… Continue reading Winner Drops Photo Teasers ahead of Midnight Music Video and Album Release

A.KOR Kemy’s Alleged Apology to 2NE1’s Park Bom Found to Be Posted From Fake SNS Account

It has been revealed that the alleged apology made by A.KOR member Kemy, regarding her diss track directed toward 2NE1’s Park Bom and her recent drug controversy, was posted from a fake SNS account that was posing as the A.KOR member. On August 5, a Twitter account claiming to be Kemy (@TopOfKoreaKemi) posted a message stating,… Continue reading A.KOR Kemy’s Alleged Apology to 2NE1’s Park Bom Found to Be Posted From Fake SNS Account

Rookie Rapper Kemy of A.KOR Targets 2NE1’s Park Bom with a Diss Track

Rookie rapper Kemy, member of recently debuted girl group A.KOR, has unveiled a diss track that focuses on 2NE1‘s Park Bom. On August 1, the rapper shared her track titled “Do the Right Thing” through an online hip hop community. The strong title is directed at YG Entertainment and Park Bom, who have been caught… Continue reading Rookie Rapper Kemy of A.KOR Targets 2NE1’s Park Bom with a Diss Track

B.I and Bobby Choose Different Teams on “Show Me the Money”

YG Entertainment trainees B.I and Bobby chose separate roads on the latest episode of Mnet’s hip hop survival show “Show Me the Money.” On the July 24 episode, the 23 contestants that made it through the third round were given the opportunity to join one of the four producer teams: Dok2 and The Quiett, Swings… Continue reading B.I and Bobby Choose Different Teams on “Show Me the Money”

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