"2NE1 has only just made their advancement and are shining under the spotlight created by their K-Pop seniors. They are merely at the level of being washed rice. Whether 2NE1 will succeed in Japan or not is something that can only be judged after much time from now. As in the past or present, 2NE1 strives to just work hard and show everything they have to offer," Yang Hyun Suk said.
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Se7en to Make Comeback in Japan
Singer Se7en is scheduled to make a comeback in Japan, his first time in four years. There are plans for him to release a mini album/single in the second half of this year. This will be the first cd that he will be releasing since his 6th Japanese single from 2007. Recently, YG entertainment’s representative Yang Hyun Suk stated ‘Se7en is working hard to prepare for his Japanese activities.”
G-Dragon, Taeyang and Jay Park Were to Debut as a Group?
Recently YG Entertainment President, Yang Hyun Suk, along with JYP Entertainment President, J.Y. Park, have been a hot topic ever since their guest appearance on TV. The two currently are judges on SBS’ “K-Pop Star” and appeared together on SBS’ “One Night of TV Entertainment” which aired on September 7th.
The Real Reason Behind G-Dragon’s Shaved Head
Not long ago Big Bang leader, G-Dragon had been a hot topic for sporting a rebellious shaved head. A source close to the male fashionista commented on his latest change
Yang Hyun Suk Shares Thoughts on Upcoming SBS "K-Pop Star"
Yang Hyun Suk, the head of YG Entertainment, revealed his opinion on the upcoming SBS audition program, "Survival Audition: K-Pop Star." On September 2, the show’s press conference took place where Yang Hyun Suk told the reporters, "This show ‘K-Pop Star’ will be the latest audition program on network TV."
YGE Explains Why 2NE1 Released One Track at a Time for New Album
Many fans have been taking note of YG Entertianment’s unique promotion style for 2NE1’s latest mini album, where five different singles were released separately prior to the album’s release. Yang Hyun Suk, the head of YGE, gave an explanation for this new approach in an interview with Star News, saying, “In the past, people used to purchase the actual album and listen to all the songs in it. So even if it weren’t the title song, many songs would slowly gain popularity later on. But now the spending pattern has changed to online and mobile centric, which as a result, made people to only listen to the title track, even when the whole album is available.”
Yang Hyun Suk Reveals Plans for YGE’s Movement into the US Market
Earlier an article was written regarding speculation surrounding Taeyang and 2NE1’s advancements into the US. To back up these theories and claims in a recent interview with the press after the merger of YG Entertainment and Avex in Japan, YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk explains that YG artists will definitely be making an attempt at the American market. Though when exactly is still unclear. Their entrance into America will either happen in, at the earliest, a year’s time or, at the very latest, two years’ time. Here are the specifics on Yang Hyun Suk’s decision from the interview, which if nothing else is promising.
GD&TOP to Feature in Diplo’s Next Album
The unit group of Big Bang, GD&TOP’s first album was a great success last year. It was mentioned by the CEO of YG Entertainment, Yang Hyung Suk at the press conference of “YGEX” yesterday that the duo will be featuring in American DJ Diplo’s next album.
Big Bang Shows Support For Daesung, Hints at Japanese Solo Album This Year
At the press conference held on July 21st in Tokyo for the launch of “YGEX,” a joint label between YG Entertainment and Japanese powerhouse Avex, Big Bang showed their support for Daesung and hinted at the possibility of a Japanese solo album within this year.
How Did "K-Pop Star" Recruit JYP and Yang Hyun Suk as Judges?
Currently, the upcoming show “K-Pop Star” is gaining a lot of attention for having recruited JYP and Yang Hyun Suk of YG as judges for the survival show. The PD of the show Park Sung Hoon divulged how he was able to recruit them.