Bang Ye Dam, the runner-up of audition program “K-Pop Star 2,” will be debuting in YG Entertainment’s newest boy group! According to OSEN on March 13, YG Entertainment is preparing their youngest boy group yet, with members ranging from 15-17 years old. Preparations are under way for the group to debut in July 2017. Bang Ye… Continue reading YG Debuting New Boy Group, “K-Pop Star 2” Runner-Up Bang Ye Dam To Join
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Several YG Artists To Reportedly Comeback In April In Addition To Psy, iKON, And Hyukoh
YG Entertainment may be preparing for a massive comeback this spring. A source from the music industry stated, “YG Entertainment will be releasing music in a stream in spring, and it will most likely be concentrated in April. With Psy at the head, YG is planning to take over music charts.” Psy previously revealed his… Continue reading Several YG Artists To Reportedly Comeback In April In Addition To Psy, iKON, And Hyukoh
8 Major Entertainment Companies Face Reforms In Unfair Contract Clauses
Eight major entertainment companies were revealed to have signed “slave contracts” with their trainees. On March 7, Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) investigated eight entertainment companies with total assets over 12 billion won (approximately $10.5 million) and rectified six types of unfair contract clauses. The eight agencies evaluated were SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment,… Continue reading 8 Major Entertainment Companies Face Reforms In Unfair Contract Clauses
Kang Dong Won Swept Up In Controversy For Reportedly Pro-Japanese Family History, YG Responds
Actor Kang Dong Won recently became involved in a controversy when a site posting talked about the actor’s reportedly pro-Japanese great-grandfather. On March 3, a source from YG Entertainment stated, “We apologize for the controversy, which arose as we were requesting the deletion of the post regarding Kang Dong Won on online portal sites and communities.” The… Continue reading Kang Dong Won Swept Up In Controversy For Reportedly Pro-Japanese Family History, YG Responds
Lee Soo Hyuk Officially Joins YG Entertainment
YG Family grows as actor Lee Soo Hyuk joins the agency! On March 3, YG Entertainment announced the news with posters featuring the model turned actor. The posters say “The First Spring With YG” and welcome him. A source from YG Entertainment said, “Through enthusiastically sharing feelings with Lee Soo Hyuk, we will do our… Continue reading Lee Soo Hyuk Officially Joins YG Entertainment
Lee Sung Kyung Reviewing Offer For Leading Role In New SBS Drama
Lee Sung Kyung’s agency and SBS have both addressed reports of Lee Sung Kyung joining SBS’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama “Be Careful of This Woman” (literal title). On February 17, it was reported that the actress was in talks to join the drama as the leading role. “Be Careful of This Woman” is set to be a… Continue reading Lee Sung Kyung Reviewing Offer For Leading Role In New SBS Drama
BIGBANG’s T.O.P Reveals Plans To Have Quiet Enlistment
BIGBANG’s T.O.P plans to have a quiet enlistment. On February 6, a source from YG Entertainment stated that T.O.P plans to enlist in the military quietly with no official events planned for the day. He will be entering the Nonsan army training center on February 9, where he will go through his basic training requirements.… Continue reading BIGBANG’s T.O.P Reveals Plans To Have Quiet Enlistment
Go Jun Hee In Talks To Sign With YG Entertainment
Go Jun Hee is in talks to sign with YG Entertainment! A source from the agency said to Star News on February 4, “Go Jun Hee is currently discussing an exclusive contract terms with YG. We’re working out the details; nothing has been decided as of yet.” The number of actors represented by YG Entertainment… Continue reading Go Jun Hee In Talks To Sign With YG Entertainment
“Produce 101” Clarifies Rumours About JYP, SM, And YG’s Participation In Second Season
There have been rumours that none of the “Big 3” entertainment companies will be joining the second season of Mnet’s “Produce 101,” but Mnet has clarified that this is not the case. On January 17, a source told reporters, “We are still in the midst of talks with various entertainment agencies, including the big companies.”… Continue reading “Produce 101” Clarifies Rumours About JYP, SM, And YG’s Participation In Second Season
Akdong Musician Talks About Whether Or Not Their Music Has Been Influenced By YG
Akdong Musician, whose latest album topped global charts upon its release, opened up about their music and whether it has been influenced by their agency, YG Entertainment. Following their win on the SBS competition show “K-Pop Star 2,” many found Akdong Musician’s decision to join YG Entertainment to be a surprising one, given their unique sound. However,… Continue reading Akdong Musician Talks About Whether Or Not Their Music Has Been Influenced By YG