YG Entertainment has distributed evidence against allegations that iKON‘s logo was plagiarized. Earlier, a company called FixedGear UnknownBike posted on social media that their logo is similar to iKON’s logo. They said, “We have no intention to fight, and we believe that designs can be similar, but we just want everyone to know that we were the first… Continue reading YG Entertainment Refutes Claim That iKON’s Logo Was Plagiarized
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Yang Hyun Suk Undergoing Police Investigation for Violating Building Code
YG Entertainment‘s Yang Hyun Suk is the subject of a police investigation, for having violated regulations while expanding his buildings. It is said that he expanded the YG Entertainment building without the proper authorizations, thus violating the municipal building code. He is undergoing a police investigation without detention. This August, the Municipality of Mapo sued… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Undergoing Police Investigation for Violating Building Code
Yang Hyun Suk Expresses His Strong Affection for BIGBANG
During an interview conducted by Newsen on October 4, Yang Hyun Suk, CEO of YG Entertainment, expressed his strong affection for the popular boy group, BIGBANG. Yang Hyun Suk informed the public that BIGBANG’s contract with YG Entertainment will end next year. He stated that, “I have spent nine years of my life with BIGBANG and I… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Expresses His Strong Affection for BIGBANG
Yang Hyun Suk Says There Are No Plans for 2NE1’s Comeback Just Yet
YG Entertainment‘s CEO Yang Hyun Suk admitted that 2NE1 does not have immediate plans for a comeback. During the press conference held after iKON‘s debut concert, Yang Hyun Suk said, “It’s difficult to say that 2NE1 will release an album by a certain time.” Currently, the members of 2NE1 are focusing on their individual activities. CL is preparing for… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Says There Are No Plans for 2NE1’s Comeback Just Yet
YG Entertainment Responds to Reports of BIGBANG’s Seungri Partying With a Girl in Taiwan
After news outlets reported BIGBANG’s Seungri had been spotted at a club with a female, YG Entertainment has commented about the situation. His agency stated, “We know that [he] spent some personal time with friends at the club after his performance. We know that he did not ride a car with the female.” The representative explained that… Continue reading YG Entertainment Responds to Reports of BIGBANG’s Seungri Partying With a Girl in Taiwan
YG Entertainment Wishes WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo Happy Birthday
On September 26, YG Entertainment posted a happy birthday wish for WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo on their official blog. It had a message, “Happy Birthday, Kim Jin Woo!” along with a photo of him. In the photo, Kim Jin Woo is seen wearing a green sweater sitting calmly at a desk in a classroom. He fits the… Continue reading YG Entertainment Wishes WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo Happy Birthday
YG Entertainment Addresses Mnet’s Exclusion of iKON in “M!Countdown” Music Chart
YG Entertainment spoke up about the recent exclusion of iKON‘s song in “M!Countdown” music chart, which made many iKON fans upset. On September 25, an affiliate of YG Entertainment stated, “The fact that iKON was excluded in ‘M!Countdown’ music chart is unacceptable. Prior to this, there were songs that were included in the chart that… Continue reading YG Entertainment Addresses Mnet’s Exclusion of iKON in “M!Countdown” Music Chart
YG Entertainment Addresses Rumors About Rapper One Joining iKON
With the recent news of rapper One joining YG Entertainment, rumors of the rapper being added to YG’s newest boy group iKON have risen. The rumors started on September 23 when a source insisted that One would become a new member of iKON. A representative from YG Entertainment addressed the rumors and spoke with news outlet Star… Continue reading YG Entertainment Addresses Rumors About Rapper One Joining iKON
YG Welcomes Sajaegi Investigations: “We Hope There Are Results This Time”
Recently, on the afternoon of September 21, JTBC reported on “News Room” that they discovered systematic means being used to manipulate artist chart rankings, commonly referred to in Korean as “sajaegi.” In response to the report, YG Entertainment simply gave a big fat “Yes please.” In a phone call with Daily Sports on September 22, a source from… Continue reading YG Welcomes Sajaegi Investigations: “We Hope There Are Results This Time”
Teddy and Kush to Form Independent Label Under YG Entertainment
Producer Teddy will be forming an independent label under YG Entertainment with producer Kush. One YG executive told Osen that YG will be helping Teddy form an independent label under the entertainment company. CEO Yang Hyun Suk himself will be helping Teddy establish his label. Teddy’s label will be similar to Tablo‘s HIGHGRND, which was founded earlier this year. Tablo has already recruited popular… Continue reading Teddy and Kush to Form Independent Label Under YG Entertainment