MUJU YG Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by YG Entertainment, and Seoul Young Adults Media Center will begin the YG Director Project starting this August 25. The project aims to find young adults who are talented and passionate about becoming an art director, lyricist, or songwriter, but do not have many opportunities because of their circumstances. Once… Continue reading YG Entertainment Gives Back to Community to Build Up Art Directors, Composers, and Lyricists
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YG Entertainment Files Lawsuit Against Reporter for Libel Regarding Past Drug Scandal
It has been revealed that YG Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against reporter “K” from an unnamed sports media outlet, citing libel. According to business and entertainment circles on August 18, YG is accusing the reporter of libel, and is suing for two cases at 100 million won (approx. 85,000 USD) each, reaching a total… Continue reading YG Entertainment Files Lawsuit Against Reporter for Libel Regarding Past Drug Scandal
Fair Trade Commission to Investigate SM and YG for Unfair Idol Product Prices
It has been confirmed on August 16 that the Fair Trade Commission has begun investigating into the product prices set by entertainment agencies SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment, after complaints filed by Seoul YMCA. Last month, the Seoul YMCA released a report on the multiple entertainment agencies’ idol merchandise prices, and filed a request to Fair Trade Commission to… Continue reading Fair Trade Commission to Investigate SM and YG for Unfair Idol Product Prices
YG Responds to KBS Ban on GD&TOP’s “ZUTTER”
YG Entertainment has responded to KBS‘ broadcast ban on BIGBANG subunit GD&TOP‘s new song “ZUTTER.” On August 12, KBS’ review board deemed “ZUTTER” unfit for broadcast because of the content of the song and coarse language in the lyrics and title. YG Entertainment responded, announcing that there would be no revisions to the song, “In… Continue reading YG Responds to KBS Ban on GD&TOP’s “ZUTTER”
YG Entertainment Wins Five Red Dot Design Awards
YG Entertainment’s expertise in music is well-known, but the company is proving that their excellence in design too too. The “Red Dot Design Award” is a German design contest that is considered the Oscars of the design field and one of the top three design awards along with IF and IDEA. Starting from 1955, it has… Continue reading YG Entertainment Wins Five Red Dot Design Awards
YG Entertainment to Hold Global Auditions
On August 7, YG Entertainment officially announced their “2015 YG Audition – Next Generation” series of global auditions through their official website and social media accounts. The poster revealing information about the global auditions features members of Winner and iKON. The poster reveals how individuals can audition online through downloading an application and applying via… Continue reading YG Entertainment to Hold Global Auditions
Yang Hyun Suk Says He’s Missed 2NE1 During Recent Girl Group Comeback Battle
YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk recently sat down for a candid interview with Korean news outlet Daily Sports at his newly opened restaurant in Hongdae. While many of the interview questions relate to BIGBANG as well as his private life and career, he also has the opportunity to talk about YG’s flagship female group… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Says He’s Missed 2NE1 During Recent Girl Group Comeback Battle
Yang Hyun Suk Bares Thoughts on BIGBANG’s Upcoming Contract Decision: “Even If BIGBANG Does Decide to Leave YG, I Will Help Them”
Korean news outlet Daily Sports recently approached Yang Hyun Suk at his recently-opened restaurant in Hongdae and asked him some – potentially sensitive – questions about recent goings-on, but only after they got him loose with some Johnnie Walker Blue, says the report. Daily Sports first asks Yang Hyun Suk about the criticism he received… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Bares Thoughts on BIGBANG’s Upcoming Contract Decision: “Even If BIGBANG Does Decide to Leave YG, I Will Help Them”
Epik High and Cha Seung Won Renew Contract With YG Entertainment
Hip-hop group Epik High and actor Cha Seung Won have renewed their exclusive contracts with current management agency YG Entertainment! On July 31, a representative of YG Entertainment shared, “Cha Seung Won and Epik High will continue to stay on with YG after recently renewing their contracts with a happy heart.” Since joining the agency,… Continue reading Epik High and Cha Seung Won Renew Contract With YG Entertainment
YG Comments on Photos of G-Dragon Allegedly at Hotel with Kiko Mizuhara
G-Dragon of BIGBANG is making headlines today for two reasons. Today, July 27, a post came up on an online community that said: “I came to Shilla Hotel and saw G-Dragon and Kiko [Mizuhara]. I was surprised to see a Lamborghini, but I was even more surprised when G-Dragon came out of it.” Along with this… Continue reading YG Comments on Photos of G-Dragon Allegedly at Hotel with Kiko Mizuhara