YG Entertainment will be venturing into the cosmetic industry with their own makeup brand, “Moonshot.” Showcasing their new cosmetic brand, YG will be holding a launching party titled “Moon Tanning Party” at Platoon Kunsthalle in Seoul on October 2. The brand’s name “Moonshot” comes from men’s first landing on Moon in 1969. It holds the meaning… Continue reading YG to Launch Cosmetic Brand “Moonshot” with a Launching Party
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Yang Hyun Suk: “Mimicking My Voice Has Become a YG Trend”
YG Entertainment CEO and head producer Yang Hyun Suk has revealed that mimicking his distinctive voice has become a “trend” among his label’s artists. Stars such as PSY and members of groups 2NE1 and BIGBANG have poked light fun at their company chief on numerous TV variety show appearances. Speaking to media outlet Star News on… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk: “Mimicking My Voice Has Become a YG Trend”
Why Can’t This Video Be Longer? Bobby and B.I for NONAGON
Another video for fashion brand NONAGON (also written as NONA9ON) has been released featuring YG trainees and “Mix & Match” contestants Bobby and B.I. YG and Samsung Everland created the brand with the concept of “mixing their strongest characteristics together for infinite growth.” The consequent company, “Natural Nine,” was then created. They picked the nonagon as their logo and… Continue reading Why Can’t This Video Be Longer? Bobby and B.I for NONAGON
Seungri to Stay in Hospital For a Week, Will Not Perform with BIGBANG in Singapore for YG Family Tour
On September 12, a YG Entertainment rep said to Star News that following Seungri’s car accident, the BIGBANG member went to the hospital and got several checkups. “He had X-rays taken, which showed no broken bones. His CT scan showed minor liver hemorrhaging, but the doctors said that after about a week of simple treatment,… Continue reading Seungri to Stay in Hospital For a Week, Will Not Perform with BIGBANG in Singapore for YG Family Tour
YG Entertainment Drops Second “Mix & Match” Teaser Spot
Talent agency YG Entertainment has released a second teaser spot video ahead of the launch of new reality show “Mix & Match.” The show will feature Team B, the runners-up of “Win,” the reality show that produced the chart-topping boy band Winner. Also appearing will be three new trainees: Jung Jin Hyung, Jung Chan Woo and Yang Hong… Continue reading YG Entertainment Drops Second “Mix & Match” Teaser Spot
YG Entertainment’s New Group to be Named iKON, Three Team B Members Already Confirmed
The press conference for YG Entertainment and Mnet‘s new survival program, “Mix & Match,” took place today, during which YG CEO Yang Hyun Suk revealed the details for the agency’s highly anticipated new boy group. Yang Hyun Suk announced that the new boy group will be called iKON. According to Yang Hyun Suk, the “c”… Continue reading YG Entertainment’s New Group to be Named iKON, Three Team B Members Already Confirmed
YG Set to Unveil Three New “Mix & Match” Contestants Today
Fans of survival audition show “Win,” which spawned the group Winner, have only hours to wait before the three newest trainees are unveiled to the public. The trainees will join the six members of Team B, the group that finished as runners-up to Winner, as part of a new show called “Mix & Match.” The… Continue reading YG Set to Unveil Three New “Mix & Match” Contestants Today
JinuSean’s Sean Gets Appointed As Internal Director at YG Entertainment
At the shareholders meeting of YG Entertainment held on August 27, important announcements including the investment deal with LVMH as well as the appointment of Sean as the internal director of the company have been announced. According to YG Entertainment, the appointment of Sean as internal director has been a long time coming. “Sean’s appointment… Continue reading JinuSean’s Sean Gets Appointed As Internal Director at YG Entertainment
WINNER Reveals What It Really Feels Like to Be a YG Trainee
Top spot on music charts immediately after release, line-up of tracks on music charts, continuous first place on music shows—these are not always descriptive of existing groups. It also describes WINNER. It is the story of the release of their debut track, “Empty.” YG Entertainment’s first boy group in nine years since BIGBANG, WINNER is… Continue reading WINNER Reveals What It Really Feels Like to Be a YG Trainee
Win Team B to Appear in New Mnet Survival Show “Mix & Match”
Win Team B, the group which finished as the runner-up to Winner on “WIN,” looks set to take part in another survival show, according to a news report. The show will be broadcast by Mnet, and will be entitled “Mix & Match.” The first episode is set to air on September 11, following the conclusion of “Show… Continue reading Win Team B to Appear in New Mnet Survival Show “Mix & Match”