Tag: Business

November 27, 20240Comments

Kakao & SM Entertainment Partner With US label gamma. To Launch British Boy Band dearALICE

Kakao Entertainment and SM Entertainment have partnered strategically with the US label gamma. to launch the British boy band dearALICE. New partnership The global alliance will see the three companies support SM Entertainment's first all-male British act in its music activities and global launch, amid ongoing efforts to expand its global intellectual property portfolio.…

September 25, 20240Comments

Saudi Arabia, CJ Group Explore Cultural Collaboration

CJ Group Chairman Lee Jay-hyun revealed to have visited Saudi Arabia earlier this month at the Saudi government's invitation to discuss bilateral cooperation opportunities in various cultural sectors. Lee met with key government officials from the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Tourism and the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) to explore possibilities to partner…

February 21, 20240Comments

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Establishes Label For Solo Work

Jisoo, a member of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, has established a label for solo activities. Solo venture "I’m excited to share my new start with BLISSOO. Stay tuned for what’s to come, as I’m dedicated to bringing joy and happiness to each and every one of you," Jisoo said on social media. Transcending the…

February 13, 20240Comments

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Sets Up Own Company, To Join ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Cast

Lisa, known as one-fourth of the world's biggest girl group BLACKPINK, launched her own artist management company, called LLOUD. Management company The K-pop star announced on Instagram that her new venture is a platform through which she will be able to showcase her vision for music and entertainment, asking fans to join her journey "to…

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EXO-CBX Begins Solo Projects With New Label — And SM Confirms EXO Group Activities

Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin will pursue solo careers under independent label 'I&B100' while under SM Entertainment's management for their activities in K-pop boy group EXO. Trio's ventures The new company, established by Baekhyun in June 2023, will be in charge of the trio's individual activities, and their EXO subunit EXO-CBX's activities. "We will shed more…

January 8, 20240Comments

December 24, 20230Comments

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Announces New Label For ‘Solo Journey’

Jennie, a member of girl group BLACKPINK, closed the year by announcing a new label called Odd ATELIER (AO) for solo activities. New label She took to Instagram to announce her new endeavor and included several black-and-white photos, which were also featured on the new company’s Instagram page. "This year was filled with…

December 17, 20230Comments

PENTAGON’s Kino Establishes Agency After CUBE Departure

PENTAGON's Kino has launched his solo career starting with setting up a one-person agency titled NAKED. The label revealed the logo along with photos themed around youth and freedom on its social media accounts. Images by NAKED/Twitter Kino is also gearing up for solo activities. He is set to hold a solo…

‘Baby Shark’ Maker Pinkfong Signs MOU With Saudi Investment Ministry

'Baby Shark' creator The Pinkfong Company has entered an agreement with the Ministry of Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA) to expand its export and business development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as well as the growth of Saudi's family entertainment sector. MoU details The deal marks the first…

March 17, 20230Comments

February 9, 20230Comments

HYBE America To Acquire US Hip-Hop Label For AED909M

HYBE America, the US division of the South Korean entertainment conglomerate that's home to BTS, has agreed to purchase QC Media Holdings for AED 909.6 million (314 billion Korean won) in March. Major moves QC Media is the parent company of Atlanta-based label, Quality Control Music, home to musicians such as Migos, City Girls, and…