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 21, 20240Comments

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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…

February 13, 20240Comments

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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

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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 24, 20230Comments

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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…

December 17, 20230Comments

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‘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

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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…

February 9, 20230Comments

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Weverse Fandom Report 2022: Here’s What To Know

Weverse recorded 330 million posts from 53.9 million users in 245 nations in 2022, according to the fan platform’s year-end report, up 17.9 million from last year. Fandom trend The ‘2022 Weverse Fandom Trend,' which analyzed this year’s most popular trends and contents, revealed the app launched 44 new communities this year, bringing the…

December 27, 20220Comments

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SM, Saudi’s Ministry of Culture Sign MOU To Promote Cultural Cooperation

SM Entertainment signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture last month, the entertainment conglomerate said on Tuesday, to promote cultural cooperation. MOU signing The signing between Executive producer Lee Soo-man, SM CEO Lee Sung-soo, and Saudi Arabian Theater Arts Council CEO Sultan Albazie took place at the Ministry of Culture…

December 13, 20220Comments

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JYP Entertainment Makes It On Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2022 List

JYP Entertainment, home to artists like K-Pop groups Twice, 2PM and Stray Kids, made it to Forbes Asia’s 2022 Best Under A Billion list. This year’s annual list highlighted 200 Asia-Pacific top-performing publicly listed small and midsized companies' annual sales above $10 million and below $1 billion. The Seoul-based firm's sales from concerts and…

August 10, 20220Comments

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