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'''YG Entertainment''' (YG 엔터테인먼트) is a Korean management agency founded by [[Yang Hyun Suk]], former member of the legendary trio [[Seo Taiji and Boys]] and is, also, the main producer for most YG artists. YG is the mastermind behind prominent Korean R&B and Hip-Hop artists. YG stands for Yang Goon, aka Yang Hyun Suk. In 2011, YG associated with the Japanese label [[avex]], forming [[YGEX]] in order to promote the main YG artists in Japan. | '''YG Entertainment''' (YG 엔터테인먼트) is a Korean management agency founded by [[Yang Hyun Suk]], former member of the legendary trio [[Seo Taiji and Boys]] and is, also, the main producer for most YG artists. YG is the mastermind behind prominent Korean R&B and Hip-Hop artists. YG stands for Yang Goon, aka Yang Hyun Suk. In 2011, YG associated with the Japanese label [[avex]], forming [[YGEX]] in order to promote the main YG artists in Japan. In 2015, [[Epik High]]'s [[Tablo]] created the sub-label "High Ground" under YG Entertainment that will cater to all different genres, including underground music. He stated he "chose the name 'High Ground' because the label is not about underground or overground, but about quality music." | ||
In 1999, YG Entertainment came up with the concept of having different artists come together under the name [[YG Family]]. | In 1999, YG Entertainment came up with the concept of having different artists come together under the name [[YG Family]]. | ||
==Artists== | ==Artists== | ||
Revision as of 14:16, 31 March 2015
YG Entertainment (YG 엔터테인먼트) is a Korean management agency founded by Yang Hyun Suk, former member of the legendary trio Seo Taiji and Boys and is, also, the main producer for most YG artists. YG is the mastermind behind prominent Korean R&B and Hip-Hop artists. YG stands for Yang Goon, aka Yang Hyun Suk. In 2011, YG associated with the Japanese label avex, forming YGEX in order to promote the main YG artists in Japan. In 2015, Epik High's Tablo created the sub-label "High Ground" under YG Entertainment that will cater to all different genres, including underground music. He stated he "chose the name 'High Ground' because the label is not about underground or overground, but about quality music."
In 1999, YG Entertainment came up with the concept of having different artists come together under the name YG Family.
Artists
YG Entertainment
Singers/Groups
- 1TYM
- 2NE1
- Akdong Musician
- BIGBANG
- Epik High
- GD&TOP
- iKON
- Jinusean
- Kang Seung Yoon
- Lee Hi
- Masta Wu
- Perry
- PSY
- Tablo
- Taebin
- Winner
- Yang Hyun Suk
- YG Family
- Girl Group (scheduled)
Actors/Actresses
- Jung Hye Young
- Kang Hye Jung
- Kang Seung Yoon
- Goo Hye Sun
- Yoo In Na
- Cha Seung Won
- Choi Ji Woo
- Choi Seung-hyun
- Im Ye Jin
- Jang Hyun Sung
- Nam Tae Hyun
- Lee Sung Kyung
- Sandara Park
- Kal So Won
Producers
- BIG TONE
- CHOICE 37
- Choi Feel Kang (also known as PK)
- DEE.P.
- e.knock (formerly known as Kush)
- Ham Seung Chun
- Jeon Gun
- Kang Wook Jin
High Ground
Former Artists
Singers/Groups
- YG Entertainment
- Bokuk
- Gummy
- Ji Eun
- Keep Six
- Lexy (left in August 2007)
- Moogadang
- Myeongil
- Oh Yong Ju
- SE7EN (did not renew contract at the end of 2014)
- Stony Skunk
- Swi.T (disbanded)
- XO
- M-Boat
- Yamazone Music
- Buda Sound
- Eungeon Entertainment
