List of small and medium-sized entertainment agencies in Korea! Introducing the characteristics of each agency and the artists involved!
This time, we will introduce small and medium-sized entertainment agencies in Korea!
In recent years, many artists have been produced by Korean entertainment agencies and are active all over the world.✨
You may have heard of the three major entertainment agencies: JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and SM Entertainment.
However,South Korea has a thriving entertainment industry, and there are many other agencies in addition to the three major entertainment agencies!
So this time,Characteristics of small and medium-sized entertainment agenciesYaAffiliated artistI would like to introduce you to😊
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Explaining the current situation at Korean entertainment agencies! Has the balance of power changed significantly? !
In recent years, the Korean entertainment industry is changing day by day with the development of many idols/artists.
Just like idols/artists, the circumstances of entertainment agencies are constantly changing.
Here,Recent trends in Korean entertainment agenciesI will explain it!
That major entertainment agency makes a shocking announcement!?
Once upon a time,Speaking of Korea's three major entertainment agencies,JYP Entertainment、SM Entertainment、YG EntertainmentIt was.
However, in recent years,HYBEDue to the growth of Korea Entertainment Agency, the power relations among Korean entertainment agencies are changing.
Although HYBE is a late-starting entertainment agency, it has grown rapidly with the success of BTS.💪🏻
In February 2023, they announced that they would acquire SM Entertainment.
The following March, HYBE announced the cancellation of the acquisition, but it shows that they had enough influence to acquire SM Entertainment!
Is the power relationship changing among small and medium-sized entertainment agencies?
Even in small and medium-sized offices, the power relationship is changing day by day due to the influence of HYBE.。
This is HYBE's strength.Multi-label strategy” is the key!
What is multi-label strategy?HYBE has multiple labels, each of which cooperates and competes.
By doing this, the aim is to maintain the individuality of each label while producing high-quality content.🔥
Based on this strategy,Small and medium-sized entertainment agencies are being acquired one after another by HYBE and becoming part of its umbrella.
So far, our affiliated labels include SOURCE MUSIC, PLEDIS Entertainment, and KOZ Entertainment.
Introducing the characteristics of small and medium-sized entertainment agencies in Korea and the artists they belong to!
Popular idols/artists are active not only in major entertainment agencies, but also in small and medium-sized entertainment agencies.
Here,small and medium sized koreanCharacteristics of entertainment agenciesYaAffiliated artistWe will introduce you to!
BELIFT LAB
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BELIFT LAB in 2018CJENMandHYBEThis is an entertainment agency founded by.
CJENM is Korea's largest media company with the K-POP music channel "Mnet"!
And the general producer will be Bang Si-hyuk, the creator of BTS!
The combination of the two companies is expected to have considerable influence!
Currently, the affiliated artists areENHYPENandI`LL-ITIt is.
ENHYPENis a group that was born in 2020 through the agency's audition program "I-LAND."
The program isIt was said to be the "toughest audition" and attracted attention from all over the world.。
Of the seven members, there are people from Japan, America, and Australia.very multinationalRight!
In September 2023, from the female version of the audition program “R U Next?”I`LL-ITwas formed.
Japanese members have also been selected, so I'm looking forward to their future activities.😊
Features
- We are developing students with the aim of expanding into the world.
- Influential even before debut
- Has multinational members
BRANDNEW MUSIC
BRANDNEW MUSIC is an entertainment agency founded by rapper Rhymer.
The affiliated artists areRhymerYaVerbal Jint、MXM、AB6IX、BDC、YOUNITEAnd so on.
Originally a famous agency in the Korean hip-hop world, they also train idols!
MXM, AB6IX, BDC, YOUNITEThere are members who made their debut after appearing in the "PRODUCE 101" series.
Three out of four members of AB6IX starred in "PRODUCE 101 Season 2"!
Because all members can write lyrics, compose, and choreograph, they are known as "complete artist dollars."✨
In this way, BRANDNEW MUSICDue to the high ability to develop artists, will continue to produce talented artists in the future!
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- Attracting attention from the hip-hop and idol worlds
- Includes talented producers and composers
CUBE Entertainment
CUBE Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by Hong Seung Sung, former CEO of JYP Entertainment.
The representative artist isBTOBYaPENTAGON、(G)I-DLE、LIGHTSUMAnd so on.
One thing that all groups have in common is their high singing ability.
Some of the members even graduated from music colleges!
Not only is she an idol, but she also has great ability as an artist.🎶
Also,Another feature is that there are many members of foreign nationality.
BTOB is from America, PENTAGON is from Japan and China, (G)I-DLE is from Taiwan and Thailand, LIGHTSUM is from Japan, etc.We have accepted foreign members since our founding.It seems so.
Features
- Members with high singing ability belong to the group
- We accept global human resources
- There are many unique artists
DSP media
DSP media is a long-established entertainment agency founded by Lee Ho-young in 1991.
In 2022, it was acquired by RBM and became part of its umbrella.
The affiliated artists areLee Young-ji (formerly KARA)、KARDYaMIRAE (future boy)And so on.
In the past, it has produced many idols that represent Korea, such as KARA and Fin.K.L.
The features of DSP media are:They're probably producing mixed-gender idol groups.。
2 men, 2 womenKARDis gaining popularity in America and Europe.
In fact, the agency's first idol group, ZAM, was also a mix of men and women🤓
In addition to artists, many actresses and actors also belong to the group.
In 2023,Actor categorywill be held, and all eyes will be on his future activities!
Features
- Producing a mixed gender group, which is rare in the K-Pop world
- Many actors and actresses also belong to the group.
FNC Entertainment
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FNC Entertainment is an entertainment agency headed by music producer Han Seong-ho.
Our group includes celebrities from a wide range of fields, including idols, actors, and comedians.
Therefore,In the entertainment industry, it's called the "Kingdom"!
A typical group isFTISLANDYaCNBLUE、AOA、N.Flying、SF9And so on.
FNC Entertainment features:There are many band-style groups.
In particular,FTISLANDYaCNBLUEis an idol band that represents Korea.🎸
In 2023, the Japan-Korea joint audition “THE IDOL BAND: BOY’S BATLLE” sponsored by the same agency was held.
And CNBLUE etc.A boy band produced by a veteran band.Hi-Fi Un!cornwas born!
This is a new band that is attracting a lot of attention because it has members who are both talented and good-looking.❤️🔥
Features
- It has produced many band-type groups.
- Representative Han Seong-ho directly composed the music.
- Manages all genres
Fantagio
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Fantagio is an entertainment agency founded by the former CEO of JYP Entertainment.
The agency is famous for its strength in actors, but it has also succeeded in training idols.
The affiliated artists areASTROYaWeki MekiIt is.
Fantagio isASTRO Cha Eun WooYaActor Seo Kang JoonIt is known for having many beautiful men such as✨
In June 2023, as a younger brother of ASTROLUN8 (LUNATE)has made his debut and his future success is expected.😊
Features
- There are many beautiful men in the group
- Many members are active not only as idols but also as actors.
JellyfishEntertainment
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Jellyfish Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by composer and producer Hwang Se-jong.
Representative artists are:VIXXYaKim Se-jeong (formerly Gugudan)、VERIVERY、EVNNEAnd so on.
Active until 2020gugudanShe was active not only as an idol but also as an actress, model, and musical performer.
Also, debuted in 2019VERIVERYIn addition to singing and dancing, she also has a creative side.
The members even filmed, produced, and edited their own music videos!
There is a unique charm that only Jellyfish artists have, and they are able to differentiate themselves from other artists.
Features
- Engaged in a wide range of entertainment activities
- Distinguishing yourself from other artists with charm that you don't have
KQ Entertainment
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KQ Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by Kim Gyu-wook.
The affiliated artists areATEEZYaxikerAnd so on.
EDENYaMADDOXis active as a producer and artist.
Their performances are characterized by their strong musicality and message.
belonged to in the pastBlock Bthrough music and performance,A group of people who express themselves freelyIt gained popularity as
later debutedATEEZis a group produced by EDEN, which belongs to the same company.
In the survival program "KINGDOM",They performed a performance incorporating classical music and received positive reviews!
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Features
- Give a performance with a strong musicality and message
- All trainees revealed are male.
n.CH Entertainment
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n.CH Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by Jung Chang-hwan in 2017.
Jung Chang-hwan has reportedly served as a director at SM Entertainment!
The affiliated artists areNATUREYan.SSignAnd so on.
NATUREis a girl group created by the representative himself.
Normally, we decide on the concept after selecting the members, but NATURE was different.
Oh my God!After deciding on a group concept, members are selected.unique flowIt was formed!
Therefore,We have members who are perfect for NATURE's concept!
n.SSign, which debuted later, is also attracting attention because it is led by a Japanese person!
It's a relatively new office, but we're looking forward to nurturing artists!
Features
- Casting in a unique way
- Produced by a representative with a proven track record
PLEDIS Entertainment
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PLEDIS Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by Han Sung-soo, who was a manager at SM Entertainment.
Acquired by HYBE in 2020,Currently under the umbrella of HYBE LABELSIt becomes.
The affiliated artists areAFTERSCHOOLYaSEVENTEEN、NU`EST、fromis_9And so on.
PLEDIS Entertainment became famous when it debuted in 2009.AFTERSCHOOLIt is.
As the first idol group in Korea to have an enrollment and graduation system, they attracted attention in both Japan and Korea.
Also,SEVENTEENdebuted after being a trainee for 4 years.
They gained fans by showing the members as trainees even before their debut.
In this way,PLEDIS Entertainment has gained fans with its unique marketing power.
Features
- There are many large groups
- High quality dance
- have their own marketing power
RBW
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RBW was founded by Kim Do-hoon, who is said to be a K-Pop hit maker, and Kim Jin-woo, who is strong in the music business.
The affiliated artists areMAMAMOOYaONEUS、ONEWE、PURPLE K!SSAnd so on.
MAMAMOO has a reputation as a group with high singing and performance skills.
In addition, each member has a unique personality, and their unpretentious appearance is another reason why they are so popular.
ONEUSYaONEWE, debuted in 2021PURPLE K!SSIt's a skill that won't disappoint!
RBW also has strengths in producing, and seems to value the individuality of its members and the concept of the group.
Features
- Includes talented artists
- Our strength lies in producing artists.
SOURCE MUSIC
SOURCE MUSIC was established in 2009 and joined HYBE in 2019.
The company isWe are an entertainment agency that specializes in girl groups.
The affiliated artists areLE SSERAFIMIt is!
In the past,GFRIENDThe group won numerous rookie awards the year after their debut.
Although they are a small to medium-sized entertainment agency, they are an idol group that has gained immense popularity.
LE SSERAFIMis a very popular group that debuted in 2022!
Produced by HYBE, the visuals and performance are of high quality.
In this way, SOURCE MUSIC is an entertainment agency that specializes in nurturing girl groups!
LE SSERAFIMClick here if you would like to know more about👇🏻
Features
- Specializes in nurturing girl groups
- Both visuals and performance are highly complete.
STARSHIPEntertainment
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STARSHIP Entertainment is an entertainment agency independent from HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment).
The main groups are:MONSTAYaspace girl、CRAVITY、IVEAnd so on.
MONSTAentered the United States in 2020, and its activities around the world are attracting attention.
Also,IVEis so popular that it won first place on a music program within a week of its debut!
STARSHIP Entertainment seems to be focusing on global management.
Features
- We have produced many groups that are active globally.
- We have artists with high singing skills
WM Entertainment
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WM Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by former singer Kim Jong Soo.
In 2021, we joined the RBW umbrella.
The affiliated artists areB1A4YaOH MY GIRL、ONF、Lee Chae Young (former IZ*ONE)And so on.
B1A4has released a wide range of songs, from hip-hop to ballads.
Another reason for its popularity is that each member has a wide variety of talents.🏻
OH MY GIRLYaONFis gaining popularity for its songs regardless of genre!
At the office,Training members to be able to write lyrics and music themselvesIt seems like they are doing it!
WM Entertainment doesn't have many artists, but they are training them thoroughly!
Features
- releases songs of various genres
- We are a small group of elite people who are carefully trained.
woollim entertainment
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Woollim Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by Lee Jeong-yeop, a former music manager.
The main affiliated artists are:Golden ChildYaRocket Punch、Kwon Eun Bi、DRIPPINAnd so on.
belonged to in the pastINFINITEYaLovelyzetc.,He had a reputation for his dance synchronization rate and was highly respected!
In addition, Woollim Entertainment has announced that they will take legal action against any slander against our artists online.
You can see that they are protecting their artists from the internet damage that has been occurring frequently in recent years!
Features
- Many groups have a high dance synchronization rate.
- We have a strong system against slander.
YUE HUAEntertainment
YUE HUA Entertainment isOne of the three major entertainment agencies in ChinaIt is.
China has boosted the domestic entertainment industry based on Korea's idol training system.
After that, we established an office in Korea,Business partnership with PLEDIS Entertainment and STARSHIP Entertainment。
The affiliated artists areChoi Yena (former IZ*ONE)Yaspace girl、EVERGLOWAnd so on.
Eight trainees from the same agency appeared on the audition program "BOYS PLANET"!
Furthermore,Four of the eight members were selected as debut members and are showing off the agency's presence!
We will continue to serve as a bridge between the Chinese and Korean entertainment industries!
Features
- Partnering with other entertainment agencies
- Strong in audition programs
Summary
This time, we introduced the circumstances of Korean entertainment agencies and small and medium-sized entertainment agencies!
In Korea's entertainment agencies, the power relationship changes frequently.
And talent agencies are producing attractive artists one after another!
If there's an artist or agency you're interested in, you might want to take a look at their homepage.😊
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