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 you to small and medium-sized entertainment agencies in Korea!
In recent years, many artists have been produced by Korean entertainment agencies and have been active all over the world.✨
You may have heard of the three major entertainment agencies, JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and SM Entertainment.
but,Korea, where the entertainment industry is thriving, has many other agencies besides the three major entertainment agencies!
So this time,Characteristics of small and medium-sized entertainment agenciesorArtistsWe will introduce you to😊
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An explanation of the current situation in Korean entertainment agencies! Is the power map drastically changing? !
In recent years, the entertainment industry in Korea has been cultivated by many idols/artists, and is changing every day.
Just like idols/artists, the situation in entertainment agencies is busy changing.
Here,Recent trends in Korean entertainment agenciesWe will explain this!
That major entertainment agency has announced a sudden announcement!?
Once upon a time,Speaking of the three major Korean entertainment agencies,JYP Entertainment、SM Entertainment、YG EntertainmentIt was.
However, in recent years,HYBEWith the growth of the Korean entertainment agency, the power relationship between Korean entertainment agencies is beginning to change!
Although HYBE is a later-starring entertainment agency, it has grown rapidly with BTS' success.💪🏻
In February 2023, we announced that we would be acquiring SM Entertainment.
The following March, HYBE announced the cancellation of the acquisition, but it shows us the influence that it can acquire SM Entertainment!
Small and medium-sized entertainment agencies have also changed their power relationship!?
The power relationship between small and medium-sized offices is changing every day due to the power of HYBE.。
This is the strength of HYBE.Multi-label strategy' is the key!
What is a multi-label strategy?HYBE has multiple labels, each of which cooperates and competes.
This aims to create high-quality content while maintaining the individuality of each label.🔥
Based on this strategy,Small and medium-sized entertainment agencies have been acquired by HYBE one after another and are now joining the umbrella.
So far, SOURCE MUSIC, PLEDIS Entertainment, KOZ Entertainment and others have become subsidized labels.
Introducing the characteristics and artists affiliated with Korean small and medium-sized entertainment agencies!
Not only major entertainment agencies, but also small and medium-sized entertainment agencies are popular with popular idols/artists.
Here,Small and medium sized KoreaCharacteristics of entertainment agenciesorArtistsWe will introduce you to this!
BELIFT LAB
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BELIFT LAB will be held in 2018.CJENMandHYBEThis is an entertainment agency founded by.
CJENM is Korea's largest media company with K-POP's music channel "Mnet"!
And it appears that the general producer will be Pan Si Hyuk, who created BTS!
The combination of the two companies is expected to have a significant impact!
Currently, the artists are affiliated withENHYPENandI`LL-ITis.
ENHYPENis a group that was born in 2020 on the agency's audition program "I-LAND."
The programme isIt was said to be the "the most harsh audition" and attracted attention from all over the world.。
Of the seven members, they are from Japan, the United States and Australia.Very multinationalRight!
In September 2023, we will be introducing the female version of the audition program "R U Next?"I`LL-ITwas formed.
Japanese members are also selected, so I look forward to seeing what they do in the future.😊
Features
- We are cultivating with the aim of expanding into the world
- He has influence even before his debut
- Multinational members belong to
BRANDNEW MUSIC
BRANDNEW MUSIC is an entertainment agency founded by rapper Rhymer.
The artists affiliated withRhymerorVerbal Jint、MXM、AB6IX、BDC、YOUNITEAnd so on.
Originally, it was a well-known agency in the Korean hip-hop world, but it also develops idols!
MXM, AB6IX, BDC, YOUNITEThere are members who made their debut after appearing in the PRODUCE 101 series.
Three out of four AB6IX starred in PRODUCE 101 Season 2!
It is said to be a "complete artist dollar" because all members can write, compose, and choreography.✨
Thus, BRANDNEW MUSIC isBecause of the high ability to develop artistsWe will continue to produce talented artists in the future!
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- Capturing the attention of the hip-hop and idol worlds
- It has talented producers and composers.
CUBE Entertainment
CUBE Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by former JYP Entertainment CEO Hong Seung-sung.
The representative artists areBTOBorPENTAGON、(G)I-DLE、LIGHTSUMAnd so on.
What all groups can say is their high singing ability.
Some of the members have graduated from the College of Music!
Not only is she an idol, but she also has high abilities as an artist.🎶
Also,Another distinctive feature is that there are many foreign members.
BTOB is the United States, PENTAGON is Japan and China, (G)I-DLE is Taiwan and Thailand, LIGHTSUM is Japan, etc.It has been accepting foreign members since its founding.Apparently.
Features
- Members with high singing skills belong to
- Accepting global talent
- 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 joined the umbrella.
The artists affiliated withLee Young Ji (formerly KARA)、KARDorMIRAE (Future Boy)And so on.
In the past, they have produced many leading Korean idols, such as KARA and Fin.K.L.
The features of DSP media are:It is likely that it has produced a mixed-gender idol group.。
Two men and two womenKARDis gaining popularity in America and Europe.
In fact, ZAM, the agency's first idol group, is also mixed gender 🤓
In addition to artists, there are also many actresses and actors.
In 2023,Actors categoryIt has been established, and attention will be focused on future success!
Features
- It produces a mixed-gender group that is rare in the K-POP world.
- Many actors and actresses are also affiliated with the company.
FNC Entertainment
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FNC Entertainment is an entertainment agency led by music producer Han Sung-ho.
It is affiliated with celebrities from a wide range of fields, including idols, actors, and comedians.
Therefore,It is said to be called "Kingdom" in the entertainment industry!
The typical group isFTISLANDorCNBLUE、AOA、N.Flying、SF9And so on.
FNC Entertainment features include:This means that there are many groups in the form of bands.
especially,FTISLANDorCNBLUEis a representative band idol in Korea.🎸
In 2023, the Japan-Korea joint audition "THE IDOL BAND:BOY'S BATLLE" was held, hosted by the agency.
And CNBLUE etc.Produced by a veteran band, a boy bandHi-Fi Un!cornis born!
It is a new band that is currently attracting attention as it has the best members in terms of ability and looks.❤️🔥
Features
- Producing many band-style groups
- Representative Han Sung-ho composed the music directly.
- Manages all genres
Fantagio
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Fantagio is an entertainment agency founded by a former representative of JYP Entertainment.
Although the agency is well known for being strong in actors, it has also succeeded in developing idols.
The artists affiliated withASTROorWeki Mekiis.
Fantagio isASTRO Cha EunwooorActor Seo Kang JunIt is known for having many handsome guys.✨
In June 2023, he was the younger brother of ASTRO.LUN8 (Lunate)has made his debut and is looking forward to seeing his success in the future😊
Features
- There are many handsome guys affiliated with
- Many members are active not only as idols but also as actors.
Jellyfish Entertainment
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Jellyfish Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by composer and producer Hwang Se-Jong.
His representative artists areVIXXorKim Se-Jung (formerly gugudan)、VERIVERY、EVNNEAnd so on.
He was active until 2020GugudanShe was active in a wide range of fields, not just idols, but also actresses, models, and musicals.
He also debuted in 2019VERIVERYIt has a creative side to it, not only singing and dancing.
It is said that the members also filmed, produced and edited music videos themselves!
It has a charm that only Jellyfish artists can have, and it differentiates them from other artists.
Features
- He has a wide range of entertainment activities
- Differentiates yourself by its charm that other artists don't have.
KQ Entertainment
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KQ Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by Kim Gyu-wook.
The artists affiliated withATEEZorxikerAnd so on.
EDENorMADDOXis active as a producer and artist.It features performances that are excellent in musicality and message.
I was a member of the pastBlock BThrough music and performances,A group that expresses freelyIt gained popularity as
Later he debutedATEEZis a group produced by the company's EDEN.
On the survival program "KINGDOM",They performed incorporating classical music and received good reviews!
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Features
- Performances that are excellent in musicality and message
- All the trainees in public 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 is said to have served as a director at SM Entertainment!
The artists affiliated withNATUREorn.SSignAnd so on.
NATUREis a girl group that the representative himself worked on.
Normally, we would select members before deciding on the concept, but NATURE was different.
What a surpriseThe group concept is decided before selecting members.Unique flowIt was formed in!
Therefore,We have a wide range of members who are perfect for the NATURE concept!
n.SSign, which later debuted, is also attracting attention as it is being led by Japanese people!
Although it is a relatively new agency, I look forward to nurturing artists!
Features
- Casting in a unique way
- Produced by a proven representative
PLEDIS Entertainment
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PLEDIS Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by Han Sung-soo, who worked as a manager at SM Entertainment.
It was acquired by HYBE in 2020, andCurrently under the umbrella of HYBE LABELSIt is as follows.
The artists affiliated withAFTERSCHOOLorSEVENTEEN、NU`EST、fromis_9And so on.
Its debut in 2009 was the first to increase the popularity of PLEDIS Entertainment.AFTERSCHOOLis.
As the first idol group in Korea to establish a school entrance and graduation system, it attracted attention both in Japan and Korea.
Also,SEVENTEENHe made his debut after four years of traineeship.
He gained fans by showing off his team as trainees even before his debut.
In this way,PLEDIS Entertainment's unique marketing capabilities have attracted fans.
Features
- Many large groups
- High quality dance
- Has unique marketing skills
RBW
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RBW was founded by Kim Do-hoon, who is said to be a hit maker of K-POP, and Kim Jin-woo, a strong player in the music business.
The artists affiliated withMAMAMOOorONEUS、ONEWE、PURPLE K!SSAnd so on.
MAMAMOO is well-known as a group with high singing and performance skills.
Additionally, each member has their own unique personality and the unpretentious appearance is why it is so popular.
ONEUSorONEWEdebuted in 2021PURPLE K!SSHe has the ability to not disappoint!
RBW also has strengths in producing, and it seems that they value the individuality of their members and the concept of the group.
Features
- A talented artist belongs to
- Strengths in producing artists
SOURCE MUSIC
SOURCE MUSIC was founded in 2009 and joined the label under HYBE in 2019.
The company isThis is an entertainment agency specializing in girl groups.
The artists affiliated withLE SSERAFIMis!
In the past,GFRIENDHe produced the film and won numerous newcomer awards the year after his debut.
It is a very popular idol group despite being a small and medium-sized entertainment agency.
LE SSERAFIMis a very popular group that debuted in 2022!
It is also produced by HYBE, and the visuals and performance are highly refined.
In this way, SOURCE MUSIC is a talent agency that has the strength to develop girl groups!
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Features
- Specializing in the development of girl groups
- The visuals and performance are highly complete
STARSHIP Entertainment
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STARSHIP Entertainment is an entertainment agency that is independent of HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment).
The main groups areMONSTA XorSpace Girl、CRAVITY、IVEAnd so on.
MONSTA Xhas expanded into the United States in 2020, and is attracting attention for its global success.
Also,IVEHe is so popular that he won the No. 1 music program in just one week after his debut!
It seems that STARSHIP Entertainment is focusing on global management.
Features
- Produces many globally active groups.
- A wide range of highly singable artists
WM Entertainment
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WM Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by singer Kim Jong-soo.
In 2021, he joined RBW's umbrella.
The artists affiliated withB1A4orOH MY GIRL、ONF、Lee Chae-young (formerly IZ*ONE)And so on.
B1A4He has released a wide range of songs, from hip-hop to ballad songs.
Another reason for its popularity is that each member has a wide variety of talents 🫶🏻
OH MY GIRLorONFIt is also gaining popularity for songs that are not in genre!
In the office,Fostering members to write and compose lyrics themselvesApparently he's doing it!
Although there are few artists affiliated with WM Entertainment, they are thoroughly nurtured!
Features
- He publishes songs from various genres
- A small number of elite and careful training is carried out.
woollim entertainment
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woollim Entertainment is an entertainment agency founded by Lee Jung-yop, who worked as a music manager.
The main artists areGolden ChildorRocket Punch、Kwon Eun-bi、DRIPPINAnd so on.
I was a member of the pastINFINITEorLovelyzSuch asHe is well-known for his sync rate in dance and was well-respected!
Woollim Entertainment has also announced that it will "take legal action against slanderous online artists."
You can see that he is committed to protecting his affiliated artists from the recent internet damage!
Features
- Many groups have high dance synchronization rates
- There is a solid system against slander
YUE HUA Entertainment
YUE HUA Entertainment isOne of the three major Chinese entertainment agenciesis.
In China, the Korean idol development system has been driving the domestic entertainment industry.
After that, he set up an office in Korea.We are partnering with PLEDIS Entertainment and STARSHIP Entertainment。
The artists affiliated withChoi Yena (formerly IZ*ONE)orSpace Girl、EVERGLOWAnd so on.
Eight trainees from the agency appeared on the audition program "BOYS PLANET"!
moreover,Four of the eight have been selected as debut members, showing their presence in the agency!
It will continue to form a bridge between the entertainment industry in China and Korea!
Features
- Partners with other talent agencies
- Strong in audition programs
summary
This time, we introduced the situation of Korean entertainment agencies and small and medium-sized entertainment agencies!
The relationship between power in Korean entertainment agencies is changing frequently.
And one after another, entertainment agency is producing attractive artists!
If there is an artist or agency that interests you, you might want to go and check out the website.😊
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