Recently, the birth of NiziU in Japan has led to even greater attention on K-POP.

There are currently many idols active, but each of their agencies has their own unique characteristics.

So this time,15 Korean Entertainment AgencyPick up theIdols and characteristicsI would like to introduce you to this!  

 

Korean entertainment agency

When you combine major and small and medium-sized entertainment agencies such as SM, YG, and JYP, among other famous entertainment agencies.Over 30 companiesThere are also.

This time, we would like to introduce the following 15 entertainment agencies to which popular idols belong.

 

What are the characteristics of each Korean entertainment agency?

What are the characteristics of each Korean entertainment agency?

I would like to explain the characteristics of 15 famous entertainment agencies.

 

1. SM Entertainment

The most popular in the KPOP world isSM Entertainmentis.

The idols belong toTVXQ, Girls' Generation, RedVelvet, NCT, SUPERJUNIOR, SHINee, EXO, f(x), SuperM, BoAAll of these are super popular idols.

SM isVisually focusedOrthodox idolThey are affiliated with many of them and have gained enormous popularity all over the world.

 Actively expanding into JapanTVXQ, Girls' Generation, SUPERJUNIOR, SHINee, EXO and others were active in Japan from an early age.

Recently, Japanese members have joined NCT, and it appears that they are expanding even more globally.

Because SM is so popular, it is difficult to become a trainee.Tens of thousands of people auditioned each year and dozens passApparently that's it.

Furthermore, artists affiliated with SM are close friends across groups.It is characterized by its family-like feel, as if it were an SM family.

Features of SM

• It's difficult to become a trainee
• There is a strong tendency to focus on visuals, but the performance level is also high
• SM Global Auditions are held regularly in more than 10 countries around the world
• There is a team called "SM Rookies" formed by trainees before their debut.

 

SM Entertainment Official Website

 

2. JYP Entertainment

Following SM, it's popularJYP Entertainmentis.

With the "Rainbow Project" which recently launched NiziU,In Japan, the president is alsoJ.Y. Park is now known.

The idols belong toTWICE, ITZY, NiziU, GOT7, Stray Kids And so on.

TWICE, NiziU, etc.It is also famous for having many Japanese members.

J.Y. Park, who continues to work as a singer,Another distinctive feature is that each artist values ​​the humanity and stardom.

In the past2PMWith the role of the group, he has produced many famous idols and has produced many hit songs.

It seems that JYP can continue to perform even more.

Features of JYP

• The artists are multinational and globally focused.
• We value being "truth, honest, humble" and place great importance on stardom
• J.Y. Park is still active as a singer.

 

JYP Entertainment Official Website

 

3. YG Entertainment

Next is the popular Korean talent agencyYG Entertainmentis.

Speaking of YG, he is the Korean hip-hop representative.BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, WINNER, iKON, TRESUREaffiliated with others.

 Members often write and compose lyrics and music.It is characterized by a large number of highly charismatic artists.

With many unique members, BIGBANG's G-DRAGON is a fashion leader that many people admire.

Recently, Japanese members have made their debut at TRESURE, so it seems likely that they will be able to expand globally in the future.

Features of YG

• Hip hop representative
• They place emphasis on individuality and charisma in singing and dancing rather than fashion.
• New songs are slow to release, but always high quality performance

 

YG Entertainment Official Website

 

4. BIGHIT Entertainment

Next,A major agency that follows the three major entertainment agencies (SM/JYP/YG)BIGHITis.

The world's biggest starBTS, Tomorrow X Togetheraffiliated with others。 

BTS is a KPOP star that everyone knows,He is always number one in the idol popularity rankings.

It has gained overwhelming popularity for its high-level performance.

Currently, only male idols are affiliated withBIGHITJapan is planning to hold an audition exclusively for women living in Japan!

There is a growing expectation for a female idol to be born from BIGHIT!

Features of BIGHIT

• It belongs to the world's most popular group BTS.
• A major agency that follows the three major entertainment agencies (SM, JYP, YG).
• Many artists are able to write and write songs themselves, focusing on ability.

 

BIGHIT Entertainment Official Website

5. WOOLLIM Entertainment

The next talent agency is loloollim entertainmentis.

The idols belong toGolden Child, Rocket Punch, LOVELYZ, INFINITE, DRIPPIMAnd so on.

The artists of woollim areStrong musician thinkingIt is said that.

Also,Cal Group DanceIt is famous for its dance (a dance where all the members are not in a turbulent manner)It has a reputation for its united performance.

Former AKB48 member Takahashi Akari is also affiliated with Rocket Punch.

Characteristics of woollim

• Strong musician thinking
• The distinctive Karu group dance
• Former AKB48 member Takahashi Akari belongs to RocketPunch

 

woollim Entertainment Official Website

6. CUBE Entertainment

Next, it was founded by former JYP representative Hong Seung-sung.CUBE Entertainmentis.

PENTAGON, BTOB, (G)I-DOL, CLCaffiliated with others.

It seems that both visual and ability are emphasized.

 Recently, PENTAGON's Hui has been a hot topic for providing music to JO1.The artist is highly skilled so that he can write songs and compositions by himself.is.

Features of CUBE

• Emphasis on both visual and ability
• Many artists with unique personalities, such as dance and poetry.
• Artist confidence can write and compose lyrics

 

CUBE Entertainment Official Website 

7. STARSHIP Entertainment

The next talent agency is STARSHIP Entertainment.

The idols belong toMONSTER X, Space Girl, CRAVITYAnd so on. 

Although it is a small and medium-sized entertainment agency, it produces big-name idols.There are talented artists such as:

Wonyoung from IZ*ONE is also affiliated with him.

Features of STARSHIP

• Despite being a small and medium-sized entertainment agency, it produces big-name idols.
• MONSTER X is focusing on expanding overseas so much that it will be selected as a star of 2019 as Pandora, the largest music streaming service in America.

 

STARSHIP Entertainment Official Website

 

8. WM Entertainment

The next talent agencyWM Entertainmentis.

The idols belong toB1A4, OH MY GIRL, ONFAnd so on.

The agency does not use idols as "products";We value individuals as peoplethat's right.

We produce music in a variety of genres,We are thoroughly trained to ensure that our members can write and write songs.It is characterized by:

Features of WM

• Music of various genres
• Thorough training is given to the members themselves so that they can write and compose lyrics and music.
• The agency values ​​each and every idol.

 

WM Entertainment Official Website

 

9. FNC Entertainment

Next isFNC Entertainmentis.

The idols belong toFTISLAND, SF9, Cherry Bullet,CNBLUE, AOA, P1Harmony(Scheduled to debut in 2020)And so on.

FNC is characterized by its production of many band-style groups.

At the audition,Someone who can clearly show off their characterIt is said that it is easy to pass.

FNC Features

• Producing many band-style groups
• Many singer-songwriter artists
• It's easy to choose someone who can clearly show off their character

 

FNC Entertainment Official Website

10. PREDIS Entertainment

PLEDIS Entertainmentwas founded by Han Sung-soo, who worked as a manager at SM.

The idols belong toSEVENTEEN, NU’ESTAnd so on. 

Are you focusing on your appearance?It is characterized by a large number of visual members.

Also,There are many foreign membersAnother feature is:

Jun & Minhao(SEVENTEEN)China、Joshua &Vernon(SEVENTEEN)America、Beka (AFTERSCHOOL)HawaiiI'm from home.

Features of PREDIS

• It's also a hot topic that trainees made their debut as I.O.I and Wanna One.
• There are many visual members
• There are many foreign members

 

PREDIS Entertainment Official Website

 

11. RBW Entertainment

The next talent agencyRBWis.

The idols belong toMAMAMOO, ONEUS, ONEWE, VROMAN, PURPLE KISS (scheduled to debut in the second half of 2020)And so on.

Focus on ability rather than appearance or ageIt is a trend, and it appears that Sora from MAMAMOO became a trainee at the age of 21.

Also,Proud of promotional strategiesIt seems to be a distinctive feature.

Currently, we have local subsidies in Japan and Vietnam and are focusing on global expansion.

Features of RBW

• Rapidly focus on global expansion
• A wide range of talented artists
• He is good at promotion and strategy
• Strength is more important than appearance or age

 

RBW Entertainment Official Website

 

12. TOP MEDIA

The next entertainment obligationTOP MEDIAis.

The idols belong toTEENTOP, 100%, UP10TION, MCNDAnd so on.

CurrentlyOnly male Korean membersI belong to it.

The group is also around 4-6 people, which is smaller than other groups.

A five-member idol who debuted in 2020MCNDWith its powerful performance and high level of skill,It is one of the male idol groups that is currently attracting attention.

Features of TOP Media

• Only male Korean members are affiliated
• The group is about 4-6 people, and is relatively small.

 

TOP Media Official Website

 

13. EDAM Entertainment

Next is the national singerIUof the dedicated office ofEDAMis.

Bae Jong-han, the manager IU has been with since its debut in 2008,Established as an IU office.

You can see the strong relationship of trust between IU and Jeonghan.

The company name "EDAM" is a reversed line of "MADE" andLet's overturn the ordinary ideas and create a timeless "next" (MADE)It has the meaning of ".

Features of EDAM

• A dedicated office founded by IU's manager Bae Jong-han
• Transferred from IU's former agency (KakaoM) along with staff

 

EDAM Entertainment Official Website

 

14. DSP Media

The next talent agencyDSP Mediais.

The idols belong toKARD, APRIL, Song Dong-PyoAnd so on.

It sparked a KPOP boom in JapanIt is also famous for producing KARA.

KARD is rare in idol groupsMixed gender group of two men and two womenin,It is gaining popularity in the US and Europe.

It's gaining popularity recentlyFormer X1 domAlso belongs to.

It is characterized by its excellent casting ability. 

DSP Features

• Excellent casting ability
• KARD is a mixed-gender group that is rare among idol groups
• It is also famous for producing KARA.

DSP Media Official Website

 

15. OFF THE RECORD Entertainment

The final talent agency I would like to introduce isOFF THE RECORDis.

Born from the "idol school"fromis_9Born from "PRODUCE101."IZ*ONEbelongs to.

IZ*ONE is currently among female idolsOne of the most popular groupsis.

It is also famous for being members of HKT and AKB (Miyawaki Sakura, Honda Hitomi, Yabuki Nako).

Fromis_9, a 9-member female idol group,It seems to be popular with AKB fan base as it gives off a Japanese idol-like concept.

Features of OFF THE RECORD

• He is also active in expanding into Japan, with Japanese members in attendance.
• Established with the meaning of "taking a new challenge that has never been seen before."
• A group formed on an audition program is members

  

 

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