Former 2NE1 Minzy Reveals She Auditioned for SM Entertainment Before YG Entertainment
Former 2NE1 member and current soloist Gong Minzy recently revealed on “Video Star” that she auditioned at SM Entertainment the same day she auditioned for YG Entertainment, and actually chose to audition at SM Entertainment first! (Photo : YouTube) She revealed that she received love calls from both companies, and had been asked by both […]
YG Entertainment’s Stock Value Skyrockets After BLACKPINK’s Record-Breaking Comeback
YG Entertainment‘s stock value has seen a double-digit rise in value following BLACKPINK‘s record-breaking comeback with “How You Like That”. BLACKPINK made their comeback on June 26, 6 pm KST, which means the stock market in Korea was already closed for the weekend. Upon reopening on June 29, 9 am KST, the value of YG […]
Has BLACKPINK’s Stylist Ji-eun Left YG Entertainment?
Media are debating whether they’ll be a change in BLACKPINK‘s outfits after their stylist’s leave. According to an exclusive report by Bridge Economy on the 26th, a music industry official revealed that “YG’s stylist Director Ji-eun‘s leave was belatedly announced as she left the company on January 31st after 20 years with the agency.” According to […]
Is BLACKPINK Jisoo Being Treated Unfairly By YG Entertainment? #StayWithBL4CKPINK Trends
#JisooDeservesBetter and #StayWithBL4CKPINK trends on various social media accounts, as fans call out the alleged mistreatment of YG Entertainment to Jisoo. Amidst the hype and excitement fans and supporters of BLACKPINK are feeling right now, their mood is ruined due to a ‘careless’ act by YG Entertainment social media admin in BLACKPINK’s official Instagram account. […]
5 Rules YG Entertainment Expects Their Artists To Live By
It goes without saying that all agencies have rules. Sometimes the rules make sense, and other times they’re a little iffy. But, whether they make sense (or not!) the rules exist and trainees have to live by them. YG Entertainment, of course, has its own set of rules for trainees to live by. Here are […]
YG Entertainment Issues Apology After Song Mino Goes Clubbing Amid Pandemic
Following Dispatch’s news about WINNER’s Song Mino that he was spotted putting on an improvised live music performance at a club in Gangwon-do’s Yangyanggun, a YG Entertainment spokesperson released an official statement. Read about it at KPopStarz
Thai Embassy Confirms BLACKPINK Lisa Received Death Threats + YG Entertainment’s Response
Following the alarming news in regards to BLACKPINK’s Lisa death threats that were raised through various SNS outlets, the Seoul-based Thai Embassy posted on its official social media account, confirming the threats hurled against the idol. Read about it at KPopStarz
This Former YG Entertainment Trainee Almost Debuted With BIGBANG — Here’s Why He Didn’t And What He’s Doing Now
Before BIGBANG debuted as a five-membered boy group in 2006, YG Entertainment actually had these three trainees scoped out for the group: G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Han Hyun Soo. Five-membered BIGBANG in early-debut days Throughout G-Dragon and Taeyang’s traineeship with the agency, the young Han Hyun Soo also prepared for debut alongside the members. The young Han […]
YG Entertainment Designer Revealed An Alternate Version Of BLACKPINK’s Lightstick
When BLACKPINK‘s lightstick comes to mind, whether they’re fans or not, everyone can imagine the black and pink hammer. With the pink hearts and black handle, it toes the line between cute and badass. Since lightsticks take time to work on and go through multiple changes, fans found some photos they thought could’ve been the […]
YG Entertainment Scrutinized for Not Handling Trainees Well After Jang Hanna Debuts
Netizens are condemning YG’s style of management after Jang Hanna, a former trainee, revealed she would make her debut on May 1st. After being featured on the famous 2014 reality series, the longtime “K-Pop Star 3” participant has been scouted by YG. Source: KPopStarz