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Mix Nine
''Mix Nine'' (Hangul: 믹스나인, stylized as MIXNINE) was a South Korean survival reality show broadcast on JTBC. In the show, YG Entertainment founder and producer Yang Hyun-suk traveled to music agencies across Korea to find up-and-coming K-pop stars. Throughout the episodes, contestants were progressively eliminated, culminating in a competition between a team of the final nine boys and one of the final nine girls. The winning team was to debut as idols, but their debut was ultimately cancelled following contract disputes between YG Entertainment and the contestants' respective agencies. The season finale was broadcast live on January 26, 2018 at 11pm. Concept ''Mix Nine'' was a collaboration project between director Han Dong-chul, producer Yang Hyun-suk, and JTBC. Han Dong-chul, who was the executive producer of the first two seasons of Mnet's ''Produce 101'' originally came with the concept for the show's third season. The show had 400 auditions from more than 70 agen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JTBC
JTBC (shortened from ''Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company'' (; stylized as jtbc) is a South Korean nationwide pay television network. Its primary shareholder is JoongAng Holdings, with a 25% stake. It was launched on 1 December 2011. JTBC is a generalist channel, with programming consisting of television series, variety shows, and news broadcasting; its news division is held in similar regard to the three main terrestrial networks in South Korea. JTBC was one of four new South Korean nationwide generalist cable TV networks alongside Dong-A Ilbo's Channel A, Chosun Ilbo's TV Chosun and Maeil Kyungje's MBN launch in 2011, to serve as supplementary networks to the existing conventional free-to-air TV networks like KBS, MBC, SBS and other smaller channels launched following deregulation in 1990. History The JoongAng Ilbo, which used to be a part of the Samsung, had owned a TV station before. In 1964 it founded the Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) and ran th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KNK (band)
KNK (; lit. "great" or "to be great") is a South Korean boy band formed in 2016. KNK is an initialism which stands for K-pop knock, meaning "to knock on the door of K-pop with their music." They held their debut showcase on February 29, 2016, and officially released their debut single album titled ''Knock'' on March 3, 2016. The group currently consists of three members, Inseong, Jihun and Dongwon. Youjin departed from the group on September 10, 2018, Seoham departed from the group on September 30, 2021, and Heejun departed from the group on January 13, 2022. History Pre-debut All five members of KNK were trainees of different companies before joining YNB Entertainment. They had a long training period, with an average of five years. As trainees, the members appeared in music videos of their label mate, Bestie. They also performed as backup dancers for the girl group. On December 15, 2015, a teaser video of the boys was uploaded on KNK's official YouTube channel. The following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrome Entertainment
Chrome Entertainment is a record label and talent agency founded by Hwang Hyun-chang in 2011, based in Seoul, South Korea. Since 2014, Chrome Entertainment is a label under Sony Music Entertainment. History Hwang Hyun-chang, a commercial photographer, was inspired to create a girl group after seeing T-ara's "Roly Poly" on television. Before that, he had never paid attention to pop idols and only listened to classical music. After an initial investment of 10 million won, he converted his photography studio, Chrome Creative, into Chrome Entertainment. To finance this venture, Hwang sold his camera gear, used up all his savings, and went into debt. He later said, "If I had known how much it would cost, I would never have done it." The first group that Chrome Entertainment formed and managed was Crayon Pop, who debuted in July 2012. After the success of Crayon Pop's "Bar Bar Bar", which earned the company US$2 million, Chrome was able to debut more groups. Boy band K-Much debuted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NH Media
NH Media (also known as NHemg) (, NH stands for Nam Hee) is a South Korean entertainment agency founded in 1998 by Kim Nam-hee. In May 2016, Signal Entertainment Group acquired 50% of the company. Former artists * UN (2000–2005) * Paran (2005–2008) * U-KISS ** Alexander Lee Eusebio (2008–2011) ** Allen Kim (2008–2011) ** Shin Dong-ho (2008–2013) ** AJ (2011–2016) ** Kevin Woo (2008–2017) ** Eli Kim (2008–2019) ** Lee Ki-seop (2009–2019) ** Soohyun (2008–2021) ** Hoon (2011–2021) ** Jun (2014–2021) * Laboum (moved to Interpark Music Plus) ** Yulhee (2014–2017) ** Yujeong (2014–2021) * Dahee * Kim Jong-seo * The Ray * Soul LaTiDo * Im Chang-jung * Bang Eun-hee * Oh You-me Joint ventures In 2013, NH Media announced that it had joined forces with Major Entertainment, whose main focus had been on managing actors and actresses. NH Media claimed that the joint agencies would increase their area of expertise. Kim Nam Hee, CEO Of NH Media, officially regis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wuno
WUNO (630 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to San Juan, Puerto Rico, it serves the Puerto Rico area. The station is currently owned by Arso Radio Corporation and features programming from CNN Radio. The station's programming is also heard on translator station W232DH 94.3 FM, serving the entire metropolitan area. NotiUno TV NotiUno TV is an online-video streaming service, owned by Uno Radio Group. NotiUno TV broadcasts news and analysis programming, from its studios in San Juan. NotiUno TV consists of both a 24-hour linear streaming channel and on-demand programming from NotiUno 630 AM. NotiUno TV is available on NotiUno.com or on the NotiUno App. NotiUno Network WUNO & W232DH are the flagship stations of the NotiUno Radio Network. WUNO's programming is also heard on WPRP 910 AM & W238DH 95.5 FM in Ponce and the south, WCMN 1280 AM & W221ER 92.1 FM in Arecibo and the north, WORA 760 AM and W260DR 99.9 FM in Mayaguez-Aguadilla a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainbow Bridge World
RBW (; an acronym for Rainbow Bridge World) is a South Korean entertainment company founded by Kim Jin-woo (Hangul: 김진우) and Kim Do-hoon (Hangul: 김도훈) The company has multiple subsidiaries, including Cloud R, RBW Vietnam, All Right Music, RBW Japan, WM Entertainment, and DSP Media. History 2010–2014: Early formation and debut of Mamamoo Kim Jin-woo originally was the representative director of Cube Entertainment's Music Cube. Kim Jin-woo was in charge of the practice room rental business and then expanded his business with opening AN Bridge, Rainbow Bridge Academy and ENB Academy Practical Music Academy, which integrated under the name Modern & Bridge. On March 5, 2010, he later established the first OEM company, Rainbow Bridge Agency, which operates to train students who are not trainees with similar process as the regular entertainment company, such as vocal, dance, acting, language, etc. In August 2011, Hwang Sung-jin (former Music Cube producer) and Kim Do-hoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Music Works
The Music Works (; simply known as Music Works) is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2012 by Oh Won-chul (Philip Oh) joint-ventures with CJ E&M Music. The label currently manages several artists, namely GilguBonggu (GB9), and U Sung-eun. It was formerly home to artists such as Baek Ji-young, Kim So-hee, MYTEEN, Minzy and B.O.Y. Artists Artists Soloists * U Sung-eun * Kissxs * Clo Former artists/actors *Baek Ji-young (2014–2019) * Kim So-hee (2016–2019) *MYTEEN (2016–2019) ** Chunjin (2016–2019) ** Eunsu (2016–2019) ** Hanseul (2016–2019) * Lee Tae-vin (2016–2019) * Shin Junseop (2016–2020) * Minzy (2016–2020) * B.O.Y (2019–2021) **Song Yuvin Song Yu-bin (Hangul: 송유빈, born April 28, 1998), commonly referred to as Song Yuvin, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is best known as a contestant of Superstar K6 and Produce X 101, and for being one of the main vocalists of the Sout ... (2016–2021) **Kim Kookheon (2016–2021) * GB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WM Entertainment
WM Entertainment (Hangul: WM 엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2008 by former singer Lee Won-min (birth name: Kim Jung-soo). The company is responsible for managing artists such as B1A4, Oh My Girl, and ONF. In April 7, 2021, the company was acquired by RBW. History WM Entertainment was founded in 2008 by former South Korean singer Kim Jung-soo, who formally changed his name to Lee Won-min before establishing WM Entertainment. The company was originally operated in a one-story building located in Bangbae-dong, Seocho District. In August 2014, Lee Won-min purchased a six-story building located in Mangwon-dong, Mapo District named Daemyung Tower Building for KR₩4.33 billion (approximately US$3.85 million), which functions as the current headquarters for WM Entertainment. Almost a year after its foundation, WM Entertainment signed up ''Battle Shinhwa'' alumnus Taegoon. H-Eugene and Baby Vox Re.V member Ahn Jin-kyung joined the company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Face Entertainment
Dreamcatcher Company is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2008. History 2008–2010: Establishment, name change and mainstream breakthrough The label was established on August 15, 2008, as Harvest Entertainment (풍년 엔터테인먼트) by Lee Joowon. The label changed their name to Happyface Entertainment (해피페이스 엔터테인먼트) on January 23, 2009. Rap-pop duo One Two (previously established in 2003), signed a contract with Happyface Entertainment in early 2009. The duo released "Starry Night", "Bad Girl (ft. Seo In-young), "Walala Lalale", and "Very Good" before their disbandment in late 2010. The agency briefly worked with HybRefine and Sanchez, now known as Phantom, in 2010 to produce the singles "You Can Fly", "Cosmic Dance", "Rain U", and "Sanchez-San Toi". 2011–2015: Debuting artist, joint venture and development Following the success of E-Tribe's productions, the label made the decision to debut their first idol girl group, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Hyun-suk
Choi Hyun-suk (Korean: 최현석; born April 21, 1999) is a South Korean rapper and one of two leaders of Treasure alongside Jihoon under YG Entertainment. The band debuted on August 7, 2020 with the single album entitled '' The First Step: Chapter One''. He is also known for his television appearance as a contestant on ''Mix Nine'' (2017). Life and career 1999–2016: Early life Choi Hyun-suk was born on April 21, 1999 in South Korea. He is the eldest in his family and has a younger sister. In his childhood, his mother often travelled for business trips while he remained home. While he studied at Seoul Eonbuk Elementary School, 8-year-old Choi (Korean age) grew an interest for rap and hip hop after he watched Big Bang's documentary, ''The Beginning'' (2006). This resulted him to solely fixate his eyes on the hip hop label, YG Entertainment. He formally encountered hip hop and began to dance at ages 11–12 and 13–14 (Korean ages) respectively, and soon realized his ur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woo Jin-young
Woo Jin-young (; born May 31, 1997) is a South Korean singer and rapper. During his tenure as a trainee with Happy Face Entertainment (now Dreamcatcher Company), he was a contestant on the reality survival series ''Produce 101'' and ''Mix Nine'', where he competed to debut in an idol group. He found success in the latter and ranked number one in the competition, but the group never materialized due to failed contract negotiations between the show creator YG Entertainment and the artists' respective agencies. Woo released a collaborative extended play (EP) entitled ''resent' in 2018 with singer Kim Hyun-soo. Woo competed in the rap competition series '' Show Me the Money'' in 2019, but failed to advance past the first evaluation round. He then debuted as a member of D1ce that year. He released his first solo mini-album '' -2=A' in 2021 and his second ''Delicious'' in 2022. Early life Woo Jin-young was born on May 31, 1997. He is the younger of two sons, with an eight-year gap b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JJCC
JJCC (pronounced J-J-C-C; Hangul: 제이제이씨씨) is a five-member South Korean hip hop boy band formed under the management of Jackie Chan Group Korea."Jackie Chan’s K-Pop Group, JJCC (Double JC), Unveils All Five Members" ''Soompi''. Retrieved 2014-03-23. The group debuted on March 20, 2014, with five members: E.co, Eddy, SimBa, San-Cheong and Prince Mak who performed live on MNet M Countdown. Their debut single entitled ''At First'' was then released on March 24. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
