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RBW Entertainment
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-h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Company
A public company is a company whose ownership is organized via shares of stock which are intended to be freely traded on a stock exchange or in over-the-counter markets. A public (publicly traded) company can be listed on a stock exchange (listed company), which facilitates the trade of shares, or not (unlisted public company). In some jurisdictions, public companies over a certain size must be listed on an exchange. In most cases, public companies are ''private'' enterprises in the ''private'' sector, and "public" emphasizes their reporting and trading on the public markets. Public companies are formed within the legal systems of particular states, and therefore have associations and formal designations which are distinct and separate in the polity in which they reside. In the United States, for example, a public company is usually a type of corporation (though a corporation need not be a public company), in the United Kingdom it is usually a public limited company (plc), i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esna (singer)
Esther Nara Yoon (born November 7, 1987), better known by her stage name Esna (, stylized as eSNa), is a Korean-American singer-songwriter active in South Korea. Her first extended play, ''eSNa The Singer'', was released in October 2015. She has also written songs for other artists, including the 2014 hit single "Some". Career Esna was born in Los Angeles, California and graduated from UCLA, where she studied jazz vocals. She started her music career by uploading cover songs on YouTube, and moved to South Korea in 2010. In 2011, she was a contestant on the singing competition program ''Superstar K3'' (under her Korean name, Yoon Bitnara), and was eliminated during the rival mission. She was eventually signed to WA Entertainment (now Rainbow Bridge World). She said she had a difficult time until she "accepted Korea as erhome" in 2013. That same year, she formed a collaboration project with Kero One, named Kesna Music. Their single "Is It Love?" was released in July 2013. Her first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirae (band)
Mirae (Korean: 미래소년; stylized in all caps), is a South Korean boy band formed in 2021 under DSP Media. The group consists of seven members: Lien, Lee Jun-hyuk, Yoo Dou-hyun, Khael, Son Dong-pyo, Park Si-young and Jang Yu-bin. The group debuted on March 17, 2021, with the release of their first extended play (EP), ''Killa.'' Name The group is named MIRAE, which means “future.” In Korean, 미래소년 means "Future Boys." The logo incorporates the Korean characters that make up the group’s name. The name of the group was inspired by their goals of pursuing a new future of K-pop, "Future Boys" means it's a name fitting for a group who will represent and lead the new future of K-Pop. The 4 consonants, ㅁㄹㅅㄴ, of their group name in korean designed in a perfect hexagon. History Pre-debut Prior to the group's debut, members Son Dong-pyo and Lee Jun-hyuk participated on ''Produce X 101.'' Son Dong-pyo finished in sixth place, becoming a member of X1 until the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kard (group)
Kard (, stylized K.A.R.D or KARD) is a South Korean co-ed group formed by DSP Media. They are composed of members J.Seph, BM, Somin, and Jiwoo. They officially debuted on July 19, 2017, with their extended play '' Hola Hola''. History Pre-debut Somin was previously a member of DSP Media's Japan-based girl group Puretty, which disbanded two years after its debut in 2012. She later joined ''Kara Project'', where she competed to become a new member of KARA and finished in second place. On August 24, 2015, she debuted as leader of DSP Media's girl group April, but she decided to depart from the group on November 9. Male members J.Seph trained for five years, while BM trained for four and a half years under DSP Media. The label originally planned to debut them in a hip-hop duo, but this was changed later on. Prior to his debut, BM was featured in Goo Ha-ra's song "La La La" from her 2015 debut EP ''Alohara (Can You Feel It?)'', and was also her dance partner for the music video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KOSDAQ
KOSDAQ (acronym of Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, Korean: 코스닥) is a trading board of Korea Exchange (KRX) in South Korea established in 1996. Initially set up by Korea Financial Investment Association as an independent stock market from the Korean Stock Exchange, it was benchmarked from the American counterpart, NASDAQ. KOSDAQ is an electronic stock market, just like NASDAQ. The open hours for the market are 09:00AM to 03:30PM KST. It is now operated as SME Market Division of KRX. As of February 2021, 1476 companies are listed on KOSDAQ for trading. History The South Korean Government, in July 1986, passed the "Market Organization for Vitalization of Publicly Traded Assets for Small Businesses Act" in order to provide a way for small and intermediate businesses to raise capital through publicly traded shares, and to provide investors with new routes of investments. In April 1987, the Market Organization was achieved, and the first three companies were re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheein
Jung Whee-in (; born April 17, 1995), known professionally as Wheein, is a South Korean singer under The L1ve. She is best known as a member and vocalist of South Korean girl group Mamamoo. In April 2018, Wheein made her debut as a solo artist with her digital single "Easy." In September 2019, she released her first single album, ''Soar''. Early life Jung Whee-in was born in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, where she lived with her grandmother as an only child. She graduated from Wonkwang Information Arts High School. Career In June 2014, Wheein officially debuted as a member of Mamamoo, serving as one of the group's vocalists, when they released their debut single "Mr. Ambiguous" and EP ''Hello''. She had first appeared in the group's first R&B collaboration, "Don't Be Happy", alongside member Solar and featuring Korean singer Bumkey, that January. On April 17, 2018, Wheein debuted as a solo artist, releasing her first single, "Easy." On September 4, 2019, she released he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh My Girl
Oh My Girl (, also stylized as OH MY GIRL and OMG) is a South Korean girl group formed by WM Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Hyojung, Mimi, YooA, Seunghee, Yubin and Arin. Originally an eight-piece group, JinE left the group in October 2017 due to health issues, and Jiho left in May 2022. Oh My Girl debuted on April 20, 2015, with an eponymous extended play. History 2015: Debut with ''Oh My Girl'' and ''Closer'' Oh My Girl was publicized as the sister group of label-mate group B1A4. On March 26, 2015, teaser images of the eight members were released as well as their concept images. On April 20, the group released their first extended play, ''Oh My Girl'', which included the single "Cupid". They held their debut showcase the same day. They first performed the single on SBS MTV's '' The Show'' on April 21. On June 21, the group announced that they were currently preparing a new album. Their second EP, '' Closer'', was released on October 8. The single o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B1A4
B1A4 () is a South Korean boy band formed by WM Entertainment. The group debuted on April 23, 2011 with the single "O.K" from the EP ''Let's Fly'', after being introduced to the public through a webtoon. They have released nine studio albums (four Korean and five Japanese) and seven Extended play, EPs, as well as four compilation albums. The group has had considerable commercial and critical success in both the Korean and Japanese markets. They have also toured in the United States. History Pre-debut Baro (singer), Baro, the rapper of the group, was scouted by a company representative who came across his photo posted on his friend's homepage on the social network Cyworld. At his audition, Baro sang Sumi Jo's "Once I Leave" and Sung Si-kyung's "The Road to Me", as well as rapping and beatboxing. The group's leader Jung Jin-young (singer), Jinyoung was similarly discovered from a photo posted on Cyworld. He received training in composition, singing, and acting. Gongchan was also d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purple Kiss
Purple Kiss (Korean: 퍼플키스; Japanese Japanese may refer to: * Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia * Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan * Japanese people, the ethnic group that identifies with Japan through ancestry or culture ** Japanese diaspor ...: パープルキス; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean Korean idol, girl group formed by RBW (company), RBW in 2020. The group consists of six members: Na Go-eun, Dosie, Ireh, Yuki, Chaein, and Swan. Originally a seven member group, Park Ji-eun left the group on November 18th, 2022 due to poor health issues. They are considered to be a self-producing group, with members involved in songwriting, composing, and other aspects of their music and showmanship. The group released two pre-debut digital singles—"My Heart Skip a Beat" in November 2020, and "Can We Talk Again" in February 2021—before their official debut on March 15, 2021, with the extended play, EP Into Violet (EP), ''Int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oneus
Oneus (Korean: 원어스, pronounced as "One Us") is a South Korean boy band formed by RBW. The group consists of five members: Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong and Xion. Originally a six member group, Ravn left the group on October 27, 2022. The group released their debut extended play ''Light Us'' on January 9, 2019. History 2017–2018: Pre-debut Individual members of Oneus came out of various trainee programs. Seoho, then known as Gunmin, Keonhee and Hwanwoong were trainees for RBW in the second season of ''Produce 101'' during the first half of 2017, and Ravn and Seoho were trainees for RBW on the YG survival show ''Mix Nine'' during the second half of 2017. Leedo also participated in Mix Nine as an independent trainee, but did not pass the first audition. RBW started a pre-debut project "RBW Trainee Real Life – We Will Debut" in late 2017, to showcase the label's promising male trainees. ''Produce 101'' frontrunners Keonhee and Hwanwoong were the first to join the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onewe
Onewe (, stylized in all caps, ) is a South Korean alternative rock band composed of five members: Yonghoon, Harin, Kanghyun, Dongmyeong and CyA. The members originally formed under the name M.A.S 0094 (Make a Sound 0094). They released their first digital single "Butterfly, Find a Flower" on August 13, 2015 under Modern Music. In April 2017, they moved to RBW and were renamed MAS. In June 2018, it was announced that the band would redebut under the new band name, Onewe. The band officially made its re-debut on May 13, 2019 with their first single album ''1/4''. Career 2015–2016: Formation and debut Formed in May 2015, M.A.S 0094 was an independent group that performed and covered well-known songs in public with all profits going to charity for comfort women victims. The proceeds of their first digital single, "Butterfly, Find a Flower", released on August 13, 2015, also went towards charity. M.A.S 0094 released their first EP, ''Feeling Good Day'', on March 25, 2016. The EP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vromance
Vromance (), stylized as VROMANCE, is a South Korean vocal group formed by RBW in 2016. The group debuted in July 2016 with their extended play ''The Action''. Career Pre-debut Prior to their debut, the four members worked as vocal trainers for Korean pop idols and recorded guide songs for singers. In August 2011, the group's leader Park Jang-hyun was a contestant on the singing contest ''Superstar K3'', but later was eliminated. The following year, he signed with RBW (that time WA Entertainment). Park Jang-hyun and fellow members Park Hyun-kyu recorded "Love Is..." for the soundtrack of the 2013 SBS drama ''The Heirs''. In 2014 Park Hyun-kyu was featured on "Goodbye Rain" by Jeon Min-ju and Euna Kim, future members of The Ark and Khan. In February 2016, Park Jang-hyun collaborated with Huh Gak for the song "Already Winter". In June 2016, RBW announced that would debuted the four members vocal group, VROMANCE. 2016–2017: Debut with ''The Action'', ''Romance'' and ''Mix Nine' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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