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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] |
Entertainment Industry
Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and Interest (emotion), interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea or a task, but is more likely to be one of the activities or events that have developed over thousands of years specifically for the purpose of keeping an audience's attention. Although people's attention is held by different things because individuals have different preferences, most forms of entertainment are recognisable and familiar. Storytelling, music, drama, dance, and different kinds of performance exist in all cultures and were supported in Court (royal), royal courts and developed into sophisticated forms, over time becoming available to all citizens. The process has been accelerated in modern times by an entertainment industry that records and sells entertainment products. Entertainment evolves and can be adapted to suit any scale, ranging from an individual who chooses a private entertainment from a now eno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sohyang
Kim So-hyang ( ko, 김소향, , born April 5, 1978), known mononymously as Sohyang, is a South Korean singer-songwriter who has been dubbed by the international media as the "Korean Mariah Carey". According to Sohyang, her goal is to use her voice to comfort people who are going through difficult times. Sohyang is also an author of fiction, who has published multiple fantasy novels since 2013, the most well-known of them being ''Crystal Castle'' and ''Anaxion''. Life and career Career Sohyang made her debut in 1996 with the song "Mr."(선생님). She was practicing in a recording studio and composer Jo Hwan-gon heard her singing and asked her to record a song with him. After being tested by him, Sohyang released her first single and then went on a tour with Jo Hwan-gon and participated in many concerts and musical performances. She joined her husband's family band "POS" and released several CCM albums. Sohyang became one of the most popular and influencing CCM singers of Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8Eight
8Eight () is a South Korean co-ed vocal trio group consisting of Baek Chan, Lee Hyun, and Joo Hee. On December 21, 2014, Baek Chan and Joo Hee's contracts with Big Hit Entertainment and Source Music expired and the group became temporarily disbanded. 8Eight won the first season of the television series, MBC’s ''Show Survival'' (쇼 서바이벌). They debuted on MBC’s ''Show! Music Core'' on August 25, 2007. On October 8, 2012, member Lee Hyun enlisted for mandatory military service Conscription (also called the draft in the United States) is the state-mandated enlistment of people in a national service, mainly a military service. Conscription dates back to antiquity and it continues in some countries to the present day un ... of five weeks of basic training followed by duty as an active soldier for 21 months. On September 19, 2014, the group released their comeback single "Don't Go Crazy". On January 31, 2020, Big Hit Entertainment revealed that the group would rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Jin-young (singer)
Jung Jin-young (; born November 18, 1991), professionally known as Jinyoung, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was a member of boy group B1A4, being its former leader. He is currently managed by BB Entertainment. He has also gained recognition with the television series ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016) and ''Police University (TV series), Police University'' (2021). Career 2011–2018: B1A4 Jung was discovered on Cyworld through a photo of himself posted on the website. He trained for roughly two years on singing, composing and acting before joining B1A4. Jung was the first member of B1A4 revealed to the public on April 11, 2011. The group made their debut stage on April 23, 2011, on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC's ''Show! Music Core''. On June 30, 2018, WM Entertainment confirmed that Jung and Baro had left the agency following the end of their contracts. Their activities with the group remain in discussion. In November 16, WM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaeyeon (singer)
Lee Chae-yeon (; born January 11, 2000), better known as the mononym Chaeyeon, is a South Korean singer, dancer and songwriter. She is known as the former member of the Japanese-Korean girl group Iz*One after placing 12th place on Mnet's girl group survival show ''Produce 48''. Chaeyeon made her solo debut with extended play ''Hush Rush'' on October 12, 2022. Early life Chaeyeon was born on January 11, 2000, in Yongin, South Korea. She attended Seocheon High School and graduated in February 2020. She has two younger sisters, Chaeryeong of Itzy and Chaemin. Career 2013–2017: ''K-pop Star 3'' and ''Sixteen'' Chaeyeon appeared for the first time on television along with her younger sister, Chaeryeong, during the 3rd season of ''K-pop Star''. Both her and her sister were eliminated from the show, however they were able to join JYP Entertainment as trainees. Then in 2015, she participated in Mnet's reality survival show '' Sixteen'', which eventually determined the members of g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YooA
Yoo Si-ah (; born Yoo Yeon-joo on September 17, 1995), better known by her stage name YooA () is a South Korean singer, and is a member of the girl group Oh My Girl under WM Entertainment. She made her debut as a solo artist, with her first EP '' Bon Voyage'', on September 7, 2020. Personal life YooA was born Yoo Yeon-joo on September 17, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea, and legally changed her name to Yoo Si-ah. Her older brother is Yoo Jun-sun, a dancer and choreographer under the well-known 1Million Dance Studio. Career 2015–2018: Debut and other activities On April 20, 2015, YooA debuted in the South Korean girl group Oh My Girl. In August 2016, YooA took part in the Mnet dance TV show ''Hit the Stage'' with U-Kwon of Block B as her partner. They finished in fourth place behind her brother and his partner Hyoyeon. In November 2016, she debuted as a member of the ''Inkigayo'' project group, Sunny Girls, with the single, "Taxi". In Summer 2017, YooA joined the reality show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandeul
Lee Jung-hwan (; born March 20, 1992), better known by his stage name Sandeul () is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy group B1A4, that debuted on April 23, 2011. He debuted as a solo artist on October 4, 2016. Career Pre-debut Lee was known to have competed in numerous singing contests prior to training and debut. Lee was approached by a company agent after performing a song by Kim Yeon-woo in a talent show. He then underwent a training period of two years. 2011: Debut with B1A4 After years of training, Lee joined as the main vocalist of B1A4. On April 11, 2011, WM Entertainment unveiled Lee as the fourth member to be revealed after the release of the news of B1A4 along with Jinyoung, Baro and Gongchan's pictures. CNU was revealed the next day. On April 20, 2011, B1A4 released their debut Track "OK" and mini album ''Let's Fly'' and made their debut on April 23, 2011, on MBC Show! Music Core. After their debut, B1A4 was invited to s ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
