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Woollim Entertainment
Woollim Entertainment () is a South Korean entertainment company founded in 2003 by Lee Jung-yeop. The label is home to artists such as Golden Child, Rocket Punch, Drippin, and Kwon Eun-bi. It has previously handled artists Epik High, Infinite, Lovelyz, Nell and actor Kim Min-seok. History In June 2010, Woollim debuted their first ever boy group, Infinite. In August 2013, Woollim Entertainment merged with SM Entertainment's subsidiary SM Culture & Contents (SM C&C) to form "Woollim Label", an independent record label whose music would be different from SM Entertainment's sounds with their own color of music and an eclectic lineup of artists. In November 2014, Woollim debuted their first girl group, Lovelyz. On March 21, 2016, SM C&C announced that it decided to separate its video content business from its music content business. SM C&C established Woollim Entertainment (Woollim Entertainment Co., Ltd) to handle its music content business, with SM C&C owning all stoc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Executive Officer
A chief executive officer (CEO), also known as a central executive officer (CEO), chief administrator officer (CAO) or just chief executive (CE), is one of a number of corporate executives charged with the management of an organization especially an independent legal entity such as a company or nonprofit institution. CEOs find roles in a range of organizations, including public and private corporations, non-profit organizations and even some government organizations (notably state-owned enterprises). The CEO of a corporation or company typically reports to the board of directors and is charged with maximizing the value of the business, which may include maximizing the share price, market share, revenues or another element. In the non-profit and government sector, CEOs typically aim at achieving outcomes related to the organization's mission, usually provided by legislation. CEOs are also frequently assigned the role of main manager of the organization and the highest-ranki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovelyz
Lovelyz () is a South Korean girl group formed in 2014 by Woollim Entertainment and is the company's first girl group. The group consists of eight members: Baby Soul, Jiae, Jisoo, Mijoo, Kei, Jin, Sujeong and Yein. Their debut album, '' Girls' Invasion'', was released on November 17, 2014. History 2014: Debut and finding success Lovelyz's debut was first announced on November 5, 2014, by Woollim Entertainment. Lovelyz released a pre-release digital single, "Good Night Like Yesterday", on the same day. Their debut showcase was held on November 12 at the K-ART Hall in Olympic Park, and their debut stage was on the next day on Mnet '' M Countdown''. The group's debut studio album '' Girls' Invasion'' was officially released on November 17, along with its lead single titled "Candy Jelly Love". The album ranked ninth on Taiwan's Five Music Korea-Japan weekly chart and first on Japan's Tower Records albums chart. Prior to debut, member Jisoo withdrew from the group's debut promotio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sung-kyu
Kim Sung-kyu (born April 28, 1989), referred to as Sunggyu or Sungkyu, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is the leader and main vocalist of South Korean boy band Infinite (band), Infinite. In November 2012, Kim began his solo career with his first extended play, ''Another Me (Kim Sung-kyu EP), Another Me'', which debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart. His second extended play, ''27 (Kim Sung-kyu EP), 27'' (2015), debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and number eight on the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' World Albums chart, and yielded two South Korean top-ten singles "The Answer" and "Kontrol". Early life Kim Sung-kyu was born on April 28, 1989 in Jeonju, South Korea. He attended Jeonju National University High School and was in the school rock band called "Coma Beat". When Kim first told his parents about his dream to become a singer, they rejected it because they wanted him to have a normal life and told him they'd rather he leave the house inst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
L (entertainer)
Kim Myung-soo (; born March 13, 1992), known professionally as L, is a South Korean singer, actor, and model. He debuted as a vocalist of boy band Infinite in 2010 and its sub-group Infinite F in 2014. He left Woollim Entertainment in August 2019 but is still a member of the group. Early life Kim Myungsoo was born on March 13, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea. He has a brother, Kim Moon-soo, who is two years younger than him. Kim attended Duk-soo High School and graduated from Daekyung University on February 15, 2013, majoring in practical music. Career 2010–2016: Music and acting career As a high school student, L auditioned for Woollim Entertainment after being street cast for his good looks. He was selected as the first member of idol group Infinite. He made his debut as a vocalist of the boy group in June 2010. In 2011, he made his acting debut in Japanese drama ''Jiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari'', which aired on TV Asahi in July. In 2012, he was cast in tvN's romance com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoya (singer)
Lee Ho-dong (; born ), better known by his stage name Hoya or Lee Ho-won, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, dancer and actor. He served as a rapper and vocalist in boy band Infinite from 2010 and its sub-group Infinite H from 2013 up until his departure from Woollim Entertainment in 2017. In 2018, Hoya made his solo debut on March 28 with his first mini album "Shower". Hoya made his acting debut in the drama ''Reply 1997'' (2012) and went on to star in the dramas ''My Lovely Girl'' (2014), ''Mask'' (2015), ''Radiant Office'' (2017), and ''Two Cops'' (2017), ''Devilish Charm'' (2018). Biography Hoya was born in Busan, South Korea. He dropped out of high school during his first year to pursue his dream as a singer. His father was against the decision thus Hoya had to leave home. He then took the high school qualification exam and passed. Later his father accepted him and now supports Infinite whole heartedly. Hoya auditioned after he dropped out and ended up in his cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasty (band)
Tasty ( ko, 테이스티), stylized as TASTY, was a K-pop duo formed by Woollim Entertainment in 2012. The group was composed of identical twins Daeryong and Soryong. They made their debut in August 2012 with the single album ''Spectrum''. In 2015, they terminated their contract with Woollim Entertainment and went back to China.Since then, they changed the group name to Hanch兄弟(Hanchtwins). History Twins Jung So-ryong (Hangul: 정소룡; Chinese: 郑小龙 ''Zheng Xiao Long'') and Dae-ryong (Hangul: 정대룡; Chinese: 郑大龙 ''Zheng Da Long'') were born in Jilin, China, on . 2006–11: Training under JYP Entertainment Prior to their debut under Woollim Entertainment, the duo were trainees under another South Korean agency, JYP Entertainment from 2006–2011. During this time, they spent time in the U.S., where they trained with choreographers that had worked with Beyoncé and Ne-Yo. They also appeared as backup dancers for the singer and founder of JYP Entertainment, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwak Jung-wook
Kwak Jung-wook (born 12 June 1990) is a South Korean actor. Personal life On January 24, 2022, it was confirmed that Kwak and Park Se-young Park Se-young (; born July 30, 1988) is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in 2012 with supporting roles in the television dramas ''Faith'' and ''School 2013''. Park has since played leading roles in '' Sincerity Moves Heaven'' (2013) an ... are getting married in mid-February, and the wedding ceremony would be held privately in Seoul. They met during the filming of drama '' School 2013'', and developed into a couple a few years ago. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1990 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Sungkyunkwan University alumni {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Kyun-sung
Kang Kyun-sung () (born 1981) is a South Korean singer and television personality. He is a member of the boy band Noel and is a cast member in the variety show ''Off to School''. He also appears in the music videos for Sistar's "Shake It" and Bestie's "Excuse Me". He has made appearances on Korean variety shows such as Knowing Bros ''Knowing Bros'' (), also known as ''Men on a Mission'' or ''Ask Us Anything'', is a South Korean television entertainment program produced by SM C&C that premiered on December 5, 2015, and currently airs on Saturdays at JTBC. Although the sho ..., Running Man, and more recently South Korean Foreigners. Filmography Television drama References 1981 births Living people JYP Entertainment artists Kyonggi University alumni Singers from Seoul South Korean pop singers South Korean television personalities 21st-century South Korean male singers {{SouthKorea-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jin-young
Lee Jin-young (Hangul: 이진영, Hanja: 李晋暎) (born June 15, 1980 in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea) is a South Korean former right fielder. He batted and threw left-handed. He is now a coach for the South Korea national baseball team. Career Amateur career Attending Gunsan Commerce High School in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, Lee was considered the best high school hitter. He was also a highly regarded left-handed power pitcher who threw in the mid-90s as a starter. In 1997, he was selected for the South Korea national junior team that finished in 5th place at the 1997 World Junior Baseball Championship held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Professional career SK Wyverns Upon graduation from Gunsan High School, Lee was drafted by the Ssangbangwool Raiders, which became the SK Wyverns after the 1999 season, in the first round of the 1999 KBO Draft. Lee made his debut in the pro league against the Hanwha Eagles in Gunsan on May 10, 1999. Appearing in 65 games, he fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Dong-ryul
Kim Dong-ryul (; born March 15, 1974) is a South Korean pop singer-songwriter. He composes, arranges, writes lyrics, produces, and performs his own music. He has been active since 1993. Career Exhibition era (1993–1997) As an architectural major in Yonsei University, Kim Dong-ryul formed the duet Exhibition with his close friend, Seo Dong-wook. Dong-ryul composed their songs and played the piano while Dong-wook played bass guitar. The duet became famous through an MBC University Song Festival in 1993.Kim Dong-ryul's official website �Profile page They emerged champion and won the special prize with the song "In Dreams" which Seo wrote and Kim composed. From then onwards, Kim began his career of singing, composing, and writing lyrics. Kim's first album ''An Essay of Memory'', which famous singer Shin Hae-cheol produced, was released in 1994. Even though the duet were new figures in the world of popular music, they did the composing, piano, bass, and computer programmin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toheart (band)
Toheart (, commonly stylized as ToHeart) is a South Korean Musical ensemble, duo formed by Nam Woo-hyun, Woohyun from Infinite (band), Infinite and Key (entertainer), Key from Shinee in 2014. It is a collaboration between SM Entertainment and Woollim Entertainment. History On February 20, 2014 S.M. Entertainment released a teaser announcing Toheart, a special unit duo consisting of Nam Woo-hyun, Woohyun of Infinite (band), Infinite and Key (entertainer), Key of Shinee. The release was followed by a second prologue teaser which was released on February 27. After the release of a music video teaser on March 4, 2014 and a track preview video a few days later, Toheart debuted with the mini album ''Delicious'' and the music video for the title track was released on March 10. On the same day, the duo held their first showcase in the Coex Artium, hosted by bandmates Choi Min-ho, Minho and Kim Sung-kyu, Sungkyu. Jeff Benjamin from Billboard praised the duo's vocals, and also the choreog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Su-jeong
Lee Su-jeong (Hangul: 이수정, born July 6, 1992), formerly known as Baby Soul, is a South Korean singer and a member of South Korean girl group Lovelyz under Woollim Entertainment. She firstly released digital single with "Stranger" on November 23, 2011prior to debut as a member of girl group Lovelyz in November 2014. Following Lovelyz's contract come to end and went hiatus in November 2022, Lee renew her contract with Woollim and began her solo career with her birth name Lee Su-jeong.Lee later released her debut EP ''My Name''. Career 2011–2013 : Pre-debut project Lee made her first appearance as a featured singer in labelmate Infinite's debut studio album Over the Top on the song "Crying". She later made her debut as a soloist on November 26, 2011 under the stage name Babysoul with her first single "Stranger" featuring soloist Wheesung as a part of Woollim Entertainment first girlgroup pre-debut project. On January 18, 2012, Lee released her second single "She's a Flir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
