YG Entertainment is not only producing legendary artists but also agency CEOs, fostering creativity and entrepreneurial spirit within the industry. Several YG artists have ventured beyond their music careers to establish their own fashion labels and entertainment agencies, showcasing a blend of creativity and business acumen.
Let’s delve into the labels founded by current and former YG artists.
TEDDY – THE BLACK LABEL
The former leader of YG’s boy group 1TYM and renowned producer Teddy Park founded The Black Label in 2015. The agency is now home to popular soloists like Zion.T, Taeyang, and Somi and is preparing to debut their first idol group.
TABLO – HIGHGRND
Tablo, a member of Epik High, ventured into the realm of entrepreneurship with HIGHGRND, an independent sub-label with YG Entertainment as its parent company, in 2015.
PSY – P NATION
PSY founded P NATION in 2018, signaling a new chapter in his illustrious career. The label houses popular artists like Hwasa, Crush, and the idol group TNX.
Eun Ji-won – GYM Entertainment
Eun Ji-won, the leader of the veteran group Sechskies, established his own label, GYM Entertainment, in early 2009 to explore various creative endeavors.
GD – PEACEMINUSONE
G-Dragon has long been revered for his trendsetting fashion choices. In 2016, he took his passion for fashion to the next level by launching his own brand, PEACEMINUSONE.
MINZY – MZ ENTERTAINMENT
Minzy, who initially rose to fame as the youngest member of the popular girl group 2NE1, established her own label, MZ Entertainment, in 2020.
CL – VERY CHERRY
As a trailblazer in both fashion and music, CL, the leader of 2NE1, embarked on a new chapter with the establishment of Very Cherry in 2020.
B.I – 131 LABEL
131 LABEL is a self-founded label by the former leader of iKON, Kim Han-bin. The label was named after B.I’s letter shape.
Lee Chan-hyuk – CHartLABEL
CHartLabel is the very own video agency label of AKMU’s Lee Chan-hyuk, through which he released his video project album “Umbrella” last year.
JENNIE – ODDATELIER
After renewing with YG Entertainment only for the group’s activities, BLACKPINK’s Jennie founded ODDATELIER in November 2023.
LISA – LLOUD
On February 8, 2024, Lisa announced the launch of her own label, LLOUD, for her solo endeavors and became the second BLACKPINK’s member to do so.
JISOO – BLISSOO
Jisoo is the latest member of BLACKPINK to establish her own label. On February 21, 2024, the launch of BLISSOO was officially announced.
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