YG follows path of SM, JYP with IPO, but prospects mixed at best

Are Korean entertainment agencies bankable assets?
YG follows path of SM, JYP with IPO, but prospects mixed at best

Korean record labels and talent agencies are desperate to exploit the global hype generated by their pop stars but the jury is out on whether they are destined for a lucrative future or disappointment.

The companies have so far benefited from the uniqueness of the domestic music market and it remains to be seen whether their unproven business model will prove enough to secure their long-term success as publicly-traded firms.

YG Entertainment Talks Future Plans, New Groups to Debut Next Year

YG Entertainment made it official on November 8 that they have a new boy band and girl group waiting for debut next year. At a press conference held to address the label’s public listing on the KOSDAQ (Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) stock market, the CEO of YGE, Yang Min Suk, said the company currently has two idol bands in training that are expected to be the next Big Bang and 2NE1.

The CEO said YGE has 32 trainees right now. The new girl group will only be comprised of members under 20 years old and is scheduled to debut in the first half of next year. Their new boy group, however, will be revealed in the second half of 2012.

YGE, “The Best” Entertainment Shares is Making Its Way

On the 8th of November, Woori Investment & Securities stated and ranked YG Entertainment as, “One of the highest growing companies that produces the greatest contents with their verified capabilities for producing.”

As YG Entertainment has artists such as Se7en, Big Bang, G-Dragon, 2NE1, etc., they have been able to continuously grow throughout, and with the recent addition of Tablo and Psy, they have also been able to expand their line-up tremendously.

Melon Music Awards 2011 reveals list of Top 10 artists

The ‘2011 Melon Music Awards‘ launched its first round of online votes back in October, asking netizens to narrow down Melon’s list of 30 nominees to 10. Votes flooded in from October 27th to November 6th, and on the 7th, Melon revealed which 10 artists made the cut.

The music site announced that 2011′s Top 10 artists were Super Junior, IU, f(x), 2NE1, Leessang, Park Jung Hyun, B2ST, Big Bang, SECRET, and SISTAR. Results were determined by a combination of album sales scores (80%) and online votes (20%).

Big Bang wins “Best Worldwide Act” on MTV EMA

The 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards aired today live from Belfast’s Odyssey Arena.  Aside from mega-superstars Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, LMFAO,  and Coldplay,  five member band, Big Bang, attended as they were nominated in the Worldwide Act category.

T.O.P to attend 2011 Chung Ryong Movie Film Awards

The leading roles from the 2010 Chung Ryong Movie Awards will be gathering together in the same place once again. The reason being is because they will all be attending the Hand-Printing Event that will be opening the 32nd Chung Ryong Movie Film Awards ceremony.

Big Bang ranks #1 & #4 on MTV K's Top 10 Countdown

“K-pop Concerts Poll” starts at 4:47 in the video-6:55 is where Big Bang is ranked #1!!

VJ Grace explores the streets of Hongdae, Seoul for a special on-location episode of Studio 5! Shot in the heart of Korea’s music scene — where spotlight artist indie duo 10cm had their humble beginnings — this week’s episode features fans living in Korea as they tell us which K-pop idols they want to see in concert the most.

Who’s the most anticipated member(s) for the 2011 YG Family Concert?

YG Entertainment revealed on October 27th that Big Bang has been picked as the artists people want to see the most at the ’15th Anniversary YG Family Concert’ to take place this coming