Yang Hyun Suk says the new group he plans on debuting will carry the responsibility of YG for the next 8 years

As previously reported, on August 20, YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk attended the showcase premiere for the new survival program, 'WHO IS NEXT: WIN' where he introduced the show, and talked about future plans regarding the debut of a new group.

Thinking back on the past while also pondering about the future, Yang Hyun Suk stated, "I remember 8 years ago when Big Bang was preparing for their debut. I met with approximately 10 media outlets. This was when the Internet wasn't fully utilized and developed the way it is now. So much has changed within the span of 8 years. YG's scale as a company has expanded and the world has changed a lot as well."

He continued, "Big Bang has carried the torch for the past 8 years. Now the new group who will debut will carry on the responsibility of YG Entertainment for the next 8 years. I'm very careful and nervous. Back then, I dreamed of Big Bang being the best in the country (Korea). However, in the current landscape, K Pop is garnering much popularity globally. The company's artists are receiving a lot of popularity in Japan and other Asian countries. Asia is watching over this program."

Yang Hyun Suk also pointed out that it took a year for Big Bang to make their way in the industry. He stated, "Big Bang made their initial debut with a song that was written by somebody else, it wasn't until G-Dragon composed "Lies" that Big Bang became what it is today."

'WIN' is a survival program about 11 YG trainees who have been trainees for several years. The trainees will be divided into two teams - Team A and Team B. The winning team who will acquire the title 'WINNER' will then debut as a group. The A team is made up of 5 people. Some of the members are 'Superstar K2' contestant Kang Seung Yoon, 'K Pop Star' contestant, Lee Seung Hoon and more. On the other hand, the B team has 6 people, including 12 year old rapper who starred in MC Mong's "Indian Boy" MV, B.I as well as another 'K Pop Star' contestant, Goo Joon Hee.