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Posted by Rika-go Friday, March 1, 2024

YG Entertainment artists who founded their own labels

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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.

What’s your thoughts on YG artists own labels? Comment below.

  1. Chanhyuk
  2. G-Dragon
  3. Jennie
  4. Jisoo
  5. Lisa
  6. Tablo
  7. B.I
  8. Psy
  9. Eun Ji Won
  10. Teddy
  11. CL
  12. Minzy
  13. YG ARTISTS AND THEIR OWN LABELS
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Southnorth
Southnorth53 pts Friday, March 1, 2024 0
Friday, March 1, 2024

CL🍒

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ftz-miho
ftz-miho1,384 pts Friday, March 1, 2024 0
Friday, March 1, 2024

Of all the mentions here, I have huge respect and love for B.I. The way he bounced back is just so great. He’s a perfect example of redemption

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