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  11 Sibling-Like Lines From Same Agencies For Resembling One Another [Updated 2022]

  These idols resember their labelmates so much that they could pass off as siblings! Korean Entertainment companies always have a distinct style that they pursue, may it be from their artists' image and concept, visual, singing, and dancing style, as well as to their artists' appeal.

  11.24.22 | 10:37PM EST

• [BREAKING] BLACKPINK x Selena Gomez Collaboration is Finally Happening!

  The collaboration between the K-pop group BLACKPINK and pop star Selena Gomez has been made official! On YG Entertainment's official blog, BLACKPINK's 'New single Release' poster was uploaded, revealing the mysterious celebrity as well who will be collaborating with them!

  08.11.20 | 8:52PM EDT
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  TREASURE Was Influenced by G-Dragon and Other YG Senior Artists

  YG rookie male group TREASURE reveals G-Dragon and other senior YG artists have given them a huge influence. TREASURE mentioned that they are taking into heart the influences they received from Hoobaes of YG Entertainment.

  08.10.20 | 8:03PM EDT
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  How The "Big 3" SM, YG, and JYP Differ in Terms of Dating Rules

  South Korea's "Big 3" entertainment agencies - SM, YG and JYP - set different rules when it comes to dating. K-pop idols' dating life is not like like the typical setup we see. Given that they are public figures, they make sure that they maintain a good reputation towards their fans, and that includes not having a romantic relationship.

  08.05.20 | 4:20AM EDT

• BLACKPINK to Release Newest Track on August 28

  YG Entertainment dropped a poster of BLACKPINK's "NEW SINGLE RELEASE" on its official SNS on August 4 KST. The image contains the phrase "2020.08.28 Fri," signaling that the release date of their new song is fast approaching.

  08.03.20 | 10:24PM EDT
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  TREASURE Sets Newest Record as YG Entertainment's Artist With Highest Preorder Sales

  YG Entertainment announced on the 3rd that it had produced 50,000 more preorders for Treasure's first single album "THE FIRST STEP: CHAPTER ONE," increasing the number of preorders to more than 150,000. This is due to a surge in preorders in China following Japan. This is the best new album in YG's history.

  08.02.20 | 10:48PM EDT
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  YG Entertainment's Rookie Boy Group TREASURE Unveils MV Debut Teaser

  TREASURE finally unveiled their MV debut teaser, fueling fans' excitement! The rookie boy band from YG Entertainment captured the attention of local and global fans after releasing behind-the-scenes footage of the concept teaser for their first single album, "THE FIRST STEP: CHAPTER ONE."

  07.29.20 | 4:24AM EDT
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  Inner Circles Send Truck To YG Entertainment Building With Specific Demands for WINNER's Mino

  Inner Circles have sent a protest truck in front of YG Entertainment, which will stay in front of the building from July 27 to August 1. The truck has specific demands for WINNER's Song Mino.

  07.28.20 | 12:44AM EDT
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  Lee Hi Reveals Why YG Entertainment Only Allows 5 Artists to Come Back Every Year

  Lee Hi recently appeared on 1theK's "Look Me Up," where she answered questions from the fans. As she responded to questions from fans, one comment stuck out - and that comment from a fan claimed that Lee Hi was the treated the least fairly during her time in YG Entertainment.

  07.27.20 | 3:15AM EDT
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  These Popular Idols Were Once YG Entertainment Trainees

  It's not uncommon for trainees to switch between one company or another, whether it's for breaking company rules or seeing opportunities elsewhere. These popular idols were once trainees under YG Entertainment, one of the "Big 3" companies in Korea.

  07.24.20 | 11:52PM EDT
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  VIPs Send Truck to YG Entertainment Building Demanding Proper Treatment for BIGBANG

  International VIPs sent a truck to YG Entertainment's building on July 23, to demand proper treatment for BIGBANG. Fans organized this project, believing that BIGBANG is one of the groups that helped YG Entertainment become one of the biggest companies in Korea, and thusly, the group deserves better treatment.

  07.24.20 | 4:07AM EDT

• BLACKPINK Beats Ariana Grande as YouTube's Most Subscribed Music Artist

  BLACKPINK has clinched the crown as the most subscribed music artist! According to YG Entertainment on Monday, BLACKPINK's subscribers on their official YouTube channel surpassed 42.3 million; hence, exceeding other female pop stars, such as Ariana Grande.

  07.23.20 | 11:18PM EDT

• BLACKPINK Gears Up for New Release in August + Teases Fans With Mysterious Featuring Artist

  BLACKPINK is gearing up for another single! Following the girl group's consecutive successes in the music market with "How You Like That" domestically and internationally, BLACKPINK is set to dominate the music charts and stage once again with a new song.

  07.22.20 | 9:14PM EDT
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  Former YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk is Being Taken to Court

  Yang Hyun Suk, founder and former CEO of YG Entertainment, is being taken to court. On July 21, 2020, Star News investigations revealed that Yang Hyun Suk, along with four other parties, were given orders from the court. His first trial will be held on August 14.

  07.22.20 | 2:08AM EDT

• Red Velvet Irene & Seulgi, BLACKPINK, GFriend, and ITZY: Who Will Be The Next Summer Queen?

  The summer queen competition of girl groups begins and four are vying for the title. The four girl groups who made their comeback during this season are Red Velvet's Irene and Seulgi, BLACKPINK, GFriend, and ITZY.

  07.22.20 | 1:33AM EDT
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  YG Entertainment to Debut First-Ever Chinese Girl Group

  YG Entertainment is currently preparing to debut their much anticipated first ever girl group. Their Chinese division, Shining Star Culture, have released teaser photos for two of the upcoming group's members on their Weibo page.

  07.20.20 | 12:28AM EDT
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  AKMU Hints at Wanting to Leave YG Entertainment

  Over the past few years, numerous artists have chosen to leave YG Entertainment despite it being one of the most popular and influential entertainment labels in the country. While many cite artistic differences on paper, fans and the artists themselves reveal it is truly because of the companies' poor management and scandals.

  07.17.20 | 8:46PM EDT
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  Former 2NE1 Minzy Reveals She Auditioned for SM Entertainment Before YG Entertainment

  Former 2NE1 member and current soloist Gong Minzy recently revealed on "Video Star" that she auditioned at SM Entertainment the same day she auditioned for YG Entertainment, and actually chose to audition at SM Entertainment first!

  07.08.20 | 10:01PM EDT
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  These are the Things BLACKPINK Can't Do Because of Their Company

  Every K-pop group follow rules set by their companies. While most of them are reasonable, some can be seen as going overboard and just flat-out unnecessary. These are the 12 things BLACKPINK members are forbidden from doing by their company, YG Entertainment.

  06.29.20 | 4:08AM EDT

• This Is How The Superstar Girl Group BLACKPINK Was Formed

  Right now, BLACKPINK is dominating the charts in both the East and West with their latest comeback, "How You Like That," released on June 26 (Friday). Fans had to wait a year and two months for the comeback but the girl group didn't disappoint.

  06.29.20 | 2:28AM EDT