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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

• BLACKPINK's "How You Like That" Music Video Under Fire for Disrespecting The Indian God Ganesha

  BLACKPINK recently made their long-awaited comeback with "How You Like That" on June 26, Friday, at 6 PM. Though the record smashed numerous records, YG Entertainment is under fire from Indian BLINKs for allegedly disrespecting their culture and religion.

  06.27.20 | 1:23AM EDT

• BLACKPINK Releases "How You Like That" + Smashes New Records!

  Finally, the queens have returned! On June 26, the phenomenal girl group BLACKPINK finally dropped their new music video and their pre-release track, "How You Like That," and as expected, the song explosively trended online and has set brand new records!

  06.26.20 | 10:16PM EDT

• BLACKPINK Rumored to Have Outdoor Music Video Based on These Instagram Posts

  BLINKs are becoming keener on what they will be expecting on BLACKPINK's comeback on June 26. Some even follow YG Entertainment employees and the members' makeup and nail artists to find out hints on the group's upcoming return. Thus, through some scrolling on the staff's SNS, eagle-eyed netizens now speculate that BLACKPINK will have an outdoor-based MV.

  06.18.20 | 2:19AM EDT

• K-Netizens Praise BLACKPINK Jennie's Big and Alluring Eyes

  People are gushing over BLACKPINK's Jennie's visuals after netizens shared photos of the idol online, with Koreans noticing and admiring how big and pretty her eyes are!

  06.17.20 | 3:19AM EDT
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  Which Agency Pays the Biggest: YG, SM, JYP, or Big Hit?

  Ever wondered which among YG, SM, JYP, and Big Hit pay the biggest salaries on the average for their employees? According to the 2019 report by the Financial Supervisory Service, three aspects were reviewed to know how these giant agencies pay their employees. The three aspects are operating profit, sales revenue, and the average salary.

  06.16.20 | 4:34AM EDT
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  WATCH: Lee Su Hyun and Bang Ye Dam's "WAYO" Duet

  Lee Su Hyun of AKMU decided to join Bang Ye Dam of TREASURE to sing a rendition of his pre-debut single Wayo! On June 15, Lee Su Hyun posted their duet cover on her YouTube channel and mentioned that for the first time in the last seven years, she Bang Ye Dam managed to meet again.

  06.16.20 | 2:51AM EDT

• YG Releases BLACKPINK's First Comeback Teaser Poster

  Finally! The long wait is almost over as YG Entertainment officially released BLACKPINK's first comeback teaser poster today! On the official Twitter account of YG Family, the first image teaser for BLACKPINK's "Pre-release" single confirmed its release date. So BLINKs, mark your calendars as the much-anticipated track will be out on June 26!

  06.09.20 | 10:35PM EDT
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  Moments When Korean Entertainment Agencies Were Caught Lying To The Public

  Korean entertainment firms can be relatively deliberately dishonest and questionable. This may be for several reasons, such as needing to ensure a consistent image, having fans to keep a cool head, among others

  06.02.20 | 6:27AM EDT