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High Up Entertainment
High Up Entertainment (), also known as just High Up, is a South Korean entertainment company formed under the partnership with CJ E&M in 2017. The company is home to artists such as STAYC, Park Si-eun, and Black Eyed Pilseung. History High Up Entertainment was founded on June 14, 2017, by the producer duo Black Eyed Pilseung in collaboration with CJ E&M. Black Eyed Pilseung has produced songs for multiple K-pop artists such as Twice, Miss A, Apink, and Sistar. In January 2018, they held a national talent-scouting audition tour.On February 12, 2019, the company debuted their first duo, 415, with the digital single "Remember". In December 2019, Park Si-eun signed a contract with the label and went on to become a member of STAYC. In October, 2020, they officially announced that the girl group STAYC, who had been previously introduced to the public as "High Up Girls", would debut with the single album ''Star to a Young Culture'' and its lead single " So Bad" on November 12 aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Privately Held Company
A privately held company (or simply a private company) is a company whose Stock, shares and related rights or obligations are not offered for public subscription or publicly negotiated in their respective listed markets. Instead, the Private equity, company's stock is offered, owned, traded or exchanged privately, also known as "over-the-counter (finance), over-the-counter". Related terms are unlisted organisation, unquoted company and private equity. Private companies are often less well-known than their public company, publicly traded counterparts but still have major importance in the world's economy. For example, in 2008, the 441 list of largest private non-governmental companies by revenue, largest private companies in the United States accounted for $1.8 trillion in revenues and employed 6.2 million people, according to ''Forbes''. In general, all companies that are not owned by the government are classified as private enterprises. This definition encompasses both publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Single Album
In music, a single is a type of release of a song recording of fewer tracks than an album ( LP), typically one or two tracks. A single can be released for sale to the public in a variety of physical or digital formats. Singles may be standalone tracks or connected to an artist's album, and in the latter case would often have at least one single release before the album itself, called lead singles. The single was defined in the mid-20th century with the ''45'' (named after its speed in revolutions per minute), a type of 7-inch sized vinyl record containing an A-side and a B-side, i.e. one song on each side. The single format was highly influential in pop music and the early days of rock and roll, and it was the format used for jukeboxes and preferred by younger populations in the 1950s and 1960s. Singles in digital form became very popular in the 2000s. Distinctions for what makes a ''single'' have become more tenuous since: the biggest digital music distributor, the iTu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metamorphic (album)
''Metamorphic'' is the first studio album by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released by High Up Entertainment on July 1, 2024, and contains 14 tracks, including the lead single "Cheeky Icy Thang". Background and release On June 3, 2024, High Up Entertainment announced that STAYC would be releasing their first studio album titled ''Metamorphic'' on July 1. Eight days later, the trailer film was released. On June 16, the track listing was released with "Cheeky Icy Thang" announced as the lead single. On June 23, the first music video teaser for "Cheeky Icy Thang" was released. The highlight medley teaser videos was released on June 24 and 25. The album was released alongside the music video for "Cheeky Icy Thang" on July 1. Promotion Prior to the release of ''Metamorphic'', on July 1, 2024, STAYC held a live event aimed at introducing the album and connecting with their fanbase. Additionally, to commemorate the release of the album, they opened a pop-up store event in Seoul, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teenfresh
''Teenfresh'' is the third extended play by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released by High Up Entertainment on August 16, 2023, and contains six tracks, including the lead single "Bubble". Background and release On July 24, 2023, High Up Entertainment announced STAYC would be releasing their third extended play titled ''Teenfresh'' on August 16. A day later, the promotional schedule was released. It was also announced that "Bubble" would serve as the lead single. On August 9, the first music video teaser for "Bubble" was released. Five days later, the highlight medley teaser video was released. On August 15, the second music video teaser for "Bubble" was released. The extended play was released alongside the music video for "Bubble" on August 16. Composition ''Teenfresh'' contain six tracks. The lead single "Bubble" was described as a bubblegum pop song with lyrics having the message that "we tend to trap ourselves in the bubbles of criticism and unrealistic expectations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teddy Bear (single Album)
''Teddy Bear'' is the fourth single album by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released by High Up Entertainment on February 14, 2023, and contains two tracks, including the lead single of the same name. Background and release On January 18, 2023, High Up Entertainment announced that STAYC would be releasing an album in February. On January 31, it was announced STAYC would be releasing their fourth single album titled ''Teddy Bear'' on February 14. On February 1, the promotional schedule was released. On February 3, the Korean version of "Poppy", which was previously released as the Japanese-language debut single, was pre-released alongside its performance music video. The music video teasers for lead single "Teddy Bear" was released on February 5 and 12. The single album was released alongside the music video for "Teddy Bear" on February 14. Composition ''Teddy Bear'' consists of two tracks. The lead single "Teddy Bear" was described as a pop punk song with lyrics that "conta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Need Love (single Album)
''We Need Love'' is the third single album by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released by High Up Entertainment on July 19, 2022, and contains four tracks, including the lead single " Beautiful Monster". Background and release On June 30, 2022, High Up Entertainment announced STAYC will be releasing a new album in July 2022. A day later, it was announced STAYC would be releasing their third single album titled ''We Need Love'' on July 19. On July 5, the album teaser video was released, followed by the promotional schedule a day later. On July 15, the highlight medley video was released with "Beautiful Monster" announced as the lead single. Three days later, the music video teaser for "Beautiful Monster" was released. Reception Tanu I. Raj of ''NME'' stated that "''We Need Love'' played safe leaving much to be desired as a whole" as the single album "is missing the experimental streak STAYC have become synonymous with ndthe complexity in the story they avebuild". Overall, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stereotype (EP)
''Stereotype'' (stylized in all caps) is the debut extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group STAYC. Distributed by Kakao Entertainment, it was released by High Up Entertainment on September 6, 2021, almost ten months after the group's debut. Composition ''Stereotype'' contains four songs. The title track conveys the message that people should not be judged based on their looks, and instead appreciated for the "various colors and elements that make who they are". The other tracks include "I'll Be There", which "speaks about the pain of a breakup", "Slow Down",“ a tropical house song, and "Complex", a song that "blends groovy beats with catchy melodies". Release On August 4, 2021, High Up Entertainment announced that STAYC would be releasing their first EP in early September. On August 15, 2021, its title was revealed to be ''Stereotype''. The EP and the music video for its title track were released simultaneously on September 6. Reception In a review for ''NME'', Carmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Staydom
''Staydom'' (stylized in all caps) is the second Korean-language single album by South Korean girl group STAYC, released almost five months after the group's debut. It was released on April 8, 2021, by High Up Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment. Background High Up Entertainment announced on March 24, 2021, that StayC would be having their first comeback on April 8 with their second single album. Two teasers for the album were posted on the group's social media accounts on March 23 and 24. The first teaser opens with the phrase "I hope someone to show up as soon as possible" with a tight shot of members' lips. Simultaneously, a mysterious voice messages came out in both Korean and English. The second teaser displayed the particular voice messages in texts, unveiling the release date and the album's name in the last scene. The album's track list was revealed on March 26 and "ASAP (STAYC song), ASAP" was announced as the lead single. The album contains three new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Bad (STAYC Song)
"So Bad" (stylized in all caps) is the debut single released by South Korean girl group STAYC. Co-written and produced by Black Eyed Pilseung, the song was released on November 12, 2020, as the lead single from the group's debut single album ''Star to a Young Culture''. A remix of the song titled "So Bad (Tak Remix)" was released on January 10, 2021. The remix was later included on the group's second single album ''Staydom''. Music video The music video for the song was released on the same day and the song and amassed over 2.6 million views in its first 24 hours of upload. The video was directed by Minjun Lee and Hayoung Lee. Plagiarism accusation On November 16, 2020, Korean netizens noticed that aspects of the "So Bad" music video appeared similar to the music video of " Midnight Sky" by Miley Cyrus. A few days after the accusations, Legend Film, the music video production company, issued an apology. Commercial performance The song debuted at number 90 on ''Billboard's'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lead Single
A lead single (or first single) is the first single to be released from a studio album by an artist or a band, usually before the album itself is released and also occasionally on the same day of the album's release date. A similar term, "debut single", is the first single released by a new artist. Release strategies Artists often choose songs that are more up-tempo, yet representative of the album's sound, as lead singles. Such songs are often catchier and attract the attention of listeners. The subsequent single might then be slower in tempo, in order to demonstrate the range of the album. Female vocalists like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera often maintain a formula of an up-tempo first lead single with a slow ballad follow-up. For example, two singles were released by Miley Cyrus before her album '' Bangerz'' – an up-tempo track, " We Can't Stop", was released as the first, and a slow-ballad song, "Wrecking Ball", as the second. This was a successful practice of 1980 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star To A Young Culture
''Star to a Young Culture'' is the debut single album by South Korean girl group STAYC. It was released on November 12, 2020, by High Up Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M. The EP consists of two tracks both produced by Black Eyed Pilseung. Background and promotion On October 11, High Up Entertainment announced that their first ever girl group "STAYC" would be debuting on November 12, 2020. All members of the group were announced between September 8 and October 22. The title of their single album was announced to be ''Star To A Young Culture'', with the lead single "So Bad". The teaser schedule was released the same day. The album was announced to be produced by Black Eyed Pilseung and the duo described the group's sound as "Teen Fresh", a combination of "Teen" and "Fresh", highlighting the group's "unique individual vocal colors". To promote the album the group performed their lead single "So Bad" and B-side "Like This" through a VLIVE debut showcase. The group made their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
