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The Black Label
The Black Label Inc. (; stylized in all caps or THEBLΛƆKLΛBEL) is a South Korean record label and an associate company of YG Entertainment. It was founded in 2015 by YG producer Teddy Park and Kush. History On September 22, 2015, YG Entertainment announced the creation of the independent sub-label to be headed by YG producers Teddy Park and Kush. On March 17, 2016, Zion.T signed with the label. On May 3, 2017, Okasian signed an exclusive contract with the label. The label is also home to Jeon Somi, who signed with the label in September 2018, and debuted on June 13, 2019. On November 16, 2020, as per the quarterly stock report of YG Entertainment, the label was converted to an associate company status. On December 26, 2022, the company announced Taeyang joined the label but remained a member of Big Bang. In January 2023, actor Park Bo-gum signed with the label. In April 2023, The Black Label formed a joint venture with Thailand's largest conglomerate Charoen Pokphand G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Associate Company
An associate company (or associate) in accounting and business valuation is a company in which another company owns a significant portion of voting shares, usually 20–50%. In this case, an owner does not consolidate the associate's financial statements. Ownership of over 50% creates a subsidiary, with its financial statements being consolidated into the parent's books. Associate value is reported in the balance sheet In financial accounting, a balance sheet (also known as statement of financial position or statement of financial condition) is a summary of the financial balances of an individual or organization, whether it be a sole proprietorship, a business ... as an asset, the investor's proportional share of the associate's income is reported in the income statement and dividends from the ownership decrease the value on the balance sheet. In Europe, investments into associate companies are called fixed financial assets. Associate value in the enterprise value equation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is the geographical United Nations geoscheme for Asia#South-eastern Asia, southeastern region of Asia, consisting of the regions that are situated south of China, east of the Indian subcontinent, and northwest of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, which is part of Oceania. Southeast Asia is bordered to the north by East Asia, to the west by South Asia and the Bay of Bengal, to the east by Oceania and the Pacific Ocean, and to the south by Australia (continent), Australia and the Indian Ocean. Apart from the British Indian Ocean Territory and two out of Atolls of the Maldives, 26 atolls of the Maldives in South Asia, Maritime Southeast Asia is the only other subregion of Asia that lies partly within the Southern Hemisphere. Mainland Southeast Asia is entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. Timor-Leste and the southern portion of Indonesia are the parts of Southeast Asia that lie south of the equator. The region lies near the intersection of Plate tectonics, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WakeOne
WakeOne (, stylised in all caps) is a South Korean entertainment company under CJ ENM's entertainment division. Their current artists include Roy Kim, Ha Hyun-sang, Jo Yu-ri, Kep1er, Zerobaseone, and Izna. History 2014–2018 The company was founded in 2014 by Son Dong-hoon under the name MMO Entertainment (MMO standing for ''Music Makes One'', the slogan of CJ ENM's flagship music channel Mnet). In September 2018, MMO and CJ ENM founded Off the Record Entertainment () to manage Iz*One (now disbanded) and Fromis 9. Pledis Entertainment was involved in the creative direction and music production of both while they were in Off the Record until Pledis CEO withdrew from being involved with Iz*One after April 2020 (Fromis 9 continued to be in the label until they fully transferred to Pledis in August 2021). Iz*One and Fromis 9 are debut groups of Mnet's girl group survival shows ''Produce 48'' and '' Idol School'', respectively. 2020–2021: Name changes, launch In March 2020, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izna
Izna (; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean girl group under WakeOne, produced by Teddy Park, that was formed through the Mnet survival show '' I-Land 2: N/a''. The group consists of seven members: Mai, Bang Jee-min, Yoon Ji-yoon, Koko, Ryu Sa-rang, Choi Jung-eun, and Jeong Sae-bi. They debuted on November 25, 2024, with the extended play (EP) '' N/a''. Name Izna is a name that was created from '' I-Land 2: N/a'' after finalized 'I2(N/a)'. "Anytime, anywhere, anything is me" is the meaning behind the name. History Formation through ''I-Land 2: N/a'' and other activities Izna was formed through Mnet's reality competition show '' I-Land 2,'' which aired from April 18 to July 4, 2024. The show brought contestants from Korea, Japan, and Malaysia, under WakeOne Entertainment, to compete and to debut in a multinational girl group, the first non-temporary girl group under WakeOne Entertainment. Out of a small pool of 24 contestants, only seven would be chosen to make the fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Ju-myoung
Lee Ju-myoung (; born December 1, 1993) is a South Korean actress and model. She debuted in the television and film industry with ''My Fellow Citizens!'' (2019) and is best known for her roles in ''Kairos'' (2020), ''Twenty-Five Twenty-One'' (2022) and ''Like Flowers in Sand'' (2023–2024). Life and career In 2016, Lee began her career as a model through the opportunity of shooting photos with her friend, who was a photographer, which opened a chance to appear in a lookbook. It led to her first acting role in the music video entitled "Don't Leave" () by Yang Da-il. This prompted her desire to further act with dialogues, and so, debuted as an actress with the KBS2 television series ''My Fellow Citizens! ''My Fellow Citizens!'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Choi Si-won, Lee Yoo-young and Kim Min-jung. It aired from April 1 to May 28, 2019 on KBS2. Synopsis A con man, who gets involved with unexpected incidents, marries a ...'' (2019). Other ventures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ella Gross
Ella McKenzie Gross (; (; born December 1, 2008), also known mononymously as Ella, is an American singer, model, and actress based in South Korea. She first began her career as a model at age two and has modeled for fashion brands such as H&M, Levi's, and GAP. As a singer, she debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group Meovv in September 2024, under The Black Label. Early life Ella McKenzie Gross was born on December 1, 2008 in Los Angeles, California, to a South Korean mother and an American father of German descent. She also has a Korean name Nabi (). She has a younger brother, born two years after her. As a child, Gross trained in ballet and mixed martial arts. Career 2011–2023: Modeling career Cited as a "prodigy" in both modelling and acting, Gross first featured on the cover of a magazine at age two, after she was scouted at a park in South Korea. In this time, her father, a former prosecutor in the military, was dispatched to the country from Los Angeles, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jong-won (actor, Born 1994)
Lee Jong-won (; born December 31, 1994) is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his roles in dramas such as ''My Unfamiliar Family'', '' XX,'' '' The Spies Who Loved Me, Knight Flower, and Brewing Love ''Brewing Love'' () is a 2024 South Korean television series starring Kim Se-jeong, Lee Jong-won, Shin Do-hyun, and Baek Sung-chul. It aired on ENA from November 4, to December 10, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST), and subsequent ....'' Personal life Lee served in the military since 2015 at the Republic of Korea Army Mark Army 30th Mechanized Infantry Division, a military service before making his debut as an actor and model. Filmography Film Television series Web series Music video appearances Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Jong-won 1994 births Living people South Korean male models 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivian Cha
Cha Hyunjung (born November 5, 1993) also known as Vivian Cha or VVN is a South Korean fashion model, songwriter and record producer. In August 2015, Cha made her debut in The 18th Magazine CéCi Model Contest. Career Cha's modeling career began when she was twenty one years old after she was chosen as No.1 of the 18th Model Contest by Magazine CéCi. She started her first modeling career with Magazine CéCI, SURE, Cosmopolitan, and LEON. she has become the face of Barrel in 2016 with her cousin Girls' Generation Kwon Yuri. She was also a model for commercial film of BMW MINI The Mini is a very small two-door, four-seat car, produced for four decades over a single generation, with many names and variants, by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors British Leyland and the Rover Group, and finally ... Korea . She has appeared on the talk show ''Get it Beauty'', and the reality show ''Attraction TV'' on Channel Onstyle. Discography Songwriting and pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loren (musician)
Lee Seung-joo (), better known by his stage name Loren (, stylized as LØREN), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and producer under The Black Label, and releases music through his own indie label Fire Exit Records. He debuted as a singer on November 13, 2020, with his heavy rock track "Empty Trash". He is credited as a arranger on G-Dragon's 2017 song, " 개소리 (Bullshit)", and as a lyricist on Blackpink's songs " Pretty Savage", " You Never Know", and "Lovesick Girls." Early life and education Loren was born to South Korean parents. His father is Lee Hae-jin, Naver's founder and Global Investment Officer (GIO), and his mother is Lee Young-rin. He also has one sister, Lee Yeon-joo. When Loren was around 5th grade, he moved to Singapore and studied at the Singapore American School. Career 2015–2017: Career begins and contract with The Black Label Between the age of 19 and 20, Lee's main goal was to make rap and dubstep beats. He would send the music he made to people h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllDay Project
AllDay Project (, stylized in all caps) is an upcoming South Korean co-ed group formed and managed by The Black Label. The group consists of five members: Annie, Tarzzan, Bailey, Woochan, and Youngseo. They are scheduled to debut on June 23, 2025 with the single album ''Famous''. History Pre-debut activities In early 2024, leaked photos of The Black Label trainees went viral, featuring Ella Gross, Bailey Sok and Annie Moon, among others, causing speculation that they were preparing to debut, though only Gross was confirmed to be under the label. Bailey Sok was notable for her work as a choreographer, and Annie Moon was known for being the granddaughter of Shinsegae chairwoman Lee Myung-hee. Later that year, The Black Label debuted their first girl group, Meovv, which included only Gross of the three. In 2023, Youngseo was a contestant on '' R U Next?'', a competition show held by Belift Lab to determine the members of what would become Illit. Youngseo placed second, earning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meovv
Meovv (pronounced "Meow"; , stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by The Black Label. The group consists of five members: Sooin, Gawon, Anna, Narin, and Ella. They debuted on September 6, 2024, with the release of their digital single "Meow". Name The group's name, Meovv, is an acronym for "My Eyes Open VVide". Member Ella responded to expressing the team name's "W" with two 'V's, saying, "I wanted to give visual fun," and "I liked it better because it felt like it represented each of the members." History Pre-debut activities and formation Most members of Meovv held experience in entertainment, modeling, music, and dance, prior to their acceptance into The Black Label. American model Ella Gross entered the industry at age two and has been featured on several fashion campaigns such as Zara, H&M, and GAP. Gawon was a former YG Entertainment trainee and a former model who starred in Adidas ads. Japanese member Anna Tanaka started her career as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Herald
''The Korea Herald'' () is a South Korean English-language daily newspaper founded in August 1953 and published in Seoul. The editorial staff is composed of Korean and international writers and editors, with additional news coverage drawn from international news agencies such as the Associated Press. ''The Korea Herald'' is operated by Herald Corporation. Herald Corporation also publishes ''The Herald Business'', a Korean-language business daily, ''The Junior Herald'', an English weekly for teens, ''The Campus Herald'', a Korean-language weekly for university students. Herald Media is also active in the country's booming English as a foreign language sector, operating a chain of hagwon as well as an English village. ''The Korea Herald'' is a member of the Asia News Network. History ''The Korean Republic'' ''The Korea Herald'' was first published on August 13, 1953, as ''The Korean Republic''. It was a four-page, tabloid-sized, English-language daily. In 1958, ''The Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
