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Universal D
Universal D is a record label division under the Universal Music Group in Japan. Artists and projects * Ahn Jae-wook * Aira Mitsuki * Allen Kim *alpaca * Ayumi Shibata * Bananaman *BIRTH *Brand new vibe * Boys Republic *CNBLUE (distribution only) *cossami *Daijiman Brothers Band * Dragon Zakura OST * Epaksa * F.Cuz *Fingazz *freeTEMPO *FUJI *Gacharic Spin *GoTouchi Idol *THE GOLDEN WET FINGERS *Hallelujah Sisters *Happy Sugar Generation * Hyun Bin *ICTlovely * INFINITE *ISLAND POP *jammin' Zeb * Jang Keun-suk * Ju Ji-hoon *K-pop Dream Concert *Kenichi Asai *Kim Dong-wan * Kishi Bashi *Kouji Ikuma *Kus Kus *LEDApple * Lee Joon-gi * Lee Min-ho * Lee Min-ki *LIL' $ *Linda3 *LIONOTE *Masayoshi Oishi *Matsumoto Nanami *Megumi Makino * Motoharu Sano *Party Rockets * Saori@destiny *Secret *SECRET 7 LINE *Seiko Shiga *Seo Ji-seok *SHERBERTS *Shiina Yoshiharu * Shin Hye-sung *Teen Top *Tokyo Cheer2 Party *Tomato n'Pine *VIBELUCK * The Yellow Monkey (disbanded) * Yoon Sang-hyun * ZE:A Dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as Universal Music Group or Universal Music) is a Netherlands, Dutch–United States, American multinational Music industry, music corporation under Law of the Netherlands, Dutch law. UMG's corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands, and its operational headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California. The biggest music company in the world, it is one of the "Record label#Major labels, Big Three" record labels, along with Sony Music, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group. Tencent acquired ten percent of Universal Music Group in March 2020 for €3 billion and acquired an additional ten percent stake in January 2021. Pershing Square Holdings later acquired ten percent of UMG prior to its Initial public offering, IPO on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. The French Vincent Bolloré, Bolloré family still owns 28 percent of UMG (18 percent directly, and ten percent through Vive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ju Ji-hoon
Ju Ji-hoon (; born May 16, 1982) is a South Korean actor and model. He first gained international recognition with his leading role in the television series '' Princess Hours'' (2006) and has achieved further prominence with the series ''Mask'' (2015), '' Kingdom'' (2019–2020), ''Hyena'' (2020)'','' '' Light Shop'' (2024), and '' The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call'' (2025), for which he won the Best Actor at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. Known for his versatility, Ju has also garnered acclaim for his performances in the films '' Asura: The City of Madness'' (2016), '' Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds'' (2017) and its 2018 sequel, '' The Spy Gone North'' (2018), ''Dark Figure of Crime'' (2018), and '' Ransomed'' (2023). Early life Ju Ji-hoon was born on May 16, 1982, on Gangdong District, Seoul, South Korea. He graduated with a degree in Acting from Kyonggi University. Career 2003–2008: Acting debut and recognition In 2003, Ju debuted as a model, in advertisements for cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Yellow Monkey
The Yellow Monkey, sometimes abbreviated as , is a Japanese rock band originally active from 1988 to 2001, before officially disbanding in 2004. They announced their reformation in 2016. The band's name was derived from the ethnic slur that Japanese people look like monkeys, and that Asian people are said to be "yellow" in skin color. The Yellow Monkey is considered an important Japanese rock group, having achieved major success selling 10 million records, including 6.2 million singles. The group has had three consecutive number one albums, 18 top ten singles and in 2003 were ranked number 81 on HMV's list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts. Outside Japan the band is best known for their song "Tactics", one of the many ending themes of the ''Rurouni Kenshin'' anime. History 1988–1994: The Beginning The Yellow Monkey has its roots in 1988, formed by Kazuya Yoshii when his previous band Urgh Police disbanded. When fellow heavy metal band Murbas disbanded, Yoshii ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Top
Teen Top () is a South Korean boy band formed by TOP Media in 2010. The group is composed of four members: Chunji, Niel, Ricky and Changjo. Originally a six-piece group, L.Joe had filed for contract termination in February 2017, and former leader C.A.P. left the group on May 11, 2023. Teen Top debuted with their first single album '' Come into the World'' on July 9, 2010. Career Pre-debut Teen Top members Ricky and Niel were both child actors. Niel debuted through the musical ''Please'', where he played the younger version of Joo Won's role. Ricky debuted in Seo Taiji's music video for "Human Dream" and later portrayed the young version of Song Seung-heon's character in ''Love Song''. Four of Teen Top's Members ( Changjo, Niel, C.A.P and L.Joe) had an open Lotte World audition whereas the other two members (Chunji and Ricky) had a closed audition. It took L.Joe two auditions before he could train unlike the other members. 2010–2012: Debut, ''Roman'', ''It's'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Hye-sung
Jung Pil-kyo (; born November 27, 1979) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He is best known as a member of the South Korean boy group Shinhwa. The main vocalist of Shinhwa, he debuted as a solo artist in 2005 and has since released multiple albums in both Korean and Japanese. Biography 1998: Debut with Shinhwa Shin auditioned in America through Brothers Entertainment and joined Shinhwa after bandmates Andy and Eric. He officially debuted as part of Shinhwa on March 24, 1998, with a performance of their first single "해결사" (The Solver) on KM Music Tank. Since then, he has released thirteen Korean and one Japanese studio albums with Shinhwa. 2005: Solo career Shin debuted as a solo artist in 2005 with the release of his solo album entitled ''Love of May'' (오월지련, 五月之戀) in 2005. This album ranked number one on the HMV pre-order sales chart in Japan in February 2005, with 180,000 copies sold. Shin released his second album, entitled ''The Beginning, New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seo Ji-seok
Seo Ji-seok (born Seo Jong-wook, 9 September 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for playing in the long-running TV series, notably in the 167-episode KBS1 daily drama ''Hearts of Nineteen'' (''Pure 19''), which brought him to win Best New Actor at the 2006 KBS Drama Awards. Early life and education Seo was an athlete specializing in 100 metres and 200 metres Sprint (running), sprint in middle school. He won four gold medals in a variety of sports when he was 16 years old and was also chosen to be the member of the national team. However, in 1999, he was hit by a vehicle while he was crossing the street, and was hospitalized for 6 months. He was then scouted on the street, while working Part-time job, part-time, by a talent manager who liked his refined appearance, henceforth choosing acting as his career. Seo graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts, majoring in Bachelor of Film and Television. Career Seo has appeared in two films directed by renowned South Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret (South Korean Band)
Secret () was a South Korean girl group formed by TS Entertainment in 2009. The group originally debuted with four members: Jun Hyo-seong, Jung Ha-na, Song Ji-eun and Han Sun-hwa. They released their debut single "I Want You Back" October 2009. Their debut was not a commercial success and it was not until the following year that the group saw a rise in popularity. In 2010, Secret released two singles "Magic (Secret song), Magic" and "Madonna (EP), Madonna", which reached No. 2 and No. 1 respectively on the Gaon Digital Chart. They received the "Newcomer Award" at the Golden Disk Awards, 25th Golden Disk Awards. In 2011, Secret adopted a girl-next-door image through songs like "Shy Boy (Secret song), Shy Boy" and "Starlight Moonlight". Secret won two awards at the 1st Gaon Chart Awards for the months of January and June. Secret released their first full-length album ''Moving in Secret'' in October 2011, featuring the lead single "Love is Move". In August of the same year, Secret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saori@destiny
Saori@destiny (pronounced "Saori at Destiny"; born June 10, 1986) is a Japanese singer-lyricist. She made her independent debut on December 5, 2007, with the single "My Boy", followed by her major-label debut single "Sakura" on March 26, 2008 under D-topia Entertainment. During her time as a major-label artist, Saori was produced by former artist Terukado Ōnishi, and she released two studio albums and two EPs that time: ''Japanese Chaos'' (2008), ''Wow War Techno'' (2009), '' World Wild 2010'' (2010) and '' Domestic Domain'' (2011). After leaving D-topia in April 2012, Saori went on a two-year hiatus and returned in 2014 as Saoriiiii. On January 1, 2023, Saori announced that she has changed her stage name again to Saori Rinne (Japanese: さおり凛ね). Background Saori began her musical career by performing street lives in Akihabara. She signed to D-topia Entertainment after being accepted in an audition and meeting producer Terukado in Kyoto. She released two limited edition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motoharu Sano
, is a Japanese singer-songwriter and musician. A graduate of Rikkyo University, Sano is a frontman with a history of performing in several bands which feature music both in Japanese and occasionally, English, playing songs that often have a rock and roll sound to them. In 2007, ''Rolling Stone Japan'' ranked his album ''Someday'' number 11 on a list of the greatest Japanese rock albums of all time. Additionally, he has spent a year in New York City, even doing a radio show there. Sano took part in a special two-day concert commemorating Takashi Matsumoto's 45th anniversary as a lyricist held at the Tokyo International Forum on August 21–22, 2015. He performed lead vocals on " Haikara Hakuchi" with the surviving members of Happy End, Matsumoto, Haruomi Hosono , sometimes credited as Harry Hosono, is a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is considered to be one of the most influential musicians in Japanese pop music history, credited with shapin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Min-ki
Lee Min-ki (born January 16, 1985) is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. Lee's first leading role in television was in the 2005 sports drama ''Taereung National Village''. He has gone on to star in many television series, including ''Love Truly'' (2006), '' Dal-ja's Spring'' (2007), '' Because This Is My First Life'' (2017), '' The Beauty Inside'' (2018), '' My Liberation Notes'' (2022) and '' Behind Your Touch'' (2023). Lee has also starred in feature films, most notably in the box office hits '' Tidal Wave'' (2009), ''Quick'' (2011), '' Spellbound'' (2011) and '' Very Ordinary Couple'' (2013). Career Acting After honing his acting in one-act dramas, Lee Min-ki first gained popularity on television in romantic comedies ''Love Truly'' (2006) and '' Dal-ja's Spring'' (2007). He then starred in the quirky low-rated cult series ''Evasive Inquiry Agency'' (2007) and alternated mainstream films with indies such as ''Oishii Man'' (2009). He gained favorable notices for his su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Min-ho
Lee Min-ho (, born June 22, 1987) is a South Korean actor and singer. He gained widespread fame with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in the Korean drama, television series ''Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV series), Boys Over Flowers'' (2009), which also earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor – Television, Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor. His other notable works are television series ''City Hunter (TV series), City Hunter'' (2011), ''The Heirs'' (2013), ''The Legend of the Blue Sea'' (2016), and ''The King: Eternal Monarch'' (2020), as well as the action thriller film ''Gangnam Blues'' (2015). In 2022, he starred in the Apple TV+ period drama ''Pachinko (TV series), Pachinko'' based on the Pachinko (novel), novel of the same name. The success of Lee's television career established him as a top Korean Wave, hallyu star. He became the first Korean celebrity to have a wax figure made in his image at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, Madame Tussauds, with figures being unveiled in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Joon-gi
Lee Joon-gi (; born 17 April 1982) is a South Korean actor, singer, and dancer. He rose to fame on his first leading role playing a clown in the critically acclaimed film '' The King and the Clown'' (2005) and gained further recognition in the romantic comedy '' My Girl'' (2005−06). Since then, he has diversified into other genres such as historical dramas (''sageuk'') and action thrillers. He is also known for his roles in '' Iljimae'' (2008), '' Two Weeks'' (2013), '' Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo'' (2016), '' Lawless Lawyer'' (2018), and '' Flower of Evil'' (2020). The popularity of his work overseas, especially in Asia, have established him as a top Hallyu star. Early life and education Lee Joon-gi was born in Daeyeon-dong, Nam District, Busan, South Korea but spent his schooling years in nearby Changwon. He first became interested in the performing arts as a high school student after watching a performance of ''Hamlet''. After finishing high school, he went against his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
