The Black Label Inc. (Korean: 더 블랙 레이블; 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 and Kush.
Company type | Associate |
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Industry | Entertainment |
Founded | 2015 |
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Headquarters | Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, , South Korea |
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Website | theblacklabel |
History
On September 22, 2015, YG Entertainment announced the creation of the independent sub-label to be headed by YG producers Teddy and Kush.[5] On March 17, 2016, Zion.T signed with the label.[6] On May 3, 2017, Okasian signed an exclusive contract with the label.[7] The label is also home to Jeon Somi, who signed with the label in September 2018, and debuted on June 13, 2019.[8]
On November 16, 2020, as per the quarterly stock report of YG Entertainment, the label was converted to an associate company status.[9] On December 26, 2022, the company announced Taeyang joined the label but remained a member of Big Bang.[10]
In January 2023, actor Park Bo-gum signed with the label.[11] In April 2023, The Black Label formed a joint venture with Thailand's largest conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group called The Black Sea to expand its label into the Southeast Asian region.[12]
On June 18, 2024, The Black Label announced that they had signed a management contract with Rosé from Blackpink for her solo endeavors.[13] On July 1, 2024, The Black Label announced the end of their exclusive contract with Zion.T.[14] On August 16, 2024, The Black Label announced the launch of their first girl group, Meovv. The group debuted on September 6, 2024.[15]
Artists
Recording artists
Groups
Soloists
Producers
Actors and models
Former artists
Former actors
Former producers
Partnerships
- The Black Sea (joint venture with Charoen Pokphand Group)[12]
- Izna (co-producing with WakeOne)
Music distribution
The Black Label records are distributed by the following:
- YG Plus (Overall since 2020)[16]
- Interscope Records (for Bryan Chase, Jeon Somi and Taeyang)[17][18][19]
- 88rising (for Løren only)[20]
- Capitol Records (for Meovv only)[21]
- Atlantic Records (for Rosé only)[22]
Notes
- ^ Moved to YG Entertainment under YG Stage.
References
- ^ a b [단독]정경인 전 펄어비스 대표, YG 테디의 '더블랙레이블' 수장으로. Sedaily (in Korean). October 16, 2022. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ "The Organization". The Black Label. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Yoo, Jin-mo (January 31, 2023). 박보검의 더블랙레이블 이적 의미 [Meaning of Park Bo-gum's transfer to The Black Label]. Celuv Media (in Korean). Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ "YG Entertainment: Company Profile Information for the Repository of Korea's Corporate Fillings (KIND)". kind.krx.co.kr (in Korean). Financial Supervisory Service.
- ^ [단독]테디·쿠시, YG독립 레이블 만든다..양현석 직접 기획. Naver (in Korean). September 22, 2015. Archived from the original on April 24, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ Lee Eun-jung (March 17, 2016). 자이언티, 아메바컬쳐 떠난다 ... YG '테디 레이블'로 이적 [Zion.T leaves Amoeba Culture ... Transfer to YG 'Teddy Label']. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Lee Mi-hyun (May 3, 2017). [단독] GD와 무대 펼친 오케이션, YG 레이블 품으로...자이언티와 한솥밥 (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved August 17, 2021 – via Joins.com.
- ^ "UPDATE: YG Entertainment's The Black Label confirms signing Jeon Somi". SBS PopAsia. September 24, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ YGE, Quarterly Stock Report. [와이지엔터테인먼트] 분기보고서(일반법인). kind.krx.co.kr. Archived from the original on December 22, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (December 27, 2022). "Big Bang members Taeyang and Daesung end contracts with YG Entertainment". NME. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Bae Hyo-joo (January 30, 2023). 더블랙레이블 측 "박보검과 전속계약" 테디와 손잡고 태양과 한솥밥[공식] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Yang, Haley (April 18, 2023). "K-pop agency The Black Label partners with Thailand's CP Group to find new talent". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ 블랙핑크 로제, 더블랙과 매니지먼트 계약 체결 "테디와 두터운 신뢰" [공식] (in Korean). Naver. June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "[Today's K-pop] Zion.T leaves label after 8 years: report". The Korea Herald. July 1, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Min-young (August 16, 2024). "The Black Label to launch first girl group Meovv this year". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Kyung-taek (October 20, 2020). "YG PLUS, TEDDY '더블랙레이블' 음원·음반 유통 나서" [YG PLUS, TEDDY start distributing 'The Black Label' music and records]. Maeil Economy (in Korean). Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Yeon-Ah (July 21, 2020). "Singer Jeon Somi to join American record label Interscope Records". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (January 24, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: TAEYANG & Jimin Each Score First Solo Hit With 'Vibe'". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (August 23, 2023). "How THEBLACKLABEL's Bryan Chase is helping the K-Hip-Hop Global". NYLON Manila. MEGA Global Licensing Inc. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Eggertsen, Chris (March 13, 2023). "88rising Signs Korean Alt-Rock Artist LØREN". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ "PET SOUNDS: CAPITOL, THEBLACKLABEL LAUNCH MEOVV". Hits Daily Double. August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (September 26, 2024). "Blackpink's Rosé Signs Solo Deal With Atlantic Records". Variety. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.