Agency

YG Entertainment

YG 엔터테인먼트 / YG

YG Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company founded by Yang Hyun-suk in 1996. It is the agency behind BLACKPINK and BABYMONSTER, while several of its artists run their solo careers through separate labels.

  • Agency
  • Record Label
  • Music Publisher
  • Production Company

Overview

YG Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company active in artist management, record label activity, production, concerts, and global K-pop strategy.

It is home to groups including BLACKPINK and BABYMONSTER, while some members pursue their solo careers through separate labels or partners.

Timeline

YG Entertainment founded Yang Hyun-suk established the company that later became one of South Korea's major entertainment agencies.
February 24, 1996
BLACKPINK debut BLACKPINK debuted as a four-member girl group formed by YG Entertainment.
August 8, 2016

Facts

YG Entertainment operates across artist management, record label work, music production, event production, and publishing.
July 3, 2026
BLACKPINK group activities are modeled here under YG Entertainment, while solo activities are linked to the members' solo labels or partners.
July 3, 2026
YG Entertainment's official BABYMONSTER profile lists Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita.
July 3, 2026