Yang Hyun-suk explained

Alias:YG
Birth Date:9 January 1970
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Spouse:Lee Eun-ju (2010)
Children:2
Known For:Co-founding YG Entertainment
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Label:YG Entertainment
Past Member Of:Seo Taiji and Boys
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Hangul:양현석
Rr:Yang Hyeon-seok
Mr:Yang Hyŏnsŏk

Yang Hyun-suk (born January 9, 1970[1]) is a South Korean music executive, rapper, dancer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame as a member of Seo Taiji and Boys during the 1990s. After the group disbanded, he founded and became the executive producer and chairman of YG Entertainment, the fourth-largest record company in South Korea.

Career

1992–1996: Seo Taiji & Boys

See main article: Seo Taiji and Boys. Seo Taiji & Boys was formed in 1991 with Seo Taiji, Lee Juno and Yang Hyun-seok. Yang said he first met Seo when the musician came to him to learn how to dance when Yang was a dancer (Yang danced in the korean dance crew "Spark"(which as considered as the first korean breaking dance group) and in the dancing group " and friends").[2] "Blown away" by his music, Yang offered to join the group and they later recruited Lee who was one of the top dancers in Korea.[3] The group was influential on the Korean music scene, famous for their single, "Nan Arayo" ("I Know"). The group received criticism for various albums, most notably for the song, "Shidaeyugam" ("Regret of the Times"), to which the fan backlash led to the abolishment of the Pre-censorship law in 1996.The group disbanded in 1996, with each member pursuing solo activities.

1996–2019: YG Entertainment

See main article: YG Entertainment. In 1996, he established YG Entertainment and released his first solo album which featured a song composed by Seo Taiji. This was their first collaboration since the breakup. Yang Hyun-Suk has produced hugely successful artists under his company, most notably Jinusean, 1TYM, Wheesung, Gummy, Seven, Big Bang, 2NE1, Winner, iKon, Tablo, Epik High, Lee Hi, Blackpink, Treasure, BabyMonster and Psy.

Due to recent controversies involving the Burning Sun scandal and other allegations, Yang Hyun-suk announced his plans to step down from all of his positions at YG Entertainment, and his brother Yang Min-suk announced his decision to resign as CEO of YG Entertainment on June 14, 2019.[4] [5]

2019–present: Conviction and YG return

On December 22, 2022, Yang was acquitted of a charge of threatening an informant.[6] On November 8, 2023, his aquittal for threatening the informant was overturned by the Seoul High Court, finding that he had abused his status at the company to coerce trainees into reversing police testimonies.[7] He was sentenced to 6 months in prison, suspended for 1 year. A previous aquittal for blackmail was upheld.

In December 2023, Yang discussed his "deep involvement in every aspect of BABYMONSTER's production", and how the young age of the members paralleled his experiences with his own teenage daughter.[8] In May 2024, YG Entertainment released a video featuring Yang announcing upcoming plans for BabyMonster and Treasure.[9]

Personal life

In March 2010, Yang revealed that he knew former Swi.T member Lee Eun-ju, who is and the sister of Sechs Kies member Lee Jai-jin, for nine years.[10] They married in the same year. Yang and Lee have two children together, Yoo-jin and Seung-hyun.[11] [12]

Discography

Albums

Filmography

TV Series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Superstar KHimselfJudge[14]
2011K-pop Star 1Judge for YG Entertainment[15]
2012K-pop Star 2[16]
2013K-pop Star 3[17]
Win: Who Is Next?YG Entertainment CEO, Director
2014Mix & Match
K-pop Star 4Judge for YG Entertainment
2015K-pop Star 5
2016K-pop Star 6
2017Mix NineJudge[18]
2018YG Future Strategy OfficeRecurring character
2018YG Treasure BoxJudge[19]

Awards

State honors

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [캐리커처로 보는 이슈피플] 양현석, 될성부른 나무는 떡잎부터 알아본다?]. Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. ko. April 21, 2014. August 26, 2018.
  2. Web site: 양현석 "재결합 NO! 친구로 팬으로 '서태지' 듣고파". Dong-a Ilbo.. April 21, 2008 .
  3. Web site: K-pop still feels impact of Seo Taiji & Boys. The Korea Herald. Cho. Chung-un. March 23, 2012. June 4, 2016.
  4. News: '논란' 양현석, YG 떠난다 "모든 직책·업무 내려놓는다" [공식입장 전문]]. 'Controversial' Yang Hyun-suk leaves YG and "All duties and tasks are laid down" [Official statement]. Xports News. ko. Park. So-hyun. June 14, 2019. June 14, 2019.
  5. News: 양현석 이어 양민석도 YG 떠난다 "대표이사직 사임" [공식입장 전문]]. Yang Hyun-suk's Brother, Yang Min-suk, leaves YG "Resign from his position as CEO" [Official statement]. Xports News. ko. Park. So-hyun. June 14, 2019. June 14, 2019.
  6. News: Court Rules Yang Hyun Suk Not Guilty At First Trial For Threatening Informant In Drug Case. Soompi. en. Kim. Somin. December 22, 2022. January 1, 2023.
  7. News: YG Entertainment founder gets suspended jail term for wielding coercion in attempt to conceal drug scandal. Yonhap News Agency. Kim. Hyun-soo. November 8, 2023. March 17, 2024.
  8. News: Yang Hyun Suk opens up about his hands-on approach to BABYMONSTER, their upcoming song, and Ahyeon's situation. AllKPop. en. December 31, 2023.
  9. News: YG Entertainment announces plans for new BABYMONSTER, TREASURE music this fall. NME. Chin. Carmen. May 20, 2024.
  10. News: Yang Hyun-Seok and Lee Eun-ju Dating for Nine Years. KBS World. March 11, 2010. April 11, 2010. January 11, 2013. https://archive.today/20130111200129/http://english.kbs.co.kr/Entertain/EntertainmentNews/view.html?page=1&No=7313. dead.
  11. News: Yang Hyun-suk and Lee eun-joo Welcomes Baby Daughter. KBS World Radio. August 5, 2010.
  12. Web site: Yang Hyun Suk makes a big announcement on 'K-Pop Star'.
  13. Web site: Yang Hyun Suk. Melon. Korean.
  14. Web site: 국민 오디션 '슈퍼스타K' 24일 첫방송. Yonhap. Korean. Lee. Eun-jung. July 23, 2009. March 1, 2021.
  15. News: 보아, 양현석 박진영과 함께 'K팝스타' 심사위원 발탁. TV Report. ko. August 25, 2011. March 1, 2021.
  16. News: 더욱 강력해진 'K팝 스타 시즌2' 기대해주세요!. Wstar News. ko. November 9, 2012. March 1, 2021. March 7, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140307171022/http://wstarnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=01&c1=01&c2=01&c3=00&nkey=201211091452131&mode=sub_view. dead.
  17. News: 'K팝3' 새 키워드 '공정한 경쟁' 그리고 '변화'...오디션 홍수 속 빛 발할까(종합). TV Report. ko. October 8, 2013. March 1, 2021.
  18. Web site: [Oh!쎈 톡] '믹스나인' 측 "양현석 촬영? 'K팝'보다 3배 힘들 것"]. Osen. ko. Kang. Seo-jung. September 18, 2017. March 1, 2021.
  19. Web site: 양현석 "男그룹 선발 'YG보석함' 제작...연습생 29명 공개". Yonhap News Agency. ko. 이. 은정. October 29, 2018. April 22, 2021.
  20. Web site: ko:대중문화예술상 2011년. 2011 Popular Culture and Arts Awards. http://www.kocca.kr/cop/bbs/list/awardwinner/2011/.do?menuNo=201001. Korea Creative Content Agency. ko. May 31, 2021.