MBK Entertainment
Native name | MBK 엔터테인먼트 |
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Public | |
Industry | |
Genre |
K-pop Dance Nu-disco R&B Hip hop |
Founded | 2006 |
Founder | Kim Kwang-soo |
Headquarters | Yeoksam dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
Key people | Go Geon-hee (CEO) |
Parent |
CJ E&M (2006–2014) MBK Co., Ltd. (since 2014) |
Subsidiaries |
Maroo Entertainment (2007) DAP Sound (2014) |
Website |
mbk-ent |
MBK Entertainment is a South Korean record label. It was K-pop recording artists such as T-ara, Shannon, Nutaz, High Brow, and DIA, while houses actors such as Moon Hee-kyung.
The label was formerly known as Core Contents Media, the entertainment division of CJ E&M Music Performance Division created after the acquisition of MAXMP3, Poibos, and Mediopia. On October 1, 2014, it was announced that Core Contents Media had been acquired by MBK Co., Ltd. (formerly CS ELSOLAR Co., Ltd.) and renamed as MBK Entertainment.[1][2] MBK is an abbreviation for "Music Beyond Korea".
Current artists
Musicians
GroupsSoloistsMaroo EntertainmentFurther information: Maroo Entertainment
Dap Sound |
Actors and actresses
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- 1Jiyeon originally debuted as a member of T-ara in 2009. She made her debut as a solo artist in 2014.
- 2Hyomin originally debuted as a member of T-ara in 2009. She made her debut as a solo artist in 2014.
- 3Eunjung originally debuted as a member of T-ara in 2009. She made her debut as a solo artist with stage name "Elsie" in 2015.
- 4Dani currently is trainee under the company and received promotion as solo artist.
- 5Park Sangwon currently is trainee under the company and received promotion as actor.
Current trainees
- Kim Dani
- Park Sang-won[4]
- Jung Sung-chae[4]
- Kim Hyungkook
- Oh Seungri (Former SPEED member)
- Kim Yeongsang
- Byun Janey (Former GP Basic and D.Unit member,as well as former Unpretty Rapstar 3 contestant)[5]
- Hangyul
- Raphael Jolly (Foreign trainee set to debut in MBK's new boygroup in 2017)
Former artists
Former musicians
- SG Wannabe (2006–09)
- Lee Hyori (2006–10)
- Seeya (2006–11)
- Kim Yeonji (2006–11)
- Nam Gyu-ri (2006–14)
- Lee Bo-ram (2006–16)
- Miss $ (2008–11)
- Black Pearl (2007–12)
- Hong Jin-young (2007–12)
- Lee Soo-mi (2009–12, SeeYa, Coed School, F-ve Dolls)
- Ryu Hwa-young (2010–12, T-ara)
- Yangpa (2007–13)
- Coed School (2010–13)
- Kangho (2010–11)
- Lee Areum (2012–13, T-ara)
- Davichi (2008–14)
- Gangkiz (2012–14)
- Hwang Ji-hyun (2012–14)
- Kwak So-min (2012–14)
- Cho Eun-byul (2012–14)
- Choi Soo-eun (2012–15)
- Lee Hae-in (2012–16)
- F-ve Dolls (2011–15)
- Heo Chan-mi (2010–12, Coed School)
- Hyewon (2010–15, Coed School)
- Eunkyo (2011–15)
- Nayeon (2012–15)
- Hyoyoung (2010–16, Coed School)
- Koh Na-young (2015)
- Kwang Toh (2014–15)
- Speed (2012–16)
- Kwangheng (2010–12, Coed School)
- Noori (2010–12, Coed School)
- Taewoon (2010–15, Coed School)
- Kim Jung-woo (2010–16, Coed School)
- Taeha (2012–16)
- Choi Sungmin (2010–16, Coed School)
- The SeeYa (2012–16)
- Cho Seung-hee (2013–16, F-ve Dolls, DIA)
Former actors
- No Min-woo (2010–12)
- Ha Seok-jin (20??–15)
- Kim Gyu-ri (2014–16)
- Son Ho-jun (20??–16)
Former trainees
- Jiae (Jevice's Hana, Originally was supposed to debut with T-ara)
- Yang Ji-won (Spica, Originally was supposed to debut with T-ara)
- Coco Lee (Blady and CocoSori)
- Heo Young-ji (Kara)
- Jung Wheein (MAMAMOO)
- Tae-ho (Imfact)[6]
- Lee Aryoung (GIRLSGIRLS)
- Bang Hyunah (One Piece and WANNA.B)
- Alex Belle (FNC Entertainment trainee)
- Hong Jisoo
- Yang Yoojin
- Song Ahreum (Fitness model)
- Yuki Wong
- Jo Kyeongbin
- Kim Min-hyun (Originally was trainee to debut with DIA)
- Moon Seul-gi (Originally was trainee to debut with DIA)
Former subsidiaries
GM Contents Media
Discography
Main article: MBK Entertainment discography
Filmography
- Death Bell (2008)
- Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp (2010)
- Sweet Temptation (2015)
Partnerships
Distributing labels
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References
- ↑ "Core Contents Media to relaunch as MBK Entertainment". Allkpop.com. October 1, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ "MBK ENTERTAINMENT CEO GO GEON HEE, "T-ARA WILL BE THE FUTURE OF HALLYU IN CHINA."". tiaradiadem. January 21, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ↑ http://m.bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news.view?aid=201603291209273&media=bntMobileEntertainment
- 1 2 "MBK Entertainment (formerly Core Contents Media) reportedly preparing to launch a new idol boy band this year". Allkpop. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ↑ http://m.entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002565079
- ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/01/new-boy-group-imfact-poses-for-international-bnt
- ↑ http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000389798
- ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/08/wang-sicong-son-of-chinas-wealthiest-man-signs-t-ara-for-his-new-entertainment-company
External links
- Official website (Korean)
- Official website (Maroo Entertainment)
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