Happy Face Entertainment

Happy Face Entertainment
Founded 2008 (as Harvest Entertainment)
Founder E-Tribe (Ahn Myung-won and Kim Young-deuk)
Status Active
Distributor(s) CJ E&M Music and Live
LOEN Entertainment
Universal Music
Sony Music (2011 - 2012)
KT Music (2009 - 2011)
Genre K-pop
Country of origin South Korea
Location 37-5 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Official website Official Site

Happy Face Entertainment (Hangul: 해피페이스 엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean entertainment agency established by Ahn Myung-won and Kim Young-deuk, better known as the music production duo E-Tribe, on August 15, 2008.

History

2008-2010: Establishment, debut of Nassun & mainstream breakthrough

Happy Face Entertainment was established on August 15, 2008, as Harvest Entertainment (풍년 엔터테인먼트). The agency changed their name to Happy Face Entertainment on January 23, 2009.

The agency debuted their first artist, Nassun, through Lee Hyo-ri's 2008 smash hit U-Go-Girl, which was produced by E-Tribe. This single launched E-Tribe, Nassun, and the agency into mainstream popularity.

On January 5, 2009, Girls' Generation released the single Gee, which was produced by E-Tribe. The single experienced enormous success, charting at number one on South Korea's Gaon Chart for two straight months and claiming over ten year-end awards. A Japanese version of the song was released in 2010 with composition credits still belonging to E-Tribe.

Rap-pop duo One Two (previously established in 2003), signed a contract with Happy Face Entertainment in early 2009. The duo released "Starry Night", "Bad Girl (ft. Seo In-young), "Walala Lalale", and "Very Good" before their disbandment in late 2010.[1]

The agency briefly worked with HybRefine and Sanchez, now known as Phantom, in 2010 to produce the singles "You Can Fly", "Cosmic Dance", "Rain U", and "Sanchez-San Toi".[2]

2011-2013: Debut of Dal Shabet & merger with Y-WHO Enterprise

Following the success of E-Tribe's productions, the agency made the decision to debut their first idol girl group, Dal Shabet.[3] E-Tribe exclusively produced Dal Shabet's releases until their fifth extended play, Have, Don't Have.[4] The group managed to continue E-Tribe's success and went on to win various awards, including 'Best Newcomer Artist' at the 2011 Golden Disk Awards and 2011 BUGS! Music Awards.[5][6]

On May 4, 2011, it was announced that Happy Face Entertainment would be merging with Y-WHO Enterprise, small entertainment agency founded by ex-4men member, and current Vibe member, Yoon Min-soo.[7] With this merger, Y-WHO Enterprise artists 4men, Bebe Mignon and MIIII officially became label-mates of Nassun and Dal Shabet.

It was revealed in mid-2012 that Bebe Mignon members Haegeum and Park Ga-Eul had left the agency, effectively disbanding the group. Ben has since been re-debuted by the agency as a solo artist.[8]

2014: Addition of Yeon Mi-Ju, Nam Hyun-joon, Park Aeri & debut of MINX

Actress Yeon Mi-Ju of the hit television series Lovers signed an exclusive contract with Happy Face Entertainment on May 21, 2014.[9]

On July 31, 2014, famous breakdancer and recording artist Nam Hyun-joon and his wife Park Aeri joined the company.[10]

On September 15, 2014, it was revealed that Happy Face Entertainment would be debuting their second idol girl group. The group, named MINX, is set to debut with the song "Why Did You Come to My Home?".[11]

Roster

Recording artists

Groups

Soloists

Actor & Actress

Trainees

Studio artists

Producer/Composer

Former artists

Former Trainees

Awards

Year Program Category Artist Result
2009 2009 MelOn Music Awards Special Album Award E-Tribe Won[15]
2010 2010 MelOn Music Awards Bonsang Award 4men Won[16]
2011 19th Korean Entertainment News Awards Idol Music Award 4men Won[17]
19th Korean Entertainment News Awards Rookie Popularity Award Dal Shabet Won[18]
2011 BUGS! Music Awards Best Rookie Dal Shabet Won[19]
2012 2011 Golden Disk Awards Best Newcomer Artist Dal Shabet Won[20]
GALLUP Korea Best New Female Group of 2011 Dal Shabet Won[21]
2012 Seoul Music Awards R&B / Ballad Awards 4men Won[22]
2013 6th Korea Drama Awards Best Original Soundtrack 4men Won[23]

References

  1. ↑ 원투(One Two) Discography on Naver Music. Naver. Retrieved on August 1, 2014.
  2. ↑ 일렉트로닉 그룹 하이브리파인, 오늘(17일) 정규1집 앨범발매. Newsen (August 17, 2010). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  3. ↑ 이트라이브 키우는 걸그룹 달샤벳 최초공개 ‘소시 인기 재현할까?’. Newsen (December 10, 2010). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  4. ↑ 달샤벳, 디스코 음악으로 13일 컴백...'통통 튀는 복고'. Osen (November 13, 2012). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  5. ↑ 달샤벳,'생애 첫 신인상 수상했어요. OSEN (January 17, 2012). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  6. ↑ BUGS! 2011 Music Awards Winners. BUGS! (December 28, 2011). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  7. ↑ Happy Face Entertainment & Y Who Enterprise announce merger. Nate News. Retrieved on March 7, 2012.
  8. ↑ '연애 말고 결혼' OST 첫 주자는 벤… '연애는 이제 그만'. Asia News Agency. Retrieved on August 1, 2014.
  9. ↑ 연미주, 포맨-달샤벳과 한솥밥. News1 (March 21, 2014). Retrieved on March 21, 2014.
  10. ↑ 팝핀현준·박애리 부부, 달샤벳 소속사와 전속계약. OhMyStar (July 31, 2014). Retrieved on July 31, 2014.
  11. ↑ 달샤벳 여동생 그룹 밍스 공개, 5인 5색 깜찍 발랄 걸그룹. 10Asia (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
  12. ↑ "달샤벳 前멤버 비키, 소속사와 결별 '홀로서기'". Retrieved April 25, 2013.
  13. ↑ "소속사 "상황 안좋아 지급 늦어졌을 뿐 … 사기 아니다"". Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  14. ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/01/new-boy-group-imfact-poses-for-international-bnt
  15. ↑ 멜론뮤직어워드 첫 회 풀어야할 숙제는?. news.mk (December 17, 2009). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  16. ↑ 2010 Melon Music Awards Winners. Soompi (December 16, 2010). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  17. ↑ 포맨 ‘부드러운 감성을 노래해요’. Newsen (December 15, 2011). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  18. ↑ 달샤벳 아이돌 뮤직 최우수상 수상, "대단한 영광…". Arts News (December 15, 2011). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  19. ↑ BUGS! 2011 Music Awards Winners. BUGS! (December 28, 2011). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  20. ↑ 달샤벳,'생애 첫 신인상 수상했어요. OSEN (January 17, 2012). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  21. ↑ Dal Shabet as the best new female group of 2011. en.korea (January 27, 2012). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  22. ↑ 포맨, 서울가요대상 R&B 발라드상 수상. joynew24 (January 19, 2012). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.
  23. ↑ 포맨,'드라마OST하면 바로 저희죠!'. OSEN (October 2, 2013). Retrieved on November 19, 2013.

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