music.wikisort.org - SingerYang 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 & Chairman of YG Entertainment, one of the biggest record companies in South Korea.
South Korean music producer and singer
In this Korean name, the family name is Yang.
Yang Hyun-suk |
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 Yang Hyun-suk in 2016 |
Born | (1970-01-09) January 9, 1970 (age 52)
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Other names | YG |
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Occupation |
- Entrepreneur
- Record executive
- rapper
- dancer
- record producer
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Spouse | Lee Eun-ju (singer) (2010–present) |
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Children | 2 |
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Musical career |
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Instruments | Vocals, drums |
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Years active | 1992–2019 |
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Labels | YG |
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Website | yanggoon.com |
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Hanja | |
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Revised Romanization | Yang Hyeon-seok |
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McCune–Reischauer | Yang Hyŏnsŏk |
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Musical artist |
Career
1992-1996: Seo Taiji & Boys
Main article: Seo Taiji and Boys
Seo Taiji & Boys was formed in 1991 with Seo Taiji, Lee Juno and Yang Hyun-seok.[citation needed] Yang said he first met Seo when the musician came to him to learn how to dance.[citation needed] "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.[2] The group was influential on the Korean music scene, famous for their single, "Nan Arayo" (Korean: "난 알아요", "I Know").[citation needed] The group received criticism for various albums, most notably for the song, "Shidaeyugam" (Korean: 시대유감, "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
Main article: YG Entertainment
In 1996, he established YG Entertainment and released his first solo album which featured a song composed by Seo Taiji.[citation needed] This was their first collaboration since the breakup.[citation needed] 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, 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.[3][4]
Personal life
In March 2010, Yang revealed that he had been dating former Swi.T member Lee Eun-ju, who is 12 years his junior and younger sister of Sechs Kies member Lee Jai-jin, for nine years.[5] They married in the same year. Yang and Lee have two children together, Yoo-jin and Seung-hyun.[6][7]
Discography
See also: Seo Taiji and Boys § Discography
Albums
Filmography
TV Series
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
Ref. |
2009 |
Superstar K |
Himself |
Judge |
[9] |
2011 |
K-pop Star 1 |
Judge for YG Entertainment |
[10] |
2012 |
K-pop Star 2 |
[11] |
2013 |
K-pop Star 3 |
[12] |
Win: Who Is Next? |
YGent CEO, Director |
[citation needed] |
2014 |
Mix & Match |
[citation needed] |
K-pop Star 4 |
Judge for YG Entertainment |
[citation needed] |
2015 |
K-pop Star 5 |
[citation needed] |
2016 |
K-pop Star 6 |
[citation needed] |
2017 |
Mix Nine |
Judge |
[13] |
2018 |
YG Future Strategy Office |
Recurring character |
[citation needed] |
2018 |
YG Treasure Box |
Judge |
[14] |
Awards
State honors
Notes
- Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[15][16] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[17]
References
- "[캐리커처로 보는 이슈피플] 양현석, 될성부른 나무는 떡잎부터 알아본다?" (in Korean). Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
- Cho, Chung-un (2012-03-23). "K-pop still feels impact of Seo Taiji & Boys". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
- Park, So-hyun (June 14, 2019). "'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 (in Korean). Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- Park, So-hyun (June 14, 2019). "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 (in Korean). Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- "Yang Hyun-Seok and Lee Eun-ju Dating for Nine Years". KBS World. 2010-03-11. Archived from the original on 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
- "Yang Hyun-suk and Lee eun-joo Welcomes Baby Daughter". KBS World Radio. 5 August 2010.
- "Yang Hyun Suk makes a big announcement on 'K-Pop Star'".
- "Yang Hyun Suk" (in Korean). Melon.
- Lee, Eun-jung (23 July 2009). "국민 오디션 '슈퍼스타K' 24일 첫방송" (in Korean). Yonhap. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- "보아, 양현석 박진영과 함께 'K팝스타' 심사위원 발탁" (in Korean). TV Report. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- "더욱 강력해진 'K팝 스타 시즌2' 기대해주세요!" (in Korean). Wstar News. 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- "'K팝3' 새 키워드 '공정한 경쟁' 그리고 '변화'…오디션 홍수 속 빛 발할까(종합)" (in Korean). TV Report. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- Kang, Seo-jung (2017-09-18). "[Oh!쎈 톡] '믹스나인' 측 "양현석 촬영? 'K팝'보다 3배 힘들 것"". Osen (in Korean). Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- 이은정 (2018-10-29). "양현석 "男그룹 선발 'YG보석함' 제작…연습생 29명 공개"". 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-04-22.
- Hicap, Jonathan (October 18, 2018). "BTS, Red Velvet win at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- Yeo, Yer-im (October 25, 2018). "BTS gets award upon their return home". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Korea JoongAng Daily.
- Lee, Sang-won (October 25, 2016). "Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announces winners". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- 대중문화예술상 2011년 [2011 Popular Culture and Arts Awards]. Korea Creative Content Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 12, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
External links
YG Entertainment |
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Executives |
- Yang Hyun-suk (founder)
- Yang Min-suk (Co-CEO)
- Hwang Bo-kyung (Co-CEO)
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- Good Sunday
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На других языках
- [en] Yang Hyun-suk
[ru] Ян Хён Сок
Ян Хён Сок (хангыль: 양현석; родился 2 декабря 1969[2][3]) — южнокорейский певец, автор песен, участник группы Seo Taiji & Boys. Также является основателем, владельцем и бывшим генеральным директором YG Entertainment.
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