Star Empire Entertainment
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Native name | (주) 스타제국 |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | |
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| Founded | February 9, 2000 |
| Founder | Shin Ju-hak |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 376-28 Hapjeongdong, Mapo-gu |
Key people | Shin Ju-hak (CEO) |
| Website | starempire |
Star Empire Entertainment (Korean:스타제국 Seuta Jeguk) is a South Korean entertainment company founded in 2000 by Shin Ju-hak.
Formerly home to artists like Jewelry and V.O.S its current roster of artists include ZE:A, Nine Muses, NASTY NASTY, Imfact and Seo In-young.
History
Star Empire Entertainment was founded in 2000 and created hits with debuting musicians Jewelry in 2001 and V.O.S. in 2004. Star Empire has performed in Seoul, Tokyo and Osaka, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C..
In 2007, Star Empire signed established artist Poppin' Hyun Joon.
In February 2009, Star Empire debuting soloist Kim Sori, who was joined the agency auditioned to become new member of Jewelry in late 2006, but was not chosen by the agency. Following Sori's debut, Star Empire returned to debuting a nine-member boy group ZE:A in January 2010, it was the first boy group since V.O.S six years prior.
In March 2010, KMP Holdings was established via a joint venture between SM, YG, JYP, Star Empire Entertainment, and other companies like Medialine, CAN Entertainment and Music Factory. KMP is the official distributor of releases from these companies. KMP stands for Korean Music Power.[1]
Star Empire debuted nine-member girl group Nine Muses in August 2010 with admissions and graduation concept, it was the first girl group since Jewelry nine years prior.
In November 2012, KMP Holdings was acquired by KT Music, and in June 2013, KT Music absorbed KMP's distribution network.[2]
Star Empire debuted a four-member boy group SoReal in 2014. On January 7, 2015, Star Empire announced that Jewelry official disbanded after 14-years debut.[3] In end-years 2015, V.O.S official leaving from the company after their contract expired.
In January 2016, Star Empire debuted boy group Imfact. On March 4, former Jewelry member, Seo In-young was signed with Star Empire Entertainment again after parted ways in 2012.[4]
On February 9, 2017, it was falsely stated that ZE:A were likely to disband.[5] However, it was later confirmed by the members themselves that this was not the case, and that for the time being they would focus on solo activities with some of the members joining different companies.[6][7] On April 12, Star Empire gave an official statement confirming that ZE:A is not disbanding and will come back as a group again when the time comes.[8]
Artists
All artists under Star Empire Entertainment are known collectively under the name Star Empire Family.
Recording artists
Groups
- ZE:A
- Nine Muses
- Trial
- IMFACT
Subgroups/Project group
- ZE:A J
- ZE:A 4U
- ZE:A Five
- Nasty Nasty
- Nine Muses A
Soloists
- Kyungri
Former artists
Former recording artists
- A-Force (2009–2013, project group)
- Kim Sori (2006–2009)
- Poppin' Hyun Joon (2007–2013)[9]
- Nine Muses
- Jaekyung (2010)
- Rana (2010–2011)
- Bini (2010–2011)
- Lee Sem (2010–2014)
- Park Eunji (2010–2014)
- Ryu Sera (2010–2014)
- Euaerin (2010–2016)
- Minha (2010–2016)
- Moon Hyuna (2010–2016)
- Jewelry (2001–2015)[10][11]
- Jun Eun Mi (2001–2002)
- Jung Yoo Jin (2001–2002)
- Lee Ji Hyun (2001–2006)
- Choi Min Ah (2002–2006)
- Park Jung Ah (2001–2010)
- Seo In-young (2002–2012, 2016–2017)
- Eunjung (2008–2014)[10][11]
- Baby J (2008–2014)[10][11]
- Semi (2010–2014)[10][11]
- Kim Ye-won (2011–2016)
- V.O.S (2004–2015)
- ZE:A
- Im Si-wan
- Park Hyung-sik
- Hwang Kwang-hee
- Kim Dong-jun
- Moon Jun-young
- Kim Tae-hoon
- Ha Min-woo
- Jung Hee-chul
- Kevin
Former actors
- Hong Soo-ah
- Oh Ji-ho
- Kim Si-hyang[12]
Discography
Concert and tours
- 2016 Star Empire 1st Concert "Family Concert"
- 2 September - Tokyo, Japan at Zepp Tokyo
References
- ^ "Korean Music Power: KMP Holdings Co. Ltd. Launched!" Maeil Kyungje. 18 March 2010. Retrieved 2012-10-06 Template:Ko icon
- ^ "(kt PR room) KT to acquire KMP Holdings to strengthen its music businesses". KT Corporation. November 23, 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ 걸그룹 쥬얼리, 데뷔 14년만에 해체 선언 [Girl group Jewelry, breaks up 14 years after their debut] (in Korean). The Korea Herald. January 7, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Invalid|script-title=: missing prefix (help) - ^ "Seo In-young is going back home to Star Empire Entertainment". Allkpop. March 4, 2016.
- ^ Son, Ye-ji (February 9, 2017). 제국의아이들 리더 문준영 "멤버들 새 시작 응원 부탁". 10asia (in Korean). Korea Entertainment Media. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ "Is ZE:A disbanding? Siwan responds to split reports". IB Times.
- ^ "ZE:A Band Member Siwan Debunks Disbandment Speculation Amidst Park Hyung Sik's Alleged Move To New Agency". Korea Portal.
- ^ "제국의아이들 측 "해체 아냐…추후 완전체 가능성"[공식]". Naver. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ 팝핀현준·박애리 부부, 달샤벳 소속사와 전속계약. OhMyStar (July 31, 2014). Retrieved on July 31, 2014.
- ^ a b c d 쥬얼리, 14년만에 해체…"김예원만 소속사 남아" (in Korean). Yonhap News. January 7, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ a b c d 쥬얼리 해체,14년 만에...하주연 박세미 떠나고 김예원 따로 활동 (in Korean). DongAh News. January 7, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ http://m.dailian.co.kr/news/view/136389#cb