Pledis Entertainment
| Pledis Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| File:Pledis.jpg | |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Han Sungsoo (CEO) |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | LOEN Entertainment Neowiz Internet |
| Genre | K-pop |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Location | Yeoksam dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Official website | www |
Pledis Entertainment is a South Korean music label, home to artists Son Dam Bi, Park Kahi, After School, After School's sub-unit Orange Caramel, NU’EST and Hello Venus.
Pledis History
The CEO of Pledis Entertainment is Han Sung Soo. In 2007, he took Park Kahi and Son Dam Bi to create Pledis. They had no building nor an office, only a practice room.[1] Pledis Entertainment held auditions in San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2011. Through these auditions, they hope to meet highly inspired and talented people.[2]
Artists History
Son Dam Bi was the first artist to debut under Pledis in 2007. She was named the female version of Rain.[3] Pledis debuted their first girl group After School in 2009. In 2010, Pledis debuted a sub-unit of After School, Orange Caramel. Pledis artists came together for the first time for the Happy Pledis 2010 album. The first Happy Pledis Album was released on 6 December 2010 and consisted of 4 tracks; "Love Love Love" as their album single, "Someone Is You" and 2 instrumentals of the two songs. Pledis had planned a series of "Happy Pledis" albums with their artists After School, Son Dambi, and Orange Caramel as a surprise gift for the fans. A portion of the profits from the "Happy Pledis" albums would be donated to the “Save the Children” organization. In 2011 after their comeback After School split into two sub units; A.S. Red & A.S. Blue. They both debuted at the same time.[4] Happy Pledis 2011 was released in December. A portion of the Happy Pledis 2011 earnings was donated to UNICEF to help look after those in need, and the album is also a gift to the fans who have shown the artists so much love and interest. The album included Son Dambi, After School, NU'EST, Pledis Boys, and Yoo Ara of Hello Venus.[5] On March 15, 2012, Pledis debut their first boy band NU’EST. In 2012 Pledis' second girl group Hello Venus debuted on May 9.[6] In June 2012, Kahi graduated from After School but will remain with Pledis as she pursues a solo career
Happy Pledis
- Happy Pledis 2011 Album - Love Love Love
- Happy Pledis 2012 Album - Love Letter
- Happy Pledis 2013 Digital Single - Dashing through the snow with high heels
- Happy Pledis 2014 Album - First Snow
Recording Artists
| Debut | Artists | Gender | Members | Leader | Status | Fanclub name | Fanclub Official Colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Son Dam Bi | Female | - | - | Active | DBLV | - |
| 2009 | After School | Female | 8 | Jungah | Active | Playgirlz & Playboyz | Yellow |
| 2010 | Orange Caramel | Female | 3 | Raina | Active | Playgirlz & Playboyz | Orange |
| 2011 | Park Kahi | Female | - | - | Active | sPARKle | - |
| 2012 | NU'EST | Male | 5 | JR | Active | L.O.Λ.E | Neon Pink |
| 2012 | Hello Venus | Female | 6 | Yoo Ara | Active | Hello Cupid | Lime Green |
| 2014 | Han Dong Geun | Male | - | ||||
| 2014 | Seventeen | Male | 15 |
Actors & Actresses
- Choi Ren
- Hwang Minhyun
- Jang Doyoon
- Kim Uee
- Kwon Nara
- Lee Jooyeon
- Lee Yooyoung
- Park Kahi
- Park Lizzy
- Son Dambi
- Wen Junhui
- Yoo Ara
Models
- Choi Ren
- Hwang Minhyun
- Im Nana
- Park Lizzy
- Kim Uee
- Lee Jooyeon
- Kwon Nara
- Park Junghyeon
Artists
- 2007: Son Dam Bi
- 2009: After School
- 2010: Orange Caramel
- 2011: Park Kahi
- 2012: NU’EST
- 2012: Hello Venus
- 2014: Han Dong Geun[7]
- 2014: Seventeen[8]
Sub-Units
- 2010: Orange Caramel
- 2011: A.S. Red & Blue
- 2013: NU'EST-M
Former Artists
- Joo Sooyoung
- Rebekah Kim
Discography
Partnership
- Fantagio Entertainment (formerly NOA Entertainment) - manages Hello Venus members in their acting career
Distributing labels
- Korea
Present
- LOEN Entertainment
- Windmill Media/Neowiz Internet [Hello Venus, Son Dam-bi]
Former
- KT Music [Orange Caramel]
- Sony Music Korea [Son Dam-bi]
- Japan
- Avex Trax [After School, Orange Caramel]
- Taiwan
- Avex Taiwan [After School]
- Gold Typhoon [Orange Caramel, A.S. Red & Bluel]
- Warner Music Taiwan [Nu'est]
- China
- Gold Typhoon [After School]
- Philippines
- Universal Records [Orange Caramel, After School]
- Warner Music Philippines [Nu'est]
References
- ^ "Star News interviews Pledis CEO, Han Sung Soo". Allkpop.com. 2012-05-02. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
- ^ "Pledis USA Personal Audition". Allkpop.com. 2011-09-09. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
- ^ "Son Dambi Proves She Is The Female Rain". jpopasia. 2008-06-16. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
- ^ "After School splits up into subgroups". Allkpop.com. 2010-05-31. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
- ^ "Pledis Entertainment to Debut Another Girl Group, Hello Venus". Soompi. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
- ^ "Happy Pledis unveils special family album, '2011 HAPPY PLEDIS'". Allkpop. 20121-11-30. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Han Dong Geun joins Pledis Entertainment". Allkpop.com. 2013-05-08. Retrieved 2013-08-08.
- ^ "Pledis to Debut 17 Member Boy Group with Average Age of 17". Soompi. 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2013-08-09.