Even during the new year, SM, YG, and JYP are competing against each other to try new things for their artists. Being called the Big 3, all three companies are approaching dramas, concerts, rookie singers and many more very aggressively. The entertainment that went through the most change is JYP. With J. Tune soon changing its name to JYP, Park Jin Young and Miss A have changed their company. Although JYP and J. Tune were partners, they have joined together as one company. With the stocks being unstable in J. Tune, many people are curious as to how both companies will go about this issue.
Many are also wondering the international debut of 2 P.M. and Miss A. 2 P.M. and Sony Music have joined hands and are waiting for their debut in Japan while Miss A is trying to debut in China with the help of 2 Chinese members. The representative of JYP Entertainment said, “The debut of girl groups in Japan was a big issue last year and 2 P.M. will continue on with this issue as they debut in Japan.”
JYP is also going for dramas. JYP and Key East are both producing the music drama, Dream High with Suzy, Taecyeon, Wooyoung and Park Jin Young as the cast members. The help of idol stars, it will have a big affect in the drama this year.
Helping rookie groups is another thing the entertainments are aiming for. With a strong visual, many trainees are getting ready to debut this year.
After 2NE1, YG has announced that they are looking for rookies. YG has been concentrating on Se7en, Gummy, Big Bang and 2NE1 for a while and they’ve made a decision to take in new rookies.
Because the qualification of taking in trainees is very high, there has been zero trainees within the YG Entertainment and they are currently trying to find new rookies. Yang Hyun Seok said,
“I’m planning on opening the doors to YG a bit wider and ever since YG moved to a new building, we’ve been kind of hiding ourselves from others. We have enough practice rooms and teachers. We picked 15 trainees right now but we’re planning on picking more in the future.”YG is also focusing on the activities of Big Bang and 2NE1 as they are getting ready for their promotions in Japan. Big Bang is currently getting ready for activities in Korea while 2NE1′s promotions are being pushed back. With a long of activities planned this year, they’re planning on focusing their attention on Japanese activities. Since 2NE1 is planning on accepting Avex‘s offer, many are wondering how this girl group will affect the music industry in Japan.
Yang Hyun Seok also said, “Big Bang is very popular right now but comparing that to their results, it was disappointing. They will be focusing more than ever and will start their promotions soon.”
SM if focusing on the management of their artists but at the same time they’re planning new things for being on dramas and hold concerts. A representative of SM said, “During the new year, along with TVXQ and other artists, we’re trying to manage as many activities as we can and we’re also planning on picking new rookies soon.” TVXQ have officially started their promotion in both Korean and Japan while SHINee have partnered with EMI and are awaiting their debut in Japan. Girls’ Generation and Super Junior have already gained popularity in Japan and in other asian countries that they have been called the Global Stars.
SM is also focusing on holding concerts for the fans. A representative said,
“Last year, we held the SM Town Live in Los Angeles and the tickets were sold out and SHINee haven’t debuted in Japan yet and they’ve already stood on stage in Japan. We will continue holding concerts and will possibly change the ticket price, having an affect on the SM portfolio.”He also said, “We’re also looking out to produce dramas as well.”
Source: rinny @ osen.co.kr
Translation: eunjin @ kpoplive.com
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