Jellyfish Entertainment

Jellyfish Entertainment
Native name
 젤리피쉬엔터테인먼트
Private
Industry
Genre
Founded August 17, 2007 (2007-08-17)
Founder Hwang Se-jun (CEO)
Headquarters Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Area served
 Worldwide
Key people
  • Hwang Se-jun (CEO)
  • Kim Byeong-seon (VP)
Services
Website www.jelly-fish.co.kr

Jellyfish Entertainment (Hangul: 젤리피쉬엔터테인먼트), is a South Korean record label and entertainment agency established by composer and producer Hwang Se-jun in Seoul, South Korea.[1]

Jellyfish Entertainment is home to soloists Park Yoon-ha, Seo In-guk, and Sung Si-kyung, as well as boy group VIXX, their sub-unit VIXX LR, and girl group Gugudan. The agency also manages a number of actors including Julien Kang, Park Jung-ah, Choi Ji-na, and Park Jung-soo.[2]

History

2007–2012: Founding and first artists

Jellyfish Entertainment Co., Ltd. was founded on August 17, 2007 in Seoul by composer and producer Hwang Se-jun.[3] The first artist to sign under the company was the established ballad singer Sung Si-kyung, who released the single "Parting Once Again" (Hangul: 한번 더 이별). One year later, the company signed Lisa and Park Hak-ki.

In November 2008, singer Park Hyo-shin signed to the agency and was featured on the album Hwang Project Vol.1 Welcome To The Fantastic World. The following year, Super Star K contestant Seo In-guk and Altair (Lee Ji-hoon) also joined Jellyfish Entertainment.

In December 2010, Jellyfish Entertainment artists collaborated for the Jelly Christmas holiday album project with the lead single "Christmas Time".[4] In December 2011 Sung Si-kyung, Brian Joo, Seo In-guk, Park Hak-ki, Park Jang-hyun and Hwang Project collaborated again for Jelly Christmas with the single "Christmas for All".[5]

2012–2015: Formation of VIXX

On May 24, 2012, Jellyfish Entertainment's first boy band VIXX debuted with the single "Super Hero" on M! Countdown, after appearing on the survival reality show MyDOL. In June that year, Lee Seok-hoon of SG Wannabe released the digital single "The Beginning of Love" (Y.Bird from Jellyfish Island with Lee Seok Hoon) as part of Hwang Se-jun's Y.Bird from Jellyfish Island project. On September 12, Jellyfish Entertainment held their first live concert Jellyfish Live at Tokyo's Zepp Diver City in Japan,[6][7] and in December, both Park Hyo-shin and Sung Si-kyung held concert performances in Seoul. Jellyfish Entertainment's artists collaborated again for the Jelly Christmas 2012 Heart Project with the single “Because It's Christmas”[8] with the proceeds from the project donated to The Salvation Army Korea.[9][10]

In 2013, the Y.Bird from Jellyfish Island project released the digital singles "I Can't Live Because of You" by Seo In-guk featuring Verbal Jint (Y.BIRD from Jellyfish Island With Seo In Guk) in February[11][12][13][14] and "Girl’s Why?" by VIXX and indie duo OKDAL (Y.BIRD from Jellyfish with VIXX & OKDAL) in October.[15]

In 2014, Jellyfish Entertainment became partners with CJ E&M Music Performance Division.[16]

In July 2015, K-pop Star 4 TOP 6 contestant Park Yoon-ha signed an exclusive contract with Jellyfish Entertainment.[17] The following month, Jellyfish debuted VIXX LR, a sub-unit of VIXX composed of rapper Ravi and vocalist Leo.[18][19] The Jelly Christmas 2015 EP was released on December 15 with the title single “Love In The Air (Hangul: 사랑난로)". Seo In-guk, VIXX, former Jewelry member Park Jung-ah, and Park Yoon-ha all featured in the EP.[20][21]

2015–2016: Formation of Gugudan

From December 18, 2015 to April 1, 2016, agency trainees Kim Na-young, Kang Mi-na and Kim Se-jeong represented Jellyfish Entertainment in the television contest Produce 101. Kang Mi-na and Kim Se-jeong made it to the final and debuted as part of the lineup of the year-long project girl group I.O.I, while still under Jellyfish Entertainment.[22][23] It was confirmed that following their promotions as part of I.O.I, the trainees would officially debut as members of the agency's first girl group.[24][25][26]

On June 3, 2016, Jellyfish Entertainment announced the launch of their new music channel Jelly Box.[27] Jelly Box is similar to Jellyfish Entertainment’s previous project Y.Bird from Jellyfish Island and it will showcase Jellyfish Entertainment artists and producers and include collaborations with artists outside of the label.[28]

On June 28, 2016, nine-member girl group Gugudan debuted under Jellyfish Entertainment.[29][30]

In August 2016, Park Hyo-shin departed from the agency after eight years working together.[31]

Artists

Recording artists

Source:[32]

Studio artists

Actors/Actresses

Source:[33]

Former artists and trainees

Former artists

  • Park Hyo-shin (2008-2016)
  • Kim Hyeong-jung (2008-2009)
  • Altair (Lee Ji-hoon) (2009)
  • Kyun Woo (2010)
  • Lisa (2008-2010)
  • Park Hak-ki (2008-2011)
  • Park Jang-hyun (2011)
  • Brian Joo (2010–2012)
  • Lee Seok-hoon (SG Wannabe) (2012-2013)
  • Ko Yoon (actor, 2016)
  • Yu Se-hyeong (actor, 2016)

Notable former trainees

Discography

Project albums

Jelly Christmas

  • Jelly Christmas (2010)
  • Jelly Christmas 2011
  • Jelly Christmas 2012 Heart Project
  • 겨울 고백 (Jelly Christmas 2013)
  • Jelly Christmas 2015 – 4랑

Y.Bird from Jellyfish Island

Projects

Soundtracks

Concerts

Filmography

Partnership

Distributing labels

South Korea

Japan

China

  • QQ (VIXX) (2015–present)

Taiwan

References

  1. ↑ "한류 신지도를 그리는 사람들③젤리피쉬 황세준 대표, 신구 뮤지션 조화의 책임감은(인터뷰)텐아시아 | 텐아시아". 텐아시아. 2014-04-29. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  2. ↑ "JELLYFISH ENTERTAINMENT-젤리피쉬엔터테인먼트입니다.". Jellyfish Entertainment (official site). Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "젤리피쉬엔터테인먼트". www.jelly-fish.co.kr. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  4. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment releases "Jelly Christmas" MV | allkpop.com". allkpop.com. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment releases MV for "Christmas for All" | allkpop.com". allkpop.com. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Seo In Guk, Brian and VIXX Set to Perform at Japan's Zepp Diver City". mnet.com. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  7. 1 2 "[K-pop] Seo In Guk, Brian and VIXX Get Together for a Family Concert in Japan". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment's 2012 Christmas Single Featuring VIXX, Sung Si Kyung, Seo In Gook, and Park Hyo Shin Tops Chart | Soompi". soompi.com. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  9. ↑ "JellyFish Entertainment donates 'Heart Project' profits to the Salvation Army Korea". 2012-12-18. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  10. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment donates 'Heart Project' proceeds to Salvation Army Korea". 2012-12-18. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  11. ↑ "Seo In Guk tops online music charts with "I Can't Live Because of You"". 360kpop. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  12. ↑ "Is Seo In Guk getting ready to release a new album?". allkpop. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Seo In Guk reveals video teaser for "I Can't Live Because of You"". allkpop. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  14. ↑ "Seo In Guk releases "I Can't Live Because of You" MV featuring Verbal Jint". allkpop. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  15. ↑ "VIXX to Drop Collaboration Tune with Indie Pop Duo". Tenasia. 2 October 2013. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  16. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment, Music Works, MMO, and 1877 Become Label Companies Under CJ E&M". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  17. ↑ ""K-Pop Star 4" Contestant Park Yoon Ha Signs With Jellyfish Entertainment". soompi. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  18. ↑ "KPOP NEWS - VIXX′s First Unit LR to Debut on August 17 | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  19. ↑ "KPOP NEWS - LR′s Leo and Ravi Reveal Why They Formed VIXX′s First-Ever Unit | Mwave". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  20. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment Reveals Teaser for Christmas Album". soompi.com. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
  21. ↑ "Jellyfish artists Seo In Guk, VIXX, Park Jung Ah, and Park Yoon Ha sing 'Love Heater' for the holidays". allkpop. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  22. ↑ "Introducing the 11-members of "Produce 101" girl group, IOI!". Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  23. ↑ "I.O.I. Debut Update: Other Produce 101 Trainees To Debut Alongside Girl Group?". Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  24. ↑ "I.O.I's Kim Sejeong And Kang Mina To Debut In Jellyfish Entertainment's First Girl Group In June". Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  25. ↑ "Kim Nayoung Confirmed To Join Jellyfish Entertainment's First Girl Group". Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  26. ↑ Jeon, Su Mi. "Jellyfish Finally Announces New Girl Group Name". Mwave. CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment To Launch 'Jelly Box'". seoulwave. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment Launches Its Own Music Channel "Jelly Box," Video Teasers For 1st Project Released". soompi. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Gugudan Welcomes You To Their 'Wonderland' In New Music Video Teaser!". officiallykmusic.com. 2016-06-26.
  30. ↑ "Watch: gugudan Welcomes You To Their "Wonderland" In Debut MV". 2016-06-27.
  31. ↑ "Jellyfish Entertainment releases official statement regarding Park Hyo Shin's departure from label".
  32. ↑ "artist". Jellyfish Entertainment. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  33. ↑ "actor". Jellyfish Entertainment. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  34. ↑ "New boy group Demion introduce themselves through video teaser for debut song 'Confess'". Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  35. ↑ "New Stardom Entertainment Group Topp Dogg Holds Debut Showcase and Reveals More Information". Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  36. ↑ "♰ True Alpha ♰". phoenix-vixx-fire.tumblr.com. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  37. ↑ "'Super Star K2' Park Bo Ram, Sulli's Look-Alike After Weight Loss?". KpopStarz. 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
  38. ↑ "Sung Si Kyung to feature debut process of idol stars through 'Mydol'". Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  39. ↑ "Jellyfish Male Trainees Revealed Ahead of ′My Dol′ Premiere". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 19 March 2016.

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