RBW (an acronym for Rainbow Bridge World) is a South Korean entertainment company founded by Kim Jin-woo and Kim Do-hoon .[3][4] The company has multiple subsidiaries, including DSP Media, WM Entertainment, Urban Works Media, and the IP management company Contents X.[5]
One of the leading entertainment companies in South Korea, RBW operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management company, concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates various subsidiary ventures and divisions worldwide.[6][7]
Including all its subsidiary labels, RBW is home to many notable artists under the agency such as the groups Mamamoo, Oh My Girl, KARD, Onewe, and Young Posse.
History
2010–2014: Early formation and debut of Mamamoo
Kim Jin-woo originally was the representative director of Cube Entertainment's Music Cube. Kim Jin-woo was in charge of the practice room rental business and then expanded his business with opening AN Bridge, Rainbow Bridge Academy and ENB Academy Practical Music Academy, which integrated under the name Modern & Bridge. On March 5, 2010, he later established the first OEM company, Rainbow Bridge Agency, which operates to train students who are not trainees with similar process as the regular entertainment company, such as vocal, dance, acting, language, etc.
In August 2011, Hwang Sung-jin (former Music Cube producer) and Kim Do-hoon (former Music Cube director) joined Kim Jin-woo's Modern & Bridge and took representative and director positions.
In March 2012, Kim Do-hoon joined corporation with Rainbow Bridge Agency's established music label, WA Entertainment. On August 16, WA Entertainment along with Brand New Music debuted Hip hop trio Phantom.[8] In December 2012, Hip hop duo Geeks signed with WA Entertainment.[9]
Subsidiaries
Sub-labels
Cloud R
On May 27, 2016, RBW joint cooperation with Lee Seong-yeon established the independent sub-label.[45][46] It was house to M.A.S 0094, a 5-member rock band managed by Modern Music. Its management was transferred to RBW in 2017 and they redebuted as Onewe in 2019 under the main label.
All Right Music
All Right Music is an independent Hip hop label headed by rapper Basick and RBW producer Im Sang-hyuk.[47] Established in March 2017, the label was set up by RBW to focus on the hip hop scene. It was introduced their first artist: Big Tray, Marvel J and B.O.
Exclusive artists
Studio artists
Awards
2011
- 1st Korean Music Copyright Awards - Composer in Rock category [CEO Kim Do Hoon, Lee Sang Ho]
2014
- 6th MelOn Music Awards - Best Songwriter [CEO Kim Do Hoon]
- 4th Gaon Chart KPop Awards - Composer of the Year [CEO Kim Do Hoon]
2015
- 1st KOMCA Awards - Grand Prize in Composition, Popular Music [CEO Kim Do Hoon]
- Korean Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Energy - Young Entrepreneur [CEO Kim Jin Woo]
- Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency - Commissioner's Commendation for Appreciation [CEO Kim Jin Woo]
2016
Former artists
RBW
Co-managed
All Right Music
Cloud R
RBW Vietnam
- ESna (2014–2017)
- Yangpa (2015–2018)
- Monday Kiz (2016–2018)
- Mamamoo
- Wheein (2014–2021; moved to The L1ve, but continues to participate in group activities)
- Hwasa (2014–2023)[62]
- Vromance (2016–2024)
- Yoon Euno (formerly known as Lee Chandong, 2016–2022; moved to Gleam Artist to focus on his career as a musical actor)
External links
- rbbridge.com
References
- RBW Inc.: Shareholders, Shareholding Structure - MarketScreener uk.marketscreener.com, retrieved 2024-09-19^
- (주)알비더블유^
- Ji-won Choi. [Herald Interview] Building the team behind a K-pop superstar, CEO Kim Jin-woo of Mamamoo's label RBW gives behind-the-scenes info