The Black Label Inc. (stylized in all caps) is a South Korean record label and an associate company of YG Entertainment. It was founded in 2015 by YG producer Teddy Park and Kush.
History
On September 22, 2015, YG Entertainment announced the creation of the independent sub-label to be headed by YG producers Teddy Park and Kush.[5] On March 17, 2016, Zion.T signed with the label.[6] On May 3, 2017, Okasian signed an exclusive contract with the label.[7] The label is also home to Jeon Somi, who signed with the label in September 2018, and debuted on June 13, 2019.[8]
On November 16, 2020, as per the quarterly stock report of YG Entertainment, the label was converted to an associate company status.[9] On December 26, 2022, the company announced Taeyang joined the label but remained a member of Big Bang.[10]
In January 2023, actor Park Bo-gum signed with the label.[11] In April 2023, The Black Label formed a joint venture with Thailand's largest conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group called The Black Sea to expand its label into the Southeast Asian region.[12]
On June 18, 2024, The Black Label announced that they had signed a management contract with Rosé from Blackpink for her solo endeavors.[13] On July 1, 2024, The Black Label announced the end of their exclusive contract with Zion.T.[14] On August 16, 2024, The Black Label announced the launch of their first girl group, Meovv. The group debuted on September 6, 2024.[15]
Artists
Former artists
Partnerships
- The Black Sea (joint venture with Charoen Pokphand Group)[12]
- Izna (co-producing with WakeOne)
Music distribution
The Black Label records are distributed by the following:
- YG Plus (Overall since 2020)[22]
- Interscope Records (for Bryan Chase, Jeon Somi, and Taeyang)[23][24][25]
- 88rising (for Løren only)[26]
- Capitol Records (for Meovv only)[27]
- Atlantic Records (for Rosé only)[28]
External links
References
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- https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007607244 Naver, June 18, 2024, retrieved June 22, 2024^
- [Today's K-pop] Zion.T leaves label after 8 years: report The Korea Herald, July 1, 2024, retrieved August 1, 2024^
- Min-young Kim. The Black Label to launch first girl group Meovv this year Korea JoongAng Daily, 16 August 2024, retrieved 16 August 2024^
- Inside Making the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack With THEBLACKLABEL: ‘Music Has a Way of Taking On a Life of Its Own’ Billboard, 23 July 2025, retrieved 12 October 2025^
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- Joo-hee Kang. https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/003/0013898696 Newsis, April 20, 2026, retrieved April 20, 2026^
- Emilia. LØREN Returns With Defiant New Punk Anthem "FYN" Out Now, April 6, 2025, retrieved June 27, 2025^
- Naman Ramachandran. Hip-Hop Stars Okasian, Bryan Chase Signed by Universal Music Korea (EXCLUSIVE) Variety, 2025-04-25, retrieved 2025-10-01^
- Shawn. R.TEE: The talented producer and DJ returns with his new single “Damdadi” KSTATION TV, 2025-08-10, retrieved 2025-10-01^
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- Kim Yeon-Ah. Singer Jeon Somi to join American record label Interscope Records Korea JoongAng Daily, July 21, 2020, retrieved April 13, 2023^
- Xander Zellner. Hot 100 First-Timers: TAEYANG & Jimin Each Score First Solo Hit With 'Vibe' Billboard, January 24, 2023, retrieved April 21, 2023^
- Rafael Bautista. How THEBLACKLABEL's Bryan Chase is helping the K-Hip-Hop Global NYLON Manila, MEGA Global Licensing Inc., August 23, 2023, retrieved August 26, 2023^
- Chris Eggertsen. 88rising Signs Korean Alt-Rock Artist LØREN Billboard, March 13, 2023, retrieved April 4, 2023^
- PET SOUNDS: CAPITOL, THEBLACKLABEL LAUNCH MEOVV Hits Daily Double, August 28, 2024, retrieved August 28, 2024^
- Steven J. Horowitz. Blackpink's Rosé Signs Solo Deal With Atlantic Records Variety, 26 September 2024, retrieved 26 September 2024^