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In 1998, he established [[YG Entertainment]] and released his first solo album which featured a song composed by [[Seo Taiji]]. This was their first collaboration since the breakup. Yang Hyun-Suk has produced fairly successful artists under his entertainment, most notably [[Jinusean]], [[1TYM]], [[Seven (Korean singer)|Se7en]], [[Gummy (singer)|Gummy]], [[Big Bang (Korean band)|Big Bang]], and his latest, [[2NE1]]. And even more recently [[Tablo]], [[Epik High]], and [[Psy (rapper)|PSY]] joined the company. After 2012, the company took [[Lee Hi]], [[Akdong Musician]], [[Kang Seung-yoon|Kang Seung Yoon]], and Bang Ye-dam under their label.
In 1998, he established [[YG Entertainment]] and released his first solo album which featured a song composed by [[Seo Taiji]]. This was their first collaboration since the breakup. Yang Hyun-Suk has produced fairly successful artists under his entertainment, most notably [[Jinusean]], [[1TYM]], [[Seven (Korean singer)|Se7en]], [[Gummy (singer)|Gummy]], [[Big Bang (Korean band)|Big Bang]], and his latest, [[2NE1]]. And even more recently [[Tablo]], [[Epik High]], and [[Psy (rapper)|PSY]] joined the company. After 2012, the company took [[Lee Hi]], [[Akdong Musician]], [[Kang Seung-yoon|Kang Seung Yoon]], and Bang Ye-dam under their label.
An in 2014 YG will release 4 groups to debut which Winner confirmed to be one of them. Team B the losing team from survival program WIN: Who Is Next? are also confirmed as one of them. 2 others are Akdong Musician and YG New Girl Group.
An in 2014 YG will release 4 groups to debut which Winner confirmed to be one of them. Team B the losing team from survival program WIN: Who Is Next? are also confirmed as one of them. 2 others are Akdong Musician and YG New Girl Group. He loves sex too oh yeah


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==

Revision as of 01:00, 19 February 2014

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Yang Hyun-suk
Birth nameYang Hyun-Suk
Also known asYang Goon,
YG
Born (1969-12-02) December 2, 1969 (age 54)
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresPop, hip hop
Occupation(s)Music executive, singer-songwriter, dancer
Years active1990– present
LabelsYG Entertainment
Websitehttp://www.yanggoon.com
Korean name
Hangul
양현석
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYang Hyeon-seok
McCune–ReischauerYang Hyŏn-sŏk

Yang Hyun-suk (Korean: 양현석; born December 2, 1969 in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean singer who rose to fame as a member of Seo Taiji and Boys. After the group disbanded, he founded and became chief executive officer of YG Entertainment, one of the biggest record companies in South Korea.

1992–1996: Seo Taiji & Boys

Main article: Seo Taiji and Boys

Seo Taiji & Boys was formed in 1991 with Seo Taiji, Lee Joono and Yang Hyun-Seok. The group was influential on the Korean music scene, famous for their single, "Nan Arayo" (Korean: "난 알아요", "I Know"). The group received criticism for various albums, most notably for the song, "Shidaeyugam" (Korean: 시대유감, "Regret of the Times"), to which the fan out lash led to the abolishment of the Pre-censorship law in 1996. The group disbanded in 1996, with each member pursuing solo activities.

1998-present: YG Entertainment

Main article: YG Entertainment

In 1998, he established YG Entertainment and released his first solo album which featured a song composed by Seo Taiji. This was their first collaboration since the breakup. Yang Hyun-Suk has produced fairly successful artists under his entertainment, most notably Jinusean, 1TYM, Se7en, Gummy, Big Bang, and his latest, 2NE1. And even more recently Tablo, Epik High, and PSY joined the company. After 2012, the company took Lee Hi, Akdong Musician, Kang Seung Yoon, and Bang Ye-dam under their label. An in 2014 YG will release 4 groups to debut which Winner confirmed to be one of them. Team B the losing team from survival program WIN: Who Is Next? are also confirmed as one of them. 2 others are Akdong Musician and YG New Girl Group. He loves sex too oh yeah

Personal life

In March 2010, Yang revealed that he has been dating former Swi.T member Lee Eun-ju, who is 12 years Yang's junior, for nine years.[1] Lee Eun-ju then gave birth to their first child on August 5, 2010 at 2:01 pm and is named Yang Yoo-Jin.[2] In April 2012, Yang Hyun Suk announced on SBS K-pop Star that the couple's second child, a baby boy, was born.[3]

Discography

See also: Seo Taiji and Boys § Discography

Albums

  • Yang Hyun Seok (1998)

Filmography

TV Series

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Superstar K Himself Judge
2011 SBS K-pop Star Season 1 Himself Judge for YG Entertainment
2012 K-pop Star Season 2 Himself Judge for YG Entertainment

References

  1. ^ "Yang Hyun-Seok and Lee Eun-ju Dating for Nine Years". KBS World. 2010-03-11. Retrieved 2010-04-11. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2010/08/yang-hyun-suk-is-now-a-father
  3. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/yang-hyun-suk-makes-a-big-announcement-on-k-pop-star

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