Starship Entertainment#Artists
{{Short description|South Korean record label}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{infobox company
| name = Starship Entertainment
| native_name = 스타쉽 엔터테인먼트
| native_name_lang = ko
| logo = Starship Entertainment Logo.png
| type = Public
| traded_as =
| founder = {{ubl|Kim Shi-dae|Seo Hyun-joo|Kim Young-suk}}
| key_people = Kim Shi-dae (co-founder, executive producer)
Seo Hyun-joo (co-founder, vice-president and executive producer){{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/05/entertainment/kpop/Korea-IVE-DIVE/20230105163451095.html|title=Meet the woman behind girl group IVE who dared to redefine the production process|last1=Chun|first1=Young-sun|last2=Bae|first2=Jung-won|last3=Hwang|first3=Jee-young|last4=Park|first4=Go-on|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=January 5, 2023|access-date=January 8, 2023|archive-date=January 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108121509/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/05/entertainment/kpop/Korea-IVE-DIVE/20230105163451095.html|url-status=live}}
Kim Young-suk (co-founder, executive director){{efn|Also concurrent executive vice-president and head of music content at Kakao Entertainment.}}
Lee Hoon-hee (CEO)
Lee Jin-sung (CEO){{efn|Also the founder and concurrent head (formerly CEO) at King Kong by Starship (formerly King Kong Entertainment).}}
| industry = {{ubl|Entertainment}}
| genre = {{ubl|K-pop|Hip hop|R&B|Electronic}}
| services = {{ubl|Music production|Publishing|Artists management}}
| revenue = {{increase}} {{KRWConvert|201.9|b}} (2023){{cite web|url=https://news.mtn.co.kr/news-detail/2024112510021978660|script-title=ko:돈다발 된 아이브...카카오엔터 완전 럭키비키잖아 [엔터코노미]|trans-title=Ive with a wad of money... Kakao Entertainment is so lucky [Enterconomy]|website=MTN News|last=Cheon|first=Yun-hye|date=November 26, 2024|access-date=November 26, 2024|language=ko|archive-date=November 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126232129/https://news.mtn.co.kr/news-detail/2024112510021978660|url-status=live}}
| net_income = {{increase}} {{KRWConvert|38.1|b}} (2023)
| owner = Kakao Entertainment (59.73%){{cite web|url=http://www.investchosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2022/11/11/2022111180196.html|script-title=ko:카카오, 계열사 상장 작업 '올스톱'...엔터ㆍ스타쉽ㆍ세나테크까지|trans-title=Kakao, affiliate listing process 'all-stop'... Enter, Starship, and Senatech|website=Invest Chosun|last=Lee|first=Ji-hoon|date=November 14, 2022|access-date=November 18, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119014005/http://www.investchosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2022/11/11/2022111180196.html|url-status=live}}
| num_employees =
| divisions = King Kong by Starship (since 2015)
| subsid = Starship X (2013)
Highline (2017)
Shownote (2019)
| footnotes =
| slogan =
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.starship-ent.com/|starship-ent.com}}
| caption = Logo used since March 2025
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2008|01|28}}
| former_name =
| location_city = Gangnam-gu, Seoul
| location_country = South Korea
| locations =
}}
Starship Entertainment ({{korean|스타쉽 엔터테인먼트}}) is a South Korean entertainment company founded in 2008 and became an independent subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment in 2013. It is also called one of the "five major agencies" in the pop music world, with SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment leading the way.{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Eun-goo|date=May 12, 2017|script-title=ko:[한류 메이커스]①김시대 스타쉽 대표 "가수 의상, 콘텐츠 다 챙겨야 매니저"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0003822286|access-date=September 5, 2020|website={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=January 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108015951/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0003822286|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Jung|first=Seok-won|date=October 16, 2019|script-title=ko:스타쉽엔터테인먼트, 2008년 설립해 국내 5대 기획사 되기까지 성장 과정 살펴보니? 'JYP' '빅히트'와 어떤 연관이?|url=https://www.nbntv.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=688526|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=Naewae Economic TV|language=ko|archive-date=January 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108022319/https://www.nbntv.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=688526|url-status=live}}
It has been recognized for its contributions to the Hallyu wave, being home to several prominent K-pop groups and soloists.{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Mi-so|date=August 31, 2020|script-title=ko:[뉴시스 2020 한류엑스포]보아, 문체부 장관상·박해진·슈퍼엠, 서울시장상 영예(종합)|url=https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20200826_0001143893|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=Newsis|language=ko|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527131337/https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20200826_0001143893|url-status=live}} These include groups such as Monsta X, WJSN, Cravity, Ive, and KiiiKiii and soloists such as K.Will, Brother Su, Wonho, Kihyun, Joohoney, and Seola, as well as formerly home to Sistar, Boyfriend, Junggigo, Mad Clown, Jooyoung, Soyou, Yoo Seung-woo, Jeong Se-woon, and DJ Soda. It also manages actors under King Kong by Starship.
History
=2008–2012: Founding and beginnings=
Starship Entertainment was founded in 2008, by the couple Kim Shi-dae and Seo Hyun-joo with Kim Young-suk. Kim Shi-dae previously worked as a road manager for K-pop co-ed group Cool, as well as worked for Big Hit Entertainment between 2005 and 2007, while Seo Hyun-joo worked for JYP Entertainment.{{cite web|url=http://newsum.zum.com/articles/55632742|script-title=ko:PD수첩 프로듀스x101 논란, 스타쉽 엔터테인먼트 는 어떤곳? 소속 연예인은 누구?|website=Newsum.Zum|last=Kim|first=In-gyu|date=October 16, 2019|access-date=January 10, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514091425/http://newsum.zum.com/articles/55632742|url-status=dead}}
Starship's first artist was ex-Big Hit singer K.Will, who released his first single "Love 119" for the label in 2008.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'왼쪽가슴' 케이윌, 신곡 '러브 119'로 음악적 변신 시도|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=/news/entertainment/200811/20081129/8b975104.htm|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=Sports Chosun|last=Lee|first=Dong-hyuk|date=November 28, 2008|language=ko|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514091457/https://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=%2Fnews%2Fentertainment%2F200811%2F20081129%2F8b975104.htm|url-status=live}} In 2010, Starship debuted their first girl group Sistar, while their first boy group Boyfriend the following year.{{Cite web|date=June 27, 2011|script-title=ko:'남·친·소' ...상큼 발랄 신인그룹 보이프렌드|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=020&aid=0002255612|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=Dong-a Ilbo|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Won-gyeom|language=ko|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514091429/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=020&aid=0002255612|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:보이프렌드, 원숭이 육포 드셔보셨나요?|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20111104n19067|work=Sports Chosun|via=Nate|last=Lee|first=Jung-hyuk|date=November 4, 2011|access-date=November 4, 2011|language=ko|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514091456/https://news.nate.com/view/20111104n19067|url-status=live}}
=2013–present: Expansion and subsidiary labels=
In 2013, Starship launched its first subsidiary label "Starship X", with rapper Mad Clown being its first signed artist.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[트렌드] 문문 안은 스타쉽, 도전은 계속된다|url=https://www.hansbiz.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=182637|access-date=October 17, 2023|website=Hankook Ilbo|last=Jeong|first=Jin-young|date=January 4, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=October 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017164234/https://www.hansbiz.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=182637|url-status=live}} On December 18, 70% of the label's shares were acquired by its distributor LOEN Entertainment (renamed to Kakao M in 2018 and predecessor of Kakao Entertainment), making it an independent subsidiary of the latter.{{cite news|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2982315|title=Loen acquires large stake in Starship|last=Lee|first=Sun-min|date=December 19, 2013|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=February 2, 2021|archive-date=December 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216091352/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2982315|url-status=live}} As of 2022, Kakao Entertainment is still the largest shareholder of the label, holding a 59.73% stake.
In July 2014, Starship signed singer Jeong Se-woon, following his appearance on K-pop Star 3.{{Cite web|date=July 4, 2014|script-title=ko:'K팝스타3' 정세운, 씨스타와 한솥밥..스타쉽 전속계약|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109895078|access-date=September 5, 2020|website={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|last=Lee|first=Hye-rin|language=ko|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514091435/https://native.mediacategory.com/servlet/adMobileInfiniteContentsBox?from=http%3A%2F%2Fmosen.mt.co.kr%2Farticle%2FG1109895078&s=392405&callMaxCnt=100&ogUrl=http%3A//mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109895078|url-status=live}} In December, Starship formed its second boy group Monsta X through the Mnet's survival show No.Mercy,{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Gyu-oh|date=November 13, 2014|title=New idol group to be born through Mnet's 'No.Mercy'|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201411131802564766044_2|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=Kpop Herald|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112193552/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201411131802564766044_2|url-status=live}} with the seven winners of the show, debuted in 2015, and promoted as a hip hop boy group.{{Cite web|title=Monsta X goes for street style|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508161741467671200_2|access-date=September 6, 2020|website=Kpop Herald|last=Ahn|first=Sung-mi|date=August 16, 2015|archive-date=October 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017082003/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508161741467671200_2|url-status=live}}
In April 2015, Starship signed a mutual management contract with the Chinese label Yuehua Entertainment.{{Cite news|last=Choi|first=Seong-mook|date=April 7, 2015|script-title=ko:스타십엔터테인먼트, 중국 진출 가속화...中 기획사와 계약 체결|url=http://www.womennews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=82311|access-date=September 5, 2020|newspaper=Women's Newspaper|language=ko|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514091439/https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/widget_iframe.06c6ee58c3810956b7509218508c7b56.html?origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.womennews.co.kr|url-status=live}} In December, they jointly formed a new girl group Cosmic Girls, also known as WJSN, debuted in 2016, and aimed at appealing to both South Korean and Chinese audiences.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Woo-in|date=December 4, 2015|script-title=ko:씨스타 동생 걸그룹 나온다...韓中 합작 12인조 '우주소녀'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000812676|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=TV Report|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=April 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415151004/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0000812676|url-status=live}} In May, Starship acquired all of King Kong Entertainment's shares in a strategic partnership alliance. In January 2017, Starship and King Kong registered their merger. The agencies mutually agreed to use the name of Starship Entertainment, while the division that manages the actors would operate under the label "King Kong by Starship".{{Cite web|last=Choi|first=Yoon-na|date=January 3, 2017|script-title=ko:스타쉽+킹콩, 종합엔터테인먼트사로 새출발한다 [공식입장]|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20170103/82151954/2|access-date=August 19, 2020|website=Sports Dong-a|language=ko|archive-date=February 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223120426/http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20170103/82151954/2|url-status=live}}
In 2017, Starship launched another subsidiary label House of Music, which focused was on recruiting smaller, independent artists, with MoonMoon being the first artist signed under the label. In November 2018, Starship renamed the label "Highline Entertainment".{{Cite tweet|number=1067001504714842112|user=Highline_Ent|title=Rebranding Announcement|date=November 26, 2018}}{{Cite web|last=Na|first=Won-jae|date=September 15, 2019|script-title=ko:[신아-50대기업 해부26] 카카오, 환경변화 적극 대응...여전히 진화|url=http://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1203816|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=Shin-a Ilbo|language=ko|archive-date=October 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027040846/http://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1203816|url-status=live}} In June, its first girl group Sistar disbanded, with members Dasom and Soyou remaining under Starship.{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Seul-ki|date=April 11, 2017|script-title=ko:'언니는 살아있다' 다솜에 거는 기대|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2017041121254|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=Ten Asia|language=ko|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514091436/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2017041121254|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=December 18, 2017|script-title=ko:씨스타 내려놓은 소유, 이토록 성공적인 솔로 신고식|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201712180905470410|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=Newsen|language=ko|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514091456/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201712180905470410|url-status=live}}
In May 2019, its first boy group Boyfriend disbanded.{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Young-woong|date=May 17, 2019|script-title=ko:보이프렌드, 데뷔 8년만에 해체...스타쉽 "진심으로 감사"(공식)|trans-title=Boyfriend, disbanded after 8 years of debut... Starship "Sincere thanks" (Official)|url=https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_201905172304158257|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=YTN|language=ko|archive-date=May 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517235336/https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_201905172304158257|url-status=live}} In December, Starship acquired the performance production company Shownote at 100% stake. It was established in 2005, which has an accumulated experience in producing live entertainment in various fields including musicals, concerts, plays, showcases, children's performances, exhibitions, and fan meetings.{{cite web|url=http://www.businesspost.co.kr/BP?command=article_view&num=156740|script-title=ko:카카오 계열 스타쉽엔터테인먼트, 공연제작 쇼노트 지분 100% 인수|trans-title=Kakao affiliate Starship Entertainment acquires 100% stake in Shownote|website=Business Post|last=Park|first=Anna|date=December 24, 2019|access-date=July 2, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407083309/http://www.businesspost.co.kr/BP?command=article_view&num=156740|url-status=live}}
In 2020, Starship began expanding Highline, with signed artists such as Wonho, Yoo Seung-woo, and DJ Soda.{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0004617333|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 출신 원호, 하이라인엔터테인먼트 전속계약|trans-title=Wonho, ex member of Monsta X signs contract with Highline Entertainment|work={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Ga-young|date=April 10, 2020|access-date=April 10, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=April 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429201215/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0004617333|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Mi-ji|date=September 9, 2020|script-title=ko:유승우, 하이라인엔터와 전속계약 체결..원호·DJ소다와 한솥밥[공식입장]|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20200909075350171|access-date=September 8, 2020|website=Xports News|via=Daum|language=ko|archive-date=December 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202055159/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20200909075350171|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180620000599|title=DJ Soda set to go global with Warner Music Group|website=Kpop Herald|last=Im|first=Eun-byel|date=June 20, 2018|access-date=March 1, 2021|language=en|archive-date=January 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102045305/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180620000599|url-status=live}} On April 14, Starship debuted its new boy group Cravity.{{Cite web|date=April 16, 2020|title=Starship's new boy band Cravity unveiled|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200416000738|access-date=September 5, 2020|website=Kpop Herald|last=Kwon|first=Yae-rim|language=en|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227090515/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200416000738|url-status=live}} In August, Starship won the Korea Creative Content Agency Award, for their contributions to the Hallyu wave.
In June 2021, the label partnered with Eshy Gazit's new label venture Intertwine, in partnership with BMG. Monsta X and Wonho were the first two artists involved in the partnership, securing both a global distribution deal and expansion. On August 22, Starship is reported to form a new girl group, featuring then-trainees Jang Won-young and An Yu-jin, whom were formerly part of Iz*One, in the second half of 2021.{{Cite web|last=Moon|first=Wan-sik|date=August 22, 2021|script-title=ko:[단독]'아이즈원 출신' 장원영·안유진 스타쉽 신인 걸그룹 하반기 론칭|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002982499|url-status=live|access-date=August 22, 2021|website=Star News|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=August 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822120739/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002982499}} The girl group Ive debuted on December 1.{{Cite web|last=Jin|first=Min-kyung|date=November 2, 2021|script-title=ko:스타쉽, 新 6인조 걸그룹 아이브(IVE) 론칭..팀 로고·SNS 오픈 [공식]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004502710|url-status=live|access-date=November 2, 2021|website={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=December 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210112038/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004502710}}{{Cite web|last=Baek|first=Yoon-gi|date=November 8, 2021|script-title=ko:'스타쉽 새 걸그룹' 아이브, 12월 1일 정식 출격|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/018/0005081494|url-status=live|access-date=November 8, 2021|website={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=November 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211109002426/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/018/0005081494}}
In April 2022, Starship has appointed Lee Hoon-hee as the new CEO. He is an expert in the Korean entertainment industry, who has experienced music and media contents, and has served as CEO of KOEN Media Production Department, CEO of SM C&C, and the Head of Production at KBS. He will lead Starship with the current CEO Lee Jin-sung (CEO of King Kong by Starship).{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006036318|script-title=ko:스타쉽엔터테인먼트, 이훈희 신임 대표이사 선임|trans-title=Starship Entertainment appointed Hoon-hee Lee as new CEO|website=news1|via=Naver|last=Ahn|first=Tae-hyun|date=April 18, 2022|access-date=April 18, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=April 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418095259/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006036318|url-status=live}} On August 8, Starship released a statement announcing that all members of Monsta X renewed their contracts, except I.M, but he will still continue to participate in the group's future plans.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000375291|last=Jang|first=Jin-ri|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스, 스타쉽과 5인 재계약...아이엠, 계약 종료→팀 활동 계속[전문]|trans-title=Monsta X renews contract with Starship... I.M, contract ends → Team activities continue [Full text]|website=SpoTV News|via=Naver|date=August 8, 2022|access-date=August 8, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=August 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808095210/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000375291|url-status=live}} On October 24, Yang Jae-woong's older brother Yang Jae-jin, a psychiatrist and broadcaster, has signed an exclusive contract with the agency.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001516060|script-title=ko:양재웅 형 양재진 정신과 전문의, 몬스타엑스와 한솥밥|trans-title=Yang Jae-woong's brother Yang Jae-jin, a psychiatrist, MONSTA X and Hansotbap|website=Xports News|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Hyeon-jeong|date=October 24, 2022|access-date=November 10, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=November 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110052704/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001516060|url-status=live}}
In January 2023, Starship planned to open its Dear U bubble service for all its artists, starting in February for three years.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=021&aid=0002552445|script-title=ko:아이브·몬스타엑스...'스타쉽' 아티스트 '디어유' 입점|website=Culture Daily|via=Naver|last=Ahn|first=Jin-yong|date=January 19, 2023|access-date=January 19, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=January 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119033705/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=021&aid=0002552445|url-status=live}} On March 3, Starship released a statement announcing that WJSN Chinese members' Xuanyi, Cheng Xiao, and Meiqi had departed from the group following the expiration of their contracts. In the same announcement, it was also stated that Luda and Dawon chose not to renew their contracts, but did not specify whether they will remain in the group.{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000334184|script-title=ko:[단독]우주소녀, 루다·다원·중국 멤버 3인 제외 8명 재계약|trans-title=[Exclusive] WJSN, 8 contract renewals except for Luda, Dawon, and 3 Chinese members|website=JTBC|via=Naver|last=Park|first=Sang-hoo|date=March 3, 2023|access-date=March 3, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=March 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303053309/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000334184|url-status=live}}
In September 2024, Starship announced that Jeong Se-woon chose not to renew his contract after being with the label for ten years.{{cite news|script-title=ko:정세운, 10년 몸담은 스타쉽엔터 계약 종료 "꼭 필요했던 시간" [종합][전문]|url=http://m.stoo.com/article.php?aid=95922071847&naver=1#_PA|work=Sports Today|last=Lim|first=Si-ryeong|date=September 7, 2024|access-date=December 28, 2024|language=ko}}
In February 2025, Starship announced that it will launch a new girl group KiiiKiii for the first time in four years since Ive in 2021.{{cite news|script-title=ko:스타쉽, 젠지력 충만 新 그룹 KiiiKiii(키키) 깜짝 론칭…아이브 후 4년만 [공식]|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000951940|work=Newsen|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=February 11, 2025|access-date=February 11, 2025|language=ko}} On February 14, it was revealed that Starship will strengthen its multi-producing system and detailed management system by organizing them through divisions; Division 1 (K.Will, Monsta X, and Ive), Division 2 (WJSN and Cravity), and Division 3 (KiiiKiii), for domestic and global promotions.{{cite news|script-title=ko:키키·디어앨리스·하츠투하츠…카카오엔터 신인 활약 예고|url=https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5690195|work=News1|last=Koh|first=Seung-ah|date=February 14, 2025|access-date=February 14, 2025|language=ko}} On March 3, Starship announced that it will launch a new boy group for the first time in five years, following Monsta X and Cravity, aiming to debut within the year.{{cite news|script-title=ko:스타쉽, 몬스타엑스·크래비티 잇는 새 보이그룹 론칭 임박|url=https://star.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_202503040908526405|work=YTN|last=Kwak|first=Hyun-soo|date=March 4, 2025|access-date=March 4, 2025|language=ko}} The girl group KiiiKiii debuted on March 24.{{cite news|script-title=ko:'데뷔' 키키·뉴비트, 음악적 여정의 시작 [오늘의 프리뷰]|url=https://www.mksports.co.kr/news/entertain/11271444|work=MK Sports|last=Son|first=Jin-ah|date=March 24, 2025|access-date=March 24, 2025|language=ko}}
Philanthropy
In July 2022, Starship and its artists participated in The Blue Tree Foundation's campaign to declare support for non-violence. It was established to prevent school and cyberbullying, and to heal the victims, is conducting a "national non-violence campaign" in which the citizens can participate to publicize the seriousness of violence and to spread a culture of non-violence.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000618195|script-title=ko:스타쉽, 푸른나무재단 비폭력 캠페인 동참...몬스타엑스·아이브 등 권익보호|trans-title=Starship joins the Blue Tree Foundation non-violence campaign... Protection of rights and interests such as Monsta X, Ive, etc.|website=Sports World|via=Naver|last=Hyun|first=Jung-min|date=July 7, 2022|access-date=July 7, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=September 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172753/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000618195|url-status=live}}
In February 2023, Starship donated {{KRW|150}},000,000 to help in the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake through Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=213&aid=0001245749|last=Song|first=Min-ju|script-title=ko:튀르키예 강진'에 손모은 연예계...누적 기부금액만 38억 [종합]|trans-title=The entertainment industry gathered their hands in 'Turkey-Syria'... Cumulative donation amount alone 3.8 billion [Comprehensive]|work=TV Report|via=Naver|date=February 15, 2023|access-date=February 15, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=August 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805023541/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=213&aid=0001245749|url-status=live}}
Partnerships
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- {{Flagicon|JPN}} Universal Music Japan
- {{Flagicon|JPN}} Sony Music Japan
- {{Flagicon|JPN}} Amuse Inc.
- {{Flagicon|US}} Intertwine{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/record-labels/9587625/eshy-gazit-intertwine-label-bmg-monsta-x-wonho|title=Eshy Gazit Launching New Label With BMG To Release Monsta X, Wonho|magazine=Billboard|last=Lipshutz|first=Jason|date=June 15, 2021|access-date=June 15, 2021|archive-date=November 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111184011/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/record-labels/9587625/eshy-gazit-intertwine-label-bmg-monsta-x-wonho|url-status=live}}
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=Former=
- {{Flagicon|JPN}} Being Group{{cite web|title=Boyfriend Official Website|url=http://boyfriend-jp.com/news/120417.html|publisher=Being Group|access-date=May 3, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120507045135/http://boyfriend-jp.com/news/120417.html|archive-date=May 7, 2012}}
- {{Flagicon|JPN}} Kiss Entertainment
- {{Flagicon|CHN}} Yuehua Entertainment
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Artists
=Musicians=
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==Soloists==
- K.Will
- Kihyun
- Joohoney
- Seola{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Jae-hwan |date=January 1, 2024 |script-title=ko:우주소녀 설아, 데뷔 8년 만에 첫 솔로 "인사이드 아웃" |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000061502 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101040602/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000061502 |archive-date=January 1, 2024 |access-date=January 1, 2024 |website=KBS Entertainment |language=ko |via=Naver}}
==Groups==
==Project groups==
- Y-Teen (with KT Corporation)
- OG School Project (with Cube Entertainment)
- YDPP (with Brand New Music)
- WJMK (with Fantagio)
==Starship X==
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==Highline==
- Wonho
- Leon
- DJ Vanto
- dress
- ROVXE
- Seungguk
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Former artists
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- Sistar (2010–2017)
- Bora (2010–2017)
- Hyolyn (2010–2017)
- Dasom (2010–2021)
- Soyou (2010–2021)
- Boyfriend (2011–2019)
- Mind U (2017–2022)
- Duetto (2017–2022)
- Monsta X
- I.M (2015–2022)
- WJSN
- Luda (2016–2023)
- Dawon (2016–2023)
- Xuanyi (2016–2023)
- Cheng Xiao (2016–2023)
- Meiqi (2016–2023)
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- Jeong Se-woon (2014–2024)
=Starship X=
=Highline=
- MoonMoon (2017–2018; contract terminated due to occlusion of a formal criminal record){{cite web|url=http://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180525000850|title=MoonMoon dropped from agency over spycam charge|website=Kpop Herald|last=Shim|first=Woo-hyun|date=May 25, 2018|access-date=February 2, 2021|archive-date=September 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904101437/http://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180525000850|url-status=live}}
- DJ Soda (2018–2021){{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003168634|script-title=ko:[단독] DJ 소다, 하이라인엔터테인먼트와 전속계약 종료|trans-title=[Exclusive] DJ Soda ends exclusive contract with Highline Entertainment|website=Daily Sports|via=Naver|last=Hwang|first=Ji-young|date=November 10, 2021|access-date=November 10, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=January 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102045307/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003168634|url-status=live}}
- Lil Reta (2020–2022){{Cite web|script-title=ko:_retaseyo_|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CaEI3_EvTQ3/|date=February 17, 2022|via=Instagram|access-date=February 17, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=August 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805033302/https://www.instagram.com/p/CaEI3_EvTQ3/|url-status=live |title=Instagram }}
- Jang Seok-hoon (2019–2022)
- PLUMA (2019–2022)
- M1NU (2020–2022)
- Yoo Seung-woo (2015–2020;{{efn|Under the subsidiary label Starship Y.}} 2020–2024)
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Discography
{{Main|Starship Entertainment discography}}
Accolades
=Awards=
=Listicles=
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| 2025 | Women in Music – Labels & Distributors | Placed{{efn|Given to Seo Hyun-joo as the executive producer of Starship Entertainment.}} | {{cite news|script-title=ko:스타쉽 서현주 총괄 제작자, 美 '빌보드 위민 인 뮤직' 리스트 지명|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/musics/11269581|work=Maeil Kyungjae|last=Lee|first=Da-gyeom|date=March 21, 2025|access-date=March 24, 2025|language=ko}}{{cite magazine|title=Labels & Distributors: Women in Music 2025|url=https://www.billboard.com/p/labels-distributors-women-in-music-2025/|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 24, 2025}} |
Notes
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
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