YG Entertainment#YG Sports

File:Korean singer and entertainer Se7en (6324375013).jpg debuted under YG Entertainment in 2003]]

In March 1996, Yang Hyun-suk, a former member of the first-generation K-pop group Seo Taiji and Boys, founded YG Entertainment under the name Hyun Planning ({{Korean|hangul=현기획|links=no}}).{{Cite news |last=Jeong |first=Kyeong-hui |date=2009-07-24 |title= |script-title=ko:[스타가 되고 싶으면 연락해!] (2) YG 엔터테인먼트 |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20090724115514645 |access-date=2024-07-22 |work=Sports Chosun |via=Daum}} The company's first act was the hip-hop trio Keep Six. The group did not attract much popularity, and their failure sent Yang into debts of 400 million won.{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Kyeong-ran |date=2003-05-09 |title= |script-title=ko:가요계 "미다스의 손" 양현석 |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20030509034300901 |access-date=2024-07-22 |work=Ilgan Sports |via=Daum}} After Keep Six, the company changed its named to MF Planning, and launched the groups Jinusean and 1TYM.{{Cite news |last=Kwon |first=Seok-jeong |date=2013-12-20 |title= |script-title=ko:2013 엔터테인먼트 빅15 ⑮ YG엔터테인먼트는? |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20131220065206895 |access-date=2024-07-22 |work=TenAsia |via=Daum}}{{Cite news |last=Kim |first=Ye-na |date=2016-03-14 |title= |script-title=ko:[리폿@이슈] 빅뱅 회사?..초대형 YG의 특별한 스무 살 |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20160314085841907 |access-date=2024-07-22 |work=TV Report |via=Daum}} Yang credits the success of both acts for bringing YG and the hip hop genre into mainstream Korean music. In 1998, YG changed its name once again to Yang Goon Planning, after Yang Hyun-suk's nickname Yang Goon ({{Korean|hangul=양군|labels=no|links=no}}).

In 1999, YG's artists released a collaborative album under the name YG Family. The label followed with releases from artists such as Perry, Masta Wu, Swi.T, Big Mama, Lexy, Gummy and Wheesung. It also established the "YG Underground" label, which housed 45RPM and Stony Skunk. In 2001, YG changed to its current name, YG Entertainment, which was named from the initials of Yang Goon,{{Cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/6916/the-history-of-yang-hyun-suk-and-yg-from-boy-to-ceo-pt-1|title=KPOP NEWS - The History of Yang Hyun Suk and YG: From ′Boy′ to ′CEO′ (Pt. 1)|last=Kim|first=JiYeon|date=May 19, 2012|website=Mwave|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150430145450/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/6916/the-history-of-yang-hyun-suk-and-yg-from-boy-to-ceo-pt-1|archive-date=April 30, 2015|url-status=dead}} and a second YG Family album was released. Among others, the album featured a 13-year-old G-Dragon, who was then a trainee.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGy50mjxj0|title=G-Dragon - 내 나이 열셋 (My Age is 13) Full MV|date=April 25, 2012|work=YouTube|access-date=March 11, 2015|archive-date=March 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305094903/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGy50mjxj0|url-status=live}}

The agency found success in both Korea and Japan with its first "idol" singer Seven in 2003,{{Cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/31850/k-pop-battle-se7en-vs-rain|title=KPOP NEWS - [K-Pop Battle] Se7en vs. Rain|last=Lee|first=Nancy|date=March 21, 2013|website=Mwave|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630003900/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/31850/k-pop-battle-se7en-vs-rain|archive-date=June 30, 2015|url-status=dead}} who became the company's first artist to attempt to cross over into the US music scene, though his US debut failed to gain momentum.{{Cite web|url=http://kultscene.com/k-pop-idols-and-the-formidable-american-debut/|title=K-Pop Idols And The Formidable American Debut - KultScene|date=October 21, 2014|website=KultScene|language=en-US|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=June 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606061357/http://kultscene.com/k-pop-idols-and-the-formidable-american-debut/|url-status=live}}

File:BIGBANG Extraordinary 20's.JPG debuted in 2006 and was responsible for more than half of YG's albums sold in Korea from 2014 to 2017.{{Cite news|url=http://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php?ud=20180529000780|title=YG Entertainment, fly or fail?|last=Park|first=Ga-young|date=May 30, 2018|work=The Investor|access-date=July 12, 2018|language=en|archive-date=July 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712221539/http://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php?ud=20180529000780|url-status=live}}]]

Following Se7en's success, YG formed its first idol group Big Bang in 2006. Despite an initial lukewarm reception, the group's breakthrough the following year and their consistent popularity have made them one of the biggest and most bankable boy bands in the world.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/big-bangs-global-influence-how-835839|title=Big Bang's Global Influence: How to Build a Boy Band That Lasts|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=November 2015 |access-date=December 11, 2015|archive-date=May 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530121557/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/big-bangs-global-influence-how-835839|url-status=live}} This was followed by YG's first successful girl group 2NE1 in 2009,{{in lang|ko}} Kim, Hyeong-wu. [http://isplus.joins.com/article/article.html?aid=1176964 2NE1 아이돈케어 '힙합전사에서 귀여운 여인 깜짝 변신' (2NE1's "I Don't Care" "Swift Change from Hip-Hop Warriors to Sweet Girls")] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913064101/http://isplus.joins.com/article/article.html?aid=1176964 |date=September 13, 2009 }}. IS Plus/Newsen. July 1, 2009. Retrieved September 4, 2009. who, prior to their split in 2016, were considered one of the most successful and popular girl groups in South Korea.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7865168/best-k-pop-girl-groups-decade|title=10 Best K-Pop Girl Groups of the Past Decade: Critic's Picks|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=July 12, 2017|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 5, 2017|archive-date=March 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190312114348/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7865168/best-k-pop-girl-groups-decade|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/16/entertainment/south-korea-k-pop/index.html|title=K-pop's growing pains: Why Asia's biggest bands are splitting up|last=Liu|first=Marian|date=February 17, 2017|work=CNN|access-date=October 5, 2017|archive-date=January 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119131625/https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/16/entertainment/south-korea-k-pop/index.html|url-status=live}} Similarly to Seven, both groups conducted successful careers in Japan.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/53rd-japan-record-award-winners/|title=53rd Japan Record Award winners|date=November 20, 2011|work=Tokyograph|access-date=February 12, 2012|archive-date=November 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122004218/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/53rd-japan-record-award-winners/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/akb48-wins-53rd-japan-record-award/|title=AKB48 wins 53rd Japan Record Award|date=December 30, 2011|work=Tokyograph|access-date=February 12, 2012|archive-date=April 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426214940/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/akb48-wins-53rd-japan-record-award/|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1933111,00.html|title=How to Crack Japan: The Big Bang Theory|first=Pavan|date=November 9, 2009|magazine=Time|last=Shamdasani|access-date=January 13, 2010|archive-date=October 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010121511/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1933111,00.html|url-status=dead}}

File:2NE1 from acrofan.jpg debuted in 2009 as the first major girl group under YG and became the first group to achieve nine number-one songs on the Gaon Digital Chart.]]

In 2010, YG made a highly publicized move into a new building, while the old headquarters became a training facility.{{Cite web|title=YG엔터, 사옥 확장 위해 160억원에 부동산 매입|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20150702n44014?mid=n1008|access-date=2021-04-23|publisher=Nate News|language=ko|archive-date=April 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423053818/https://news.nate.com/view/20150702n44014?mid=n1008|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.hancinema.net/yg-entertainment-moving-to-own-company-building-21835.html?fullwebsite=1|title=YG Entertainment Moving to Own Company Building|website=HanCinema|language=en-US|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=August 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808072311/http://www.hancinema.net/yg-entertainment-moving-to-own-company-building-21835.html?fullwebsite=1|url-status=live}} In the same year, the company unsuccessfully applied for listing on the stock exchange; it was suspected that this was because the company had too few active music groups and an unstable cash flow, despite an increase in earnings in 2009.{{Cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2016/04/326_79209.html|title=Korean entertainment firms fail to go public|date=January 5, 2011|website=The Korea Times|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=August 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811225552/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2016/04/326_79209.html|url-status=live}} Later that year, the label signed established artist Psy.{{cite web|url=http://www.dkpopnews.net/2010/10/news-psy-reveals-reason-why-he-joined.html|title=Psy reveals the reason why he joined YG Entertainment|work=dkpopnews.net|access-date=October 26, 2012|archive-date=November 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004246/http://www.dkpopnews.net/2010/10/news-psy-reveals-reason-why-he-joined.html|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}

File:180110 위너.jpg successfully debuted in 2014 and became the fastest K-Pop group to win #1 at music shows. They grabbed their first music show win just six days into their debut.]]

File:LG전자, 프리미엄급 개성 갖춘 ‘X 시리즈’ 출시 (25673479820).jpg debuted in 2015. Their 2018 single, "Love Scenario", broke several records at the time; including the longest run as the top-charting song, the most hours of 'perfect all-kills,' and the first song to be certified Platinum by the KCMA.]]

2012 brought YG international recognition when Psy's "Gangnam Style" gained worldwide popularity as a viral video. On August 21, it charted at number one on the iTunes Music Video Charts. This feat was a first for a South Korean artist.{{cite web|url=http://www.4music.com/artists/223/Psy|title=The world's first global Korean pop star|work=4Music.com|access-date=November 8, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114053402/http://www.4music.com/artists/223/Psy|archive-date=November 14, 2012}} By November 24, "Gangnam Style" had become the most viewed video in YouTube history, and the first video to surpass a billion views.{{cite news|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/gangnam-style-watched-youtube-video-17802253#.ULhfRazO21A|title='Gangnam Style' Most Watched YouTube Video Ever|date=November 29, 2012|publisher=ABC News|access-date=June 29, 2020|archive-date=November 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128044529/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/gangnam-style-watched-youtube-video-17802253#.ULhfRazO21A|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7865990/psy-gangnam-style-anniversary-youtube-interview|title=Psy Reflects On Fifth Anniversary of 'Gangnam Style': 'I Still Don't Know Why It Was So Special'|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 28, 2017|archive-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023150453/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7865990/psy-gangnam-style-anniversary-youtube-interview|url-status=live}} The song was credited as the main reason for YG's share prices increasing by more than 60 per cent,{{cite news|last=Cha|first=Seonjin|title=Psy's 'Gangnam Style' Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-22/psy-s-gangnam-style-hits-1-billion-views-on-youtube.html|newspaper=Bloomberg|date=December 22, 2012 |access-date=December 23, 2012|archive-date=December 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121225005522/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-22/psy-s-gangnam-style-hits-1-billion-views-on-youtube.html|url-status=live}} with the record label subsequently filing its first annual report in 2012 with profits of over 50%{{Cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/the-exchange/psy-gangnam-style-helps-double-daddy-stock-194507822.html|title=Has Psy's 'Gangnam Style' Helped Double Daddy's Stock?|website=Yahoo Finance|date=September 25, 2012 |access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=August 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810012635/https://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/the-exchange/psy-gangnam-style-helps-double-daddy-stock-194507822.html|url-status=live}} after going public on the KOSDAQ the year before.

That same year, the label signed rapper and producer Tablo, leader of the hip hop group Epik High, relaunching his career after a musical hiatus following his Stanford controversy.{{Cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/1550/why-did-yg-entertainment-sign-tablo-and-psy|title=KPOP NEWS - Why Did YG Entertainment Sign Tablo and Psy?|last=Kim|first=JiYeon|date=November 15, 2011|website=Mwave|access-date=August 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217162918/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/1550/why-did-yg-entertainment-sign-tablo-and-psy|archive-date=December 17, 2016|url-status=dead}} Tablo's band Epik High later transitioned into the record label following his success.{{Cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2012/07/26/epik-high-signs-with-yg-entertainment/|title=Epik High Signs with YG Entertainment|last=small_smiley|date=July 26, 2012|website=Soompi|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=August 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809191644/http://www.soompi.com/2012/07/26/epik-high-signs-with-yg-entertainment/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}

Yang's increased involvement on competitive reality television series led to several record deals with contestants, starting with K-pop Star's first season runner-up Lee Hi.{{Cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/32520/lee-hi-talks-about-why-she-chose-yg|title=KPOP NEWS - [Interview] What Lee Hi Wants from YG and Yang Hyun Suk|website=Mwave|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606041438/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/32520/lee-hi-talks-about-why-she-chose-yg|archive-date=June 6, 2014|url-status=dead}} Other participants on the show were signed as potential members of the label's future boy groups. On the second season of the show, both the winners, sibling duo Akdong Musician as well as runner-up Bang Ye-dam, signed under the agency.{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/06/why-did-akdong-musician-choose-yg-entertainment|title=Why did Akdong Musician choose YG Entertainment?|website=Allkpop|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=May 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523192134/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/06/why-did-akdong-musician-choose-yg-entertainment|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}{{Cite web|url=http://ningin.com/b/v/yg-entertainment-signs-on-the-12-year-old-bang-yedam-from-k-pop-star-season-2/8294/|title=YG Entertainment Signs On the 12-Year Old Bang Yedam from 'K-Pop Star Season 2'website=Ningin|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=August 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804031459/http://ningin.com/b/v/yg-entertainment-signs-on-the-12-year-old-bang-yedam-from-k-pop-star-season-2/8294/|url-status=dead}} The reality program Win: Who is Next was later launched by YG, in which two teams of male trainees competed against each other for the chance to sign a contract with the label to debut as the company's next boy band. The conclusion of the reality series saw the formation of Winner.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6236417/meet-winner-k-pops-exciting-new-boy-band|title=Meet WINNER: K-Pop's Exciting New Boy Band|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=June 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625132314/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6236417/meet-winner-k-pops-exciting-new-boy-band|url-status=live}}

In 2014, YG acquired T Entertainment's staff and actors including Cha Seung-won, Im Ye-jin, and Jang Hyun-sung.{{cite web|url=http://enews24.interest.me/news/article.asp?nsID=329989|script-title=ko:차승원, YG패밀리 됐다…싸이·빅뱅과 한솥밥|author=전수미|date=January 20, 2014|language=ko|trans-title=Cha Seung Won becomes YG family... labelmates with Psy and Big Bang|work=enews24|access-date=February 18, 2014|archive-date=February 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222174247/http://enews24.interest.me/news/article.asp?nsID=329989|url-status=live}} Through the acquisition of modelling agency KPlus, it expanded its acting division through the acting debuts of models Lee Sung-kyung and Nam Joo-hyuk.{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/02/yg-entertainment-forms-a-strategic-partnership-with-model-management-company-k-plus|title=YG Entertainment forms a strategic partnership with model management company K PLUS|website=Allkpop|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063256/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/02/yg-entertainment-forms-a-strategic-partnership-with-model-management-company-k-plus|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}} YG also signed a contract with actress Choi Ji-woo.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/59627/choijiwoo-is-yg|title=Choi Ji Woo Signs with YG Entertainment|date=February 26, 2014|work=enewsWorld|access-date=June 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307075912/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/59627/choijiwoo-is-yg|archive-date=March 7, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140227000657|title=Actress Choi Ji-woo joins YG Entertainment|date=February 27, 2014|work=The Korea Herald|access-date=June 18, 2016|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404044826/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140227000657|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tenasia.com/actress-choi-ji-woo-joins-yg-entertainment/|title=Actress Choi Ji-woo Joins YG Entertainment|date=February 26, 2014|work=10Asia|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330064621/http://www.tenasia.com/actress-choi-ji-woo-joins-yg-entertainment/|archive-date=March 30, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2985532|title=Hallyu icon joins YG Family|date=February 27, 2014|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=June 18, 2016|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404044359/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2985532|url-status=live}} French luxury giant LVMH's private equity arm, L Capital Asia, later announced that it would be investing up to US$80 million in YG. Headquartered in Singapore, L Capital Asia would become the second-largest investor in YG with an 11.5% stake, second only to Yang Hyun-suk's 28%.{{cite web|last=Mok|first=Fei Fei|title=L Capital Asia, YG Entertainment exploring potential tie-ups|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/news/business/companies/story/l-capital-asia-yg-entertainment-exploring-potential-tie-ups-20140913|work=The Straits Times|access-date=September 13, 2014|date=September 13, 2014|archive-date=September 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913211852/http://www.straitstimes.com/news/business/companies/story/l-capital-asia-yg-entertainment-exploring-potential-tie-ups-20140913|url-status=live}} In 2014 YG expanded into the beauty industry with the creation of its cosmetics brand Moonshot.{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/10/yg-entertainment-to-unveil-cosmetics-brand-moonshot-with-a-launching-party|title=YG Entertainment to unveil cosmetics brand 'moonshot' with a launching party|website=Allkpop|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=August 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810082425/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/10/yg-entertainment-to-unveil-cosmetics-brand-moonshot-with-a-launching-party|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.refinery29.com/moonshot-cosmetics-korean-beauty-brand#slide|title=Check Out Korea's Hottest New Beauty Brand|website=Refinery29|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=June 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160614143119/http://www.refinery29.com/moonshot-cosmetics-korean-beauty-brand#slide|url-status=live}}

In 2015, YG invested nearly US$100 million in a new Gyeonggi Province-based industrial complex which was slated to be complete by December 2018.{{cite web | url=http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/164724/20150117/yg-entertainment-to-invest-nearly-1-million-dollars-into-k-pop-culture-venue.htm | title=YG Entertainment To Invest Nearly $100 Million Into K-Pop Culture Venue | work=Kpopstarz | access-date=January 18, 2015 | author=Steven Koh | date=January 17, 2015 | archive-date=January 19, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119014119/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/164724/20150117/yg-entertainment-to-invest-nearly-1-million-dollars-into-k-pop-culture-venue.htm | url-status=live }}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}} Real estate in Seoul worth ₩16 billion (US$14 million) was also purchased for the purpose of expanding their headquarters.{{cite web|title = YG Entertainment Invests 16 Billion Won Into Expanding Headquarters|url = http://news.nate.com/view/20150702n44014?mid=n1008|access-date = September 25, 2015|date = July 7, 2015|website=Nate News|archive-date = April 24, 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190424142537/https://news.nate.com/view/20150702n44014?mid=n1008|url-status = live}} In that year, the company also saw the creation of two sub-labels, the first led by Tablo{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003028338|title=Epik High to Start Their Own Label Backed By YG Entertainment and Headed by Tablo|website=Naver|access-date=September 25, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084425/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003028338|url-status=live}} and the second headed by YG producers Teddy Park of 1TYM and Kush of Stony Skunk.{{Cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003162238|script-title=ko:[단독]테디·쿠시, YG독립 레이블 만든다..양현석 직접 기획|website=Naver News|access-date=May 16, 2016|archive-date=April 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424142536/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003162238|url-status=live}} The members of the losing team from the reality series WIN: Who is Next regrouped and debuted as iKon, along with a new member.{{Cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/07/yg-entertainment-confirms-ikon-is-indeed-making-their-debut-in-september|title=YG Entertainment confirms iKON is indeed making their debut in September!|website=Allkpop|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=October 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017074408/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/07/yg-entertainment-confirms-ikon-is-indeed-making-their-debut-in-september|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}

In April 2016, Gong Minji, the youngest member of 2NE1 announced that she had left 2NE1, YG Entertainment stated that the group would continue as a trio.{{Cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201604051739274802832_2|title=Member Gong Minzy to leave 2NE1|website=Kpop Herald}}{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/2ne1-minzy-depart-kpop-trio-7325235/|title=K-Pop Group 2NE1 Becomes Trio Following Departure of Minzy|first1=Tamar|last1=Herman|magazine=Billboard |date=April 5, 2016}} In November 2016, YG announced that CL and Dara had renewed their contracts as solo artists, indicating Park Bom's departure from the agency and the disbandment of 2NE1.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/2ne1-disbands-yg-entertainment-7588838/|title=2NE1 Officially Disbands, YG Entertainment Renews Contracts With CL and Dara|first1=Tamar|last1=Herman|magazine=Billboard |date=November 27, 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=311&aid=0000676645|title=YG "2NE1, 7년만 공식 해체…박봄 재계약 NO"(공식입장 전문)|website=Naver News}} On January 21, 2017, 2NE1 appeared as a trio and released "Goodbye" as a farewell song that CL wrote when she heard the news of Minji's departure.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/2ne1-good-bye-final-single-before-disbanding-7647477/|title=2NE1 To Release Final Single Before They Disband|first1=Tamar|last1=Herman|magazine=Billboard |date=January 5, 2017}}

Sixteen years after the group's disbandment, first-generation K-pop boy band Sechs Kies signed a contract with YG in May 2016 to relaunch their career.{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/194697/sechs-kies-inks-contract-with-yg-entertainment|title=Sechs Kies inks contract with YG Entertainment|last=Network|first=The Korea Herald/Asia News|website=entertainment.inquirer.net|date=May 12, 2016|access-date=May 16, 2016|archive-date=May 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513131332/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/194697/sechs-kies-inks-contract-with-yg-entertainment|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.insight.co.kr/newsRead.php?ArtNo=61492|script-title=ko:젝스키스, YG서 빅뱅과 같은 대우조건 받는다|publisher=인사이트|language=ko|access-date=May 16, 2016|archive-date=May 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513113200/http://www.insight.co.kr/newsRead.php?ArtNo=61492|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/105215/sechskies-officially-join-ygentertainment|title=KPOP NEWS - Sechs Kies Officially Joins YG Entertainment {{!}} Mwave|website=mwave.interest.me|access-date=May 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512114736/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/105215/sechskies-officially-join-ygentertainment|archive-date=May 12, 2016|url-status=dead}} In the same month, Chinese technology enterprises Tencent and Weiying Technology announced an investment of {{USD|85 million}} in YG. Weiying took an 8.2% stake in the company and Tencent a 4.5% stake.{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2016/biz/asia/tencent-and-weiying-stake-in-yg-entertainment-1201785547/|title= China's Tencent and Weiying Take $85 Million Stake in Korea's YG Entertainment|first= Patrick|last= Frater|date= May 31, 2016|access-date= June 1, 2016|work= Variety|archive-date= April 4, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190404044341/https://variety.com/2016/biz/asia/tencent-and-weiying-stake-in-yg-entertainment-1201785547/|url-status= live}} YG later added Lee Jong-suk,{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160510000784|title=Actor Lee Jong-suk signs with YG|date=May 10, 2016|website=The Korea Herald|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=June 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616035938/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160510000784|url-status=live}} Kang Dong-won,{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601181726475837143_2|title=YG clinches contract with Kang Dong-won|date=January 18, 2016|website=K-pop Herald|last1=Son|first1=Ji-hyoung|access-date=May 10, 2016|archive-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010170701/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601181726475837143_2|url-status=live}} and Kim Hee-jung{{cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110421097|script-title=ko:'꼭지-원빈조카' 김희정, YG와 전속계약 '새출발'|last2=Lee|first2=Jae-ha|date=May 23, 2016|website=OSEN|language=ko|last1=Cho|first1=Na-young|access-date=May 23, 2016|archive-date=May 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525134531/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110421097|url-status=live}} to their list of actors. YG debuted their second girl group Blackpink in 2016, their first since 2NE1,{{Cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003347383|title=YG 새 걸그룹, '블랙 핑크' 이름의 뜻은?[YG 새 걸그룹 최종발표③]|access-date=June 29, 2016|archive-date=July 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728132058/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003347383|url-status=live}} followed by the solo rapper One the following year.{{Cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201707111811125618870_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=YG's solo artist One debuts with 'One Day'|access-date=October 28, 2017|archive-date=October 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001213913/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201707111811125618870_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}

At the end of 2017, YG with JTBC launched a talent survival show entitled Mix Nine, a contest between trainees from different agencies.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/10/24/watch-yg-drops-star-studded-mix-nine-trailer|title=Watch: YG drops star-studded Mix Nine trailer|website=SBS PopAsia|date=October 24, 2017|language=en|access-date=October 28, 2017|archive-date=October 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029014516/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/10/24/watch-yg-drops-star-studded-mix-nine-trailer|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/yet-another-idol-competition-show-unveiled-south-korea|title=Yet another idol competition show unveiled in South Korea|work=AsiaOne|access-date=October 28, 2017|archive-date=October 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028052209/http://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/yet-another-idol-competition-show-unveiled-south-korea|url-status=dead}} Although the winning team was scheduled to debut as idols,{{Cite news|url=http://news.jtbc.joins.com/html/207/NB11550207.html|script-title=ko:'믹스나인' 대국민 투표 프로모션 영상 공개! 소년X소녀 '9'해줘|date=November 15, 2017|access-date=November 25, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033345/http://news.jtbc.joins.com/html/207/NB11550207.html|url-status=live}} YG revealed that the debut for the male winning group had been cancelled.{{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201805021422490710|script-title=ko:우진영 측 "'믹스나인' 데뷔 무산 맞다, 연습생으로 복귀"|language=ko|work=Newsen|date=May 2, 2018|access-date=July 12, 2018|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404044109/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201805021422490710|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003774151|script-title=ko:[공식입장 전문] YG측 "'믹스나인' 데뷔 무산, 6곳 기획사와 협의 끝 결정..죄송"|language=ko|work=OSEN|publisher=Naver|date=May 3, 2018|access-date=July 12, 2018|archive-date=April 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424151234/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003774151|url-status=live}} The failure of the show led to incurred losses of ₩7 billion won in the first quarter and ₩4 billion won in the last three months of 2017,{{Cite web|url=https://www.miraeassetdaewoo.com/bbs/download/2053652.pdf?attachmentId=2053652|title=Uncertainties lie ahead|last=Park|first=Jeong-yeob|date=February 23, 2018|publisher=Mirae Asset Daewoo|access-date=July 12, 2018|archive-date=April 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424151229/https://www.miraeassetdaewoo.com/bbs/download/2053652.pdf%3FattachmentId%3D2053652|url-status=live}} causing JYP Entertainment to surpass YG as the second-highest valued K-pop company.{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2018/01/18/twice-leads-jyp-entertainment-to-become-no-2-k-pop-agency/#3a081e2c1be0|title=TWICE Leads JYP Entertainment To Become No. 2 K-Pop Agency|last=Herman|first=Tamar|work=Forbes|access-date=July 12, 2018|language=en|archive-date=May 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180507155404/https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2018/01/18/twice-leads-jyp-entertainment-to-become-no-2-k-pop-agency/#3a081e2c1be0|url-status=live}}

File:블랙핑크(BlackPink) - 마지막처럼 171001 코리아뮤직페스티벌.jpg debuted in 2016 and became the first female K-pop group to have four number-one singles on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/7850153/blackpink-score-third-no-1-on-world-digital-song-sales-chart-lead-k-pop-females|title=Blackpink Score Third No. 1 on World Digital Song Sales Chart, Lead K-Pop Females|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=June 30, 2017|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 4, 2018|archive-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023184230/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/7850153/blackpink-score-third-no-1-on-world-digital-song-sales-chart-lead-k-pop-females|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8462635/blackpink-k-pop-history-hot-100-billboard-200|title=Blackpink Makes K-Pop History on Hot 100, Billboard 200 & More With 'DDU-DU DDU-DU'|last=Zellner|first=Xander|date=June 25, 2018|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 26, 2018|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109003235/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8462635/blackpink-k-pop-history-hot-100-billboard-200|url-status=live}}]]

In May 2018, Psy left the company after eight years.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003782131|script-title=ko:[공식입장 전문] YG, 싸이와 8년만에 전속계약 종료.."아름다운 이별"|website=Naver News|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=April 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423032940/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003782131|url-status=live}} Epik High member Tablo announced that his hip-hop group had terminated its contract with YG after six years of working together in October 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2018/12/28/epik-high-on-going-independent-the-state-of-the-south-korean-music-industry/|title=Epik High on Going Independent and the State of the South Korean Music Industry|website=Forbes|access-date=2022-03-12}} At the same time, HIGHGRND and it artist have been released from YG and Epik High. In November 2018, YG announced YG Treasure Box, a talent survival show to determine the line-up for their next boy group scheduled to debut in 2019.{{Cite web|last=OSEN|date=2018-09-20|script-title=ko:[공식입장] YG "新보이그룹 준비? 신인 나오는 것은 당연한 일"|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110993162|access-date=2020-09-07|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|language=ko|archive-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724233709/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110993162|url-status=live}} YG later announced that this event would produce two groups, Treasure and Magnum, both of whom would be active as Treasure 13.{{cite web|url=http://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=263482|script-title=ko:양현석 "트레저7인+매그넘6인='트레저13'으로 13인조 데뷔"|website=spotvnews.co.kr| date=February 7, 2019 |access-date=2022-02-12|language=ko}}

In 2019, the Burning Sun scandal involving Big Bang Seungri heated up, which resulted in Seungri's decision to retire from the entertainment industry on March 11, 2019.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201903141605129396677_2|title=Sex, money and drugs: The controversy that ended Seungri's career explained|website=The Korea Herald|access-date=2022-03-31|date=March 14, 2019}} Seungri was then sentenced to 3 years in prison in August 2021, which was reduced to 18 months in January 2022.{{Cite web |last=Chin |first=Carmen |date=2022-01-27 |title=Ex-Big Bang member Seungri's prison sentence reportedly reduced by half |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/ex-big-bang-seungri-prison-sentence-reduced-by-half-buring-sun-3147810 |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} Comedian Yoo Byung-jae decided to leave YG before his contract ended, after this scandal further dragged the name of the agency.{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/03/688_269235.html|title=Comedian Yoo Byung-jae to leave scandal-ridden YG|website=The Korea Times|author= Lee Min-young|date=May 21, 2019|access-date=2022-03-31}} In early June 2019, B.I, the leader of iKon, was reported to have attempted to purchase LSD and marijuana illegally in 2016; he announced his apology to fans and declared his departure from iKon and YG Entertainment. Yang was also reported to have colluded with the police to cover up the B.I case.{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190613000698|title=Witness accuses YG of collusion with police|author=Ock Hyun-ju|date= June 13, 2019|access-date=2022-03-31|website=The Korea Herald}}

Yang is also accused of money laundering, illegal gambling, and preparing sexual services for potential investors.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/k-pop-yang-hyun-suk-questioned-seoul-police-8528764/|title=K-Pop Mogul Yang Hyun-suk Questioned by Seoul Police on Gambling, Sexual Service Allegations|magazine=Billboard|author=Tamar Herman|date= August 29, 2019|access-date=2022-03-31}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yang-hyun-suk-yg-entertainment-resigns-k-pop-scandal-852037/|title=Yang Hyun-suk, Head of K-Pop Giant YG Entertainment, Resigns Amid Scandals|magazine=Rolling Stone|author=Jon Blistein|date=June 25, 2019|access-date=2022-03-31}} Due to this series of scandals and controversies, Yang Hyun Suk resigned from all his positions at the agency. Likewise, his younger brother, Yang Min Suk, relinquished his position as CEO of YG Entertainment as a form of accountability. This resignation was officially announced on June 14, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-14/k-pop-agency-yg-s-founder-quits-as-artists-accused-of-drug-use|title=K-Pop Agency YG's Founder Quits as Artists Accused of Drug Use|website=Bloomberg|author1=Kim Sohee |author2=Kang Shinye |url-access=subscription |date=June 14, 2019|access-date=2022-03-31}}{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190614000637|title=Yang quits as YG chief amid growing suspicions of drug offense cover-up|website=The Korea Herald|author=Kim Arin|date= June 14, 2019|access-date=2022-03-31}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/yg-entertainment-yang-resigns-ceo-drug-accusations/|title=YG Entertainment Founder Yang Hyun-Suk Leaves K-Pop Company Amid Turmoil|author=Tamar Herman|magazine=Billboard|date=June 14, 2019|access-date=2022-03-31}} CFO Hwang Bo-kyung was appointed as the new CEO of YG on June 20, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/ap/news/1051185/yg-entertainment-appoints-new-ceo-and-addresses-scandals|title=YG Entertainment Appoints New CEO and Addresses Scandals|website=E! Online|language=en|access-date=July 7, 2019|date=June 21, 2019|archive-date=July 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707203056/https://www.eonline.com/ap/news/1051185/yg-entertainment-appoints-new-ceo-and-addresses-scandals|url-status=live}}

In July 2019, rapper One announced that he had parted ways with YG and founded his own sole agency.{{cite web|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?Total_Id=23527576|script-title=ko:[인터뷰②] '굿바이썸머' 정제원 "YG와 계약 만료..1인 기획사 계획"|date=July 17, 2019|website=isplus.live.joins.com|language=ko|access-date=2022-03-31}} Following 2NE1's disbandment in 2016, CL announced that she would not be renewing her contract with YG Entertainment in November 2019.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004460439|website=Naver News|author=Jin Hyang-hee|date=November 8, 2019|script-title=ko:씨엘, 결국 YG 떠난다…"전속계약 종료 합의..각별한 마음으로 응원"[공식입장]|language=ko|access-date=2022-03-31}} At the end of December 2019, solo singer Lee Hi announced that YG was no longer her agency, not long after that she released a new album with AOMG.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000226277|title=YG 측 "이하이와 전속계약 종료, 서로 앞날 응원하기로"(공식)|website=Newsen|date=December 31, 2019|language=ko|access-date=2022-03-31}}{{cite web|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20200722/102116185/1|script-title=ko:이하이, AOMG와 전속계약 체결…전격 영입 발표 [공식]|website=sport.donga.com|date=July 22, 2020|language=ko|access-date=2022-03-31}}

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In 2020, YG announced plans for Treasure's debut which had been delayed since 2019, Blackpink's first full album and Big Bang's comeback which was eventually delayed until 2022. They were expected to appear at the 2020 Coachella festival, until it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=http://news.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200109000565|title=After terrible year, YG hopes to turn things around in 2020|author= Yim Hyun-su|website=The Korea Herald|date=January 9, 2020|access-date=2022-03-31}} During the first half of 2020, YG's financial growth slowly rebounded after the slump. This was assisted by the direction of its business strategy which was primarily international fan oriented.{{cite web|url=http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=57094|title= YG Entertainment: Securing Fandom|author=Hazell Lee|date= December 18, 2020|website=businesskorea.co.kr|access-date=2022-03-31}} Domestic public sentiment still had not shown a positive influence, but 70% of YG Entertainment's revenue came from overseas fans, most of which came from iKon's first activities after B.I's departure and G-Dragon's activities in China at the time.{{cite web|url=http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=45763|title=YG Entertainment: Global Demand Stands out even amid Hardship|author=Hazell Lee|date= May 14, 2020|website=businesskorea.co.kr|access-date=2022-03-31}}

During the second half of 2020, YG displayed a positive financial trend due to Treasure's debut album series, Blackpink's full album, Winner's Mino, Yoon's solo activities and AKMU's Suhyun's solo activities. Although not in line with the expected target, this value is thought to be due to COVID-19, which caused some concerts to be cancelled.{{cite web|url=http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=50375|title=YG Entertainment: 2020 Marks Start of Recovery|author1=Sung Jung-won |author2=Hanny Lee|date=August 12, 2020|website=businesskorea.co.kr|access-date=2022-03-31}} The construction of the new YG Entertainment building was declared complete in September 2020, this building was chosen as the most luxurious and most expensive entertainment agency building in South Korea.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003411413|title=YG엔터, 신사옥 이전 시작…"팬들 위한 독립 공간 마련" [공식]|language=ko|access-date=2022-04-01|date=September 23, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1496283|title=YG, 합정 사옥 2000억원…하이브, 월세 17억원 '통임차' (연중라이브)[종합]|website=xportnews.com|date=November 5, 2021 |language=ko|access-date=2022-04-01}}

In January 2021, it was reported that Big Hit Entertainment and its tech division beNX had invested a total of 70 billion won (US$63 million) in YG Entertainment's subsidiary YG Plus, or 17.9% of the company's total shares. This investment was made as a form of strategic collaboration between Big Hit Entertainment, beNX, YG Entertainment, and YG Plus, which will work together in various business areas such as platform, distribution, content, and merchandise. YG Plus is the main distributor of Hybe Corporation's products and beNX (now known as Weverse Company) provides content and a platform for YG artists.{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210131000171|title=Big Hit partnership with Naver, YG Plus a win-win for entertainment industry|author=Choi Jiwon|website=The Korea Herald|date=January 31, 2021|access-date=2022-04-01}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000392825|script-title=ko:빅히트 측 "YG에 700억 규모 투자 단행, 음반음원 유통 사업 협업"(공식)|language=ko|date=January 27, 2021|access-date=2022-04-01}}

On May 4, 2021, The Korea Exchange announced that YG was demoted in status from blue-chip companies to regular mid-sized businesses. The blue-chip status had been acquired in April 2013. The company recorded a net loss of 1.8 billion won and a return on equity of -0.5%. Its main business, music production and management, has experienced operational losses over the past two years.{{cite web|title=SM·YG '우량→중견기업' 강등, JYP 홀로 '굳건'|url=http://www.thebell.co.kr/free/content/ArticleView.asp?key=202105041123188640108160&svccode=00&page=1&sort=thebell_check_time|website=The Bell|language=ko|author=Choi Pil-woo|date=May 6, 2021|access-date=May 15, 2021|archive-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516024449/http://www.thebell.co.kr/free/content/ArticleView.asp?key=202105041123188640108160&svccode=00&page=1&sort=thebell_check_time|url-status=live}}

In 2022, YG Entertainment announced that Treasure will be coming back with their new album,{{cite web|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111730909|script-title=ko:트레저, YG 새해 첫 컴백 확정..'커밍순' 포스터 공개|language=ko|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|date=January 2022 |access-date=2022-04-01}} the album will be released in February 2022.{{cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/03/732_322672.html|title=From Treasure to Apink, a wave of K-pop stars to drop new songs next month|newspaper=The Korea Times|date=January 21, 2022|access-date=2022-04-01}} After Jinwoo and Seunghoon finished their mandatory military service in January 2022, Winner gathered with a full lineup and announced that they would soon return with a new album and a full lineup after Seungyoon and Mino actively released solo albums during the group's break,{{cite web|url=https://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2391484|script-title=ko:위너 완전체 예고에 팬들 환호|website=gukjenews.com|date= January 18, 2021|access-date=2022-04-01}} YG Entertainment announced that Seungyoon will be releasing a single album in March 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.joynews24.com/view/1457207|script-title=ko:위너 강승윤, 솔로 타이틀곡은 'BORN TO LOVE YOU'|language=ko|website=joynews24.com|date= March 4, 2022|access-date=2022-04-01}} Treasure and Winner will be holding concerts in April 2022, separately.{{cite web|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20220218094400005|script-title=ko:위너, 2년 만에 완전체 콘서트…온라인 동시 진행|publisher=Yonhap News Agency|date=February 18, 2022|access-date=2022-04-01}}{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220207000928|title=[Today's K-pop] Treasure to host 1st concert in April|author=Hwang You-mee|date=February 7, 2022|access-date=2022-04-01|website=The Korea Herald}}

In February 2022, YG Entertainment announced that Big Bang would be releasing their first comeback after a hiatus which lasted for five years. In addition, they also announced that T.O.P terminated his contract with YG.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/117/0003574949|title=YG "빅뱅, 올봄 신곡 발표 예정…탑 전속계약 종료" [공식]|date=February 7, 2022|access-date=2022-04-01}} On July 1, 2022, Yang Min-suk, brother of YG Entertainment founder, Yang Hyun-suk, returned to the agency after 3 years as co-CEO, joining with the current CEO, Hwang Bo-kyung.{{cite web |title=YG Entertainment founder's younger brother reinstated as co-CEO |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220701008700315?section=culture/k-pop |publisher=Yonhap News Agency |language=en |date=1 July 2022}}

On December 26, 2022, it was announced that both Taeyang and Daesung would be leaving YG Entertainment after 16 years. Taeyang joined The Black Label whereas Daesung is looking for a new start under a new agency, and both reassured that they will remain BigBang members. On December 30, 2022, YG announced that all remaining members of iKon had decided not to renew their contracts after 7 years in the industry. The debut of YG's new girl group in seven years, Babymonster, was also teased,{{Cite web |last=Suacillo |first=Angela Patricia |date=December 30, 2022 |title=YG Entertainment to debut new girl group in 2023 |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/yg-entertainment-debut-new-girl-group-2023-3372557 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101185612/https://www.nme.com/news/music/yg-entertainment-debut-new-girl-group-2023-3372557 |archive-date=January 1, 2023 |access-date=December 30, 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} before their debut date was announced to be on November 27, 2023.{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2023 |title=YG Entertainment's new girl group BabyMonster to debut on Nov. 27 |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-11-10/entertainment/kpop/YG-Entertainments-new-girl-group-BabyMonster-to-debut-on-Nov-27/1910319 |access-date=November 9, 2023 |website=Korea JoongAng Daily |language=en}}

On July 22, 2024, 2NE1 re-signed with YG and would celebrate their 15th anniversary world tour starting in October 2024.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s3waHV0olA |title=2025 YG Plan {{!}} YG Announcement |date=2024-07-21 |last=YG Entertainment |access-date=2024-07-21 |via=YouTube}} In October 2024, 2NE1 officially kicked off their much-anticipated 15th anniversary reunion tour, titled "Welcome Back", starting with a concert in Seoul at the Olympic Hall.{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2024 |title=2NE1 announces 15th anniversary concert in Seoul |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-07-22/entertainment/kpop/2NE1-announces-15th-anniversary-concert-in-Seoul/2095398 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=Korea JoongAng Daily |language=en}}

In January 2025, YG announced that it would no longer manage actors in order to focus on their artists.{{cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001817553|script-title=ko:'차승원·유인나 소속' YG, 배우 매니지먼트 사업 접는다 [공식입장]|website=XSports News|date=January 16, 2025}}

YG Entertainment's records are distributed by the following:

• YG Plus (Overall since 2019), Kakao Entertainment (Specific releases only) - South Korea
• YGEX - Japan
• Tencent - China (online only)
• WMG - rest of Asia (Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, India, Malaysia etc.)
• Interscope/UMG - Europe, Oceania, North America, and Japan (for Blackpink only)
• Universal Records (until 2012), Warner Music Philippines and MCA Music Philippines - Philippines
• Columbia - (for Treasure only)

{{Further|Genie Music|KMP Holdings}}

In March 2010, seven record labels in Korea (including the three biggest agencies: YG, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, Star Empire Entertainment, Medialine, CAN Entertainment, and Music Factory) jointly established KMP Holdings, a service platform aiming to provide digital music distribution and television program productions.{{cite web|url=http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?sc=30000019&cm=%EC%A6%9D%EA%B6%8C%20%EC%A3%BC%EC%9A%94%EA%B8%B0%EC%82%AC&year=2010&no=138710&selFlag=&relatedcode=&wonNo=&sID=502|script-title=ko:음악제작 7개사 손잡았다|work=Maeil Business Newspaper|date=March 18, 2010|access-date=October 25, 2014|language=ko|archive-date=October 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022174816/http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?sc=30000019&cm=%EC%A6%9D%EA%B6%8C%20%EC%A3%BC%EC%9A%94%EA%B8%B0%EC%82%AC&year=2010&no=138710&selFlag=&relatedcode=&wonNo=&sID=502|url-status=live}} It was speculated that this was in challenge to the duopoly on music distribution in Korea by Mnet Media and LOEN Entertainment.{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} In November 2012, KMP Holdings was acquired by KT Music.{{cite web|url=http://www.kt.com/eng/pr/news_01_view.jsp|title=(kt PR room) KT to acquire KMP Holdings to strengthen its music businesses|publisher=KT Corporation|date=November 23, 2012|access-date=August 2, 2013|archive-date=June 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619120210/https://www.kt.com/eng/pr/news_01_view.jsp|url-status=live}} In January 2014, the seven agencies behind KMP Holdings formed a collective bond partnership and purchased 13.48% of KT Music's stocks, leaving parent company KT Corporation with 49.99%.{{cite news|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/news/news_view.php?f_seq=103&sgenre=issue |title=SM, YG, JYP lead 7 companies as KT Music's new stakeholders |author=Cho Seung-hoon |date=January 24, 2014 |work=Gaon Music Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |access-date=September 17, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006080320/http://gaonchart.co.kr/news/news_view.php?f_seq=103&sgenre=issue |archive-date=October 6, 2014 }}

{{main|YGEX}}

YGEX was established on April 12, 2011, as a partnership between Avex and YG for the promotion and release of all YG's material in Japan.{{cite web |url=http://ygex.jp/top.html |title=YGEX オフィシャルレーベルサイト |language=ja |trans-title=YGEX Official Website |work=YGEX |publisher=YG Entertainment and Avex Group |access-date=September 4, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923094755/http://ygex.jp/top.html |archive-date=September 23, 2011 }} Prior to this, YG's Japanese releases had been in partnership with Nexstar Records, a Nippon Columbia label that managed Japanese releases for Seven,{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fRQEAAAAMBAJ&q=Nexstar+Records+Japan&pg=PA17|title=Korean Pop Seeps Into Japan|date=June 11, 2005|magazine=Billboard|author1=McClure, Steve|author2=Russell, Mark |name-list-style=amp |access-date=January 22, 2011}} and Universal Music Japan (which signed a three-year exclusive contract in 2008 for Big Bang's Japanese releases).{{cite web |url=http://www.universal-music.co.jp/universalj/artist/bigbang/ |title=Big Bang |work=Big Bang - Universal Music Japan |publisher=Universal Music Group |access-date=January 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121005918/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/universalj/artist/bigbang/ |archive-date=January 21, 2011 |url-status=dead }}

{{main|YGMM}}

YGMM was established in May 2021 as a form of collaboration with GMM Grammy, Thailand's largest entertainment company with a capital of 200 billion baht (US$5 billion), the company will focus on entertainment and consulting businesses for concerts, theater and acting. GMM Grammy is one of the longest-serving mainstream entertainment companies in Thailand having a number of music labels along with TV and film productions. GMM Grammy is set to hold a 51% stake in the company, while the other 49% belongs to YG Entertainment.{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/bangkok/news/thailands-gmm-grammy-and-south-koreas-yg-to-co-launch-music-label-ygmm-053121|title=Thailand's GMM Grammy and South Korea's YG to co-launch music label 'YGMM'|author= Supateerawanitt, Arpiwach|website=Time Out Bangkok|date=May 31, 2021|access-date=2022-04-01}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thaienquirer.com/27909/gmm-grammy-shares-soar-on-joint-venture-with-k-pop-label-yg/|title=GMM Grammy shares soar on joint venture with K-pop label YG|author=Onthaworn, Panithan|website=Thai Enquirer|date=May 25, 2022|access-date=2022-04-01}}

In April 2011, United Asia Management was formed as a joint talent management agency between YG, SM, JYP, KeyEast, AMENT, and Star J Entertainment.{{cite web|url=http://uam.asia/about.htm|title=UAM -United Asia Management|access-date=March 11, 2015|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316140758/http://uam.asia/about.htm|archive-date=March 16, 2015}}

YG first collaborated with Californian concert promotion company Live Nation to produce BigBang's Alive Galaxy Tour (2012). Live Nation subsequently directed 2NE1's New Evolution World Tour (2012) and G-Dragon's One of a Kind World Tour (2013). General Manager of Live Nation Asia, Mats Brandt, said in an interview that the company considered BigBang to have the most potential to become a "global artist".{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2012/02/21/live-nation-big-bang-is-the-most-suitable-to-become-global-artist/|title=Live Nation: "Big Bang Is the Most Suitable to Become Global Artist"|work=Soompi|date=February 21, 2012 |access-date=March 11, 2015|archive-date=October 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024064431/http://www.soompi.com/2012/02/21/live-nation-big-bang-is-the-most-suitable-to-become-global-artist/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}

Asiana Airlines signed a deal with YG in January 2013, providing transportation for its personnel to and from domestic and international destinations in return for advertising.{{cite web|url=http://www.hellokpop.com/2013/01/30/2ne1-helps-yg-ent-fly-with-asiana-airlines/|title=2NE1 helps YG Ent. fly with Asiana Airlines|author=Phillip|work=hellokpop|access-date=March 11, 2015|date=January 30, 2013|archive-date=November 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101092031/http://www.hellokpop.com/2013/01/30/2ne1-helps-yg-ent-fly-with-asiana-airlines/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}

{{More citations needed|section(s)|date=September 2015}}

{{main|YG Plus}}

YG Plus Inc., previously named Phoenix Holdings Inc., is a publicly traded media and advertising company acquired by YG Entertainment in November 2014. In 2019, the company entered the music distribution industry and also engages in production, distribution, and licensing of merchandise related to music artists. In January 2021, Hybe Corporation and its technology subsidiary, Weverse Company, acquired 17.9% of the company in a merchandising and distribution deal that would see YG Entertainment's artists join Weverse in return.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:빅히트 측 "YG에 700억 규모 투자 단행, 음반음원 유통 사업 협업"(공식)|url=https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202101271729290410|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=January 27, 2021|access-date=April 9, 2021|website=Newsen|language=ko|archive-date=April 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416134105/https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202101271729290410|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=BTS' Label Big Hit Entertainment Buys Stake in K-Pop Rival YG Entertainment|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/bts-label-big-hit-entertainment-buys-stake-in-k-pop-rival-yg-entertainment/ar-BB1d9zK5|website=Microsoft News|language=en|author=Alexei Barrionuevo|date=January 28, 2021|access-date=June 9, 2021|archive-date=June 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609180143/https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/bts-label-big-hit-entertainment-buys-stake-in-k-pop-rival-yg-entertainment/ar-BB1d9zK5|url-status=live}}

File:YG_Entertainment_building.jpg, currently occupied by The Black Label]]

{{main|The Black Label}}

Following the successful formation of HIGHGRND, on September 22, 2015, YG Entertainment announced the creation of another independent sub-label, to be headed by YG producers Teddy and Kush.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2015 |script-title=ko:[단독]테디·쿠시, YG독립 레이블 만든다..양현석 직접 기획 |url=http://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003162238 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424142536/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003162238 |archive-date=April 24, 2019 |access-date=September 1, 2016 |website=Naver News |language=ko}} On November 16, 2020, as per the quarterly stock report of YG Entertainment, the label was converted to an associate company status.{{cite web |last1=YGE |first1=Quarterly Stock Report |script-title=ko:[와이지엔터테인먼트] 분기보고서(일반법인) |url=https://kind.krx.co.kr/common/disclsviewer.do?method=search&acptno=20201116001162 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222183725/https://kind.krx.co.kr/common/disclsviewer.do?method=search&acptno=20201116001162 |archive-date=December 22, 2020 |access-date=December 22, 2020 |website=kind.krx.co.kr}} 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.{{Cite news |last=Yang |first=Haley |date=April 18, 2023 |title=K-pop agency The Black Label partners with Thailand's CP Group to find new talent |work=Korea JoongAng Daily |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/04/18/entertainment/kpop/the-black-label-the-black-sea-THEBLACKSEA/20230418155721661.html |access-date=April 21, 2023}} The label currently houses artists: Meovv, Jeon Somi, Taeyang, Rosé, Bryan Chase, Løren, Vince, and R.Tee.

Highgrnd (read as "high ground") was an independent sub-label headed by Epik High's Tablo.{{Cite web|url=http://highgrnd.com/|title=HIGHGRND|website=HIGHGRND|access-date=July 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728164931/http://highgrnd.com/|archive-date=July 28, 2016|url-status=dead}} Announced in March 2015, the label was set up by Yang Hyun-suk under the YG Entertainment umbrella as part of a long-term goal to reach out to the Korean indie and alternative scene. On June 21, 2015, Tablo introduced the band Hyukoh via Instagram as the label's first official artist.{{Cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000497923|script-title=ko:타블로, SNS서 혁오 영입 환영 "첫 아티스트"|date=July 21, 2015|website=Naver News|access-date=July 28, 2016|archive-date=July 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713015010/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000497923|url-status=live}}

The company had fostered artists Millic, offonoff, Punchnello, Code Kunst, Way Ched, The Black Skirts, Idiotape, and Incredivle.

However, on April 11, 2018, an article was released that Highgrnd was no longer active due to Tablo's resignation as CEO the previous year.{{Cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000370417|title=YG 레이블 '하이그라운드' 간판 내리나?...혁오·검정치마 앞날 '주목'|date=April 11, 2018|website=Naver News|access-date=July 24, 2018|archive-date=July 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725033527/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000370417|url-status=live}} As of the release of this article, the artists in the label soon revealed that they had signed in with other labels and had other companies to distribute their new releases that year. Epik High eventually left YG Entertainment in October as all three members declined to renew their contracts.{{cite news|title=Epik High On Going Independent And The State Of The South Korean Music Industry|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2018/12/28/epik-high-on-going-independent-the-state-of-the-south-korean-music-industry/|work=Forbes|date=December 28, 2018}}

In June 2019, YG Plus took over the social media accounts of Highgrnd and relaunched them under the name SEOUL MUSIC.

On September 1, 2016, representatives of YG announced that Psy would be leading an independent sub-label titled PsyG, a portmanteau of "Psy" and "YG".{{cite web|url=http://dam25.com/?p=297467|title=YG 측 "싸이, 독립 레이블 PSYG 설립… 운영 준비 중"|website=enteronnews.com|last1=최|first1=민영|access-date=September 1, 2016|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327134853/https://dam25.com/?p=297467|url-status=live}} The label was registered as a corporate subsidiary in June and marked another chapter in the collaboration between Psy and long-time friend Yang Hyun-suk, as it was revealed that the YG CEO had implicitly promised the creation of a sub-label when Psy had signed on to the company in 2010 amidst personal difficulties, having been encouraged by his wife to work with the YG founder.{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=111&aid=0000465375|script-title=ko:단독싸이, 오랜 꿈 이뤘다…독립 레이블 PSYG 설립|last=Lee|first=Mi-yeong|date=September 1, 2016|website=Naver News|access-date=September 1, 2016|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101830/https://entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=111&aid=0000465375|url-status=live}} As Psy left the company in mid-2018, PsyG has ended its operations and closed its doors.

{{main|YGX (dance group)}}

Yang Hyun-suk announced, in May 2018, that a subsidiary company called YGX Entertainment would merge with Seungri's DJ label NHR. On June 4, on his official Instagram account, he posted a picture of a business card showing Seungri as the CEO of YGX. In 2018, the label launched a dance and vocal academy, called X ACADEMY, where students could potentially be scouted by YG as trainees.{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Miji|date=October 10, 2018|script-title=ko:엑스 아카데미 "수강생→연습생→아티스트…YG의 오픈 플랫폼 될 것"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0000907156|access-date=December 20, 2021|website=Xports News|language=ko}}

In 2020, the label was converted to a full-fledged dance group and academy with all of its actors, recording artists, and producers transferred to YG Entertainment.

The YGX academy announced its end of operations on 30 April 2024.

{{Main|KPlus}}

KPlus (formerly YG K+) is a partnership between YG and Chorokbaem Media as a Korean model management company. As of 2014, KPlus model agency housed over 170 models, including Kang Seung-hyun, Park Hyeong-seop, Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Jang Ki-yong, Sandara Park, and Choi Sora.{{cite news |last=Pyo |first=Jae-min |date=February 18, 2014 |title=YG, 모델 업계 진출..K플러스와 손잡았다 |trans-title=YG enters the modeling industry... partners with 'K-Plus' model company |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109786687 |access-date=February 18, 2014 |website=OSEN |language=ko}} Since the partnership, KPlus models have appeared in YG recording artists' music videos, as well as YG-owned brands' advertisement campaigns. YG has also reportedly provided YG K+ models with roles in TV dramas, notably Nam Joo-hyuk in Who Are You: School 2015 and Lee Sung-kyung in It's Okay, That's Love, and have formally transitioned models to their acting division.{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Mi-hwa |date=July 7, 2015 |script-title=ko:양현석, 남주혁·이성경과 셀카…YG신인배우 라인 |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20150707n01820?mid=n0107 |access-date=September 25, 2015 |website=Nate News |language=ko}}

YG pledged to donate 100 won for every album sold, 1% of all merchandise sales, and 1,000 won for every concert ticket, to charities. In 2009, they raised US$141,000, and in 2010 $160,000.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2010/12/yg-entertainment-donates-160000-usd-to-charity|title=YG Entertainment donates $160,000 USD to charity|date=December 28, 2010|work=Allkpop|access-date=October 26, 2014|archive-date=October 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026205052/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2010/12/yg-entertainment-donates-160000-usd-to-charity|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}} The company has also directly delivered US$4,400 worth of charcoal to families in need during the winter season.{{cite web | title =YG, 2년 연속 1억원+@ 금액 기부 | publisher =Newsen | date =December 28, 2010 | url =http://news.nate.com/view/20101228n22434 | access-date =March 5, 2011 | language =ko | archive-date =February 17, 2020 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20200217135641/https://news.nate.com/view/20101228n22434 | url-status =live }} It announced that it would be donating around US$500,000 for disaster relief to Japan after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.{{cite web |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0002187848 |title=YG, 日대지진 피해에 5억원 기부 결정 |trans-title=YG Entertainment decided to donate 500 million won to earthquake victims |language=ko |last=Lee |first=Hye-rin |date=March 15, 2011 |access-date=March 17, 2011 |work=Naver News |publisher=NHN Corp |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101212829/http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0002187848 |url-status=live }}

In 2013, Yang Hyun-suk made headlines when he donated all of the dividends he received as a shareholder of YG to help young children needing surgery. His dividends totalled around US$922,000.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/03/yang-hyun-suk-to-donate-922000-usd-to-help-children-in-need|title=Yang Hyun Suk to donate $922,000 USD to help children in need|date=March 6, 2013|work=Allkpop|access-date=October 26, 2014|archive-date=October 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026204959/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/03/yang-hyun-suk-to-donate-922000-usd-to-help-children-in-need|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}

In 2015, YG donated a total of ₩100 million (US$92,450) to the Korean Committee for UNICEF in disaster relief following the earthquake in Nepal.{{Cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002602800|title=YG, 네팔에 1억원 기부…어린이 구호물품·의약품에 사용|date=May 4, 2015|website=Naver|access-date=August 17, 2016|archive-date=July 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713012253/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002602800|url-status=live}}

In March 2022, YG donated {{KRW|500}} million to Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help residents affected by wildfires in Uljin, Gyeongbuk, Samcheok, and Gangwon.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000534786|author=Woo Bin|title=YG, 경북·강원 산불 피해 복구 위해 5억 기부|trans-title=YG donated 500 million won to recover from forest fires in Gyeongbuk and Gangwon|work=Ten Asia|via=Naver|date=March 10, 2022|access-date= March 10, 2022|language=ko}}

{{More citations needed|date=February 2024}}

All musical artists and actors under YG Entertainment are collectively known respectively as YG Family and YG Stage.{{Cite web|title=YG Family artists list|url=https://www.ygfamily.com/artist/Artists.asp?LANGDIV=K&ATYPE=2|access-date=September 7, 2020|publisher=YG Entertainment|archive-date=October 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002044650/https://www.ygfamily.com/artist/Artists.asp?LANGDIV=K&ATYPE=2|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=YG Family actors list|url=https://www.ygfamily.com/artist/Actors.asp?LANGDIV=K&ATYPE=1|access-date=September 7, 2020|publisher=YG Entertainment|archive-date=September 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912124414/https://www.ygfamily.com/artist/Actors.asp?LANGDIV=K&ATYPE=1|url-status=live}}

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Groups

• 2NE1
• AKMU
• Winner
• Blackpink
• Treasure
• Babymonster

Soloists

• Eun Ji-won

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• YG
• Choice37{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/g-dragon-coup-detat-making-of/before-the-album|title=Before the Album|publisher=Complex|year=2013|access-date=October 26, 2014|archive-date=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025091129/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/g-dragon-coup-detat-making-of/|url-status=live}}
• Future Bounce{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/79636?lang=en|title=Sechskies's first new song was jointly written by Tablo and Future Bounce who wrote Blackpink's "Whistle"|date=August 31, 2016|access-date=June 6, 2017|publisher=Complex|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404072534/http://www.yg-life.com/archives/79636?lang=en|url-status=live}}
• P.K
• Dee.P
• Kang Uk-jin{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/89440?lang=en|title=iKON's New Title Song "B-DAY" is Composed and Written by B.I. and Bobby |date=May 19, 2017|access-date=June 6, 2017|publisher=YG Life|archive-date=January 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121064051/http://www.yg-life.com/archives/89440?lang=en|url-status=live}}
• Airplay{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/87065?lang=en|title=WINNER to Release New Songs Until the End of This Year and Its Second Title Track is "FOOL"|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=June 6, 2017|publisher=YG Life|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404072549/http://www.yg-life.com/archives/87065?lang=en|url-status=live}}
• Lydia Paek{{cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/lydia-paek-songwriter-for-bigbang-and-2ne1-is-also-a-singer-with-a-big-voice|title=Lydia Paek, songwriter for BigBang and 2NE1, is also a singer with a big voice|date=July 10, 2015|access-date=June 6, 2017|work=The Straits Times|archive-date=April 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418131258/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/lydia-paek-songwriter-for-bigbang-and-2ne1-is-also-a-singer-with-a-big-voice|url-status=live}}
• Ham Seung-cheon{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/g-dragon-coup-detat-making-of/before-the-album|title=The Making of G-Dragon's "Coup D'Etat"|date=September 10, 2013|access-date=June 6, 2017|publisher=Complex|archive-date=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025091129/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/g-dragon-coup-detat-making-of/|url-status=live}}
• iHwak{{cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/2017/06/25/rapper-one-announces-official-debut-date/|title=Update: YG Rapper ONE Announces Release Date Of First MV Teaser In New Teaser Image|date=June 25, 2017|access-date=July 7, 2017|publisher=Soompi|archive-date=October 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029121242/https://www.soompi.com/2017/06/25/rapper-one-announces-official-debut-date/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}
• Rovin{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/59440?lang=en|title=iKON confirmed "WHAT'S WRONG?" as one of the double title tracks for their new album… Written by B.I and BOBBY|date=December 18, 2015|access-date=July 7, 2017|publisher=YG Life|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404072551/http://www.yg-life.com/archives/59440?lang=en|url-status=live}}
• Bigtone
• Diggy
• {{ill|Choi Rae-sung|lt=Millennium|ko|최래성}}
• Illjun
• Sonny
• Lil G
• Se.A
• Hae
• 1105
• LP

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{{div col|colwidth=22em}}{{cite web|title=Artist|url=https://ygfamily.com/en/about/history}}.

• Keep Six (1996){{Cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/mobileweb/kpop-news/article/7068/video-how-yang-hyun-suk-went-from-being-dirt-poor-to-yg-ceo |title=[Video] How Yang Hyun Suk Went from Being Dirt Poor to YG CEO |access-date=June 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730082225/http://mwave.interest.me/en/mobileweb/kpop-news/article/7068/video-how-yang-hyun-suk-went-from-being-dirt-poor-to-yg-ceo |archive-date=July 30, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Jinusean (1997–2020){{efn|While no official disbandment was announced, Jinusean's artist profile was removed in 2020, signifying the group is no longer active under the label.}}
• 1TYM (1998–2006){{efn|While no official disbandment was announced, 1TYM's artist profile was removed in 2014, signifying the group is no longer active under the label.}}
• Perry (2001–?)
• Swi.T (2002–2005){{cite web|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/05/yang-hyun-suk-opens-up-about-how-his-relationship-with-wife-lee-eun-joo-began|title=Yang Hyun Suk opens up about how his relationship with wife Lee Eun Joo began|website=Allkpop|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=July 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702225222/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/05/yang-hyun-suk-opens-up-about-how-his-relationship-with-wife-lee-eun-joo-began|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}
• Wheesung (2002–2006)
• Masta Wu (2003–2016){{cite web|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=679654|title=YG "최근 마스타우 떠났다, 향후 음악활동 응원" 공식입장|date=January 8, 2016|access-date=January 8, 2016|work=X-Sports News|language=ko|archive-date=April 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401134256/http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=679654|url-status=live}}
• Digital Masta (2003–2011){{cite web|url=https://www.koreaboo.com/uncategorized/dok2-masta-wu-sojin-digital-masta-release-collaboration-track-finale/|title=Dok2, Masta Wu, Sojin, and Digital Masta to release collaboration track, "Finale"|date=November 27, 2014|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501230958/https://www.koreaboo.com/uncategorized/dok2-masta-wu-sojin-digital-masta-release-collaboration-track-finale/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}
• Gummy (2003–2013)
• Big Mama (2003–2007)
• Seven (2003–2015)
• Lexy (2003–2007)
• {{ill|XO (South Korean band)|lt=XO|ko|XO (음악 그룹)|WD=}} (2003–2004)
• Wanted (2004–2006){{Cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kstar/67945/wanted |title=Wanted KPOP Star Profile & KPOP Music Video|website=Mwave |access-date=November 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107023103/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kstar/67945/wanted |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Brave Brothers (2004–2008)
• Stony Skunk (2005–2008)
• 45RPM (2005–2008)
• SoulStaR (2005–2007)
• Moogadang (2006-?)
• BigBang (2006–2024){{efn|While no official disbandment was announced, Bigbang's artist profile was removed in 2024, signifying the group is no longer active under the label.}}
• Seungri (2006–2019){{cite web|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190313123841741|script-title=ko:[공식] YG 측 "승리와 전속계약 종료..아티스트 관리 못한 점 인정·반성" [전문]|date=March 13, 2019|first=Yoon-sun|last=Cho|work=Sports Chosun|via=Daum|access-date=March 13, 2019|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330062232/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190313123841741|url-status=live}}
• T.O.P (2006–2022){{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/117/0003574949|title=YG "빅뱅, 올봄 신곡 발표 예정…탑 전속계약 종료" [공식]|date=February 7, 2022|website=MyDaily|access-date=February 7, 2022}}
• Taeyang (2006–2022){{cite news|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/12/26/entertainment/kpop/taeyang-big-bang-the-black-label/20221226153812521.html|title=Big Bang's Taeyang to change management to YG affiliate The Black Label|last=Yang|first=Haley|date=December 26, 2022|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=December 26, 2022}}
• Daesung (2006–2022){{cite web|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01344806632562456&mediaCodeNo=258|title=Following Taeyang, Daesung also leaves YG|date=December 26, 2022|website=E-Daily|access-date=December 26, 2022}}
• G-Dragon (2006–2023){{Cite web |date=2023-06-09 |title=G-Dragon departure from YG Entertainment sends stock prices tumbling |url=https://www.lifestyleasia.com/hk/entertainment/celebrities/g-dragon-leaves-yg-entertainment/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Lifestyle Asia|location=Hong Kong}}
• GD & TOP (2009–2022){{efn|While no official disbandment was announced, GD & TOP's artist profile was removed in 2022, signifying the group is no longer active under the label.}}
• GD X Taeyang (2014–2023){{efn|While no official disbandment was announced, GD X Taeyang's artist profile was removed in 2023, signifying the group is no longer active under the label.}}
• Jieun (2007–2008)
• YMGA (2008–2011)
• 2NE1{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/11/201_218973.html|title=K-pop girl band 2NE1 breaks up|date=November 25, 2016|access-date=December 5, 2016|archive-date=July 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702035714/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/11/201_218973.html|url-status=live}}
• Minzy (2009–2016){{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/73266|title='2NE1'에 대한 공식 입장|publisher=YG Entertainment|date=April 5, 2016|access-date=April 5, 2016|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404072537/http://www.yg-life.com/archives/73266|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last1=Doo|first1=Rumy|title=Member Minzy to leave 2NE1|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201604051739274802832_2|access-date=April 5, 2016|work=Kpop Herald|date=April 5, 2016|archive-date=April 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424134801/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201604051739274802832_2|url-status=live}}
• Park Bom (2009–2017){{cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20161125007500315|title=2NE1 disbands after 7 yrs, Park Bom to leave YG Entertainment|language=en|publisher=Yonhap News Agency|date=November 25, 2016|access-date=August 7, 2023}}
• CL (2009–2019)
• Dara (2009–2021){{cite web|script-title=ko:산다라박, YG엔터테인먼트와 전속계약 만료(전문)[공식]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000785484|website=Maekyung Sports|language=ko|author=Son Ji-nah|date=May 14, 2021|access-date=May 14, 2021|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514093134/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000785484|url-status=live}}
• Psy (2010–2018)
• Lee Hi (2012–2019){{cite web|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20191231170534444|title=YG 측 "이하이와 전속계약 종료, 서로 앞날 응원하기로"(공식)|language=ko|date=December 31, 2019|access-date=December 31, 2019|archive-date=December 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231082534/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20191231170534444|url-status=live}}
• Epik High (2012–2018)
• Winner
• Taehyun (2014–2016){{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20161125n23734?mid=n0107|title=YG "위너 남태현 탈퇴 확정, 4인조 재편"(공식입장 전문)|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|work=Newsen|via=Nate|date=November 25, 2016|access-date=December 5, 2016|language=ko}}
• BOM&HI (2014–2017)
• Hi Suhyun (2014–2019){{efn|While no official disbandment was announced, Hi Suhyun's artist profile was removed in 2019, signifying the group is no longer active under the label.}}
• HIGHGRND Artists (2015–2018){{efn|Artists: Hyukoh, Punchnello, OffonOff, Incredivle, The Black Skirts, Idiotape
  Producers: Code Kunst & Millic|name=|group=}}
• One (2015–2019){{cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/241/0002938296|script-title=ko:[인터뷰②] '굿바이썸머' 정제원 "YG와 계약 만료..1인 기획사 계획"|via=Naver|last=Park|first=Jung-seon|work=Ilgan Sports|language=ko|date=July 17, 2019|access-date=October 5, 2024|archive-date=July 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717082449/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/241/0002938296|url-status=dead}}
• Katie (2015–2018){{Cite web |last=Hong |first=Seung-han|script-title=ko:[단독]'K팝스타4' 우승자 케이티김, YG와 결별…현재 데뷔 준비 중 |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/468/0000385955 |access-date=5 October 2024|date=24 May 2024|work=Sports Seoul|via=Naver|language=ko}}
• iKon (2015–2022){{cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/213/0001239830|script-title=ko:강동원, 아이콘도 YG엔터 떠난다...'탈 YG' 열풍?|trans-title=Kang Dong-won, iKon also leaving YG Entertainment...'Quit YG' fever?|work=TV Report|via=Naver|first=Min-joo|last=Sung|language=ko|date=December 30, 2022|access-date=October 5, 2024}}
• B.I (2015–2019){{cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201906121501049928061_2|title=B.I quits iKON over attempted drug purchase|work=The Korea Herald|first=Hyun-su|last=Yim|date=June 12, 2019|access-date=June 17, 2019|archive-date=June 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612075845/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201906121501049928061_2|url-status=live}}
• Jay (2015–2022)
• Song (2015–2022)
• Bobby (2015–2022)
• DK (2015–2022)
• Ju-ne (2015–2022)
• Chan (2015–2022)
• MOBB (2016–2019){{efn|While no official disbandment was announced, MOBB's artist profile was removed in 2019, signifying the group is no longer active under the label.}}
• Sechs Kies (2016–2024){{efn|While no official disbandment was announced, Sechskies artist profile was removed in 2024, signifying the group is no longer active under the label.}}
• Kang Sung-hoon (2016–2019){{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001314510|script-title=ko:강성훈, YG 전속계약 해지+젝스키스 활동 종료 "진심으로 사과"(전문)|work=Maeil Broadcasting Network|via=Naver|access-date=January 1, 2019|archive-date=July 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701191013/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001314510|url-status=live}}
• Blackpink{{efn|Despite all 4 members no longer being under YG, they still promote as Blackpink under the label.}}
• Jisoo (2016–2023){{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0012292465|script-title=ko:블랙핑크, 팀 활동만 YG서…지수·제니·리사·로제 개별 계약 않기로(종합)|work=Newsis|via=Naver|language=ko|access-date=December 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229043233/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0012292465|archive-date=December 29, 2023|url-status=live}}
• Jennie (2016–2023)
• Rosé (2016–2023)
• Lisa (2016–2023)
• Treasure
• Mashiho (2020–2022){{cite news |last=Yoon |first=Sang-geun |date=November 8, 2022 |script-title=ko:트레저 방예담·마시호 전격 탈퇴 "10인 체제 재편"[전문] |url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2022110814385524507&MTI |language=ko |work=Star News |access-date=November 8, 2022}}
• Bang Ye-dam (2020–2022)
• Zayvo (2019–2020)
• Blue.D (2019–2020){{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRYSIWEKZto|script-title=ko:회사를 나왔습니다. + 앞으로의 계획 / I just got out of the company. + Future Plans|via=YouTube|date=November 8, 2020|access-date=October 3, 2023}}
• Anda (2018–2021)
• Viini (2019–2024){{cite web|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112287089|script-title=ko:권현빈, 고스트 스튜디오와 전속계약 "배우 제2의 전성기 준비"|date=March 4, 2024|work=OSEN|language=ko}}

• Brave Brothers (2004–2008)
• Teddy (1998–2018)
• Kush
• R.Tee (2016–2020)

• Park Han-byul (2002–2004){{cite web|url=https://ygfamilyyblog.wordpress.com/yg-entertainment/former-members/|title=FORMER MEMBERS (WAS IN YG)|date=June 21, 2012|access-date=July 26, 2017|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404044951/https://ygfamilyyblog.wordpress.com/yg-entertainment/former-members/|url-status=dead}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}}
• Jung Sung-il (2009–2011)
• Heo Yi-jae (2009–2011)
• Kang Hye-jung (2001–2013)
• Stephanie Lee (2014–2017){{cite web|script-title=ko:[공식입장] 스테파니 리, YNK엔터와 전속계약..임수정과 한솥밥|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110633607|website=OSEN|access-date=April 26, 2017|language=ko|date=April 26, 2017|archive-date=April 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401134112/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110633607|url-status=live}}
• Lee Yong-woo (2014–2017)
• Koo Hye-sun (2003–2017)
• Jung Yoo-jin (2016–2018)
• Lee Jong-suk (2016–2018)
• Go Joon-hee (2017–2019)
• Oh Sang-jin (2017–2019)
• Kim Hee-jung (2016–2019)
• Kim Sae-ron (2016–2019)
• Im Ye-jin (2014–2019)
• Wang Ji-won (2018–2020)
• Nam Joo-hyuk (2013–2020)
• Sandara Park (2009–2021)
• Son Ho-jun (2016–2021)
• Jo Hye-joo (2017–2021)
• {{ill|Lee Ji-ni|ko|이진이}} (?–2021)
• {{ill|Bae Jung-nam|ko|배정남}} (2015–2021){{Cite web|url=https://www.koreaeaglenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=23086|script-title=ko:배정남, YG 떠나 키이스트로…유해진·우도환과 한솥밥|date=April 1, 2021|work=Korea Eagle News|last=Yoo|first=Do-hyun|language=ko|access-date=September 28, 2024}}
• Jung Yoon-seok (2019–2022){{efn|name=ygx}}
• Kwon Han-sol (2019–2022){{efn|name=ygx}}
• {{ill|Lee Hyun-wook|ko|이현욱 (모델)}} (?–2022){{efn|name=ygk}}
• Lee Woo-je ({{circa|2020}}–2022)
• Park Soo-yeon (?–2022)
• {{ill|Park Tae-in (actor)|lt=Park Tae-in|ko|박태인}} (2019–2022){{efn|name=ygx}}
• Seo Lee-seo (?–2022)
• Gang Dong-won (2016–2022)
• Kim Ji-soo (2016–2023)
• Choi Ji-woo (2014–2024)
• Kwon Hyun-bin (2019–2024)
• Kang Hui (?–2024)
• Mun Ji-hyo (?–2024)
• Yu Yeon-su (2021–2024)
• Jang Doek-su (?–2024)
• Cha Jae-yi (?–2024){{Cite web|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20240326n25313?mid=e01|script-title=ko:차재이, 더 깊어진 분위기…새 프로필 공개|last=Ahn|first=Ha-na|work=MBN Star|via=Nate|date=26 March 2024|access-date=28 September 2024|language=ko}}
• Park Hyung-seop (?–2024)
• Choi Da-hye (?–2024)
• {{ill|Shim Young-eun|ko|심영은}} (2021–2024)
• Lee Joo-myung (2016–2024)
• Yoo Seung-ho (2022–2025)
• Kim Hee-ae (2016–2025)
• Cha Seung-won (2014–2025)
• Jang Hyun-sung (?–2025)
• Yoo In-na (2006–2025)
• Jung Hye-young (?–2025)
• Claudia Kim (2021–2025)
• Lee Sung-kyung (2014–2025)
• Jang Ki-yong{{efn|name=ygk|formerly part of YGKPlus}} (?–2025)
• Lee Soo-hyuk{{efn|name=ygx}} (2017–2025)
• Kyung Soo-jin (2018–2025)
• Han Seung-yeon{{efn|name=ygx|transferred from now-defunct YGX}} (2020–2025)
• Son Na-eun (2021–2025)
• Seo Jeong-yeon (?–2025)
• Jin Kyung (2020–2025)
• Kal So-won (2014–2025)
• Park So-yi (2021–2025)
• Lee Ho-jung{{efn|name=ygk}} (2015–2025)
• Joo Woo-jae{{efn|name=ygx}}{{efn|name=ygk}} (?–2025)
• Lee Ki-taek (?–2025)
• Nam Kyu-hee{{efn|name=ygk}} (?–2025)
• Park You-na (2023–2025)
• Kim Hyun-jin{{efn|name=ygk}} (2015–2025)
• Kim Seung-yun (?–2025)

• Yoo Byung-jae (2015–2019)
• Ahn Young-mi (2015–2020)

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