[OTHER] Yang Hyun Suk writes a success story (Part 2)

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YG’s competitiveness, 10 producers and 13 studios

Five years ago, Yang Hyun Suk once stated in an interview that he will “raise up Hallyu through talent.” These words became a reality. On YG’s 15th anniversary since it’s humble beginnings in a basement, Yang Hyun Suk is in his heyday as a producer. Big Bang and 2NE1 are being acknowledged worldwide as they are recording hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, and YG Family’s year-end concert and Big Bang’s Big Show are success stories in the performance industry. Currently there are 150 staff members, 200 including free lancers. Last year’s income came in at 500 million won. This year we expect the income to be even higher than expected due to Big Bang’s comeback after 2 years and 3 months.

[OTHER] Yang Hyun Suk writes a success story (Part 1)

Upon entering a room with a wide open view of the Han River, I am welcomed by a 3-meter-tall figurine of Robot Taekwon-V, taking charge of the place as if he owned it. The real owner was wearing jeans with his bare feet shoved into his sneakers, and taking in the sights of the room while he expertly poured me coffee was a much enjoyable experience for me as a visitor.