Yang Hyun-suk

Yang Hyun-suk (born January 9, 1970[1]) is a South Korean music executive, rapper, dancer, and record producer. He rose to fame as a member of Seo Taiji and Boys during the 1990s. After the group disbanded, he founded and became the chief executive officer of YG Entertainment, one of the biggest record companies in South Korea.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Yang (Korean surname).
Yang Hyun-suk
Yang Hyun-suk in 2016
Born (1970-01-09) January 9, 1970
Seoul, South Korea
Other namesYG
Occupation
  • Entrepreneur
  • Record executive
  • rapper
  • dancer
  • record producer
Partner(s)Lee Eun-ju (2010–present)
Children2
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, drums
Years active1990–present
LabelsYG
Associated acts
Websiteyanggoon.com
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYang Hyeon-seok
McCune–ReischauerYang Hyŏnsŏk

Seo Taiji & Boys (1992–1996)
Main article: Seo Taiji and Boys

Seo Taiji & Boys was formed in 1991 with Seo Taiji, Lee Juno and Yang Hyun-seok. Yang said he first met Seo when the musician came to him to learn how to dance. "Blown away" by his music, Yang offered to join the group and they later recruited Lee who was one of the top dancers in Korea.[2] The group was influential on the Korean music scene, famous for their single, "Nan Arayo" (Korean: "난 알아요", "I Know"). The group received criticism for various albums, most notably for the song, "Shidaeyugam" (Korean: 시대유감, "Regret of the Times"), to which the fan backlash led to the abolishment of the Pre-censorship law in 1996. The group disbanded in 1996, with each member pursuing solo activities.

YG Entertainment (1998–2019)
Main article: YG Entertainment

In 1996, he established YG Entertainment and released his first solo album which featured a song composed by Seo Taiji. This was their first collaboration since the breakup. Yang Hyun-Suk has produced hugely successful artists under his company, most notably Jinusean, 1TYM, Seven, Big Bang, 2NE1, Winner, iKon, Tablo, Epik High, Blackpink, and Psy.

Due to recent controversies involving the Burning Sun scandal and other allegations, Yang Hyun-suk announced his plans to step down from all of his positions at YG Entertainment, and his brother Yang Min-suk announced his decision to resign as CEO of YG Entertainment on June 14, 2019.[3][4]

Personal life

In March 2010, Yang revealed that he had been dating former Swi.T member, Lee Eun-ju, who is 12 years Yang's junior, for nine years.[5] Lee Eun-ju is the younger sister of Lee Jai-jin of Sechs Kies. Yang and Lee have two children together.[6]

Discography
See also: Seo Taiji and Boys § Discography

Albums
  • Yang Hyun-Suk (1998)

Filmography

TV Series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2009 Superstar K Himself Judge
2011 K-pop Star 1 Judge for YG Entertainment
2012 K-pop Star 2
2013 K-pop Star 3
Win: Who Is Next? YGent CEO, Director
2014 Mix & Match
K-pop Star 4 Judge for YG Entertainment
2015 K-pop Star 5
2016 K-pop Star 6
2017 Mix Nine Judge
2018 YG Future Strategy Office Recurring character
2018 YG Treasure Box Judge

References
  1. "[캐리커처로 보는 이슈피플] 양현석, 될성부른 나무는 떡잎부터 알아본다?" (in Korean). Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  2. Cho, Chung-un (2012-03-23). "K-pop still feels impact of Seo Taiji & Boys". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
  3. Park, So-hyun (June 14, 2019). "'논란' 양현석, YG 떠난다 "모든 직책·업무 내려놓는다" [공식입장 전문]" ['Controversial' Yang Hyun-suk leaves YG and "All duties and tasks are laid down" [Official statement]]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  4. Park, So-hyun (June 14, 2019). "양현석 이어 양민석도 YG 떠난다 "대표이사직 사임" [공식입장 전문]" [Yang Hyun-suk’s Brother, Yang Min-suk, leaves YG "Resign from his position as CEO" [Official statement]]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  5. "Yang Hyun-Seok and Lee Eun-ju Dating for Nine Years". KBS World. 2010-03-11. Archived from the original on 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
  6. "Yang Hyun-suk and Lee eun-joo Welcomes Baby Daughter". KBS World Radio. 5 August 2010.
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