Kakao Entertainment America and Columbia Records have partnered to co-manage K-pop girl group IVE, it was announced on Thursday (March 23). The collaboration is expected to boost IVE’s presence in …
The collaboration is expected to boost IVE’s presence in the North American market, with Columbia, a subsidiary of Sony Music, supporting their upcoming album, “I’ve IVE,” due out April 10.
“This partnership aims to expand Kakao Entertainment’s music distribution network and elevate its position in the global market by leveraging Columbia Records’ unparalleled expertise in the North American music business,” reads a statement from Kakao released on Friday morning in Korea. The move comes shortly after Kakao Entertainment’s public fight for control of historic K-pop company SM Entertainment, which is home to many popular Korean acts, including NCT 127 and NCT Dream, aespa, EXO, and many more.
In recent years, both SM and Kakao have focused on creatively expanding IP related to K-pop talent. SM recently announced NCT 127 will feature in a graphic novel, “Limitless.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kakao signs partnership with Sony Music's Columbia Records for IVE's North American promotions | allkpopKakao has sealed a deal with Columbia Records, an American record label and a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, for girl group IVE's venture in…
Read more »
Hillary Clinton releases video skit to announce her foreign policy class at ColumbiaHillary Clinton appeared in a video skit to promote her upcoming course on foreign policy decision making, using cases from her own tenure as secretary of state.
Read more »
Hillary Clinton promo for Columbia foreign policy course mercilessly mockedFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sent the internet into a tizzy after sharing a goofy video to promote a foreign policy course she will be co-teaching at Columbia University this fall.
Read more »
WA DOH wants you to eat less Columbia River sturgeonYou may want to 'pass' on this fish, as the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recommends limiting how much someone should eat Columbia River sturgeon or lamprey due to high levels of mercury and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB).
Read more »
Columbia High School student hit by car while crossing intersection Thursday morning, district saysThe accident happened at about 6:50 a.m. Thursday while the student was crossing the intersection of BH 35 and SH 36, according to Columbia-Brazoria ISD.
Read more »
Around US Entertainment rookie boy group The Wind introduces its 5th member Shin Jae Won | allkpopWith US Entertainment, a subsidiary of Highlight's Around US Entertainment, would like to introduce K-Pop fans to the fifth member of its b…
Read more »