8D Entertainment (Korean에잇디크리에이티브) is a privately held entertainment and service group based in Seoul. It currently manages artists such as OnlyOneOf and actress Kang Hye-won.

8D Entertainment
Native name
에잇디엔터테인먼트
Company typePrivate
IndustryMusic
Entertainment
Genre
FoundedMarch 24, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-03-24)
FounderKim Shin-ae
HeadquartersB1, 27, Samseong-ro 95-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Area served
Asia
Key people
Kim Shin-ae (founder and executive director)[1]
Park Jin-hyoung (president and CEO)[1]
Kim Kyung-jin (executive director)[1]
ProductsAlbums
Concerts
Music videos
Movies
Fashion
Food service
ServicesPublishing records
Music copyright
Artist management
Film/TV production
Entertainment agency
OwnerKyungnam Pharm Healthcare (100%)
Number of employees
30
ParentKyungnam Pharm Healthcare (since 2018)[2]
Websitehttp://8denter.com/en/home/

History

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The company was formed by Kim Shin-ae on March 23, 2017, as a food and beverage service company, operating the "8D Seoul Cafe" in Dosan Park Gangnam. Prior to founding 8D Creative, Kim had experience in founding the bakery goodovening (굿오브닝; later sold to a Japanese company) and the pizza chain Mick Jones's Pizza (믹존스 피자). The name "8D" is based on the :D (happy face) emoticon, which symbolizes both her experiences as a businesswoman and divorced single mom, as well as her mission to create a "funky" workplace.[3]

8D Creative was later sold to ESV (now Kyungnam Pharm Healthcare), with Kim Shin-ae staying as president and CEO. The acquisition propelled the company's diversification to other industries including music and entertainment.[4]

In the first half of 2018, 8D Creative trainee Kang Hye-won was sent to participate in the survival girl group television show Produce 48.[5] She finished eighth and debuted as part of Iz*One.[6]

On June 15, 2018, actor Kam Woo-sung signed the exclusive contract with 8D.[7] On October 10, actress Yoo In-young also joined the company.[8]

On April 30, 2019, 8D Creative established two new subsidiaries, an actor-specialized management WIP and an idol-specialized label RSVP.[9]

On November 12, 2020, RSVP was renamed as 8D Entertainment and 8D Creative was integrated into the company. Kim Shin-ae became the executive director of the company, with Park Jin-hyoung replacing her as president and CEO.[10]

Artists

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Group

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Soloists

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Former artists

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  • Choi Yoo-ha (2018–2019)
  • Jeong Kang-hee (2018–2019)
  • Kim Ki-beom (2018–2019)
  • Lee So-ra (2018–2019)
  • Tashiro Erina (2018–2019)
  • Park Ji-yeon (2018–2020)
  • Shin Ye-ji (2018–2020)
  • Kang Ye-seul (2018–2021)
  • Ko Sung-min (2018–2021)
  • Yoo In-young (2018–2021)
  • Gam Woo-sung
  • Jeon Sa-ra
  • Kim Ha-kyeong
  • Kim I-ni
  • Kim Min-jung
  • Ko Tae-kyung
  • Park Shin-ah
  • Park Yoo-na
  • Yang Mi-kyung

Discography

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Artist Title Date Format Language Distribution
Ko Sung-min "Don't Let Me Know" August 26, 2018 Digital single Korean Kakao M
OnlyOneOf dot point jump May 28, 2019 Extended play
Kang Ye-seul Pongdang Pongdang September 17, 2019 Digital single Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment
OnlyOneOf line sun goodness October 30, 2019 Extended play Kakao M
unknown art pop 2.1 January 30, 2020 Digital single
yours only 2.2 April 10, 2020 Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment
Produced by [] Pt. 1 May 21, 2020 Single album
Produced by [] Pt. 2 August 27, 2020
Instinct, Pt. 1 April 8, 2021 Extended play
Produced by [myself] July 15, 2021 Single album
unknown ballad 2.3 September 10, 2021
Kang Hye-won W December 22, 2021
OnlyOneOf WarmWinterWishes December 23, 2021
OnlyOneOf JAPAN BEST ALBUM January 12, 2022 Compilation album Japanese Teichiku Records
Instinct, Pt. 2 January 14, 2022 Extended play Korean Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment
Choi HEART "Elastic Love" February 7, 2022 Digital single
"Elastic Love (Japanese Ver.)" February 23, 2022 Japanese Teichiku Records
OnlyOneOf suit dance (Japanese ver.) May 18, 2022 Extended play
YooJung (OnlyOneOf) undergrOund idOl #1 June 27, 2022 Single album Korean Genie Music,Stone Music Entertainment
KB (OnlyOneOf) undergrOund idOl #2 July 26, 2022
Kang Hye-won "Like a Diamond (With. Stella Jang)" June 9, 2022 Digital single Genie Music
Choi HEART "Million" August 20, 2022 Genie Music,Stone Music Entertainment
JunJi (OnlyOneOf) undergrOund idOl #3 August 25, 2022 Single album
OnlyOneOf ズルい女 October 19, 2022 Extended play Japanese Teichiku Records
Rie (OnlyOneOf) undergrOund idOl #4 October 26, 2022 Single album Korean Genie Music,Stone Music Entertainment
Mill (OnlyOneOf) undergrOund idOl #5 November 28, 2022
Nine (OnlyOneOf) undergrOund idOl #6 January 4, 2023
OnlyOneOf chrOme arts February 15, 2023 Extended play Japanese Teichiku Records
seOul cOllectiOn March 2, 2023 Korean Genie Music,Stone Music Entertainment
Choi HEART "5min to heartbreak" April 10, 2023 Digital single
"No.5" July 14, 2023

References

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  1. ^ a b c "(주)에잇디엔터테인먼트 재무정보" [8D Entertainment Co., Ltd. company information]. Saramin HR (in Korean). Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  2. ^ Choi, Du-seon (July 9, 2018). "이에스브이, 방탄소년단 의류 제작·공급…공연 티셔츠와 굿즈도 판매" [ESV, BTS clothing production and supply... They also sell T-shirts and goods for the performance.]. E Today (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Ahn, Jung-hyeon (March 21, 2018). ""고졸에 아이 셋 딸린 싱글맘, 이게 제 객관적 '스펙'이죠" [jobsN]" ["I'm a single mom with 3 kids after graduating from high school. This is my objective spec." [jobsN]]. jobsN. Retrieved November 1, 2020 – via Naver Post.
  4. ^ Jeong, Kyoung-heon (August 8, 2018). "에잇디 크리에이티브 "엔터·F&B 등 '멀티 플랫폼 문화기업' 도약"" [8D Creative, "Leap forward as a 'multi-platform cultural company' such as Entertainment and F&B."]. NewsPim (in Korean). Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  5. ^ Kim, Ye-eun (May 11, 2018). '프로듀스 48' 이가은→이채연, 韓 연습생 13명 프로필 공개 ["Produce 48" Lee Ga-eun → Lee Chae-yeon and 13 Korean trainees' profiles are released.]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Han, Su-ji (September 4, 2018). '프로듀스48' 아이즈원, 멤버는 누구?…순위 1등 장원영 센터 등극 ["Produce 48" IZ*ONE. Who are the members? Jang Won-young became the center in the first place.]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Lee, Ah-young (June 15, 2018). 감우성, 에잇디크리에이티브와 전속계약 [Kam Woo-sung, exclusive contract with 8D Creative.]. X Sport News (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Yoo, Jeong-hee (October 11, 2018). 배우 유인영, 감우성·이소라 소속사와 전속 계약 체결 [Actors Yoo In-young, Gam Woo-sung, and Lee Sora signed an exclusive contract with their agency.]. TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  9. ^ Lee, Jeong-beom (April 30, 2019). '아이즈원 강혜원 소속사' 에잇디크리에이티브, 배우-아이돌 전문 레이블 별도 설립 [8D Creative, IZ*ONE Kang Hyewon's agency, established a separate label specializing in actors and idols.]. Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  10. ^ Lee, Ji-eun (November 12, 2020). '아이즈원 강혜원 소속사' 에잇디크리에이티브, 배우-아이돌 전문 레이블 별도 설립 [OnlyOneOf's agency, new start to 8D Entertainment. Targeting the global entertainment market.]. NewsPim (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2021.