8D Creative

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8D Entertainment
Native name
에잇디엔터테인먼트
TypePrivate
IndustryMusic
Entertainment
Restaurant
Fashion
Genre
FoundedMarch 24, 2017; 4 years ago (2017-03-24)
FounderKim Shin-ae
Headquarters
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
Food and beverage service
OwnerKyungnam Pharm Healthcare (100%)
Number of employees
30
ParentKyungnam Pharm Healthcare (since 2018)[2]
Websitehttp://8denter.com/en/home/

8D Entertainment (Korean: 에잇디크리에이티브) is a privately held multinational entertainment and service group based in Seoul. The company was founded in 23 March 2017 by Kim Shin-ae as a food and beverage service company, and later diversified into the entertainment industry. It currently manages artists such as OnlyOneOf and former Iz*One member Kang Hye-won.

History[]

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]

Subsidiaries[]

  • WIP - talent management agency
  • Féerien - beauty products company
  • Thief & Heist - jewelry store (with Thief & Heist LLC)
  • IVSI - eyewear company
  • 8D F&B - foodservice company
    • 8D City Cafe
    • THA TABLE (Thai cuisine)
    • SUSU-SHISHI (Japanese cuisine)
    • Taupe (European casual dining)

Rosters[]

Independent labels[]

8D Entertainment[]

WIP[]

Former artists[]

  • 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)

Discography[]

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 Goddess 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 [] Part 1 May 21, 2020 Single album
Produced by [] Part 2 August 27, 2020
Instinct Part. 1 April 8, 2021 Extended play
Kang Hye-won W December 22, 2021 Single album

References[]

  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.
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