Korean Newsmakers Of The Week: LISA Establishes Her Own Agency, Lee Seung-gi And Lee Da-in Become Parents And More

As we are almost done with the second week of February, let us take a moment to reflect on the noteworthy celebrities and personalities that have emerged as newsmakers. From BLACKPINK바카라�s LISA launching her own company to celebrity couple Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in welcoming their first child, we have you covered. 

Here are the top five newsmakers in the entertainment industry of the week, all the way from South Korea.

BLACKPINK바카라�s LISA Establishes Her Own Agency, LLOUD

BLACKPINK바카라�s LISA has announced that she has established her own artist management company called LLOUD. On February 8, she dropped the news, and launched the company바카라�s website. The official website describes the label as: 바카라�At LLOUD, our passion as an artist management company is to create experiences that transcend genres and connect generations. Our core lies in relentless innovation and a commitment to authenticity. We바카라�re not just pushing boundaries; we바카라�re redefining them, crafting chart-topping and genre-defying music.바카라� Though each of the four BLACKPINK members has extended their contracts with YG Entertainment for group activities, LISA바카라�s solo ventures will be taken care by LLOUD.

NCT바카라�s Taeyong Gears Up For His 1^st Solo Comeback

Taeyong is gearing up for his much-anticipated first solo comeback. On February 8, the NCT member unveiled a captivating first teaser image for his upcoming solo EP. Scheduled for a release on February 26 at 6 PM KST, Taeyong will be making a comeback with his second mini album titled 바카라�TAP,바카라� that candidly expresses the rapper바카라�s thoughts and emotions. Notably, he is also credited as the sole lyricist and co-composer for all the six tracks in the album. Ahead of the release, the talented musician is set to hold his first solo concerts in Seoul on February 24-25. Check out the teaser image below.

Lee Seung-gi And Lee Da-in Have Welcomed Their First Child

Celebrity couple Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in have embarked on a new chapter in their lives - parenthood! In November 2023, the two had announced that they were expecting their first child. Now, on February 6, the actor바카라�s agency, Human Made, shared the news of them becoming parents. The statement read, 바카라�We are delivering the happy news that Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in gave birth to a daughter on the afternoon of February 5. Both the mother and child are in good health, and Lee Seung-gi conveyed the news that he is grateful and happy that a precious life was born safely. Please send warm love and support to Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in who welcomed a new family member.바카라�

BTS Achieves Historic Milestone On Spotify With 'Dynamite'

On February 9, BTS바카라� first-ever English hit single 바카라�Dynamite바카라� officially surpassed an astounding 1.8 billion streams on music streaming platform, Spotify, establishing a new record within the realm of K-Pop. Released in August 2020, the song featured in their full-length album 바카라�BE,바카라� achieving this milestone in three years and five months since its release. This accomplishment solidifies 바카라�Dynamite바카라� as not only the first song by a Korean act but also the first among all Asian acts to reach this milestone in the history of Spotify. Additionally, the song, at the time of its release, secured the top spots on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200 charts, making BTS the first South Korean act to do so, as well as becoming the first song by a Korean artist to receive a Grammy Award nomination.

Son Suk-ku Sets Up His Own One-Man Production Company

Son Suk-ku is venturing into entrepreneurship by establishing his own production company. According to various reports dated February 5, the actor is in the processing of establishing a one-man production company in collaboration with the financial director from his previous agency, SBD Entertainment. Responding to the news, a representative from the 바카라�A Killer Paradox바카라� actor바카라�s side stated, 바카라�He is currently in the process of setting up a production company and entertainment agency.바카라� The company, named Stannum Co., Ltd., reportedly acquired its business license last month. Post the expiration of his exclusive contract with SBD Entertainment in August 2023, Suk-ku has been operating as a free agent.