12 Idol K-Pop Generation 3 Who Choose to Establish Their Own Agencies, Baekhyun EXO - Jisoo BLACKPINK

Kapanlagi.com - In the K-Pop industry, the role of an agency is very important for idols. Not only to support group activities, but agencies also play a role in handling solo activities for their artists. Many idols from generations 1 and 2 have successfully established their own agencies, and now it's the turn of idols from generation 3 who want to show their existence by establishing their own companies.

Several generation 3 idols whose exclusive contracts have ended with their old agencies have chosen to establish their own agencies to oversee their activities. Famous idols like Jennie, Lisa, and Jisoo BLACKPINK, Baekhyun EXO, and Kang Daniel have been confirmed to have established their own agencies. Not only them, here are 12 K-Pop idols who choose to establish their own agencies:

1. Jennie BLACKPINK

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After her exclusive contract with YG Entertainment ended, Jennie BLACKPINK decided to establish her own label to oversee her solo activities. All of Jennie's solo activities will be managed by her agency ODD ATELIER, while her group activities with BLACKPINK will still be under the management of YG Entertainment.

ODD ATELIER itself, as a recording and artist management label, has been established since November 2023. However, Jennie only announced it to the public in December 2023. And Jennie is the first BLACKPINK member to announce that she will establish her own agency, followed by other members later on.

2. Lisa BLACKPINK

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Following Jennie, Lisa also decided to establish her own agency for her solo activities. On Thursday, February 8, 2024, through her personal Instagram account, Lisa announced the name of her own agency, which is LLOUD. Along with the announcement, the agency's logo and Lisa's latest profile were also revealed on that day.

3. Jisoo BLACKPINK

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Not wanting to be left behind by her two younger siblings, Jisoo also established her own agency called BLISSOO. Initially, Jisoo was going to continue her individual activities at her sister's agency, but on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Jisoo announced that she had established her own agency. On the same day, Jisoo released her latest profile at BLISSOO agency.

The mission of this agency, which is the oldest member of BLACKPINK, is to "Go beyond genre and field, our mission is to share the happiness created by Jisoo in her unique way."

4. Baekhyun EXO

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In early 2024, Baekhyun EXO was reported to have established his own agency called I&B100. In his agency, Baekhyun takes on the role of founder and CEO of the agency. In this agency, Baekhyun also invited two of his colleagues, EXO-CBX Chen and Xiumin, to join his agency.

It is known that this agency is the second company established by Baekhyun, after previously he established One Signature company together with his colleague, Kasper. One Signature agency was formed by Baekhyun and Kasper to oversee choreographers and dancers in the entertainment industry.

5. D.O. EXO

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After leaving SM Entertainment, D.O. EXO is rumored to have established his own agency to oversee his comeback. D.O. plans to make his solo comeback in mid-2024 under the auspices of the agency he founded, SooSoo Company. And now D.O. is reportedly busy working on his solo comeback project.

6. Lay EXO

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Before D.O. and Baekhyun, Lay had already established his own agency in October 2020. Lay founded Chromosome Entertainment Group, which focuses on training and debuting artists who pursue careers in China. Previously, Lay had already been working in the Chinese industry, which is his home country.

7. B.I.

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Kim Hanbin, or commonly known as B.I., officially established his agency called 131 Label, which initially had a relationship with IOK Company, and finally in 2022 the company stood independently.

8. Kang Daniel

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A soloist and former member of WANNA ONE, Kang Daniel established his own agency called Konnect Entertainment on June 5, 2019. Initially, this agency operated as a one-man agency, only overseeing Kang Daniel. However, it has now developed into an agency that also manages other artists.

9. Zico

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In 2019, Zico decided to establish his own agency called KOZ Entertainment. Now, the agency founded by Zico is under the umbrella of HYBE since 2020. KOZ Entertainment itself has been established and handles several artists such as Zico, Dvwn, the hip-hop group FANXY CHILD, and BOYNEXTDOOR.

10. Kim Sohye

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Kim Sohye former member of I.O.I. who was active in the group from 2017 to 2017 decided to establish her own agency while still active in group activities. The agency she founded is called S&P Entertainment or Shark & Penguin, which is also managed by her parents.

11. Kino PENTAGON

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In early October 2023, Kino decided to leave CUBE Entertainment agency that has been supporting him since his debut with PENTAGON. On December 15, 2023, Kino then established his agency called NAKED that will handle his solo activities. This agency is known as a one-man agency that only manages one artist, which is Kino.

12. Rocky Former ASTRO

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Finally, former ASTRO member Rocky also decided to establish his own agency. Rocky's agency is called One Fine Day Entertainment, which was founded in August 2023. Like Kino PENTAGON's agency, this agency also has a one-man agency system.

In addition to being talented idols, it turns out that the idols mentioned above are also skilled in establishing a company, Klovers!

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