Yang Hyun-suk


Yang Hyun-suk is a South Korean music executive, rapper, dancer, and record producer. He rose to fame as a member of Seo Taiji and Boys during the 1990s. After the group disbanded, he founded and became the chief executive officer of YG Entertainment, one of the biggest record companies in South Korea.

Career

1992-1996: Seo Taiji & Boys

Seo Taiji & Boys was formed in 1991 with Seo Taiji, Lee Juno and Yang Hyun-seok. Yang said he first met Seo when the musician came to him to learn how to dance. "Blown away" by his music, Yang offered to join the group and they later recruited Lee who was one of the top dancers in Korea. The group was influential on the Korean music scene, famous for their single, "Nan Arayo". The group received criticism for various albums, most notably for the song, "Shidaeyugam", to which the fan backlash led to the abolishment of the Pre-censorship law in 1996. The group disbanded in 1996, with each member pursuing solo activities.

1998-2019: YG Entertainment

In 1996, he established YG Entertainment and released his first solo album which featured a song composed by Seo Taiji. This was their first collaboration since the breakup. Yang Hyun-Suk has produced hugely successful artists under his company, most notably Jinusean, 1TYM, Seven, Big Bang, 2NE1, Winner, iKon, Tablo, Epik High, Blackpink, and Psy.
Due to recent controversies involving the Burning Sun scandal and other allegations, Yang Hyun-suk announced his plans to step down from all of his positions at YG Entertainment, and his brother Yang Min-suk announced his decision to resign as CEO of YG Entertainment on June 14, 2019.

Personal life

In March 2010, Yang revealed that he had been dating former member,, who is 12 years Yang's junior, for nine years. Lee Eun-ju is the younger sister of Lee Jai-jin of Sechs Kies. Yang and Lee have two children together.

Discography

Albums

TV Series